On My Way
Styx Lyrics


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Written by Tommy Shaw
Lead vocals by Tommy Shaw

"...everybody plays this one right, everybody gets a fresh, hot latte and a scone..."

Oh what a beautiful night
Couldn't get any clearer
Yeah what a wonderful sight
My old life in the rear view mirror

Hey now I'm travelin' light
Duffel bag and a six string
Yeah but it feels so right
To hear the bells of freedom ring

Gotta get away from
The same old same
Let a new day come
Start over again

Hey I was stuck in a grind
Little fish in a little pond
If I had a criminal mind
I'd have got myself a gun

Had to get away from
The ball and chain
Let a new day come
Or start goin' insane

I'm on my way
Don't know to where
But I'm gonna get there

On my way
Look at the world
With my brand new eyes

I can't believe I feel so high
I'm on my way tonight

Hey I was going to seed
Spreading out like a corn field
I had so much denial to feed
I was full of nothing real

I had to get away from
My old routine
Let a new day come
Start over again

I'm on my way
I don't know to where
But I'm gonna get there

On my way
Look at the world
Through my brand new eyes

I can't believe I get to feel
So good
So high tonight

Starting tonight
There will be
A revival
In my world

Turn on the lights
And you'll see
This one man band
Is now a symphony

And the sun
Is gonna shine
Like a summer time
That has no end

And the love
I will find
I have no doubt
That it will be mine
The love I find
Will all be mine

I had to get away while
I could still be saved
Let a new day come
Stop digging my grave

On my way...
I have faith
The road up ahead
Gonna get much easier

On my way
Look at me now
With a brand new life

I can't believe I feel so high
I'm on my way tonight





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Overall Meaning

The song "On My Way" by Styx is about the journey of self-discovery and starting anew. The singer is done with their old life and is ready to leave their troubles and worries behind. The song is full of hope and optimism about the future. The lyrics "Hey I was stuck in a grind, Little fish in a little pond" suggest that the singer was feeling trapped and wanted to break free. He longs to put his old life behind and start afresh. The line "Let a new day come or start goin' insane" highlights the desperation of the singer to escape from his mundane life.


The song celebrates the joy of freedom and the pleasures of the road. The singer doesn't know where he is headed but is optimistic about his journey's destination. The lyrics "I'm on my way, Don't know to where, But I'm gonna get there" reflect the singer's faith and determination to explore new horizons. The song's chorus is a celebration of life, with the lyrics "On my way, Look at the world, With my brand new eyes, I can't believe I feel so high, I'm on my way tonight" suggesting that the singer is on the cusp of a new, exciting adventure.


The song's bridge features the line "Starting tonight, There will be, A revival, In my world" suggesting that the singer is ready for a new chapter in his life. The lyrics "And the love, I will find, I have no doubt, That it will be mine, The love I find, Will all be mine" are a reflection of the singer's desire for love and happiness in his new life.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh what a beautiful night
The night is picturesque and flawless


Couldn't get any clearer
The skies are clear and free of clouds


Yeah what a wonderful sight
The sight before him is incredible


My old life in the rear view mirror
He is leaving his old life behind him


Hey now I'm travelin' light
He is traveling with little baggage


Duffel bag and a six string
He has a duffel bag and a guitar with him


Yeah but it feels so right
He feels content and satisfied


To hear the bells of freedom ring
He feels liberated and free


Gotta get away from
He needs to escape from


The same old same
The monotony of life


Let a new day come
He wants a fresh start


Start over again
To begin a new chapter in his life


Hey I was stuck in a grind
His life had no excitement or change


Little fish in a little pond
He felt small and insignificant in his environment


If I had a criminal mind
In order to escape, he considered turning to a life of crime


I'd have got myself a gun
He considered arming himself


Had to get away from
He had to escape from


The ball and chain
His obligations and responsibilities


Or start goin' insane
He felt that he would lose his mind if he stayed


I don't know to where
He is uncertain of his destination


Start over again
To begin a new chapter in his life


Starting tonight
The start of his new life


There will be
There are going to be


A revival
The beginning of a new era


In my world
In his life


Turn on the lights
To bring forth a new perspective


And you'll see
He wants others to see


This one man band
He was alone before


Is now a symphony
He is now joined by others


And the sun
The future


Is gonna shine
It is going to be bright


Like a summer time
Symbolizes happiness and warmth


That has no end
His good life will last


I have faith
He is optimistic


The road up ahead
His future


Gonna get much easier
Things will get simpler


Look at me now
Reflecting on his life


With a brand new life
His life is renewed


I can't believe I feel so high
He is amazed by how content he is


I'm on my way tonight
He is on his way to a new life




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TOMMY R. SHAW

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@noelleenglish9019

My Dad has this song on his phone. It was because of him that I love 80s rock.

@Faltor895

This song is from 1997.

@RyleeStrange

I discovered this song when it came out. I was 10. To this day, an all-time favorite. Never fails to make me feel good.

@Frostrazor

MOST of their music makes you feel good.
Their concerts are like a religious experience. Seem em live like 10 times, and the Dennis DeYoung tour a couple of times.

@daves9616

Been a Styx fan since 1976. This is one of my favs. Great song

@allancastelli9610

If this song had been recorded in the 80’s it would have been a hit!

@Faltor895

Yes, without the crap grunge sound.

@markahl9387

Everytime I listen....brilliant!

@ejd1984

My favorite last original song by Styx. In my top 10!

@redspice55

Never heard this tune before, but it's a great song!

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