Road To Nowhere
Release the Sunbird Lyrics
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But we don't know where we've been
And we know what we're knowin'
But we can't say what we've seen
And we're not little children
And we know what we want
And the future is certain
We're on a road to nowhere
Come on inside
Takin' that ride to nowhere
We'll take that ride
I'm feelin' okay this mornin'
And you know
We're on a road to paradise
Here we go, here we go
We're on a ride to nowhere
Come on inside
Takin' that ride to nowhere
We'll take that ride
Maybe you wonder where you are
I don't care
Here is where time is on our side
Take you there, take you there
We're on a road to nowhere
We're on a road to nowhere
We're on a road to nowhere
There's a city in my mind
Come along and take that ride
And it's all right, baby it's all right
And it's very far away
But it's growing day by day
And it's all right, baby it's all right
Would you like to come along?
And you could help me sing this song
And it's all right, baby it's all right
They can tell you what to do
But they'll make a fool of you
And it's all right, baby it's all right
There's a city in my mind
Come along and take that ride
And it's all right, baby it's all right
And it's very far away
But it's growing day by day
And it's all right, baby it's all right
Would you like to come along?
You could help me sing this song
And it's all right, baby it's all right
They can tell you what to do
But they'll make a fool of you
And it's all right, baby it's all right
We're on a road to nowhere
We're on a road to nowhere
We're on a road to nowhere
We're on a road to nowhere
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The lyrics of "Road to Nowhere" by Release the Sunbird beautifully capture the confusion and lack of direction that young people often feel as they try to navigate life. The opening lines of the song express a sense of uncertainty about the past and present, even as the singer and we, the listeners, think we know where we are headed. The lines, "And we're not little children / And we know what we want / And the future is certain / Give us time to work it out," suggest a determination to figure things out despite the lack of clarity about how to proceed.
As the song progresses, the tone becomes more optimistic, with the refrain "We're on a road to nowhere" expressing a sense of adventure and possibility, rather than despair or hopelessness. The repeated invitation to "Come on inside" and take a ride to nowhere suggests that the journey itself is more important than the destination, and that there is a certain freedom and joy in not knowing exactly where one is going.
In the final verses, the song becomes more personal, with the lyrics "There's a city in my mind / Come along and take that ride" inviting us to join the singer on a journey of imagination and exploration. The repeated refrain "And it's all right, baby it's all right" suggests a sense of reassurance and comfort, as if the singer and we, the listeners, are reassuring ourselves that even if we don't know where we're going, everything will be okay in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, we know where we're goin'
We have a destination in mind.
But we don't know where we've been
However, we do not understand our past experiences.
And we know what we're knowin'
We are confident in our current knowledge.
But we can't say what we've seen
However, we cannot articulate what we have experienced.
And we're not little children
We are not immature individuals.
And we know what we want
We understand our desires.
And the future is certain
We know what lies ahead.
Give us time to work it out
We request time to come to a conclusion.
We're on a road to nowhere
Our path is leading us to an unknown destination.
Come on inside
Come join us on this journey.
Takin' that ride to nowhere
Enjoying the journey, regardless of the unknown destination.
We'll take that ride
We are eager to continue moving forward.
I'm feelin' okay this mornin'
Today, I am feeling content.
And you know
You understand what I mean.
We're on a road to paradise
Our journey is leading us to a place of perfection.
Here we go, here we go
We are ready to continue moving forward.
Maybe you wonder where you are
Perhaps you are unsure of your current position.
I don't care
I am unconcerned with our current location.
Here is where time is on our side
Our current situation allows us the luxury of time.
Take you there, take you there
We invite you to come along with us.
There's a city in my mind
I have a vivid imagination.
Come along and take that ride
Join me on this journey in my mind.
And it's all right, baby it's all right
Everything is going to be okay.
And it's very far away
This imaginary city is located at a distance.
But it's growing day by day
My imagination expands each passing day.
Would you like to come along?
Would you be interested in joining me?
And you could help me sing this song
You can contribute to the creation of this imaginary world.
They can tell you what to do
Others may give you instructions.
But they'll make a fool of you
However, blindly following can lead to embarrassment.
We're on a road to nowhere
Our path is still unknown.
We're on a road to nowhere
Our journey remains undefined.
We're on a road to nowhere
We have no clear direction.
We're on a road to nowhere
We continue moving forward, regardless of uncertainty.
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