On My Way
June Valerie Lyrics
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Didn't care nothing 'bout a nickel or a dime
Sat there watching the river roll by
Spend my whole life with a tear in my eye
Lord, and I'm on my way
Oh and it won't be long
Lord and I'm holding on
Oh and it won't be long
Lord and I'm holding on
Gravity getting the best of me
Won't be long as far as I can see
Ashes to ashes
We all fall down
No use fighting what's sealed and bound
Lord I'm on my way
Oh and it won't be long
Lord and I'm holding on
Pushin' my weight against stone walls
Playin' a guitar given by grandpa'
He never learned to pick one tune
Gave his soul to heaven in the month of June
Lord I'm on my way
Oh and it won't be long
Lord and I'm holding on
In June Valerie's song "On My Way", the lyrics describe the journey of a person who has experienced the beauty of life and the struggles that come with it. The first verse highlights a moment in time when the singer visited a beautiful place and didn't value material possessions but rather focused on watching the river roll by. Despite this beautiful experience, the singer's life has been marked by sadness, as they have spent their entire life with a tear in their eye. The chorus "Lord, and I'm on my way, Oh and it won't be long, Lord and I'm holding on" implies that despite the struggles, there is a sense of determination and hope for a better future.
The second verse speaks about the inevitability of death, with gravity getting the best of the person, and they can see that it won't be long until this happens. The lines "Ashes to ashes, We all fall down, No use fighting what's sealed and bound" reflect the acceptance of the circle of life and the fact that we all have to face mortality at some point. The third verse speaks about the person's love for music and their grandfather, who played the guitar but did not learn to pick one tune, yet who still gave his soul to heaven in the month of June, suggesting that he found peace in death.
Overall, "On My Way" is a reflective and contemplative song that speaks to the struggles and beauty of life, and the acceptance of death as a natural part of the cycle of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Went to a beautiful place one time
I once visited an incredibly scenic location
Didn't care nothing 'bout a nickel or a dime
Money was the least important thing to me during my visit
Sat there watching the river roll by
I spent my time peacefully observing the natural flow of the river
Spend my whole life with a tear in my eye
I have lived my life melancholically and emotionally
Lord, and I'm on my way
I am currently making progress towards a goal or destination
Oh and it won't be long
I anticipate reaching my destination soon
Lord and I'm holding on
I am persevering through any difficulties on my journey
Gravity getting the best of me
I am struggling against the forces that weigh me down
Won't be long as far as I can see
My journey may be difficult but it will not last forever
Ashes to ashes
We all eventually return to the earth
We all fall down
Everyone has their struggles and challenges in life
No use fighting what's sealed and bound
It is futile to resist things that are inevitable or predetermined
Pushin' my weight against stone walls
I am facing difficult obstacles in my path
Playin' a guitar given by grandpa'
I am using a gift from a loved one to find solace and inspiration
He never learned to pick one tune
My grandfather may not have had musical proficiency, but the gift serves an emotional purpose
Gave his soul to heaven in the month of June
My grandfather passed away during this month but I am honoring him through this journey
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BOOKER T JONES, VALERIE JUNE HOCKETT
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Jasna Marković
Lyrics:
Went to a beautiful place one time
Didn't care nothing 'bout a nickel or a dime
Sat there watching the river roll by
Spend my whole life with a tear in my eye
Lord, and I'm on my way
Oh and it won't be long
Lord and I'm holding on
Lord I'm on my way
Oh and it won't be long
Lord and I'm holding on
Gravity getting the best of me
Won't be long as far as I can see
Ashes to ashes
We all fall down
No use fighting what's sealed and bound
Lord I'm on my way
Oh and it won't be long
Lord and I'm holding on
Pushin' my weight against stone walls
Playin' a guitar given by grandpa'
He never learned to pick one tune
Gave his soul to heaven in the month of June
Lord I'm on my way
Oh and it won't be long
Lord and I'm holding on
Stormy Weather
This girl's music makes me smile.
Doug Joiner
You called her a girl...don't you understand grown woman when you hear it?
Linda Masango
Seven years ago heard this song. It still makes me feel the same way I did the first time it graced my ears.
Jeff Lowry
Just saw you on CBS morning and now I have listened to your music and I am in love with you and your music, I have cried like a baby listening to your songs. Your are amazing and can not wait to get your cd. Keep up the great work and this gal from Kentucky is a huge fan now :-) Just so damn amazing and beautiful.
gangstersayfock
I like Valerie her music very much! It is very relaxing and also the lyrics are very good! This song gives me the feeling that I am on my way to my purpose or destiny. I also like songs like Wanna be on your mind and You can't be told of Valerie. Those songs are very influencial for me. I had a lot of fun listening to those songs while doing yoga and meditation. The music of Valerie gives me a lot of joy and other positive emotions! I will buy her new record soon!
Nico Mettes
I am not English (I'm Dutch), but I can understand many words. What you say is true. Listen to: ''Workin' Woman Blues''. Also funny!
Pamela Preston
Great love your music can't wait to get the CD
Stormy Weather
beautiful music from a beautiful lady. love the cd.
a wordsmith
i like the way all the instramentation is implemented and arrainged its so easy to overcomplicate things like this opinion lolshes cool though !!!!talented!!
sagacious rage of 1993 babies
Still I hear that whistle blow, saying you can get through it all. #danthemanplaylists