Open Road
Gary Barlow;Andy Duncan;Chris Cameron;Phil Palmer;Tommy Blaize;Lance Ellington;Jay Henry;Jay Ray Ruf Lyrics
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I fought the fear and chased the pain
Like nerd in my brain
My life doesn't need to be explained
Just swerve in the lane
I chose to walk the line as one
Like a jungle cat on the run
Cut off from emotion and its brain
(ad libs) ohh, yuhyuh that's when I'm tempted by the waters
The waters that I can take me far away
(ad libs) oh yah yah oh yah yah
So I'll just keep on walking down this open road
And before you know it, I'll score a goal
Hoping someone somewhere sees me
Like thierry my boy henry or
Perhaps like a giant bumble bee
So I'll just keep on walking down this open road
Talking to the man who knows me
Like a fire bee
Yes he knows me, the man is me
Oh yuhyuh, yuhyuh! oh! bzzzzzz
My life was once full of people's smiley faces
In an oven with pizza and lamb cutlets
Like when I was a boy with paper traces
Brought to me by love which isn't strange
Just peculiar and grange
Oh my life had the goodness of blue waters
A day's a day for all I used to say
Even more so for people who are gay
Sometimes I can sit and cry my heart out
Like a big girl's blouse,
Drowning in my automatic ways
Oh, that's when I am tempted by the waters
Like a sheeplet, tossed upon the ocean (copyright this line to david hasselhoff)
Then it gets out, swimming in the potion!
Waters that can take me far away in a boat
So I'll just keep on walking down this open road
Oh yuhyuh
Hoping someone somewhere needs me
So I'll just keep on walking down this open road
Oh yuhyuh
Talking to the man who knows chun li
Yes he knows chun li, the man is firebee, firebee,
Oh firebee yuhyuh doov kew, oh yuhyuhyuhyuh,
Hoona flame, yoga fire, yutap urkya, shoryookin
Oh yuhyuh!
My life is now full of people's faces
Within the light of change I pulled away
In my zonda, lambo and merc sl that's gay
My life shows that no man is a cacti (plural)oh yuhyuhyuh
I've exchanged the piece of life I cut away
Like a birthday cake (spiderman one)
Now you won't see me talking down that open road
I've found someone now who needs me
No you won't see me walking down that open road
I've found at last the man who knows me
Yes he knows me and the man was me
The man was me
Oh yuhyuhyuhyuh (beautifal ad libs)
Oh yuhyuhyuhyuh oh yuhyuhyuhyuh
Oh yuhyuhyuhyuh
Oh yuhyuhyuhyuh
The lyrics of "Open Road" by Gary Barlow, Andy Duncan, Chris Cameron, Phil Palmer, Tommy Blaize, Lance Ellington, Jay Henry, and Jay Ray Ruf tell the story of the singer's journey as he navigates through life's twists and turns. The first verse describes his struggles with fears and pains, which he overcomes through steadfast determination. However, he sometimes faces the temptation of escape, represented by the waters. The singer continues to walk down the open road, hoping to be noticed and appreciated by someone or something, just like a giant bumblebee who works tirelessly without recognition. The second verse conveys the transitions in life that the singer has gone through, reminiscing about good memories and painful experiences. He ultimately finds peace by no longer feeling lost and discovering his true identity.
Line by Line Meaning
My life is extraordinary bare
My life is very simple and plain
I fought the fear and chased the pain
I have overcome my fears and tried to fix my problems
Like nerd in my brain
Like a nerd in my head, thinking a lot
My life doesn't need to be explained
I am content with my life and don't need to justify it
Just swerve in the lane
I have chosen my own path and am sticking to it
I chose to walk the line as one
I have decided to follow my own path alone
Like a jungle cat on the run
I am independent and quick-footed like a wild cat
Sometimes I live upon my island
At times, I can be isolated from others and live in my own world
Cut off from emotion and its brain
I can become emotionally detached and not think rationally
Ohh, yuhyuh that's when I'm tempted by the waters
At that time, I can be drawn towards things that can take me away from my normal life
The waters that I can take me far away
The things that can help me escape my life and troubles
So I'll just keep on walking down this open road
I will continue to pursue my chosen path
And before you know it, I'll score a goal
I am hoping to achieve something great in my life
Hoping someone somewhere sees me
I want to be noticed and appreciated by others
Like Thierry my boy Henry or
Like the famous footballer Thierry Henry
Perhaps like a giant bumble bee
Maybe I will be successful like an insect that defies the odds
Talking to the man who knows me
I am confiding in someone who understands me
Yes he knows me, the man is me
I am talking to myself, as I understand myself best
My life was once full of people's smiley faces
I used to have a lot of positive people in my life
In an oven with pizza and lamb cutlets
In an enjoyable setting, like having a meal with loved ones
Like when I was a boy with paper traces
Like when I was young and carefree, playing with paper
Brought to me by love which isn't strange
By people who loved me, which is not uncommon
Just peculiar and grange
Just a little eccentric and unconventional
Oh my life had the goodness of blue waters
I used to have a lot of positivity in my life
A day's a day for all I used to say
Every day is equal to any other
Even more so for people who are gay
Especially true for people who face more challenges
Sometimes I can sit and cry my heart out
At times, I can become very emotional
Like a big girl's blouse,
Like a stereotypical, overly-sensitive person
Drowning in my automatic ways
Feeling overwhelmed by my usual habits and routines
Like a sheeplet, tossed upon the ocean (copyright this line to david hasselhoff)
Like a helpless sheep being thrown by the waves
Then it gets out, swimming in the potion!
Then I am able to escape and swim
Waters that can take me far away in a boat
Things that help me escape my problems
I've found someone now who needs me
I have found someone who relies on me
No you won't see me walking down that open road
I'm not wandering aimlessly anymore
I've found at last the man who knows me
I have finally found someone who understands me
Oh yuhyuhyuhyuh
Expressions of joy and contentment
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Written by: GARY BARLOW
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