Larry Stewart left Restless Heart in late 1991 after the group released the compilation "The Best of Restless Heart." The group then became a quartet and released "Big Iron Horses" in 1992 shortly after which Dave Innis left the group. The group released "Matters of the Heart" in 1994 before splitting up. In 1998, a reunited Restless Heart (minus Innis) recorded three new songs for a Greatest Hits album and then toured with Vince Gill for about a year.
In 2003, all five members reunited and recorded the album "Still Restless" for Koch Nashville in 2004. The record label closed in early 2005 leaving the group without a label. They are still touring and released a live album through their website in August 2007.
Down The Road
Restless Heart Lyrics
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Four houses down from me
Was a family with an only child
She was the only girl
In this whole world that could make me smile
Down the road
Down the road
Somewhere inside of me
There was something she took a liking to
And I asked her to marry me
She said she really wanted to
Down the road
To see what life's gonna hold
Down the road
Her momma wants to know
If I washed in the blood or just in the water
Her daddy wants to know
If I make enough to take his daughter
Down the road
Before he can let her go
Down the road
Now down the street from here
There's an engineer with an only son
And our baby girl says
She believes that he is the only one
Down the road
Mamma wants to know
Is he washed in the blood or just in the water
And I wanna know if makes enough
To take my daughter
Down the road
When it comes time to go
Down the road
Down the road
You know I'm gonna help her go
Down the road
Down the road
The song "Down the Road" by Restless Heart tells a story of a boy who falls in love with a girl who lives four houses down from him. She was the only girl who could make him smile and somewhere inside of him, there was something that she took a liking to. He eventually asks her to marry him and she says that she really wants to. However, her parents have concerns about the boy's beliefs and financial stability. The song also mentions another family down the street with an only son whom the boy's baby girl has fallen in love with. It ends with the boy saying that when the time comes, he will help his daughter go down the road to be with the boy she loves.
The lyrics are a reflection of how love can transcend differences and how the future is always uncertain. The desire to be with someone you love can outweigh any obstacles that come in the way. The song shows the importance of family approval but also how challenges can be overcome with love and determination. It is a touching story that resonates with anyone who has been in love or had to navigate a complicated family dynamic.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was a boy
When I was a child
Four houses down from me
At a distance of four houses from mine
Was a family with an only child
There was a family that had only one kid
She was the only girl
She was the only female
In this whole world that could make me smile
No other girl had the ability to make me happy like she did
Down the road
Later in life
I made up reasons to go
I looked for excuses to visit her
Somewhere inside of me
Deep within me
There was something she took a liking to
There was something about me that she found attractive
And I asked her to marry me
I proposed to her
She said she really wanted to
She said yes and was excited to be with me
Her momma wants to know
Her mother is interested in knowing
If I washed in the blood or just in the water
If I have truly repented or not
Her daddy wants to know
Her father is curious about
If I make enough to take his daughter
If I have enough financial wherewithal to support his daughter
Before he can let her go
Before he can allow her to marry me
Now down the street from here
Currently, near where we live
There's an engineer with an only son
A family who has a single male child who is an engineer
And our baby girl says
Our daughter has stated
She believes that he is the only one
She thinks he is the perfect match for her
Mamma wants to know
I am interested in knowing
Is he washed in the blood or just in the water
If he is a sincere Christian or not
And I wanna know if makes enough
Also, I am curious about whether he earns enough
To take my daughter
To support my daughter in marriage
When it comes time to go
When the time arrives
You know I'm gonna help her go
I will assist her in leaving
Down the road
In the future
Contributed by Cole I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
T410ce
Great song, great sound. 👍🏻
inatizzy2
Restless Heart.... What Harmony these guys have! They have always been a favorite of mine. Just like Black hawk. ::-)
picoharmotimpo
Great cover of Mac’s classic song.