Tunnel
Screaming Jets Lyrics
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To the other side of night
I keep on searching for the tunnel's end
And I'm struggling for light
Who turned out the light
Well, I gather force as I'm moving
I'm feeling steely, I'm somber, I'm cold
'Cause tonight is gonna make you old
Well, I've got rhythm in my stride
I can't hide it
Yeah
I got the blues on my mind
Get out of my way
I'm coming through on my own
Well, get out of my way
I'm coming through all alone
Yeah, I wake up every afternoon
I got the fire burning in my head
On the outside I probably look very much alive
But on the inside I'm dead
Well, I've got rhythm in my stride
I can't hide it
Yeah
I got the blues on my mind
Get out of my way
I'm coming through on my own
Well, I said get out of my way
I'm coming through all alone
Hey, hey, get out of my way
I'm coming through well on my own
I said get out of my way
I'm coming through all alone, alone
I keep on searching for the tunnels end
And I don't need anybody
I have to find the key, show me the door
I can't take this shit anymore
I can't take no more
Well, I've got rhythm in my stride
Yeah
I got the blues on my mind
Get out of my way
I'm coming through on my own
I said get out of my way
I'm coming through all alone
I don't need nobody I said that before
I can't take any shit anymore
Well, get out of my way
I'm coming through all alone
The lyrics to Screaming Jets' "Tunnel" speak of a journey through time and space, as the singer searches for the end of a tunnel to find the "light." The lyrics also suggest a struggle with depression, as the singer feels "dead" on the inside despite appearing "very much alive" on the outside. The repetition of the phrase "get out of my way" suggests a strong determination to overcome obstacles and find their way to the end of the tunnel on their own.
The lyrics also contain a sense of defiance and self-assuredness, with the singer stating that they don't need anybody and can't take any more "shit." The repetition of the line "I've got rhythm in my stride, I can't hide it" suggests a confidence in the singer's abilities and a refusal to be held back by anyone or anything.
Overall, the lyrics to "Tunnel" speak to themes of determination, struggle, and self-discovery through a journey of time and space, with a strong undercurrent of depression and a desire to be free from the burdens of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, as I travel in my time machine
To the other side of night
I keep on searching for the tunnel's end
And I'm struggling for light
Who turned out the light
I'm feeling lost and alone as I journey through time and darkness, searching for a way out but unable to find any light.
Well, I gather force as I'm moving
I'm feeling steely, I'm somber, I'm cold
But I remember all of the faces
'Cause tonight is gonna make you old
I'm becoming stronger and more determined with each step I take, even though I feel cold and emotionless. Despite my mood, I remember everyone who's ever wronged me because tonight they'll get what's coming to them.
Well, I've got rhythm in my stride
I can't hide it
Yeah
I got the blues on my mind
I may seem confident on the outside, but I'm struggling internally with feelings of sadness and depression that I can't shake.
Get out of my way
I'm coming through on my own
Well, get out of my way
I'm coming through all alone
I don't need anyone's help or interference as I journey through life; I'm determined to make it on my own.
Yeah, I wake up every afternoon
I got the fire burning in my head
On the outside I probably look very much alive
But on the inside I'm dead
Despite my outward appearance of energy and vitality, I'm struggling internally with feelings of apathy and disconnection from the world around me.
Hey, hey, get out of my way
I'm coming through well on my own
I said get out of my way
I'm coming through all alone, alone
I'm serious about my independence and my need to be free from any external influence or control as I make my way in the world.
I keep on searching for the tunnels end
And I don't need anybody
I have to find the key, show me the door
I can't take this shit anymore
I can't take no more
I'm desperate to find a way out of the darkness and pain that I'm experiencing, and I refuse to let anyone else dictate my path in life or interfere with my journey of self-discovery.
Well, I've got rhythm in my stride
Yeah
I got the blues on my mind
Despite my challenges and my struggles, I'm still moving forward with determination and a strong sense of purpose.
I don't need nobody I said that before
I can't take any shit anymore
Well, get out of my way
I'm coming through all alone
I don't need anyone's help or support, and I refuse to put up with any more negativity or interference from anyone else. I'm determined to succeed on my own terms.
Contributed by Eliana G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@shaunaabbott5140
When I'm down and out all I have to do is listen to The Screaming Jets and everything is so much better ❤❤❤
@solomonwalker7235
Go The Screaming Jets!!heard this for the first time on Hawaii 93,I think,way back then,awesome surfvid.this song is so perfectly matched to surfing..get out my way,the soulman cometh thru!!
@M17CH68
My favourite Jets song. Being a Newy boy I’m very biased but this band is the best Aussie rock outfit since The Angels.
@roadkillofficialaustralia
Great song, great era of the band when they ROCKED! \m/
@MattSanderson-zt9th
takes me back to the zoo at long jetty, such an awesome live band.
@andymate2006
OMG. Been looking for the people who sings this for years. Finally found it. O have this song on a cassette tape.
@troywindle466
What a top fucking band and song
@tazdjay2563
My favourite song on the Tear of Thought Album, and i live in Cornwall where there is shat loads of surf!!!
@anthonyspanjich2772
Great new music boys!!!!!! Love your stuff and your attitude.
@dylannewton76
Ballina RSL circa 1995 went ballistic. 4 bottles of passion pop and a 6 people in a Honda Civic from Lismore to see the Jets'