On The Road
Donna Marie Songs Lyrics
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Everything's wearing me down
And there's nothing at all
To keep me around
When I'm on the road
Just me and the radio
When my thoughts are my own
I'm never alone
And there's something so good
When the roads are all peaceful at night
And the dark skies ahead
Awake with the moonlight
Coz I'm too tired to sleep
There's nowhere to lay my head
My aching bones
They're taking me home
When I'm on the road
Just me and the radio
When my thoughts are my own
I'm never alone
Just me and the road
And it doesn't make a difference to me
Being alone doesn't make me feel lonely
Coz I'm tired of this place
Everything's wearing me down
And there's nothing at all
To keep me around
When I'm on the road
Just me and the radio
When my thoughts are my own
I'm never alone
Just me and the road
When my thoughts are my own
I'm never alone
Just me and the road
In “On the Road” by Donna Marie Songs, a sense of restlessness is highlighted as the singer feels confined in their current place and is seeking liberation. Although the singer is physically alone while traveling, incredibly, the road brings her solace as she's able to clear her headspace as there are no distractions. In this state, she finds comfort in her thoughts as they are entirely her own, and nothing else can add to it. The lyrics "Being alone doesn't make me feel lonely" highlights how being perhaps isolated from society temporarily provides her with an opportunity to introspect and meditate, ultimately bringing her a sense of tranquility.
The song opens with a general feeling of weariness, feeling disillusioned and tired of her current location, and the following lyrics depict a sense of being lost, directionless and without a sense of purpose. Altogether, the tune is a story of an individual in search of may be herself, ultimately realizing that finding herself was worth the effort of temporarily being alone.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tired of this place
The singer is exhausted and fed up of her current location
Everything's wearing me down
The constant stresses and strains of everyday life are dragging her down
And there's nothing at all
There is nothing keeping her tied to this place
To keep me around
There is no reason or incentive for her to stay in this town
When I'm on the road
When she's travelling, away from home
Just me and the radio
She's alone with her thoughts and her music
When my thoughts are my own
She's able to think clearly and without distractions
I'm never alone
Even though she's by herself, she feels companionship with the road and her music
And there's something so good
Travelling alone has its positive benefits
When the roads are all peaceful at night
The calming silence of night-time driving has a positive effect on her mood
And the dark skies ahead
The sight of the horizon in front of her is a comforting presence
Awake with the moonlight
The illuminated road ahead provides a sense of direction and reassurance
Coz I'm too tired to sleep
She is so exhausted that she can't fall asleep
There's nowhere to lay my head
She does not have a place to rest, she is forced to keep driving
My aching bones
Her body is physically worn out from the journey
They're taking me home
The familiar sight of the road ahead is guiding her back to her place of comfort
And it doesn't make a difference to me
Being alone does not bother her, it is more preferable for her to travel solo
Being alone doesn't make me feel lonely
Her solitude on the road does not negatively affect her mood
When my thoughts are my own
She is able to experience a form of mental freedom
I'm never alone
She has a sense of company through her thoughts and the open road
Just me and the road
She enjoys the simplicity and isolation of just being on the road
When my thoughts are my own
She treasures the moments of introspection that come with being alone on the road
I'm never alone
Solitude on the road gives her a sense of belonging, even if it is just to her own thoughts
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Written by: Donna-Marie Onions
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