Seattle
Joe Wilson Lyrics


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He tries to say a goodbye
A mutual promise that for weeks will be fine
I leave with a kiss
And I'm always running here to there
Never know when and if I'm getting anywhere
But you still tell me to

Live it up and bring down the house now
Pack it up and follow the lights back home

You ready? When you come around you can
Sleep while I drive to the next town

Being pushed inwards and touch
Never tried to stretch a dollar this much
But you only want more money than you can spend
Its your debt that gets you in the end
The end but you can't take it with you
Your saving up dollars but they cant save your soul
And if you learn one thing before you get old
Give out the love in your heart before it gets cold

Live it up and bring down the house now
Pack it up and follow the lights back home





You ready? When you come around you can
Sleep while I drive to the next town

Overall Meaning

The song "Seattle" by Joe Wilson can be interpreted as being about the difficulties and challenges of a life on the road as a musician, with themes of love, money, and the search for meaning. The first verse describes a bittersweet goodbye between two people, with the promise that they will be okay despite being apart for several weeks. The singer then describes his own experience of constantly moving from place to place as a performer, but never feeling like he's really making progress. Despite this, he is urged to "live it up" and bring down the house with his performances.


In the second verse, the focus shifts to the ever-present issue of money. The singer describes the feeling of being constantly pushed inward, of having to stretch every dollar to its limit. However, he also recognizes the danger of becoming too obsessed with money, and advises listeners to focus on giving out love instead. The chorus repeats the message of living in the moment and following your dreams, despite the inevitable challenges that come with them.


Line by Line Meaning

He tries to say a goodbye
He attempts to bid farewell


A mutual promise that for weeks will be fine
An agreement made between both of us which will remain valid for weeks


I leave with a kiss
I part with a kiss


And I'm always running here to there
I am constantly on the move


Never know when and if I'm getting anywhere
I am uncertain of my progress


But you still tell me to
Yet you advise me to


Live it up and bring down the house now
Have a good time and make a memorable impact


Pack it up and follow the lights back home
Gather belongings and go back to where you come from


You ready? When you come around you can
Are you prepared? When you return, you have the option to


Sleep while I drive to the next town
Rest while I proceed to the following city


Being pushed inwards and touch
Feeling constricted and affected


Never tried to stretch a dollar this much
I have not previously attempted to make a dollar last this long


But you only want more money than you can spend
However, you have an insatiable desire for greater wealth


Its your debt that gets you in the end
Ultimately, your indebtedness catches up with you


The end but you can't take it with you
The conclusion, yet you cannot carry it with you


Your saving up dollars but they cant save your soul
You save money, but it cannot rescue your spirit


And if you learn one thing before you get old
If you acquire only one lesson before aging


Give out the love in your heart before it gets cold
Dispense the affection in your heart before it dies down




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