The Promised Land
J.T. Taylor Lyrics
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My morning eyes are bleary
Tired of jumping over fences
Of this crazy world I'm weary
As I look down that way ahead
Perhaps my eyes deceive me
Sometimes it's close enough to touch
Sometimes I think I'm dreaming
Around me on all sides I see
Thieves and lawyers claiming
Insurance men say they're your friends
But your life they're slowly draining
I won't believe their promises
Don't listen to their scheming
Their breath is wasted in the wind
As I wander off day dreaming
I'm going to lay to rest my weary head
No more spinning round and round
My days will be my own to keep
When I wind that clock forever down
Do all the things I've wanted and
Still have time in hand
This promise to myself I'll keep
When I reach that promised land
Sometimes that rainbow seems so near
In immaculate deception
I almost touch it when that road
Changes its direction
Those voices offer me bad news
With shallow sophistication
And pictures of that crock of gold
In my imagination
I'm going to lay to rest my weary head
No more spinning round and round
My days will be my own to keep
When I wind that clock forever down
Do all the things I've wanted and
Still have time in hand
This promise to myself I'll keep
When I reach that promised land
When I get to that promised land, sit on that golden shore
I'll offer up thanksgiving, I'll tread that wheel no more
I'll tell myself breathe easy now, cast off that ball of lead
Forget about that old grey cloud that hung around your head
I'm out of gear I'm in freewheel
I'm going through the motions
Yet sometimes in my heart I feel
I've swum ten thousand oceans
Not looking for a bigger deal
Or mountains to be climbing
Just leave me with this song to sing
Don't count the cost of rhyming
I'm going to lay to rest my weary head
No more spinning round and round
My days will be my own to keep
When I wind that clock forever down
Do all the things I've wanted and
Still have time in hand
This promise to myself I'll keep
When I reach that promised land
The lyrics of J.T. Taylor's song The Promised Land tell the story of a person who has grown tired of the hardships of the world and is searching for a place of peace and rest. The singer is exhausted from all the jumping over fences and the never-ending struggles of life. They see thieves and lawyers on all sides, people who claim to be their friends, but who are slowly draining the life out of them. The singer doesn't believe their promises, and their words are wasted in the wind.
The dream of a better life is something that has kept the singer going through all the challenges, and they feel that they are getting closer to that "promised land." They see the rainbow in the distance, but they know that it's just an illusion, a trick of the light. They hear voices offering them bad news, but they won't listen. They will keep moving forward until they reach their destination.
The repeated refrain of "I'm going to lay to rest my weary head" is a powerful statement of the singer's desire for rest and peace. They want to be free from the constant struggles of life, to have time to do the things they've always wanted to do. They are determined to keep that promise to themselves, to find that promised land where they can be at peace.
Line by Line Meaning
The journey has been hard and long
The path I've taken so far has been difficult and has taken a long time.
My morning eyes are bleary
I'm tired from all the traveling and it's affecting my ability to see clearly.
Tired of jumping over fences
I'm exhausted from having to overcome obstacles that have been placed in my way.
Of this crazy world I'm weary
I'm tired of living in a world that doesn't make sense and is full of chaos.
As I look down that way ahead
When I look forward into the future.
Perhaps my eyes deceive me
I'm not sure if what I'm seeing is real or not.
Sometimes it's close enough to touch
Sometimes the things I want are almost within reach.
Sometimes I think I'm dreaming
It feels too good to be true sometimes, like it's all just a dream.
Around me on all sides I see
Everywhere I look, I see.
Thieves and lawyers claiming
People who can't be trusted and who are only looking out for themselves.
Insurance men say they're your friends
These people who work in the insurance industry act like they care about you but really, they're just taking your money.
But your life they're slowly draining
They're actually taking away from your quality of life by making everything more complicated.
I won't believe their promises
I refuse to believe the things these people are telling me.
Don't listen to their scheming
I won't let them trick me into thinking that they have my best interests at heart.
Their breath is wasted in the wind
What they're saying isn't important and won't have any impact on my life.
As I wander off day dreaming
I let my mind wander and think about what life could be like if I didn't have to deal with all this nonsense.
I'm going to lay to rest my weary head
I'm going to take a break from all this stress and take some time to relax.
No more spinning round and round
I won't get caught up in the same cycle of stress and frustration any longer.
My days will be my own to keep
I'll decide how to spend my days and I won't let anyone else tell me what to do.
When I wind that clock forever down
When I'm done with all the chaos of daily life.
Do all the things I've wanted and
I'll finally have the time to do things that I've always wanted to do.
Still have time in hand
There's still plenty of time left for me to enjoy life on my own terms.
This promise to myself I'll keep
I'm making a commitment to myself to live life the way I want to.
