Dan Higgins has since left the band, amicably. He has not been permanently replaced, instead the band have worked with various close friends on their '08 - '09 tours. Currently Marc Sallis is the touring bass player.
Northbound
The Duke Spirit Lyrics
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Through these miles mind is steady.
Not like my plans which roam everywhere
Low digital glow, light like no one knows.
So the high point of my day
And the rain falls heavy
Not like those plans which stray over there.
The fire of love sends you northbound
The fire of love sends you northbound
The fire of love sends you northbound
The fire of love sends you northbound
I am friends with the moonlight harvest yellow
Time made Adam go and you're ready
Not like true love which stops anywhere
Low digital glow, light like no one knows.
Chorus:
The fire of love sends you northbound
The fire of love sends you northbound
The fire of love sends you northbound, yeah
The fire of love sends you north, sends you northbound, yeah
North ward bound on, and on, and on!
North ward bound on, and on, and on
The fire of love on, and on, and on
The fire of love on, and on, and on
North ward bound on, and on, and on
North ward bound on, and on, and on, and on, and on, and on, and on
The Duke Spirit's song "Northbound" is a track that talks about the highs and lows of life and love. The chorus, "The fire of love sends you northbound," suggests that love is the ultimate driving force that sends one towards their goals and dreams. The singer of the song finds solace in the rain, as it helps to calm their restless mind. They seem to be lost in their thoughts, as their plans roam everywhere. The "low digital glow" reminds us of the modern age and how technology can be a hindrance to finding peace and tranquillity. The song's theme suggests that true love goes beyond physical boundaries and can guide one towards their ultimate destination.
The second verse talks about being friends with the "moonlight harvest yellow," which could represent a sense of being in tune with nature. This could also suggest that the singer is comfortable with the unknown, represented by the moonlight. "Time made Adam go, and you're ready" could suggest that the singer is ready to face their fears and move forward, just like Adam had to leave the Garden of Eden. The song ends with the repetition of "Northward bound on, and on, and on" and "The fire of love on, and on, and on." This could suggest that the journey towards one's dreams and desires is never-ending, and love is a constant driving force that keeps pushing us forward.
Line by Line Meaning
The high point of my day, rain drove heavy
The best part of my day is when it rains heavily
Through these miles mind is steady.
Despite the distance, my mind remains calm and focused
Not like my plans which roam everywhere
Unlike my scattered plans, my mind stays in one place
Low digital glow, light like no one knows.
A dim light that is elusive and mysterious
So the high point of my day
This is the best part of my day
And the rain falls heavy
While heavy rain falls outside
Not like those plans which stray over there.
Unlike my wandering plans that are elsewhere
The fire of love sends you northbound
The intense passion of love motivates you to move northward
The fire of love sends you northbound, yeah
Yes, it's true, the power of love propels you northward
I am friends with the moonlight harvest yellow
I have a close relationship with the bright yellow moonlight
Time made Adam go and you're ready
Just as time forced Adam to go, you are prepared to move forward
Not like true love which stops anywhere
Unlike genuine love that never stops growing and expanding
The fire of love sends you north, sends you northbound, yeah
The burning passion of love compels you to move northward
North ward bound on, and on, and on!
Continuously headed north with determination
The fire of love on, and on, and on
The passion for love burns ceaselessly
North ward bound on, and on, and on, and on, and on, and on, and on
Continuously headed northward without end
Contributed by Nathaniel C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Fordguy02
Saw this band play the n Nashville several years. I didn’t know anything about them but I became a fan that night. It’s a shame they aren’t as popular as they should be
@CropredyBill
My new favourite band.
@steveedwards9451
Looking for the lyrics through Google search, no two sites have the same words. It's like someone guessed after one listen. So, what are the lyrics? Cause this tune is awesome