Detour Ahead
Monheit Jane Lyrics
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Why am I the only one traveling this way
How strange the road to love should be so easy
Can there be a detour ahead
Wake up, slow down
Before you crash and break your heart gullible clown
You fool you're heading in the wrong direction
The farther you travel
The harder to unravel
The web he spins around you
Turn back while there's time
Can't you see the dangerous signs
Sot shoulders surround you
Smooth road clear night
Oh lucky me that suddenly I saw the light
I'm heading back away from all this trouble
Smooth road, smooth road
No detour ahead
Monheit Jane's song Detour Ahead depicts the journey of a lover who is trekking the road of love but the journey has become tough due to the detour ahead. The stanza starts with the description of a smooth road and a clear day but suddenly the lover is the only one traveling the road. This situation is strange as the road to love is often envisioned as simple and easy. The lover is now questioning if there could be a detour ahead. The next stanza commands the lover to slow down before he crashes and breaks his heart like a gullible clown. The lover is going in the wrong direction and is failing to see the warning signs of the detour ahead. The farther he goes, the harder it becomes to unravel the web that the detour has spun around him. The lover is commanded again to turn back while there's time and the song ends with the lover seeing the light and heading back towards the smooth road with no detour ahead.
In totality, Detour Ahead gives insight into the fact that love is delicate and traveling down its path requires care, attention, and time. The lyrics of the song also show how the slightest misstep can lead to difficulties that hinder one's journey. Additionally, it emphasizes the significance of being willing to learn, grow, and turn back when necessary. All of these factors will contribute towards ensuring a smooth ride down the road of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Smooth road, clear day
The path to love seems smooth and easy today.
Why am I the only one traveling this way
Why am I the only one in this relationship moving forward?
How strange the road to love should be so easy
It's unusual for love to come easily like this.
Can there be a detour ahead
Is there a chance that this relationship might become complicated?
Wake up, slow down
Be careful and don't rush into things.
Before you crash and break your heart gullible clown
If you're not careful, you'll get hurt because you're being too trusting.
You fool you're heading in the wrong direction
You're making a mistake and going down the wrong path.
Can't you see the detour ahead
Can't you see that this relationship is going to get complicated?
The farther you travel
The further along you go in this relationship,
The harder to unravel
the harder it becomes to untangle yourself if things go wrong.
The web he spins around you
Your partner may be trapping you with their lies and manipulations.
Turn back while there's time
It's not too late to get out before things get worse.
Can't you see the dangerous signs
You're being warned of danger and should pay attention.
Sot shoulders surround you
You're being hemmed in and trapped by your partner.
Smooth road clear night
Now that you've made the right choice, the path ahead of you is clear.
Oh lucky me that suddenly I saw the light
I'm grateful that I realized the right path to take before it was too late.
I'm heading back away from all this trouble
I'm leaving behind the complications and dangers of that relationship.
Smooth road, smooth road
Now my path ahead is clear and straightforward.
No detour ahead
I won't be led down the wrong path again.
Lyrics © H/B WEBMAN & CO.
Written by: HERB ELLIS, JOHN FRIGO, LOU CARTER
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