Bus Stop
Franklin Delano Lyrics


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Don't get me wrong
It's way too long
On the road to real love
I am just that bus stop

You've got this rare chance
To rest in my shade
Don't build a new fence
Your path's been made

Love comes and goes
You try but you don't know




Life's a trip without a pause
I am just that door

Overall Meaning

In the song "Bus Stop," Franklin Delano talks about his place in a romantic relationship. He sees himself as a bus stop, a temporary resting place on the road to finding real love. He acknowledges that the road to true love can be long and difficult, implying that he may not be the final destination for his partner. He encourages his partner to take advantage of the opportunity to rest with him, to enjoy the momentary respite he provides. He urges his partner not to build new walls around themselves, suggesting that perhaps they have been hurt in the past and may be hesitant to open up again. Delano acknowledges that love is unpredictable, and sometimes it comes and goes without warning. He encourages his partner to enjoy life's journey, despite the twists and turns, and to think of him as a temporary stop on the way to something more.


Overall, the song is a reflection on the fleeting nature of romantic relationships. The metaphor of the bus stop is used to suggest a temporary, transient state, implying that the love that Delano offers is not intended to be permanent. He acknowledges that he is only one part of his partner's journey to finding real love, and encourages them to embrace life's uncertainty.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't get me wrong
I don't want to be misunderstood


It's way too long
Finding true love takes a lot of time


On the road to real love
The journey to find genuine love


I am just that bus stop
I'm here to offer temporary relief and comfort but not the final destination


You've got this rare chance
This is a unique opportunity


To rest in my shade
To relax and take shelter in my presence


Don't build a new fence
Don't create new barriers that you don't need


Your path's been made
Your journey is already predetermined


Love comes and goes
Love is not always constant and stable


You try but you don't know
Even if you try hard, you may still not have full control over love


Life's a trip without a pause
Life is a journey with no breaks or pauses


I am just that door
I can only offer access but not control over what happens next




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