When I reach that promised land
When I finally achieve the peace and happiness that I've been searching for.
Sometimes that rainbow seems so near
The things I want in life often seem like they're just within reach.
In immaculate deception
But very often, what I thought was within reach turns out to be a lie.
I almost touch it when that road
I get close to achieving my goals but then something gets in the way.
Changes its direction
And things don't go the way I had planned.
Those voices offer me bad news
People around me often bring me down with their negativity.
With shallow sophistication
They sound like they know what they're talking about but really, they don't.
And pictures of that crock of gold
They paint a picture of something amazing, but it's really just a fantasy.
In my imagination
It's all just a figment of my imagination.
When I get to that promised land, sit on that golden shore
When I finally find the peace and happiness that I've been searching for.
I'll offer up thanksgiving, I'll tread that wheel no more
I'll be grateful for what I have, and I'll never go back to the chaos of daily life again.
I'll tell myself breathe easy now, cast off that ball of lead
I'll finally be able to breathe easy and relax, free from all the stress and frustration that's been weighing me down.
Forget about that old grey cloud that hung around your head
I won't let past struggles and sadness impact my new life of peace and happiness.
I'm out of gear I'm in freewheel
I'm free from all the constraints of daily life and I can do whatever I want.
I'm going through the motions
I'm just trying to get through each day, without any real passion or excitement.
Yet sometimes in my heart I feel
But deep down, I know that there's more to life than this.
I've swum ten thousand oceans
I've been through a lot and I've overcome a lot of obstacles.
Not looking for a bigger deal
I'm not trying to find anything that's too big or too ambitious.
Or mountains to be climbing
I'm not trying to achieve anything that's too difficult or impossible.
Just leave me with this song to sing
I just want to be able to enjoy the simple pleasures in life, like listening to music.
Don't count the cost of rhyming
I don't need to worry about the cost of anything, because I'm finally living on my own terms.
Lyrics ยฉ DistroKid
Written by: David Taylor
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@MaxVonLuxen
The '80s, dude, what a rad era, right? We all had these big dreams, believing the future was as bright as a California sunrise. We were told that life was a breeze, and the good times would just keep rollin'.
But here's the flip side, man. After the '80s, things kinda lost their luster. Those dreams we were sold? They started to crumble like an old sandcastle at high tide. The '90s came in, and it felt like the party was over.
Remember that line about "smoldering ice, concrete, and steel"? Well, that's the '90s++, dude. The dreamy beach vibes were replaced by skyscrapers and office cubicles. It was like the ocean went flat.
And the common man, he's been through it all before. Those promises got old, man. The same old story with different actors. It was like, "Come on, not again!" The magic of the '80s feels like a distant memory.
So, it's not just about reminiscing the good times of the '80s. It's about facing the reality of what came afterward. We're talking about economic ups and downs, changing cultures, and, well, life just moving on.
But, you know what, dude? We can still chase those vibes. The '80s are out there, we just gotta find em' and keep their spirit alive, man.
@MaxVonLuxen
The '80s, dude, what a rad era, right? We all had these big dreams, believing the future was as bright as a California sunrise. We were told that life was a breeze, and the good times would just keep rollin'.
But here's the flip side, man. After the '80s, things kinda lost their luster. Those dreams we were sold? They started to crumble like an old sandcastle at high tide. The '90s came in, and it felt like the party was over.
Remember that line about "smoldering ice, concrete, and steel"? Well, that's the '90s++, dude. The dreamy beach vibes were replaced by skyscrapers and office cubicles. It was like the ocean went flat.
And the common man, he's been through it all before. Those promises got old, man. The same old story with different actors. It was like, "Come on, not again!" The magic of the '80s feels like a distant memory.
So, it's not just about reminiscing the good times of the '80s. It's about facing the reality of what came afterward. We're talking about economic ups and downs, changing cultures, and, well, life just moving on.
But, you know what, dude? We can still chase those vibes. The '80s are out there, we just gotta find em' and keep their spirit alive, man.
@cnmdiva81
Even tho this song was never in the movie, I've ALWAYS loved this song, even as a kid. It was when I became an adult that I understood the message. Totally appropriate for the election season. Just listen to the words.
@martinbudesheim3859
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@maureendonohoe7220
Jt Taylor was a really good looking man when he was young and he still his god bless jt Maureen England xx
@swishasnkush1573
I remember a friend of mine's brother in law played this shit in his jeep on a 3-4 hour trip to a campground back on the 4th of July in 2003.....we clowned on this shit so hard but it grew on us after he played in for bout the 4th time haha. #memories
@meee00555
prayed for him and his family โค๏ธ
@madartnurdwhosnuts4854
wow so old school
@Celerott
Sometimes old school is better.
@ESudnicki
davidmackv3ย yes it is!
@martinbudesheim3859
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