Amélia
Dear June Lyrics


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I'm a stranger everywhere I go never learned to settle down Kicking up dust and tearing up pavement and passin' through ghost town
This road he held me hostage and I was lookin' to get let loose It was always easy lovin' till I laid my eyes on you
But I can't stay put when the road's the only thing I want
Every night I was a leaver I had a girl a non-believer
How can you forgive me for leavin' you?
Ohhhh woah
Goodbye Amélia Lord knows I still feel ya
You're a thousand miles out there
Down this road




Goodbye Amélia Ohhhh You're the only place that ever felt like home Goodbye Amélia Oh and I'll settle down Oh I'll be there when my arrow points the right round Well I'll settle down Goodbye Amélia Lord knows I still feel ya You're a thousand miles out there Down this road Goodbye Amélia Ohhhh You're the only place that ever felt like home Ohhhh Goodbye Amélia Lord knows I still feel ya You're the only place that ever felt like home.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dear June's song "Amelia" seem to tell the story of a restless traveler who has never been able to find a place to settle down. The singer describes themselves as a "stranger everywhere" they go, always passing through towns and leaving behind people they've been with. They long to be released from the hold the road has on them, but they can't help feeling drawn to it. Then, they meet a woman named Amelia, who seems to be the only person they've ever felt at home with. Despite this, they continue to leave her behind and wander down the road. The song ends with the singer saying goodbye to Amelia, admitting that they still feel her presence with them even though they're a thousand miles away.


The lyrics carry a strong sense of longing, both for the freedom of the road and for the sense of belonging that Amelia represents. The singer seems torn between these two desires, unable to reconcile them. The use of Amelia's name in the song creates a sense of intimacy, as though the singer is addressing her directly. However, the repetition of "Goodbye Amelia" suggests that they have had to say this to her before, and that they feel guilty for doing so.


Overall, the lyrics to "Amelia" paint a picture of a complex and conflicted character who is searching for a sense of purpose and belonging. The juxtaposition of the open road and the desire for a settled home creates a tension that adds depth to the song.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a stranger everywhere I go never learned to settle down
I don't belong anywhere because I've never been able to stay in one place for long.


Kicking up dust and tearing up pavement and passin' through ghost town
I'm always on the move, leaving behind a trail of destruction in abandoned places.


This road he held me hostage and I was lookin' to get let loose
I was stuck on this journey, looking for a way to break free.


It was always easy lovin' till I laid my eyes on you
I was never one for sticking around, until I met you and fell in love.


But I can't stay put when the road's the only thing I want
I'm torn between my love for you and my desire to keep moving.


Every night I was a leaver I had a girl a non-believer
I didn't believe in love before, and always left a trail of broken hearts.


How can you forgive me for leavin' you?
I don't know how you still love me after I've hurt you so many times with my constant leaving.


Goodbye Amélia Lord knows I still feel ya
Even though I'm saying goodbye to you, I still feel your presence with me.


You're a thousand miles out there
You're far away from me now.


Oh and I'll settle down
I'll finally be able to stay in one place and make a home with you.


Oh I'll be there when my arrow points the right round
When I find my way back to you, I'll be there for good.


You're the only place that ever felt like home.
No matter where I go, you will always be the only place that feels like home to me.




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Comments from YouTube:

Javier Montes

Dear June:
I love this song... For me its like tribute to my granny.
Thanks for your amazing music, it inspires me.

Dear June

Thank you so much Javier. That means the world to us.

Terje Ottesen

Wonderful music and voises! :)

Dear June

Thank you Terje!

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