The Road
Moriah Woods Lyrics

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Time drifts slowly down the road
And I know that everything's alright
And for me I know it's necessary
To be turned off my path

Throw down your shield
Look towards that sun and scream "I am free"
I am free

I am free

Let the wind blow through your hair
Look down the road and see
You are free
You are free
You are free

I drift slowly down the road
Looking over my shoulder now and then
And we dance to life's lonesome tunes
To be reminded that we're still alive

Throw down your shield
Look towards that sun and scream "I am free"
I am free
I am free

I can scream, I can scream, I can scream
That I am free

I can scream, I can scream, I can scream
That I am free

Time drifts slowly down the road
And I know that everything's alright

Overall Meaning

In Moriah Woods's song The Road, the lyrics talk about taking a journey down an uncertain path but finding freedom in accepting the twists and turns that come with it. The words "Time drifts slowly down the road" suggest that the singer is in no rush to reach their destination, but instead, they are enjoying the journey at their own pace. Despite the uncertainty of the road, the singer assures themselves that everything is alright, and they feel that deviating from their original path is necessary for their personal growth.

The lyrics, "Throw down your shield, look towards that sun and scream 'I am free'," is a powerful metaphor for breaking down the barriers and obstacles that people often put up, which can hold them back from achieving their goals. The imagery of the sun represents hope, new beginnings, and the bright future that lies ahead. By screaming that they are free, the singer is taking control and embracing the unknown path before them.

Line by Line Meaning

Time drifts slowly down the road
Life seems to be passing by slowly

And I know that everything's alright
Despite the slow pace of life, everything is fine

And for me I know it's necessary
The slow pace is necessary for personal growth

To be turned off my path
To be taken off the usual path to experience something new

Throw down your shield
Stop trying to protect yourself from new experiences

Look towards that sun and scream "I am free"
Embrace new experiences and proclaim freedom from fear

I am free
Asserting one's freedom from limiting beliefs

Let the wind blow through your hair
Allow yourself to be vulnerable to new experiences

Look down the road and see
Look towards the future with hope and optimism

You are free
Reminding oneself of newfound freedom

I drift slowly down the road
Continuing to take life slowly and savor the experience