Tuesday
Dave Tamkin Lyrics


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I'm taking this day, this chance to find away
I'll drive around, the extension of this town
To find a place to write it all down

In my car again, my 85 Grand Prix
My one true friend, her wheels rounding the bend
Hello, she said. But I'm not turning back again
I'm leaving it all behind
For me and this dream to unwind
Across the street, where I marked myself
A girl just tuned, from a car horn at the light
Is this town that small that every call is for attention?

I'm leaving it all behind
For me and this dream to unwind
I'm leaving it all behind
To find a little peace of mind

In this town four blocks long
I sit here in these thought
Blue pen once again
Tuesday around 3:oop.m.

I will reach for a smoke, one more seven minute stretch
Chicago style dish, I won't be stopping in
this bar for one more old style and a shot for the ride

I'm leaving it all behind
For me and this dream to unwind




I'm leaving it all behind.
To find a little peace of mind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dave Tamkin's song "Tuesday" depict a restless individual seeking solace and inspiration outside of their current surroundings. The singer takes advantage of the day to embark on a journey, driving around their town in their beloved 85 Grand Prix in search of a place where they can write down their thoughts. The car becomes a symbol of freedom and companionship, as the singer refers to it as their "one true friend" and expresses their reluctance to turn back.


The song hints at feelings of dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs, as the singer decides to leave it all behind in pursuit of their dream and a sense of peace. There is a sense of introspection and yearning for something more, as the singer observes the small town they inhabit and questions the attention-seeking nature of its inhabitants.


The lyrics paint a picture of a solitary individual seeking solace in their thoughts and writing, using Tuesday as a specific time to reflect and decompress. As the day progresses, the singer contemplates reaching for a smoke and briefly considers stopping by a bar, but ultimately decides to continue their journey, leaving their old life behind in order to find a bit of tranquility and clarity of mind.


Overall, "Tuesday" discusses themes of restlessness, the search for inspiration, and the desire to escape from the mundane and find a sense of peace.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm taking this day, this chance to find away
I'm seizing this opportunity to discover a new path or solution


I'll drive around, the extension of this town
I'll explore beyond the limits of this town, extending my reach


To find a place to write it all down
To discover a location where I can express and document my thoughts


In my car again, my 85 Grand Prix
Once again, I'm in my reliable 1985 Grand Prix car


My one true friend, her wheels rounding the bend
My car is my loyal companion, as its wheels smoothly turn around the curve


Hello, she said. But I'm not turning back again
My car greets me, but I'm determined to move forward and not retreat


I'm leaving it all behind
I'm abandoning everything from the past


For me and this dream to unwind
So I can focus on myself and allow this dream to unfold


Across the street, where I marked myself
In the vicinity, where I made my presence known


A girl just tuned, from a car horn at the light
A girl responded, startled by a car horn at the traffic signal


Is this town that small that every call is for attention?
Is this town so small that every action is just an attempt to grab attention?


To find a little peace of mind
To discover some serenity and tranquility


In this town four blocks long
In this town with a length of merely four blocks


I sit here in these thought
I sit here lost in my thoughts


Blue pen once again
Once again, I hold a blue pen


Tuesday around 3:00 p.m.
It's a typical Tuesday afternoon, around 3:00 p.m.


I will reach for a smoke, one more seven minute stretch
I'll reach for a cigarette, taking another seven-minute pause


Chicago style dish, I won't be stopping in
Referring to a local cuisine, I won't be making a stop there


This bar for one more old style and a shot for the ride
I won't be visiting this bar for one more old-fashioned beer and a shot before continuing the journey


To find a little peace of mind
To discover some serenity and tranquility




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