The Journey
Mark Brown Lyrics


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Waiting at the station
Feel no hesitation and begin the ride
Still pretty young,but time's already come and I begin to slide
I'm turning down, down looking down now
I got you dazey little hazey
I get the feeling, just leaves me reeling I begin to cry

Then the rain came down, teardrops
Then the rain came down, teardrops
Then the rain came down, teardrops
Then the rain came down
I hope it doesn't rain all day

So later on, thought I was on my own and twilight filled the sky
Voice drifted through, it sounded just like you and I remember why
I ran away from the celebration, another year by, a fly-by
Out the door, I've been here once before, forgot to say good bye

Then the rain came down, teardrops
Then the rain came down, teardrops
Then the rain came down, teardrops
Then the rain came down
I hope it doesn't rain all day

I know, now you know
What we're gonna do about everything
I know, now you know
What we're gonna do about everything
I know, now you know
What we're gonna do about everything
I know, now you know
What we're gonna do about everything

Teardrops, teardrops, teardrops

I been gone to long




It's time I bought a ticket home
It's time I got myself back home to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mark Brown's song The Journey Continues speak to the idea of moving forward in life, even when it's scary or uncertain. The opening lines describe the feeling of being at a metaphorical station, ready to begin a journey. The singer notes that they are still young, yet they feel a sense of urgency to start moving forward. They seem anxious about what's to come, indicated by the repetition of the phrase "I'm turning down, down looking down now." Despite this anxiety, they are still committed to taking the ride.


As the song progresses, the weather turns rainy, providing a metaphorical backdrop for the singer's emotions. They say that they hope it doesn't rain all day, which could be interpreted to mean that they hope their emotions don't overwhelm them completely. Later on, they hear a voice that sounds like someone from their past, and they realize that they have been avoiding their own life celebration. They have been moving so fast that they forgot to take a moment to appreciate all that they have accomplished.


The song ends with the singer recognizing that they have been gone too long and it's time to return home. They seem to have gained a sense of clarity, knowing what they need to do next. The repetition of the phrase "teardrops" throughout the song suggests that the journey has been emotional and difficult, but the singer is still committed to moving forward.


Line by Line Meaning

Waiting at the station
Starting this journey, I'm in a state of pause before getting on the train


Feel no hesitation and begin the ride
I'm motivated, no second thoughts, and ready to start this journey


Still pretty young,but time's already come and I begin to slide
Though young, it's time to move forward and I feel myself slowly progressing


I'm turning down, down looking down now
I'm looking downwards, feeling a bit blue


I got you dazey little hazey
Feeling a bit disoriented and confused


I get the feeling, just leaves me reeling I begin to cry
The emotions overwhelm me and I begin to weep


Then the rain came down, teardrops
The tears continue to fall like rain


I hope it doesn't rain all day
I hope the sadness doesn't last forever


So later on, thought I was on my own and twilight filled the sky
As time passes, I thought I was alone and night began to arrive


Voice drifted through, it sounded just like you and I remember why
But I heard your voice, and I remembered why I started this journey in the first place


I ran away from the celebration, another year by, a fly-by
I left the festivities early, as time flies by yet another year


Out the door, I've been here once before, forgot to say good bye
Leaving once again, I've done this before and forgot to say farewell


I know, now you know What we're gonna do about everything
I've figured it out, now we both know what we're going to do to fix everything


Teardrops, teardrops, teardrops
The tears still continue to fall


I been gone too long It's time I bought a ticket home It's time I got myself back home to you
Realizing I've been gone for too long, it's time to return home to you and reconnect




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BEN TURNER, CHERNIN KATS, CHERNIN ELENA KATS, MARK BROWN

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@petrawagnerova9054

So bloody good chill out song - totally calms me down❤

@TMRWMusic

100%

@sherylthewhitecrow2431

There are some information about this beautiful song and video: This features Saint Etienne singer Sarah Cracknell on vocals. She also wrote the lyrics for the track. Dance music DJ and producer Mark Brown, is also one half of M.Y.N.C Project and the head of Cr2 Records.

This extensively samples from the operatic "Eliza's Aria" part of the "Wild Swans" suite by Australian composer Elena Kats Chernin (b1957). The version used in "The Journey Continues" is by soprano Jane Sheldon, which was used in some Lloyds TSB bank adverts in the UK. Cracknall told the Daily Mirror February 1, 2008: "Mark was a fan of Saint Etienne so he thought of me. He played me his track and I'd heard the original piece from the commercial. I really liked the ad, even though I thought it was for trains! Doing the track came really easily for me. Writing the words was very spontaneous and organic."

30,000 separate still photographs were used to animate the song's video.

@Ah.Ayishah

Я столько лет искала эту песню 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

@fiiiig

Still loving this song and video in 2024. 🧡🩵🩷

@TMRWMusic

Same!

@JP-um1nj

First time I heard this song was approximately 15 years ago. I was learning English and my mother gave me the translation of the title, and I liked the idea. Now, a lot of things have changed in my life, and whenever I think about it, the melody plays in my mind.

@TMRWMusic

The power of music <3

@esinedordaz

😍😍😍

@waloscar6476

Bárbaro

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