Voices
Joshua Ray Walker Lyrics
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I didn't know hate could feel this good behind the wheel of a car
Might put this truck in neutral, let it roll into the lake
First I'll finish off this bottle, so it looks like a mistake
Holy name strengthens the beast
Be lucky if you're in one piece
Oh Lord, please give me peace
I loved you from the get go
You saved me from a funeral pyre
I told you I loved you
You called me a liar
Yeah, I've carried fire and I've waded through a flood
You dragged me on the wire, he bathed me in the blood
Holy name strengthens the beast
Be lucky if you're in one piece
Holy name strengthens the beast
Oh Lord, please give me peace
How long? How long are you going to make me wait?
How long? How long are you going to make me wait?
How long? How long are you going to make me wait?
How long? How long are you going to make me wait?
Might put this truck in neutral
Let it roll into the lake
First I'll finish off this bottle so it looks like a mistake
The lyrics to Joshua Ray Walker's song "Voices" tell a story of a person experiencing intense emotions, possibly fueled by alcohol. The first verse sets the scene in a bar, where the singer is looking at themselves in the reflection of bottles behind the bar. They then express a feeling of hate, likely directed towards someone or something, and admit to enjoying the feeling while driving. The following lines suggest the singer may be considering suicide, intending to drive their truck into a lake and making it look like an accident. However, the mention of a holy name and a plea for peace indicate a struggle with inner demons and a desire for salvation. The second verse brings up a past relationship where the singer's love was not reciprocated, yet they still hold onto feelings for that person. The final repetition of the phrase "How long are you going to make me wait?" adds to the sense of frustration and impatience with the current situation.
Overall, the lyrics of "Voices" depict a person in a troubled state of mind, battling with inner turmoil and possibly the aftermath of a failed relationship. The mention of a holy name and a plea for peace could suggest a religious or spiritual aspect to the singer's struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
I stare at my reflection through bottles behind the bar
I am looking at my reflection through the many bottles of alcohol placed behind the bar.
I didn't know hate could feel this good behind the wheel of a car
I am driving a car and experiencing a strong feeling of hate.
Might put this truck in neutral, let it roll into the lake
I am considering putting my truck into neutral and allowing it to roll into the nearby lake.
First I'll finish off this bottle, so it looks like a mistake
Before rolling my truck into the lake, I will finish off the bottle of alcohol I have been drinking so it appears as though the incident was a mistake.
Holy name strengthens the beast
There is something holy that gives strength to a beast-like entity.
Be lucky if you're in one piece
If you encounter this beast, you should count yourself lucky if you survive in one piece.
Oh Lord, please give me peace
I am asking for divine intervention to grant me peace.
I loved you from the get go
I have felt love for you from the very beginning.
You saved me from a funeral pyre
You have rescued me from a potential disaster or tragedy.
I told you I loved you
I have verbally expressed my love for you.
You called me a liar
You have accused me of being dishonest.
Yeah, I've carried fire and I've waded through a flood
I have gone through difficult and dangerous situations that include carrying fire and wading through flood waters.
You dragged me on the wire, he bathed me in the blood
I have been placed in dangerous situations by people close to me and have even been metaphorically 'bathed in blood' by someone else.
How long? How long are you going to make me wait?
I am asking how much longer I will have to wait for something.
Might put this truck in neutral, let it roll into the lake
I am considering ending things by putting my truck into neutral and letting it roll into the lake.
First I'll finish off this bottle so it looks like a mistake
Before taking any action, I will finish off my drink so that the incident appears to be accidental.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Joshua Ray Walker
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@thomasmoore4735
This dude drags things out of me that I haven’t felt in years. Thank you brother. Keep it up. Your an inspiration on a beautiful voice
@stevenfrost6441
This song hit me a solid right hook. I have not had lyrics effect me like that since Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark. I hope we can hang on to this young man, he burns the candle at both ends and his pain is real.
@samuelboggs6128
That was the first thing I said was ;OMG! That tune sounds a lot like Townes, who I might add;along with John Prine ,and of course my rock,hero,idle, guiding light,and my soul reason for ever sitting down behind a piano, guitar, banjo,bass,mandolin, or saxophone, “my old man” Billy Boggs are 3 of the most extraordinarily gifted humans who have ever walked the earth.
You are freaking amazing. I never leave comments but that’s how impressed I am with you
@PhilipBowenMusic
so , so good!
@mike2190
Great work!
@elephantchilds
Came for the song, stayed for the story.
@christinamiller3363
I pray the peace you are searching for is both felt & found in the expression of your beautiful music.... You carry such a gift! 💜👍
@crazycoonz15
As a firefighter who has had some dark thoughts, I totally understand how being in those moments where you actually fear losing your life can put all those bleak spaces in their place. It’s only there that you are are truly reminded of how great it is to still be here trying.
@edmanning9815
What a great person with so much talent. God blessed you for a reason. He is using you to help others just like you did with this story and song. Great job Joshua.