No Future In SIght
Dwight Yoakam Lyrics


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The clock in your pocket keeps tickin'
But that don't get prayed to by me
I threw away all I was given
Just so that I could be free

I've got no future in sight
Time won't deny that I'm right
The past has always been bright
But I've got no future in sight

So, if for me you have come a-lookin'
You better knock with a gun in your hand
For boldness has started a journey
That only the graveyard will end

I've got no future in sight
Time won't deny that I'm right
The past has always been bright
But I've got no future in sight

I made love to my pretty wife this morning
Then I kissed my sleepin' babies goodbye
And have set forth upon those who decided
That this is the day I'd die

And I've got no future in sight
Time won't deny that I'm right




The past has always been bright
But I've got no future in sight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Dwight Yoakam's song No Future In Sight speak of a person who has abandoned their past and all that they were given to live a life of freedom, without any plans for the future. The clock in their pocket serves no purpose to them, and they believe that if someone comes looking for them, they should come armed as only the graveyard can end the journey they have started. The person has made love to their wife and said goodbye to their sleeping babies, knowing that they may not make it through the day.


The lyrics portray a sense of hopelessness and despair, where the person has no future plans, and they are aware that time won't change that fact. They believe that their past has been bright, but they are unsure of what lies ahead of them. The song could be interpreted in several ways, where the lack of future could stem from a personal perspective, or it could be interpreted as a broader social commentary on the futility of life.


Line by Line Meaning

The clock in your pocket keeps tickin'
Time passes by for everyone, but I don't rely on it to guide my life


But that don't get prayed to by me
I don't see time as a deity to pray to or worship


I threw away all I was given
I gave up everything that was handed to me in order to pursue my idea of freedom


Just so that I could be free
My desire for freedom was strong enough to compel me to let go of everything


I've got no future in sight
I don't see a clear path or direction for my life ahead


Time won't deny that I'm right
Although uncertain, I believe that my choices and actions are correct and justified


The past has always been bright
My memories of the past are positive and happy


So, if for me you have come a-lookin'
If you're looking for me specifically, be prepared for danger or conflict


You better knock with a gun in your hand
You should be armed and ready in case of a potentially dangerous encounter with me


For boldness has started a journey
My boldness and fearlessness have propelled me forward


That only the graveyard will end
This journey I'm on will only come to an end with my death


I made love to my pretty wife this morning
I spent time with my wife and family before embarking on a dangerous mission


Then I kissed my sleepin' babies goodbye
I said goodbye to my children who were still sleeping and couldn't understand the danger I was facing


And have set forth upon those who decided
I am going towards those who made the decision to start a conflict with me


That this is the day I'd die
They are waiting for me to die, but I am determined to fight back even if it costs me my life




Lyrics © THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: DWIGHT YOAKAM

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@joysmith1113

I got the movie, then bought the CD. So glad I did, songs are amazing. Love it 💫DWIGHT 💫. ❤️🎶🎶🎶❤️

@patrickjordan6710

Great song!!!!

@DaPoopIsInDaPudding

This is awesome.

@elainesmith7136

Love the movie Dwight was awesome

@danieljohnclayton2468

Great movie. Didn't recognize Warren Zevon though. And I never saw Dwight without his cowboy hat until now. Huh?

@terryleskow5938

Liked the movie🐴