In 2006, after a six-year hiatus from touring, she landed on her feet again with New Day which enjoyed a run on the Bluegrass Album Chart reaching #2, while “Train Long Gone” topped the Bluegrass Song Chart at #1 for two consecutive months. Much of the credit was due to her touring and recording mates (Jim Hurst, Missy Raines, Jason Thomas) who comprise the Claire Lynch Band and are award-winners themselves.
Although Claire’s songwriting is an undeniable gift, it’s her “captivating”, “hillbilly angel” voice which has landed her spots on recordings from Linda Ronstadt to Dolly Parton and many in between. As one reviewer observed, “Claire’s is one of those rare voices which instantly reveals a beautiful personality and allows her to speak directly to your heart..."
Highway
Claire Lynch Lyrics
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With its never-ending sunshine
And its Anita's breeze
Sounds so good to me
I might head out to the Rockies
Got an old friend there from college
We stay up all night
Well I couldn't make him love me
And so the story ends
Say a bittersweet good bye
And turn these wheels into the wind
Highway
You don't know where you're going
You're just rollin' from sea to sea
Highway
You don't know about love
I guess you could say
You're a lot like me
Highway
If you feel the need to slow down
We can search out any small town
Hear the church bells chime
While we have the time
Then it's back to painted white line
Chasing daylight in the nighttime
Looking up ahead and trying to forget
But my heart has got to move on
This much I know is true
I don't have a destination??
I'll leave that up to you
Highway
You don't know where you're going
You're just rollin' from sea to sea
Highway
You don't know about love
I guess you could say
You're a lot like me
Highway
But my heart has got to move on
This much I know is true
I don't have a destination
I'll leave that up to you
Highway
You don't know where you're going
You're just rollin' from sea to sea
Highway
You don't know about love
I guess you could say
You're a lot like me
Highway
In this song, Claire Lynch narrates her journey along highways as if she is searching for something but doesn't know what that something is. She mentions the allure of the California coastline with its sunshine and sea breeze, and how she might head to the Rockies to meet an old friend from college. However, the relationship between the two didn't go as she hoped, and the story ended in bittersweet goodbyes. The song is titled 'Highway' as the narrative reflects her wandering journey along highways that leads her to unexpected destinations. The chorus of the song speaks to the uncertainty of life and the journey that we must take to find that special something we are searching for.
The lyrics in this song have a deeper meaning and depth that elevates the song's storytelling. The highway becomes symbolic of the path of life we all walk, which contains numerous twists and turns, and where we encounter uncertainty and indecision. Throughout the song, Lynch invites us to join her in her journey, exploring small towns, hearing the church bells chime, and chasing daylight into nighttime. However, despite the passage of time, her heart still needs to move on, and she doesn't know where she is going, just like the highway itself.
Line by Line Meaning
California coastlines
Thinking about the beautiful coastline of California as a potential destination
With its never-ending sunshine
Describing the appealing weather of California
And its Anita's breeze
Mentioning the refreshing ocean breeze
Sounds so good to me
Expressing how tempting it is to head to California
I might head out to the Rockies
Considering heading to the Rocky Mountains instead of California
Got an old friend there from college
Planning to visit an old college friend in the Rockies
We stay up all night
Recounting how much fun it is to catch up with old friends
And talk about old times
Reminiscing about the past with the friend
Well I couldn't make him love me
Reflecting on a past romantic relationship that didn't work out
And so the story ends
Accepting that the relationship is over
Say a bittersweet good bye
Feeling mixed emotions about saying goodbye to the old friend
And turn these wheels into the wind
Heading out on the road with a sense of freedom
Highway
Viewing the road as a symbol for life's journey
You don't know where you're going
Highlighting the uncertainty of the future
You're just rollin' from sea to sea
Moving along the road without a set destination
You don't know about love
Acknowledging a lack of clarity or understanding when it comes to love
I guess you could say
Suggesting that the listener might relate to this perspective
You're a lot like me
Feeling a sense of connection with the listener
If you feel the need to slow down
Encouraging the listener to take a break if needed
We can search out any small town
Suggesting that they could explore a charming small town
Hear the church bells chime
Imagining the pleasant sound of distant church bells
While we have the time
Emphasizing the importance of taking advantage of the present moment
Then it's back to painted white line
Returning to the road's painted white lines
Chasing daylight in the nighttime
Trying to make the most of their time by traveling long distances, even during the night
Looking up ahead and trying to forget
Focusing on the future and leaving behind any worries or regrets
But my heart has got to move on
Feeling the need to continue on with their journey
This much I know is true
Confirming their sense of purpose in moving forward
I don't have a destination??
Admitting that they don't have a set plan or endpoint
I'll leave that up to you
Offering a sense of flexibility and openness to the future
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CLAIRE LYNCH, IRENE REBECCA KELLEY
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