LIFE ROAD
II-J Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Back to a place I've been before
But Carolina's my home oh and its such a fine place to be
And Nashville is right next door
The path I take has been worn down to the dirt
By many others before me
Soon I'll get to where I know I'm supposed to be
Might even set my soul free oh oh
One more song before I go
Up on stage, my heart is where I play
And I wouldn't have it any other way
Yeah
In "Life Road," II-J describes the calling he feels to return to his roots and explore the Mississippi swamp. He acknowledges that his home in Carolina is a beautiful place to be and Nashville is a stone's throw away. Despite this, the path he takes on his journey has been traveled by many before him and he is committed to reaching his intended destination. As he gets closer to his destination, he anticipates setting his soul free.
The chorus of the song celebrates the life of a musician on the road, with city lights and bar smoke providing the backdrop for his performance. The stage is where he feels most alive and connected to his craft. He acknowledges the challenges of being a musician, constantly traveling and performing, but he wouldn't have it any other way.
Line by Line Meaning
I can hear that Mississippi swamp is callin me
I feel a strong pull towards the Mississippi swamp
Back to a place I've been before
I've been to this place in the past and I feel nostalgia for it now
But Carolina's my home oh and its such a fine place to be
Even though I have an emotional connection to the Mississippi swamp, I still feel happy and content in my current home of Carolina
And Nashville is right next door
Nashville is in close proximity to where I am now
The path I take has been worn down to the dirt
The route I'm taking has been taken many times before by others
By many others before me
I am not the first person to travel this path
Soon I'll get to where I know I'm supposed to be
I have a sense of direction and purpose in my journey
Might even set my soul free oh oh
The journey could be transformative and help me feel more free or liberated
Life on the road , City lights and bar smoke
My life involves travelling around a lot and playing music in bars and venues
One more song before I go
I will perform another song before leaving the stage
Up on stage, my heart is where I play
When I'm performing, I pour my heart and soul into my music
And I wouldn't have it any other way
I am content with my life on the road and wouldn't want it to be any different
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: J.D. Haney, Julian Haney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind