Greyhound Bound For Nowhere
Miranda Lambert Lyrics
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And time keeps on passing so slowly
The old man sittin' next to me is fallin' asleep
On a greyhound bound for nowhere
The sun's goin' down on my misery
Another day gone by with broken dreams
That cell phone I hear ringing
I keep wishing it was you
On a greyhound bound for nowhere
And that ring your wearing
Don't mean everything
And the way you stood staring
As you watched me roll away
She loves you and you need me
And there's some things we can't share
I'm on a greyhound bound for nowhere
Bright lights of a city shining up ahead
My heart's analyzing every word you said
Did you take me for a fool
Or did you really care
I'm on a greyhound bound for nowhere
And that ring your wearing
Don't mean everything
And the way you stood staring
As you watched me roll away
She loves you and you need me
And there's some things we can't share
I'm on a greyhound bound for nowhere
I'm gonna find someplace I can ease my mind
And try to heal my wounded pride
Rain on the window and I'm still lonely
Time keeps on passing so slowly
You're with her and I'm alone
And you're wishing I was there
I'm on a greyhound bound for nowhere
We're all on a greyhound
Bound for nowhere
The song "Greyhound Bound For Nowhere" by Miranda Lambert is a powerful depiction of heartbreak, loneliness, and the feeling of being lost. The lyrics speak of the narrator's feelings of isolation, as she sits on a Greyhound bus with an old man who is asleep. She reflects on the broken dreams and the pain caused by a lost love. The rain on the window and the passing of time only serve to make her feel more isolated and lonely. The constant ringing of a cell phone only serves to taunt her with the hope that her lover might call her, but the reality is that love has been lost and a new journey has begun.
The lyrics depict a scene where the narrator is close to giving up on love, and instead, willing to take a leap towards the unknown. She reflects on the ring that her love is wearing, and questions its true meaning. As she watches the city lights ahead, she keeps analyzing every word her ex-lover has said to her. The lyrics suggest that the narrator is trying to find a new path and a new way to heal her broken heart. She wishes for a place where she can find some peace of mind and heal her wounded pride. As the song continues, we understand that everyone is on their own journey towards their destination, often feeling lost and uncertain in love and life.
Line by Line Meaning
Rain on the window makes me lonely
The sound of rain hitting the window panes reminds me of my loneliness
And time keeps on passing so slowly
Time seems to be dragging and it's hard to bear the long journey
The old man sittin' next to me is fallin' asleep
The elderly passenger sitting beside me has dozed off to sleep
On a greyhound bound for nowhere
I am travelling on a greyhound bus without any particular destination in mind
The sun's goin' down on my misery
Another day is coming to an end and I am still miserable
Another day gone by with broken dreams
Just another day when my hopes and aspirations have been dashed away
That cell phone I hear ringing
The sound of the phone ringing makes me hopeful that it might be you calling
I keep wishing it was you
I am yearning for you and hoping that you would call or meet me
And that ring your wearing
The ring that you are wearing no longer holds any significance for me
Don't mean everything
The symbol of our relationship that was once so precious to me, no longer has any value
And the way you stood staring
The last time we met, the way you looked at me made me feel like you wanted me to stay
As you watched me roll away
But, as I left, I realized that you didn't stop me or chase after me, which hurt me deeply
She loves you and you need me
I know that you are with someone who loves you, but deep down, you need me more
And there's some things we can't share
Even though we have a connection, there are certain things that cannot be shared between us
Bright lights of a city shining up ahead
The sight of the bright city lights on the horizon bring both hope and fear
My heart's analyzing every word you said
I am over-analyzing every interaction we have had and trying to understand the true meaning behind your words
Did you take me for a fool
I am questioning whether you were playing me for a fool and my feelings weren't genuine for you
Or did you really care
Or did you actually have genuine feelings for me at some point in time
I'm on a greyhound bound for nowhere
Despite all these thoughts and emotions, I am still aimlessly travelling on a greyhound bus
I'm gonna find someplace I can ease my mind
I hope to find a place where I can relax and relieve some of the mental and emotional stress that I am under
And try to heal my wounded pride
I need time to recover from the hurt and heartbreak that I have experienced
You're with her and I'm alone
You have moved on and found someone new, while I am still by myself
And you're wishing I was there
But, you are probably aware that I am struggling and unhappy without you and might miss me at times
We're all on a greyhound
We are all travellers in life, with each of us trying to find our way and make sense of our journeys
Bound for nowhere
However, none of us really know where our journey will take us, and even if we have a destination in mind, it might not be where we end up
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MIRANDA LAMBERT, RICK LAMBERT
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Both of her parents are private investigators, but father Rick is also a country guitarist and songwriter. Lambert became seriously interested in country music after attending a Garth Brooks concert as a young girl, and soon began singing in talent contests under the tutelage of her father. Read Full BioMiranda Leigh Lambert (born November 10, 1983 in Lindale, Texas) is a country singer-songwriter who gained fame as a finalist on the 2003 season of USA Network's talent competition Nashville Star.
Both of her parents are private investigators, but father Rick is also a country guitarist and songwriter. Lambert became seriously interested in country music after attending a Garth Brooks concert as a young girl, and soon began singing in talent contests under the tutelage of her father.
At 16, Miranda began appearing on the Johnny High Country Music Review in Arlington, Texas, the same show that helped launch the career of LeAnn Rimes. Miranda quickly landed a recording session in Nashville, but left the studio in tears after she became frustrated with the "pop" sound of music that was not her own. Upon returning to Texas, Miranda began writing songs and taking guitar lessons from her father.
When Miranda's aptitude for music became apparent, her parents encouraged her to aggressively pursue singing and acting opportunities. While still a high school student, Miranda made her professional singing debut and fronted the house band at the Reo Palm Isle Ballroom in Longview, Texas, a long-running venue that has showcased Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson.
Foregoing college, Miranda performed throughout Texas in 2001 and 2002. She finished first in the Texas auditions for Nashville Star and eventually placed third on the national competition.
Discography
On September 15, 2003, she signed with Sony records. She has since released three studio albums, 2005's Kerosene, 2007's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, 2009's Revolution and 2011's Four The Record; all four of which debuted at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Kerosene,Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Revolution have been certified Platinum by the RIAA.
Miranda Lambert has release a total of fourteen singles, which includes five Top 20 hits; of these, Kerosene and Gunpowder & Lead have been certified Gold singles by the RIAA.
Awards and Critical Acclaim
In 2005, at the 40th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, Miranda won the Cover Girl Fresh Face of Country Music Award. In 2005, she was also nominated for the Country Music Association's Horizon Award and performed "Kerosene". Nashville Scene named Kerosene one of the best albums of 2005
Miranda was nominated for and won the "Album of the Year" award at the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards for her latest album Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.
Alison Evans
"you're with her and im alone" miranda.. lemme tell ya somethin.. no one is ever really alone. u may be by urself... but ur never alone :)
Shawna Edenfield
This song is a classic.
Shawna Edenfield
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JOHN ROARTY
Probably my favorite song by Miranda. The words and musical score paint the whole story with the incorporation of Miranda's beautiful voice.
Laine Cauthen
Still hits me the hardest! 14 years and counting
Sheila Hopper
I think her and her dad did an awesome job on this song and it launched her career. I'm a huge fan of her and her dad :)
Marissa Lynn
This is such a beautiful song!
Audrey Michelle
love this song!!
gimppyful
i feel the emotions in this song i can relate
Kelly McCurley
amazing song i love it!!!!