Dead End Road
J.J. Cale & Eric Clapton Lyrics


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Well, I feel like I'm runnin'
Down that dead end road
Yes, I feel like I'm runnin'
Down that dead end road
I need someone to tell me
Which way I ought to go?

Say goodbye to the mornin'
Hello evenin' time
Say goodbye to the mornin'
Down that road I'm flyin'
If I look way beyond me
I'll be gettin' way behind

I can't seem to catch up
Distance keeps fallin' away
Can't seem to catch up
Distance keeps fallin' away
Makes no difference where I go
Dead end road everyday

Lord, I feel like I'm runnin'
Down that dead end road
Well, I feel like I'm runnin'
Down that dead end road




I need someone to tell me
Which way I ought to go?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Dead End Road" by J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton aptly describe a state of confusion and uncertainty in life. The singer feels like he is running down a road that leads nowhere - a dead end road. He is not sure which direction he should take and seeks guidance from someone who can show him the right way. The morning has passed, and evening has arrived, signifying that time is slipping by, and the singer is flying down the road in search of his destination. He realizes that he has fallen behind, and distance keeps stretching ahead of him, and he is not able to catch up. The dead end road seems to be his everyday reality, and he finds himself lost in the journey of life.


The lyrics of the song depict the human struggle to find direction and purpose in life. We often find ourselves in a state of despair, feeling trapped in situations and unable to make a move. The song could also be interpreted as a metaphor for addiction or depression, where the singer is unable to break free from the vicious cycle of negative emotions and thoughts. The repeated line, "I need someone to tell me which way I ought to go," illustrates the need for support and guidance when one is feeling lost and confused.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, I feel like I'm runnin'
I feel like I'm constantly moving


Down that dead end road
But no matter how much I move, I'm not getting anywhere


Yes, I feel like I'm runnin'
I am aware of how stuck I am


I need someone to tell me
I am lost and need guidance


Which way I ought to go?
I am confused and do not know what choices to make


Say goodbye to the mornin'
The beginning of the day brings me no joy


Hello evenin' time
As the day progresses I am just as lost


Down that road I'm flyin'
I am moving fast down a path that leads to nowhere


If I look way beyond me
If I try to see farther than the present moment


I'll be gettin' way behind
I'll become even more lost and confused


I can't seem to catch up
No matter how hard I try, I can't make progress


Distance keeps fallin' away
The gap between where I am and where I want to be keeps growing


Makes no difference where I go
It doesn't matter which path I take, they all lead to nowhere


Dead end road everyday
Every day feels like a futile journey


Lord, I feel like I'm runnin'
I am overwhelmed and exhausted


I need someone to tell me
I need guidance and support


Which way I ought to go?
I need help making decisions and finding a new path




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: J.J. CALE

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Carlo


on Last Will and Testament

To exclude the less significant individuals

Why? (interpretation/"deeper" meaning, e. g for these little people his stuff couldn't be helpful?)