Morris County Blues
Dave Melillo Lyrics
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Our mission is to bring this monster down with one swift blow
Think fast, but move slow
None of my thoughts are intact staring back at the tracks on the trail on an angel
No one should ever be so young, slighted by the treason of your tongue
Because no the scene has played itself out and it wore me down as well
I can't dissipate without a fight
To make me feel like I was more than what I am...
Your numbers' out of service, at least that's what they say
But I know that you've forgot about me and you'd like to keep it that way
In the morning I'll be leaving for home
And in 24 hours I'll be talking to you over the phone
I've got nothing to lose but myself
And I'm growing sick and tired of comparing you to everyone else
You fall through like the sand in a sieve
I need to know the answer because I'm hanging by a thread as it is
Word spreads fast around this town and they all know what's going down
I've only been here for a day but now I've got the update
It's rather clear that you moved on,
But all I need is just a notice
That it's over because you still occupy my mind
I've battled with this long enough
I should take the hint and realize that my lucks' run out
But this summers' so much hotter
And so do you get every year I travel back with hopes that I've found home...
The song Morris County Blues by Dave Melillo tells a complex story of a love that has gone wrong. The singer is struggling with the end of a relationship and is trying to make sense of his feelings. The lyrics are full of contradictions and mixed emotions, reflecting the singer's inner turmoil. The opening lines, "Aim high, but shoot low, our mission is to bring this monster down with one swift blow," convey a sense of determination and a desire for action. However, the next line, "Think fast, but move slow," suggests a hesitation to act and a fear of making the wrong move.
The singer is haunted by memories of the past, with lines like "None of my thoughts are intact staring back at the tracks on the trail on an angel." This reflects the singer's inability to let go of the relationship and his struggle to move on. He feels "slighted by the treason of [her] tongue" and is frustrated by her lack of communication. Despite this, he still longs for a connection with her, stating, "you were the first one in my life to make me feel like I was more than what I am." The song ends with the singer grappling with the idea of returning home and facing the reality of the end of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Aim high, but shoot low
We have a lofty goal but we need to approach it with a practical and realistic strategy.
Our mission is to bring this monster down with one swift blow
Our objective is to quickly and efficiently resolve the issue at hand.
Think fast, but move slow
We need to act quickly and make smart decisions, but without rushing or making mistakes.
None of my thoughts are intact staring back at the tracks on the trail on an angel
I am overwhelmed and unable to focus, as I ponder my situation and the potential outcome.
No one should ever be so young, slighted by the treason of your tongue
It is unfair for someone to be so hurt by the cruel words and actions of another, especially at a young age.
Because no the scene has played itself out and it wore me down as well
The situation has continued for too long and has left me feeling exhausted and defeated.
I can't dissipate without a fight
I am not ready to give up without putting up a fight.
Because you were the first one in my life
To make me feel like I was more than what I am...
You were the first person to make me feel special and important in my life and that memory still lingers.
Your numbers' out of service, at least that's what they say
But I know that you've forgot about me and you'd like to keep it that way
The phone number I have for you is no longer working, but I suspect that you purposely have cut off contact with me.
In the morning I'll be leaving for home
And in 24 hours I'll be talking to you over the phone
I am leaving town in the morning but plan to reach out to you by phone within the next 24 hours.
I've got nothing to lose but myself
And I'm growing sick and tired of comparing you to everyone else
I have no real risk in reaching out to you, but I am tired of constantly comparing you to others.
You fall through like the sand in a sieve
I need to know the answer because I'm hanging by a thread as it is
You are unreliable and inconsistent in your communication and I can't take it anymore as I am already feeling fragile.
Word spreads fast around this town and they all know what's going down
I've only been here for a day but now I've got the update
The local community is quick to spread information and rumors, and I have recently received news about our situation despite my brief stay.
It's rather clear that you moved on,
But all I need is just a notice
That it's over because you still occupy my mind
It seems obvious that you have moved on from our relationship, but I need a clear message from you so that I can finally move forward and stop thinking about you.
I've battled with this long enough
I should take the hint and realize that my lucks' run out
I have struggled with our situation for a significant amount of time and it is probably time for me to accept that it is over.
But this summers' so much hotter
And so do you get every year I travel back with hopes that I've found home...
Each summer when I return to this place, it reminds me of the past and the hope that I used to associate with it, hoping to find a sense of belonging once again.
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