Wash Away
Jeremiah Freed Lyrics
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Always wishing I could,
Sometimes I think that I should.
I've always wanted much more,
You're getting stuck at the door.
Don't bring me down,
The sweetest words make the sound.
Always got caught up in things like trust
Everything's done in such haste.
I know the things that they'll to you,
I swore I'd never tell.
You can't say no,
Your age is starting to show.
We can't go back now,
Cause I get pulled in you.
As things they'll wash away,
That's when I'll say goodbye
Goodbye
The lyrics to Jeremiah Freed's song Wash Away feature a narrator who is reflecting on the way things have turned out in their life. They begin by acknowledging that they never thought things could be like this, but always had the desire for more. However, they feel that they're getting stuck at the door and can't achieve what they want. This could be interpreted as feeling stuck or trapped in a situation, whether it be a personal relationship or a professional situation.
The singer then references trust and how they've always gotten caught up in it. They feel like there's a lot of wasted time and everything is done in such haste. It's possible that they've been hurt by someone they trusted or feel like they've wasted time on something that didn't work out. They go on to say that they know things that they vowed to keep secret but it's clear that there's power in keeping that knowledge to themselves since they say "you can't say no." Lastly, they acknowledge that they can't go back now and it seems like they may be resigning themselves to the way things are. The lyrics end with the idea that things will wash away and they will say goodbye.
Overall, the lyrics to Wash Away seem to be about someone who is reflecting on their life and the choices they've made. They feel like they've been held back and want more out of life but also realize that some things are out of their control. The ending of the song seems to suggest that the singer is ready to move on from their current situation and start anew.
Interesting Facts:
* The song was released in 2002 on their album, Jeremiah Freed.
* The album was produced by David Ivory, who has worked with bands like Halestorm and Silvertide.
* The band was originally called Freed, but changed their name to Jeremiah Freed after discovering another band with the same name.
* The band hails from Maine in the United States.
* Wash Away received airplay on college radio stations across the United States.
* The music video for the song was directed by Dale Resteghini, who has worked with artists like Ice Cube and Mudvayne.
* The band has opened for popular rock acts like Alice in Chains and Shinedown.
* In 2005, the band went on hiatus but reunited in 2015 for a one-off show.
* Lead singer Joe Smith went on to form another band called North of Nashville.
* The band's style has been described as a mix of grunge and southern rock.
Chords (as provided by UltimateGuitar.com):
Verse: G, D, Am, C
Chorus: G, D, Am, C, G, D, C
Line by Line Meaning
Never thought about things could be like this
I never imagined that things would end up being like this.
Always wishing I could,
I always had hopes and dreams that I wished would come true.
Sometimes I think that I should.
Sometimes I wonder if I should have followed a different path.
I've always wanted much more,
I've always had ambitions for greater success and fulfillment.
You're getting stuck at the door.
You're stuck in a rut and unable to move forward.
Don't bring me down,
Don't discourage me or bring negativity into my life.
The sweetest words make the sound.
Kind words and compliments have a pleasant effect on me.
Always got caught up in things like trust
I often find myself tangled up in complicated situations that involve trust issues.
There's much more time to waste,
There's plenty of time to waste and procrastinate.
Everything's done in such haste.
Everything is rushed and done quickly without much thought.
I know the things that they'll to you,
I'm aware of what they'll do to you.
I swore I'd never tell.
I promised not to reveal any secrets.
You can't say no,
You're unable to refuse or say no.
Your age is starting to show.
You're beginning to show signs of aging.
We can't go back now,
We're unable to turn back the clock and change things.
Cause I get pulled in you.
You have a strong hold on me and I can't resist you.
As things they'll wash away,
As time passes, things will fade and disappear.
That's when I'll say goodbye
That's when I'll bid farewell and move on.
Goodbye
A final farewell to the person or situation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SUE C. SMITH, DONALD WALLACE POYTHRESS
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