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Seven Bridges Road
Jeffrey Shurtleff Lyrics
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There are stars
In the Southern sky
Southward as you go
There is moonlight
And moss in the trees
Down the Seven Bridges Road
Now I have loved you like a baby
And I have loved you in a tame way
And I have loved you wild
Sometimes there's a part of me
Has to turn form here and go
Running like a child from these warm stars
Down the Seven Bridges Road
There are stars in the Southern sky
And if ever you decide
You should go
There is a taste of time sweetened honey
Down the Seven Bridges Road
Seven Bridges Road is a song written by Steve Young in 1969 and later on covered by Joan Baez. It is a reflective song that describes a journey down the Seven Bridges Road that eventually leads to the southern sky. The verses speak of the beauty of the scenery, such as the moonlight and moss in the trees, and how the journey can stir emotions in the heart of the person taking it.
The chorus reveals that the journey is not taken alone, as the singer has a love that they have loved "like a baby" and "wild". However, there is also a part of the singer that wants to escape the warmth and run away. This could be interpreted as a desire for freedom or a fear of commitment.
The song's themes of love, loss, and escape make it a relatable and emotional piece for many listeners. The inclusion of the Seven Bridges Road as a symbol of the journey towards the sky creates a mystical atmosphere that invites interpretation. The repetition of the chorus also creates a haunting effect that furthers the reflection of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
There are stars
The sky is lit up with shining stars
In the Southern sky
The stars are located in the southern part of the sky
Southward as you go
As you travel south, you can see more stars
There is moonlight
The moon is shining its light down on the road
And moss in the trees
Moss is growing on the trees lining the road
Down the Seven Bridges Road
This beautiful scenery can be seen along the Seven Bridges Road
Now I have loved you like a baby
My love for you resembles the love a mother has for her child
Like some lonesome child
My love for you also runs deep like the loneliness of a child
And I have loved you in a tame way
I have shown you love in a calm and controlled manner
And I have loved you wild
I have also shown you love with no limits or boundaries
Sometimes there's a part of me
I have a feeling in me that sometimes takes over
Has to turn form here and go
I feel a need to leave this place and go somewhere else
Running like a child from these warm stars
I feel like running away from these warm and comforting stars like a child would do
There are stars in the Southern sky
The stars can be seen again as a reminder of how beautiful life can be
And if ever you decide
If you ever choose to leave
You should go
You need to follow your heart and leave
There is a taste of time sweetened honey
There is something sweet and comforting waiting for you at the end of the journey on the Seven Bridges Road
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Stephen T. Young
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
L. Campos
Traditional songs and Joan Baez, a perfect
match.! Beauty at it´s highiest level! Her sensibility , autenticity, empathy,
unbelievable good soul, most rare voice and uttermost talent makes the song
climb to the stars and into the heart of the human beings at the same time.
Pure magic. Love and gratitude forever, Joan Baez.
Jeffrey Shurtleff a perfect match to her, as well. Irreplaceable duet . Beauty at it´s highiest level!
ralphyboy25
My absolute favorite version of this song. Thank you for posting