wheels
Emmylou Harris; Jonathan Edwards Lyrics
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We've got telephones to say what we can't say
We all got higher and higher every day
Come on wheels take this boy away
We're not afraid to ride
We're not afraid to die come on wheels take me home today
So come on wheels take this boy away
Now when I feel my time is almost up
And destiny is in my right hand
I'll turn to him who made my faith so strong
Come on wheels make this boy a man
The song "Wheels" by Jonathan Edwards talks about the power of transportation in taking one away from their problems or taking them towards their destiny. The wheels symbolize the literal sense of transportation, but also metaphorically show how one can move beyond their current situation and towards their desired future. The lyrics also mention telephones, which represent the power of communication, and how words can express what one cannot say face-to-face.
The chorus, "Come on wheels take this boy away, we're not afraid to ride, we're not afraid to die, come on wheels take me home today, so come on wheels, take this boy away" shows the singer's eagerness to escape their current reality and embrace the journey ahead, no matter the risks that may arise.
The last verse, "Now when I feel my time is almost up, and destiny is in my right hand, I'll turn to him who made my faith so strong, come on wheels make this boy a man" shows a strong belief in fate and how one can overcome any obstacle with the help of a higher power.
Line by Line Meaning
We've all got wheels to take ourselves away
We all have the means to escape, either through literal transportation or in a figurative sense.
We've got telephones to say what we can't say
We have communication tools to express what we may lack the courage to say in person.
We all got higher and higher every day
We become more invested and dedicated to our aspirations each day.
Come on wheels take this boy away
The subject eagerly seeks to escape their current situation.
We're not afraid to ride
The subject is not fearful of taking risks.
We're not afraid to die come on wheels take me home today
The subject wishes to reach their final destination, no matter the cost.
Now when I feel my time is almost up
The subject is nearing the end of their journey.
And destiny is in my right hand
The subject feels in control of their fate.
I'll turn to him who made my faith so strong
The subject seeks guidance from their source of spiritual strength.
Come on wheels make this boy a man
The subject hopes to gain maturity and wisdom through their experiences and movement forward.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER HILLMAN, GRAM PARSONS
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