Life Is a Highway
LeDoux Chris Lyrics
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When there's one day here and the next day gone
Sometimes you bend, sometimes you stand
Sometimes you turn your back to the wind
There's a world outside every darkened door
Where blues won't haunt you anymore
Where the brave are free and lovers soar
Come ride with me to the distant shore
There's not much time left today
[Chorus]
Life is a highway
I want to ride it all night long
If you're going my way
I want to drive it all night long
Through all these cities and all these towns
It's in my blood and it's all around
I love you now like I loved you then
This is the road and these are the hands
From Tennessee to those LA nights
The San Antone' to Vegas lights
Knock me down get back up again
You're in my blood I'm not a lonely man
There's no load I can't hold
Road so rough, this I know
I'll be there when the light comes in
Tell 'em we're survivors
[Chorus: x2]
There was a distance between you and I
A misunderstanding once but now
We look it in the eye
There's no load I can't hold
Road so rough this I know
I'll be there when the light comes in
Tell 'em we're survivors
[Chorus: x3]
In "Life Is A Highway," Chris LeDoux uses the metaphor of a road to describe life's journey. The song opens with the realization that life is unpredictable and constantly changing, with one day here and the next day gone. The lyrics also suggest that life is not always easy, indicating that sometimes we bend or turn our back to the wind. However, LeDoux also points out that there is a world beyond every darkened door where we can leave our troubles behind and find freedom and love. Ultimately, the song encourages us to take the ride with the singer, promising that we won't hesitate to break down the garden gate because there's not much time left today.
The chorus repeats the phrase "life is a highway," which serves as the central message of the song. According to LeDoux, life is a journey that we need to embrace and enjoy, day and night, as we travel through different cities and towns. The lyrics also suggest that, while life can be difficult, it's important to keep going and not give up. LeDoux makes it clear that he's not a lonely man and that, as survivors, we can conquer any trial that comes our way.
Line by Line Meaning
Life's like a road that you travel on
Life can be likened to a road that one travels on
When there's one day here and the next day gone
Life is fleeting, with each day quickly passing by
Sometimes you bend, sometimes you stand
Life can be challenging, with times when you may need to bend to circumstance, and other times when you must remain steadfast
Sometimes you turn your back to the wind
There may be times when you must confront adversity head-on, and there may be other times when you must turn away from it and move forward
There's a world outside every darkened door
There are opportunities and experiences waiting for us beyond what may seem like closed or gloomy situations
Where blues won't haunt you anymore
There are places outside of despair where sadness and worry don't weigh you down
Where the brave are free and lovers soar
In these places of light, those who are fearless and passionate can thrive
Come ride with me to the distant shore
Let us explore and pursue these possibilities beyond our limited vantage point
We won't hesitate, break down the garden gate
We must not falter or let external obstacles stop us from achieving our goals and dreams
There's not much time left today
Time is limited and constantly advancing, there is no reason to procrastinate or waste it
[Chorus]
The chorus of the song is a repeated message that life is a journey full of adventure and promise
Through all these cities and all these towns
The journey of life takes us to many different places
It's in my blood and it's all around
Living life to the fullest and taking on new experiences is part of one's nature
I love you now like I loved you then
Love can last through time and distance
This is the road and these are the hands
This is the journey we are taking and we have the power and ability to guide our own destiny
From Tennessee to those LA nights
The journey of life takes us from one place to another, from the hills of Tennessee to the bright lights of LA
The San Antone' to Vegas lights
From the quieter locations like San Antonio to the more exciting locations like Las Vegas
Knock me down get back up again
Dealing with obstacles and setbacks is part of the journey, and we must pick ourselves up and keep going
You're in my blood I'm not a lonely man
The passion for the journey and the love for others fuels us and makes us feel alive
There's no load I can't hold
We have the strength within us to carry on regardless of the challenges we face
Road so rough, this I know
The path we take in life can be rocky, but we can still persevere
I'll be there when the light comes in
Even in our darkest moments, there is the promise of light and hope
Tell 'em we're survivors
We are resilient, and we will come out victorious
There was a distance between you and I
There may be times when we feel disconnected from others, a sense of separation
A misunderstanding once but now
Sometimes this feeling may be due to a misunderstanding or miscommunication, but we have the ability to work towards reconciliation
We look it in the eye
We must face our challenges with courage and confront them head-on
[Chorus: x3]
The chorus repeats to emphasize that life is a journey full of possibilities, and we must embrace it fully.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: THOMAS WILLIAM COCHRANE
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@trevorgreenman9682
Chris was a true country singer, he lived the life, did what he loved, combined genres, a true musician, singer, song writer, a cowboy. You're ability made Garth what he is.
@suzieparis6821
Then garth goes wokeđ€Ș
@travishendrix7026
â@@suzieparis6821
Yes mam, in the Rodeo world we gave Garth a pass and look what that Clown did.
A "Woke Okie ".
Boggles the mind.
@ddragon63
A REAL singing cowboy??? We were all blessed that God gave him to us for his short stent on this planet! Seen him 10 times live. Greatest show I've ever seen! So want to go see the museum in WY...
@monicawild5312
amen
@Animal_tracks62
I wish I got to meet him I love his music
@TheRtizzle
I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet Chris and his wife Peggy when my step dad drove his tour bus. I was a young child of course, but I still have the memories. RIP Chris. You were a great man and a great cowboy.
@adrianmiller6641
+Robert Dawson I envy you, you were born with a good star shining on you
@ABJI-tw2od
Robert Dawson im related to him to chris
@skinnygrim287
hey he is my uncleđ Wanda is my aunt