Texas is an alternative rock band which formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1986… Read Full Bio ↴Texas is an alternative rock band which formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1986 and fronted by singer Sharleen Spiteri. The band was founded by Johnny McElhone (of Altered Images), taking the name from the 1984 Wim Wenders movie Paris, Texas. Their musical sound went from blues rock from debut album Southside (1989), via blue eyed soul of White on Blonde (1997) to the disco pop of Red Book (2005). Their first album for eight years, The Conversation, was released on 20th May 2013. In May 2017 the band released their ninth studio album, Jump on Board and in February 2020 announced on Twitter that their next album, called Hi, will be released later that year.

Sharleen Spiteri (vocals, guitar), Ally McErlaine (guitar) and Johnny McElhone (bass) have survived all line ups.

The Day Before I Went Away
Texas Lyrics

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I tried to tell you that on Monday
The day before I went away
I was always there when you were coming down
I had to take some time
Take some time

You know I'm needing you for so much pleasure
I'm always wanting you to take me there

I need to be the one to tell you that you're on the right road
And how some time alone is only fair

You know I'm renowned
And feel it's a lonely time I've had
But it never felt that bad

I tried to tell you that on Monday
The day before I went away
I was always there when you were coming down
You never took the time
Took the time

I wish you'd known me when I was much younger
As I closed my eyes upon the world
But now an open mind which seems much stronger
A perfect doubting of your every word

You know I'm renowned
And feel it's a lonely time I've had
But it never felt that bad

I tried to tell you that on Monday
The day before I went away
I was always there when you were coming down
You never took the time
Took the time

C'mon c'mon
C'mon c'mon
C'mon c'mon
C'mon c'mon

You know I'm renowned
For the lonely time I've had
But it never felt that bad

I tried to tell you that on Monday
The day before I went away
I was always there when you were coming down
You never took the time
Took the time

I tried to tell you that on Monday
The day before I went away
I was always there when you were coming down
You never took the time
Took the time

Never took the time
Never took the time
Never took the time
To stop me

I always wanted you to stop me
You never took the time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Day Before I Went Away" by Texas portray the feelings of an individual leaving for an extended period and conveying a sense of disappointment towards their partner. The singer declares that they attempted to express their thoughts on the day before they left, but their partner never gave them the chance to communicate honestly. They mention being there for their partner when they were down but needed some time for themselves.

The singer then admits their dependence on their partner, wanting them for pleasure and acknowledging that they need to be told that they are on the right path. They describe how they have grown and become more able to doubt their partner's every word. The lyrics depict a sense of loneliness and isolation that the singer feels, despite being renowned. It is said in a way that it felt alright until the realization that their partner never understood their perspective, and now the singer regrets that their significant other never took the time to listen.

In conclusion, the lyrics express emotions of regret, disappointment, and feeling misunderstood. At the same time, they also show that people need time for themselves in a relationship and that communication is vital for a healthy partnership. The song ends with the repetitive plea for their partner to stop them, which indicates that the singer desires their partner's support but never received it.

Line by Line Meaning

I tried to tell you that on Monday
I attempted to communicate this message to you on Monday

The day before I went away
The day before my departure

I was always there when you were coming down
I provided support whenever you were struggling

I had to take some time
I needed to spend time alone

You know I'm needing you for so much pleasure
I rely on you for my enjoyment and fulfillment

I'm always wanting you to take me there
I constantly desire for you to help me reach my goals

I need to be the one to tell you that you're on the right road
I must be the one to reassure you that you are headed in the right direction

And how some time alone is only fair
And it is only reasonable for me to take some time to myself

You know I'm renowned
I am well-known or respected

And feel it's a lonely time I've had
And I acknowledge that I have had periods of loneliness

But it never felt that bad
But it was never unbearable

I wish you'd known me when I was much younger
I regret that you did not know me when I was younger

As I closed my eyes upon the world
As I chose to withdraw from the world

But now an open mind which seems much stronger
But now I have an open mind which appears much more resilient

A perfect doubting of your every word
A thorough skepticism of everything you say

Never took the time
You never made the effort

To stop me
To prevent my departure

I always wanted you to stop me
I secretly desired for you to intervene

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALAN BERGMAN, JOHN MC ELHONE, MARILYN BERGMAN, MICHEL LEGRAND, SHARLEEN SPITERI

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