Down The Road
Steve Earle & The Dukes (And Duchesses) Lyrics
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When the darkness takes control
You start lookin' for a reason
To take your lonesome on down the road
'Cause the night is filled with strangers
All you need is one, you know
If she ain't the one you're after
Though the miles lay long behind you
You have still got miles to go
How's love ever gonna find you
If it ain't here, it's down the road?
Though the miles lay long behind you
You have still got miles to go
How's love ever gonna find you
If it ain't here, it's down the road?
Keep on lookin' on down the road
On the blue side of evenin'
When the darkness takes control
The song "Down The Road" by Steve Earle tells the story of a person who is feeling lonely and searching for love. When the night comes and darkness takes control, this person starts looking for a reason to leave and take their loneliness down the road. They know that there are strangers out there, and all they need is to find the right one. If they don't find the person they're looking for, they just keep moving down the road until they do.
The lyrics suggest that love is not going to find this person unless they keep searching for it. The miles may be long and the road may be tough, but until they find the right person, they have to keep moving on. The person seems to be haunted by loneliness, and they are searching for a way to escape it. The song's melody is somber and melancholic, which reinforces the feeling of melancholy and loneliness in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
On the blue side of evenin'
During the melancholic time of evening when the world appears bluer and sad
When the darkness takes control
When the darkness of night overtakes the world and one's thoughts
You start lookin' for a reason
You begin searching for a motive to get away from the sadness and loneliness
To take your lonesome on down the road
To leave from one's desolation and move ahead in life
'Cause the night is filled with strangers
Because the night is crowded with unknown people
All you need is one, you know
You only require one significant person to help break away from loneliness
If she ain't the one you're after
If this person does not meet your needs or desires
Keep on lookin' on down the road
Continue searching for someone who does fulfill your desires
Though the miles lay long behind you
Even though you have traveled far in life
You have still got miles to go
You still have a long journey ahead of you
How's love ever gonna find you
How will love discover you
If it ain't here, it's down the road?
If love does not happen here, then it could be waiting further ahead
Keep on lookin' on down the road
Continue searching for love and companionship as you journey through life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMBEAU HINSON, TONY ERSIC BROWN, STEVE EARLE
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