Away
The Toadies Lyrics
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And I confess I shiver
You say hope
I say that's where I'm goin'
To be in the shade
The oldest trees above my head
When I'm away, I know in my heart
If I'm out hunting
Come right on in, yeah
And even when I'm gone
My doors are always open
And if I'm asleep
Make sure my blanket covers me, yeah
When I'm away, I know in my heart
There is a heaven
When I'm away
To be in the shade
The oldest trees above my head
When I'm away, I know in my heart
There is a heaven
Come right on in, yeah
The Toadies’ song “Away” could be interpreted as a message of hope, reassurance, and love to a loved one, even when physically apart. The opening line, “You say forever/And I confess I shiver,” sets the tone of a conversation between two people who have a deep connection. The singer of the song seems to be seeking comfort and love from the other person, as he says “You say hope/I say that’s where I’m going.” The imagery of being under the shade of the oldest trees above his head conveys a feeling of safety and protection.
The notes of love and loyalty continue as the song progresses. The singer assures the loved one that they are welcome even when he is not around saying, “My doors are always open.” The lyrics show that he is willing to share his space and open his door to anyone who may need it. The singer is also concerned about the safety of his loved ones, as he says, “And if I'm asleep/Make sure my blanket covers me.”
The chorus seems to express the idea that being away physically does not necessarily mean being alone spiritually or emotionally. The singer states, “When I'm away, I know in my heart/There is a heaven.” This suggests that although the physical distance may be great, the emotional connection is still present and strong.
Overall, the song “Away” by The Toadies showcases themes of love, loyalty, and hope. Even when apart, the emotional connection remains steadfast.
Line by Line Meaning
You say forever
You claim a lifetime commitment from me
And I confess I shiver
I'm anxious about the permanence of your promise
You say hope
You're optimistic about our future
I say that's where I'm goin'
I agree with your outlook for our relationship
To be in the shade
I seek refuge from the intense sun
The oldest trees above my head
The aged trees offer the best protection
When I'm away, I know in my heart
I'm confident in the existence of a peaceful afterlife
There is a heaven
A paradise awaits me when my time comes
If I'm out hunting
If I'm not home
Come right on in, yeah
You're welcome to enter anyway
And even when I'm gone
Even if I'm not physically present
My doors are always open
My hospitality remains
And if I'm asleep
If I'm resting
Make sure my blanket covers me, yeah
Ensure that I'm comfortable and warm
When I'm away, I know in my heart
I rest assured that afterlife exists
To be in the shade
I avoid being out in the sun's rays
The oldest trees above my head
The trees with the most experience keep me sheltered
When I'm away, I know in my heart
Even without being present, I believe in an afterlife
There is a heaven
A better existence awaits after I pass on
Come right on in, yeah
You're welcome, regardless of my personal status
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TODD LEWIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This whole album is a masterpiece. It feels like a treasure that only some of us are lucky enough to discover
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@CombustionGlassworks
i just got to see them perform it in full late last year! it was BEYOND!!!
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@@CombustionGlassworks lucky!!!! That must have been amazing
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@liz3267
My first concert was in '95 seeing the Toadies open for White Zombie. I still listen to the Toadies- Rubberneck to this day.
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To this day I’m still rocking toadies...Texas pride
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Benjamin Gray people from SW Okla love it too
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Sir, good music has nothing to do with location, and this is one of my most cherished favorites.
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