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Dakota
Junction 18 Lyrics


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Hey I know
That I can't talk to you right now
But I want you to see that I'll never let you down
And I can't stop these things from overcoming me
I have to learn to set you free

I thought I'd be there for you
Now you're questioning if words I say were true

Stars are in my grasp
The ones you gave me that used to be wrapped all around you
But your voice is gone
And now I'm thinking about the way you looked across that table at me
When we shared a walk down on Massachusetts Street

I thought I'd be there for you
No second chance to tell you things I need to prove
Cast aside and I can feel the sinking
I wish you well
What's causing me to feel?

I can't stop thinking of the way you looked that Friday morning
The shades were red
Casting pink across your cheeks
And the way you looked at me with that gleam in your eye
Made me feel that things would be okay
And then you cried and disappeared in autumn days

Three weeks gone
I'll be happy to move on
I know you want the best
But I want to see you again

Overall Meaning

The song "Dakota" by Junction 18 reflects on feelings of love and loss, and the struggle to let go of a relationship that has ended. The singer acknowledges that they cannot talk to their former partner in the present, but wants them to know that they will never let them down. The lyrics also express the relentless thoughts and memories that come flooding in, even when the person wants to move on.


The verses describe specific moments and memories shared between the couple, evoking a sense of nostalgia and longing. The singer regrets not being there for their partner when they needed them, and fears that their words were not genuine. However, they also acknowledge that they need to learn to let go and set their partner free. The chorus emphasizes the sense of regret, as the singer wishes they had a second chance to prove the sincerity of their feelings.


The bridge of the song returns to a specific memory of a Friday morning and the color of the shades, highlighting the fleeting and sensory nature of memories. The final verse reveals that three weeks have passed since the breakup, and the singer is ready to move on, but still hopes to see their former partner again.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey I know
I acknowledge that I'm unable to speak to you currently.


That I can't talk to you right now
I'm unable to communicate with you at this moment.


But I want you to see that I'll never let you down
You can rely on me to keep my promises and not disappoint you.


And I can't stop these things from overcoming me
I'm unable to prevent certain feelings from taking control of me.


I have to learn to set you free
I need to accept that I can't force you to stay and must let you go.


I thought I'd be there for you
I believed that I could support and stand by you through anything.


Now you're questioning if words I say were true
You're doubting the authenticity of my past statements.


Stars are in my grasp
I possess the stars you once gave me as a gift.


The ones you gave me that used to be wrapped all around you
You were the one who had the stars previously and gave them to me.


But your voice is gone
I can no longer hear your words and tone.


And now I'm thinking about the way you looked across that table at me
I'm reminiscing about the time we shared an intimate moment together.


When we shared a walk down on Massachusetts Street
We took a stroll on Massachusetts Street at some point before.


No second chance to tell you things I need to prove
I won't get another opportunity to demonstrate things I should have done before.


Cast aside and I can feel the sinking
I sense a sinking feeling due to being rejected and discarded.


I wish you well
I hope that you do well and prosper.


What's causing me to feel?
I'm unsure about what's causing me to experience certain emotions.


I can't stop thinking of the way you looked that Friday morning
I can't help but recall how you appeared to me on a specific Friday morning.


The shades were red
The colors were predominantly red.


Casting pink across your cheeks
The shade of pink was reflected on your cheeks by the lighting.


And the way you looked at me with that gleam in your eye
The look in your eyes conveyed that you had something special to share with me.


Made me feel that things would be okay
Your expression gave me reassurance that everything would turn out all right.


And then you cried and disappeared in autumn days
Eventually you cried and walked away from me during the autumn season.


Three weeks gone
Three weeks have passed.


I'll be happy to move on
I'll feel contented once I'm able to let go of past feelings and attachments.


I know you want the best
I understand that you desire what's most beneficial for yourself.


But I want to see you again
Despite knowing your desires, I still long to encounter you once again.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Andy Bristol, Chris Kelley, Ryan McHugh, Ryan Spencer, Scott Morganella

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montessaurus

One of the best pop punk songs ever crafted.

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