Jungle Trail
Steven Delopoulos Lyrics
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There was nothing there, just thorns and nails
Had no skin, no fur to wear
But I straggled through the storm
In a search to find my home
Now I climbed the mountain and I pleaded with the sky
There was no one around, just some dark clouds in reply
‘Cause I was on my own
So far away from home…home
There’s a fire burning inside me
Makes the lame walk and the blind to see
Here I am wandering on what I should be
The old earth, the moon, the sun
Some wings to rise the dawn
Now time’s tickin’ like a melancholy friend
Ticks the beginning, and the middle and the end
But if I close my eyes and just pretend
There’s shelter in this song
Like a river flowin’ home…home
There’s a fire burning inside me
Makes the lame walk and the blind to see
Here I am wandering on what I should be
The old earth, the moon, the sun
Some wings to rise the dawn
The lyrics of "Jungle Trail" depict the journey of a person through a difficult and challenging path in life. The use of nature and wilderness as a metaphorical representation of the struggles and obstacles faced by the person further adds depth to the lyrics. The opening lines describe the tough path that the person had to take, where there was nothing but painful thorns and nails. Despite being vulnerable and exposed, the person continued on their search for home and identity.
The next few lines show the person's determination to keep moving forward despite facing challenges along the way. They climb a mountain and plead with the sky, offering berries and tears. There is no one around to hear their call, but the person still strives to find a sense of belonging. The chorus of "There’s a fire burning inside me, Makes the lame walk and the blind to see" indicates that the person's inner strength and spirit keep them going despite the setbacks.
The final verse of the song shows that time keeps ticking away, but the person finds solace in music. The song is like a shelter to them, guiding them through the tough times. The final line "Like a river flowing home" could signify that the person has found a sense of peace and is finally on their way home.
Overall, "Jungle Trail" emphasizes the importance of perseverance and having inner strength to overcome obstacles in one's life. The lyrics are open to interpretation and can resonate with anyone who has faced challenges in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Was tossed along that jungle trail
Through a difficult and dangerous path, I was thrown.
There was nothing there, just thorns and nails
The path was barren and full of obstacles.
Had no skin, no fur to wear
I was vulnerable and exposed to the elements.
But I straggled through the storm
Despite the harsh conditions, I persevered.
In a search to find my home
My goal was to discover my true place of belonging.
Now I climbed the mountain and I pleaded with the sky
I faced another challenging obstacle and appealed to a higher power for help.
There was no one around, just some dark clouds in reply
I received no immediate response or assistance.
But I offered some berries and a tear in my eye
Despite my desperation, I made a humble offering and shed tears of emotion.
‘Cause I was on my own
I was alone and had to rely solely on my own strength and resources.
So far away from home…home
This journey was taking me further away from where I belonged but I still held onto hope.
There’s a fire burning inside me
I possess an intense inner strength and passion.
Makes the lame walk and the blind to see
My drive inspires and motivates those around me.
Here I am wandering on what I should be
My purpose and identity are not yet clear to me.
The old earth, the moon, the sun
I draw strength and insight from nature and the universe.
Some wings to rise the dawn
I desire new beginnings and a fresh start.
Now time’s tickin’ like a melancholy friend
I am aware of the fleeting nature of time and how it can bring sadness.
Ticks the beginning, and the middle and the end
Time moves forward, regardless of where one is in their journey.
But if I close my eyes and just pretend
Through imagination and fantasy, I can find temporary solace from reality.
There’s shelter in this song
Music brings comfort and refuge amidst hardships.
Like a river flowin’ home…home
The music serves as a guide and comfort, like a river leading me home.
Contributed by Jordyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.