Barricades & Brickwalls
Kasey Chambers Lyrics
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Won't keep me from you
You can tie me down on a railroad track
You can let that freight train loose
Iron bars and big old cars
Won't run me out of town
Well I'll be damned if your not my man
Before the sun goes down
Well you can chain me down
On the edge of town
You can leave me there to die
But the railroad track
Will bring me back
When the lonesome whistle cries
Barricades and brickwalls
Won't keep me from you
You can tie me down on a railroad track
You can let that freight train loose
Iron bars and big old cars
Won't run me out of town
Well I'll be damned if your not my man
Before the sun goes down
Well you can lock me out
You can scream and shout
You can try to change your name
By the end of the day
I'll take you away
Like a force 10 hurricane
Barricades and brickwalls
Won't keep me from you
You can tie me down on a railroad track
You can let that freight train loose
Iron bars and big old cars
Won't run me out of town
Well I'll be damned if your not my man
Before the sun goes down
The song "Barricades & Brickwalls" by Kasey Chambers is a love song in which the singer declares her undying commitment and love for her man. The song suggests that nothing can keep the singer away from the man she loves, not even barricades, brick walls, iron bars, or big old cars. The first verse talks about the obstacles that the singer will never let get in the way of being with her man, and how she'll always find a way to get to him. The railroad imagery drives that point home and emphasizes how powerful her love really is.
In the second verse, the singer says that even if she's chained up and left alone to die on the edge of town, the railroad track will bring her back to him when the lonesome whistle cries. The singer uses clever wordplay to show how she's unstoppable; even the things meant to keep her away won't work. In the final verse, the singer acknowledges that her man may try to lock her out, scream and shout, or even try to change his name, but nothing will keep her from him. She compares herself to a force 10 hurricane, pulling him towards her with overwhelming power.
Overall, the song is a declaration of love, and the lyrics communicate a sense of fierce determination and unbridled passion. The song's upbeat, foot-stomping rhythm and infectious melody make it a classic example of country rock.
Line by Line Meaning
Barricades and brickwalls
Obstacles in my way
Won't keep me from you
Won't stop me from reaching you
You can tie me down on a railroad track
You can try to keep me away in any way you can
You can let that freight train loose
You can unleash any obstacle in my path
Iron bars and big old cars
A fence or car won't stop me
Won't run me out of town
I won't be defeated or scared away
Well I'll be damned if your not my man
I am sure you're the one for me
Before the sun goes down
I want to be with you soon
Well you can chain me down
You can try to hold me back
On the edge of town
As far away from you as possible
You can leave me there to die
You can abandon me
But the railroad track
Something will lead me back to you
Will bring me back
I'll find my way back to you
When the lonesome whistle cries
When I'm feeling lost and alone
Well you can lock me out
You can try to keep me away
You can scream and shout
You can be angry with me
You can try to change your name
You can try to hide from me
By the end of the day
Eventually
I'll take you away
I'll bring you with me
Like a force 10 hurricane
With confidence and power
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., MUSHROOM MUSIC PTY LTD
Written by: KASEY CHAMBERS, WILLIAM STANLEY CHAMBERS, STEVEN MARK WERCHON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ambrose477
kasey chambers is one of the most underated singers ive ever heard. love her music
Craig Brown
One of those voices you know as soon as you hear her, living legend Australian artist.
Dreamcatcher
An amazing singer and a great coversong. I love the guitars.
Ian Fourie
God, this woman is amazing!
Montana Lipscombe
Kasey is so amazing can't beat her music all her albums are beautiful xx
Horseloverkooder
Who is here because you live in Australia and Kasey is a legend who you have been listening to for years. Me personally since 04. She has an amazing voice.
D_Dizzie _Druck
Iam a Canadian & Kasey is my favorite of all time!!!!
cplunk76
I've been listening for 10 years too!! She brings my heart out to speak!!
Rhianna Rutherford
i have been trying to look for this song for so long! i love her voice <333!
Paul Nilon
Horseloverkooder Yo ME