Do You Know The Way To San Jose
Manuel & The Music Of The Mountains Lyrics
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I've been away so long. I may go wrong and lose my way.
Do you know the way to San Jose?
I'm going back to find some peace of mind in San Jose.
L.A. is a great big freeway.
Put a hundred down and buy a car.
In a week, maybe two, they'll make you a star
And all the stars that never were
Are parking cars and pumping gas
You can really breathe in San Jose
They've got a lot of space. There'll be a place where I can stay
I was born and raised in San Jose
I'm going back to find some peace of mind in San Jose.
Fame and fortune is a magnet.
It can pull you far away from home
With a dream in your heart you're never alone.
Dreams turn into dust and blow away
And there you are without a friend
You pack your car and ride away
L.A. is a great big freeway.
Put a hundred down and buy a car.
In a week, maybe two, they'll make you a star
Weeks turn into years. How quck they pass
And all the stars that never were
Are parking cars and pumping gas
I've got lots of friends in San Jose
Do you know the way to San Jose?
Can't wait to get back to San Jose.
The song "Do You Know the Way to San Jose?" by Manuel & The Music Of The Mountains is a story about a person who has been away from San Jose for a long time and wants to go back. The lyrics express the fear of losing one's way and the need to find some peace of mind. The beginning of the song describes Los Angeles as a city full of people trying to make it big in the entertainment industry. However, fame and fortune do not always bring happiness, and many people are left feeling empty and alone. The singer of the song decides to leave LA and go back to San Jose, where he was born and raised, to find solace and reconnect with old friends.
The lyrics of the song are highly relatable and strike a chord with many people who have left their hometowns to chase their dreams. It reminds us that success might not bring happiness and that home is where the heart is.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know the way to San Jose?
Asking if the person knows the route to San Jose
I've been away so long. I may go wrong and lose my way.
I have been away from San Jose for too long, and I may lose my direction.
Do you know the way to San Jose?
Asking again if the person knows the way to San Jose.
I'm going back to find some peace of mind in San Jose.
I am going back to San Jose to look for relaxation and tranquility.
L.A. is a great big freeway.
Los Angeles is huge and filled with highways.
Put a hundred down and buy a car.
If you have a hundred dollars, you can use it as a down payment to get a car.
In a week, maybe two, they'll make you a star
In a week or two, you could become a celebrity.
Weeks turn into years. How quick they pass
Time flies by, and weeks can quickly turn into years.
And all the stars that never were Are parking cars and pumping gas
Many individuals who didn't become famous are now working unremarkable jobs like parking cars and pumping gas.
You can really breathe in San Jose
It's easy to breathe and enjoy life in San Jose.
They've got a lot of space. There'll be a place where I can stay
San Jose is spacious, and there will likely be accommodation for me to stay.
I was born and raised in San Jose
I was born and grew up in San Jose.
I'm going back to find some peace of mind in San Jose.
I am returning to San Jose to find relaxation and tranquility.
Fame and fortune is a magnet.
Fame and fortune can be quite attractive.
It can pull you far away from home
Fame and fortune may lead you to leave home and live elsewhere.
With a dream in your heart you're never alone.
As long as you have a dream, you are never alone.
Dreams turn into dust and blow away
Dreams could fade and disappear completely.
And there you are without a friend
You could find yourself alone without any friends.
You pack your car and ride away
You might decide to pack up and leave town via car.
L.A. is a great big freeway.
Los Angeles is huge and filled with highways.
Put a hundred down and buy a car.
If you have a hundred dollars, you can use it as a down payment to get a car.
In a week, maybe two, they'll make you a star.
In a week or two, you can become a celebrity.
Weeks turn into years. How quick they pass
Time flies by, and weeks can quickly turn into years.
And all the stars that never were Are parking cars and pumping gas
Many individuals who didn't become famous are now working unremarkable jobs like parking cars and pumping gas.
I've got lots of friends in San Jose
I have many friends in San Jose.
Do you know the way to San Jose?
Asking again if the person knows the way to San Jose.
Can't wait to get back to San Jose.
Excited to return to San Jose.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: HAL DAVID, BURT BACHARACH
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