Song for You
Jason Boland & The Stragglers Lyrics
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The catch 22, the reason I'm leaving is the reason I don't wanna go
Bouncing across the rings of Saturn, standing in line for my turn to pay
Talking about some things that don't matter, with folks I don't care what they say
No matter where I go
No matter what I do
I'm always right here for you.
Time turns to gold and gold into gardens to food to feed to the worm
Then turn back around in search of more metal
And oh my, the oil we will burn
Driving across the land of our fathers
Flying out over an ocean of time
Our dear mother earth has since been forsaken
Could humanity be in decline?
No matter where I go
No matter what I do
I'm always right here for you
Oh I'm always right here for you
Bouncing across the rings of Saturn, standing in line for my turn to pay
Talking about some things that don't matter, with folks I don't care what they say
No matter where I go
No matter what I do
I'm always right here for you.
The song "Here for You" by Jason Boland The Stragglers is a contemplative reflection on modern life and the many contradictions and complexities that define it. The lyrics speak of leaving a home in heaven, a place of peace and sanctuary, to shed blood for a dollar or so, a stark contrast to the perceived blessing of a heavenly abode. The song questions the very idea of leaving such a place for the sake of monetary gain, highlighting a Catch-22 situation of leaving for reasons one might not want to go.
The second verse takes a more somber tone, describing the futility of time and the cycle of life, from turning time into gold, to gardens, to food, to feed the worms, and then back to searching for more metal. The lyrics suggest that humanity is in decline, and the once cherished Mother Earth has been forsaken. Through it all, the singer of the song is always there for someone else, providing a sense of comfort and assurance amidst the chaos.
Overall, "Here for You" is a poetic and reflective expression of the complexities of modern life, questioning the values and beliefs that we hold dear.
Line by Line Meaning
Why would you leave a home out in heaven, to go shed some blood for a dollar or so
Questioning why someone would abandon the heavenly peace for the sake of money, potentially endangering themselves in the process.
The catch 22, the reason I'm leaving is the reason I don't wanna go
Stuck in a dilemma where the reason for leaving is also the reason for not wanting to go, presenting a difficult decision to make.
Bouncing across the rings of Saturn, standing in line for my turn to pay
Metaphorically describing the monotony and mundanity of daily life, waiting in line to pay for something trivial.
Talking about some things that don't matter, with folks I don't care what they say
Engaging in meaningless conversation with unimportant people, feeling disconnected and disinterested.
Time turns to gold and gold into gardens to food to feed to the worm
Reflecting on the cycle of life, from valuable resources to sustenance for life to eventual decay and death.
Then turn back around in search of more metal, and oh my, the oil we will burn
Continuing the cycle of seeking material possessions, even if it has negative consequences for the environment, such as burning fossil fuels.
Driving across the land of our fathers, flying out over an ocean of time
Travelling across the lands and through time, acknowledging and appreciating the legacy of ancestors and the passage of time itself.
Our dear mother earth has since been forsaken, could humanity be in decline?
Noticing the deterioration of the environment and questioning whether the choices and actions of humanity are leading towards a downfall.
No matter where I go, no matter what I do, I'm always right here for you.
Despite the challenges, distractions, and uncertainties of life, the singer is dedicated to being present and supportive for a loved one.
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Written by: Jason Boland
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