Witmer has released a number of albums (including Recovered), some EPs, and an LP with his side project, The River Bends, in which Witmer plays guitar and sings along with a backup band including members of Philly-based alt-country band One Star Hotel. His 2005 album, Are You A Dreamer?, was produced by mentor Don Peris of The Innocence Mission and featured Asthmatic Kitty artist Sufjan Stevens. It gained rave reviews by such opposite ends of the spectrum as Pitchfork Media and Entertainment Weekly.
Subsequent albums have included "Carry the Weight" (2008), "The Ones Who Wait" (2012), and "Denison Witmer" (2013).
His official website is located at http://www.denisonwitmer.com.
Miles
Denison Witmer Lyrics
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for the new york city skyline
destination of our sights
it's the biggest healing session that i've had for some years
the laughter and the driving and the letting go of..,
she seems to have a way of making me feel
you always have a way of keeping me real
* hold me, my world is closing
help me to keep it open
we stand in the parking lots of late afternoons
talking of the ways we pray for healing of wounds
she seems to have a way of bringing me down
you always have a way of bringing me out
* hold me, my world...
we feel the push of
the love directed life for us
we feel the push of
the christ directed life, the love directed life
* hold me, my world...
The lyrics of Denison Witmer's song "Miles" are about a healing journey with a loved one. The first verse sets the scene of getting into a car at night and heading towards the New York City skyline. The singer describes this as the "biggest healing session" in years, which suggests that they are going through a difficult time and this journey is meant to provide some solace. The laughter and letting go allude to the idea that this journey is cathartic and helps to alleviate the weight of their troubles.
The second verse describes the singer and their loved one standing in a parking lot and discussing their hopes for healing. Again, the focus is on the way this person makes the singer feel - they have a way of both bringing them down and bringing them out. The chorus is a plea to be held, as the world feels like it's closing in. The sentiment is one of vulnerability and the need for comfort during a difficult time.
The final verse speaks of feeling the push of a Christ-directed life, which could suggest that the song is rooted in Christian faith. However, it could also be interpreted in a more general sense as a belief in a higher power or purpose directing one's life towards love and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
we'll get in my car around 10:30 that night
We will embark on a journey at night, to New York City.
for the new york city skyline
Our destination for the journey is to view the skyline of New York City.
destination of our sights
The point we want to reach for our enjoyment is the view of the New York City skyline.
it's the biggest healing session that i've had for some years
This journey is very therapeutic and it's been a long time since I experienced such therapy.
the laughter and the driving and the letting go of..,
The journey will be filled with laughter, driving, and a sense of letting go of all worries.
she seems to have a way of making me feel
She has a special way of making me feel good.
you always have a way of keeping me real
You always help me stay true to myself.
hold me, my world is closing
I feel overwhelmed and need someone to hold me so I can feel safe.
help me to keep it open
Please help me keep an open mind and heart despite feeling overwhelmed.
we stand in the parking lots of late afternoons
We spend our afternoons in parking lots.
talking of the ways we pray for healing of wounds
We discuss the ways we pray for emotional healing.
she seems to have a way of bringing me down
She sometimes makes me feel down.
you always have a way of bringing me out
But you always help me feel better and lift me out of that emotional state.
we feel the push of the love directed life for us
We feel a profound sense of being guided by love in our lives.
we feel the push of the christ directed life, the love directed life
Our lives and actions are driven by the love and guidance of Christ.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DENISON WITMER
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