Chastain is a neo-classical, heavy metal, progressive rock, fusion and blues-rock guitarist who emerged in the mid-'80s along with a wave of other neo-classical guitarists. He has released about 50 recordings under multiple names, including David T. Chastain (instrumental jazz-rock fusion style), CJSS, Georgia Blues Dawgs, The Cincinnati Improvisational Group, SPIKE, Zanister, Ruud Cooty and Southern Gentlemen (blues-rock) as well as a number of heavy metal releases under the band name Chastain, accompanied by female vocalist Leather Leone.
In more recent years, David has worked as a record producer at his own company, Leviathan Records. His label specializes in discovering and promoting new talents, specializing in neo-classical guitarists and bands. He also runs Diginet Music, a company specializing in rare, unreleased or out-of-print music.
Horizons
David T. Chastain Lyrics
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The key turns on the dash lights, and the CD player spins
You hear her favorite music, the words she used to sing
The last song she was playing, now comes to life again
Beyond the blue horizon, together you and me
The road goes on forever, the road goes on forever
As far as I can see
Well, so much for forever, and the promise of a song
Why save her list of errands after she is gone
Her bracelet?s on the gear shift, and her sweater smells like her
And still her music?s playing, as if she might return
Beyond the blue horizon, together you and me
The road goes on forever, the road goes on forever
As far as I can see
You race away with wheel spin, and you're slamming through the gears
And the headlights blur and sparkle to see them through your tears
And someone will find the wreckage, with the wheels turned to the sky
Led there by the music, singing through the night
Beyond the blue horizon, together you and me
The road goes on forever, the road goes on forever
As far as I can see, as far as I can see
Beyond the blue horizon, together you and me
The road goes on forever, the road goes on forever
As far as I can see, as far as I can see
As far as I can see
As far as I can see
The song "Horizons" by David T. Chastain is a poignant reflection on loss and the enduring memory of a loved one. At the beginning of the song, we see the singer in a car, experiencing a sense of closeness and familiarity with the departed loved one. This is conveyed through the key turning on the dash lights, the CD player starting up to play the loved one's favorite music, and the sense of comfort that this brings to the singer. There is a sense that even though the loved one is gone, they are still present in some way through their music and the memories associated with it.
As the song progresses, the singer's thoughts turn towards the idea of forever and the promise of a future that is suddenly no longer there. The loved one has left behind a list of errands, and the things that they once seemed to take for granted are now imbued with a greater sense of significance. The singer tries to hold onto the memory of their loved one through small details, such as the bracelet left on the gear shift and the smell of their sweater. However, their attempts are ultimately futile, and they are left only with a sense of loss and longing.
The final third of the song takes us through the aftermath of the loved one's passing, as the singer races away in their car in a desperate attempt to escape the pain of their loss. The music is again a powerful presence, drawing the singer back into memories of their loved one and the life they shared together. Ultimately, the song suggests that even in the face of loss and tragedy, there is a sense of continuity and hope -- as the road goes on forever and the horizon beckons us to new adventures and possibilities.
Line by Line Meaning
Her car is how she left it. No dust has gotten in
The car has been left untouched since the lady left it, as there is no trace of dust in the car.
The key turns on the dash lights, and the CD player spins
The singer starts the car's engine and the CD player continues from where it was last paused.
You hear her favorite music, the words she used to sing
The singer can listen to the music which was enjoyed by the lady and can hear her singing along.
The last song she was playing, now comes to life again
The previous song which was paused by the lady before leaving now continues without interruption.
Beyond the blue horizon, together you and me
The world beyond the blue horizon is mysterious, letting the artist wonder about everything that they could experience with the lady by their side.
The road goes on forever, the road goes on forever
The road which the singer and the lady were supposed to travel on goes on endlessly.
As far as I can see
The limitless road is an indication of the singer's endless journey of understanding their true self.
Well, so much for forever, and the promise of a song
Everything that was planned and the promises made have come to an end.
Why save her list of errands after she is gone
The lady's list of to-do things that she would complete after the journey remains unfulfilled
Her bracelet?s on the gear shift, and her sweater smells like her
Physical reminders of the lady's existence in the car, like a bracelet placed on the gear shift, and the scent of perfume from her sweater, make the artist nostalgic.
And still her music?s playing, as if she might return
The music continues to play, making the singer hope for the lady's return.
You race away with wheel spin, and you're slamming through the gears
The artist is driven to speed down the road, with a heavy heart, by slamming into different gears.
And the headlights blur and sparkle to see them through your tears
As the singer drives on, tears blur their vision as the car headlights create a surrealistic atmosphere.
And someone will find the wreckage, with the wheels turned to the sky
The journey will inevitably come to an abrupt end as the singer crashes, and someone else will eventually discover the wreckage.
Led there by the music, singing through the night
The music will lead someone to the accident, as it continues to play through the night.
Beyond the blue horizon, together you and me
The journey towards the unknown, with the lady by the artist's side.
The road goes on forever, the road goes on forever
The road to discovery and self-realization is never-ending.
As far as I can see, as far as I can see
The unknown and infinite pathways of life stretch beyond the horizon.
Beyond the blue horizon, together you and me
Continued, mutual exploration of the unknown beyond the blue horizon.
The road goes on forever, the road goes on forever
The journey towards self-awareness and discovery is always ongoing.
As far as I can see, as far as I can see
The future is limitless, full of possibility and unknown experiences.
As far as I can see
The unbounded future holds everything and anything we may hope or imagine for ourselves.
Lyrics © SOROKA MUSIC LTD.
Written by: DAVID WILCOX
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