She Knows Where She Goes
Moorer Allison Lyrics


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She never says a thing
About a bad situation
Some say the song
She knows
She looks for the question
Of the answer of the prayer

She knows where she goes
Her worldly possessions
Could vanish without a trace
Just some dishes some pans
Some clothes
And so shes turned in the pages
Of an undying faith
She knows well where she goes

Her window is open
The weather comes in
The doorway moves as it blows
She stares through her memories
And the places shes been

She knows where she goes
Shes so full of fire
But she cant reach no torch
Too much wind for those

She can walk out to springold
And never leave the porch
She knows where she goes

She washes her hands
In the cold dark water
Turning from something she knows
She longs to be free
But her reflection has guided





She knows where she goes
Oh, she knows where she goes

Overall Meaning

In "She Knows Where She Goes", Moorer Allison describes a woman who is self-assured and steadfast in her beliefs, even when faced with difficult circumstances. The woman never talks about the struggles she faces in her life, but her actions speak volumes about her resilience. The lyrics suggest that some people might think this woman is singing a song to express her pain, but in reality, she is simply looking for answers to her prayers. She is aware of her surroundings, and she knows where she needs to go to find her place in the world.


The song speaks to the theme of faith, both in a religious sense and in a broader sense of having conviction in one's own abilities and beliefs. Despite the woman's lack of material possessions, she is rich in faith and determination. The imagery of an open window and a blowing doorway convey the idea of change and uncertainty, but the woman remains strong and steady, guided by her faith and her memories.


Line by Line Meaning

She never says a thing
She chooses to keep silent


About a bad situation
When it comes to a negative circumstance, she is tight-lipped


Some say the song
There are others who suggest that the lyrics represent


She knows
She has an understanding


She looks for the question
Her quest is to identify the inquiry


Of the answer of the prayer
Related to the solution coming from the supplication


Her worldly possessions
The things she owns while living on earth


Could vanish without a trace
It is feasible for them to disappear mysteriously


Just some dishes some pans
Merely some cookware and dinnerware


Some clothes
A few outfits


And so she's turned in the pages
Thus, she has been flipping through the chapters


Of an undying faith
Of an unending belief in something


She knows well where she goes
She is knowledgeable about her destination


Her window is open
The opening in the wall of her house is unobstructed


The weather comes in
The elements invade her living space


The doorway moves as it blows
The entrance swings to and fro as a result of the wind


She stares through her memories
She gazes at her recollections


And the places she's been
As well as locations she's frequented


Shes so full of fire
She exudes passion


But she can't reach no torch
However, she is unable to access a flame


Too much wind for those
There is an excessive amount of air flow for that to happen


She can walk out to springold
She has the ability to stride over to the area named Springold


And never leave the porch
Yet remain on the entrance platform


She washes her hands
She cleanses her hands


In the cold dark water
Using chilly water that has little to no light penetration


Turning from something she knows
She pivots away from something she is cognizant of


She longs to be free
She has a desire to be unshackled


But her reflection has guided
Yet, her image has been directing her


She knows where she goes
She has awareness of her destination


Oh, she knows where she goes
Indeed, she is certain of where she is headed




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: BILL BOTTRELL, SHELBY LYNNE

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Comments from YouTube:

@user-fr4qk4ip7e

How many are still listening to this song (2024)? She doesn't get the credit she deserves! What a voice! I still come back for more!

@mariaaugustdotter5692

🙋🏼‍♀️

@ronaldjaybelin520

Saying I wrote this seems small since I wrote everything in lyrics for her first 6 CD’s

@ronaldjaybelin520

..but this was about my 30 year sojourns’ beginning on Hilton head island , s Carolina well..that and it’s end

@ronaldjaybelin520

I had drinks with this lady and her benefactress, Barbara widish way the night she procured the storylines from me for her first six cd’s..and only saw them once again before Allison was nominated for an Oscar performance for one of them…and then I never heard from them again.

@joycee5493

You’re right she doesn’t get the credit she deserves. I’ve thought that since this album came out!

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@Mack6234

Beautiful woman, beautiful voice and beautiful song. It doesn't get any better than this.

@Kya438

Absolut deiner Meinung

@desdermoaner809

Brains, beauty voice of an angel and a great song writer and musician too. what an amazing woman

@cindyj5522

One of the most beautiful truly country songs ever made. And made more sad and deep by this rendition. This girl should be on every chart.

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