Where I'm Going
The Wild Reeds Lyrics


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You think you know where I'm going
the truth is I haven't got a clue
one thing I know where I'm going
there won't be another you
and that don't mean that I found another man
and that don't mean that I'll fall in love again
where this ship is sailing
it don't need a captain of the crew
where this train is traveling
the tracks lead me far away from you
and that don't mean that I'll find another man
and that don't mean that I'll fall in love again
you see, love is a choice every morning
not some fuzzy feeling in the room
I never needed your company
but I surely longed for you
yeah I surely long for you
I'm not running from a home we built for two
I'm chasing the winds, I'm leaving on whims and I'm learning a thing or two
you see i'm not running from a home we built for two
I'm chasing the winds, i'm leaving on whims and i'm learning a thing or two
yeah, you think you know where I'm going
the truth is you haven't got a clue
and i never needed your company




but i surely longed for you
i surely long for you

Overall Meaning

The Wild Reeds's song Where I'm Going is a heartfelt exploration of the complexities of love and the tumultuous journey of self-discovery. The song begins with the singer addressing someone who thinks they know where she is going, but she admits that she is uncertain herself. She knows that one thing is certain, however, and that is that there won't be another person like them. The singer clarifies that this does not mean that she has found someone else or that she will fall in love again, but rather, she is venturing into the unknown and leaving the past behind.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of longing for something that may no longer be possible. The singer acknowledges that love is a choice every morning and that it is not just a feeling - it requires effort and commitment. Even though she never needed the company of the other person, she craves the warmth and comfort of their presence. However, she is pursuing her dreams and traveling beyond the horizon, leaving behind the past and embracing the unknown. The repetition of the phrase "I'm chasing the winds, I'm leaving on whims and I'm learning a thing or two" emphasizes the sense of adventure and discovery that accompanies the journey of self-discovery.


Overall, The Wild Reeds's Where I'm Going captures the complexity of love and the uncertainty of life's journeys. It is a powerful reminder that sometimes, the only way to move forward is to let go of the past and embrace the unknown.


Line by Line Meaning

You think you know where I'm going
You believe that you understand my direction


the truth is I haven't got a clue
In reality, I am uncertain where my path leads


one thing I know where I'm going
However, I am certain that my future holds no one like you


there won't be another you
No other person will ever replace you in my life


and that don't mean that I found another man
It is not to say that I have discovered someone new


and that don't mean that I'll fall in love again
It also does not imply that I will experience love again


where this ship is sailing
The direction this vessel travels


it don't need a captain of the crew
Does not necessarily require a leader to steer the course


where this train is traveling
The destination of this locomotive


the tracks lead me far away from you
The railway guides me further from your presence


you see, love is a choice every morning
I realize that love requires a daily decision


not some fuzzy feeling in the room
It is not solely based upon temporary emotions or sensations


I never needed your company
I did not rely on your companionship


but I surely longed for you
Yet, I deeply desired your presence


yeah I surely long for you
I still yearn for you deeply


I'm not running from a home we built for two
I am not escaping from the home we created together


I'm chasing the winds, I'm leaving on whims and I'm learning a thing or two
Rather, I am adventuring unpredictably and gaining valuable knowledge and experiences


you see I'm not running from a home we built for two
To reiterate, I am not fleeing from our shared abode


I'm chasing the winds, I'm leaving on whims and I'm learning a thing or two
My current behavior involves pursuing my whims, gathering knowledge, and enjoying the journey


yeah, you think you know where I'm going
You believe that you have a grasp on my life's direction


the truth is you haven't got a clue
But in reality, you do not possess any insight into my path


and I never needed your company
To reiterate, I did not require your presence


but I surely longed for you
Although, I still had a strong desire for you


i surely long for you
I continue to deeply yearn for you




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@livetobe2079

You think you know where I'm going
the truth is I haven't got a clue
one thing I know where I'm going
there won't be another you
and that don't mean that I found another man
and that don't mean that I'll fall in love again
where this ship is sailing
it don't need a captain of the crew
where this train is traveling
the tracks lead me far away from you
and that don't mean that I'll find another man
and that don't mean that I'll fall in love again
you see, love is a choice every morning
not some fuzzy feeling in the room
I never needed your company
but I surely longed for you
yeah I surely long for you
I'm not running from a home we built for two
I'm chasing the winds, I'm leaving on whims and I'm learning a thing or two
you see i'm not running from a home we built for two
I'm chasing the winds, i'm leaving on whims and i'm learning a thing or two
yeah, you think you know where I'm going
the truth is you haven't got a clue
and i never needed your company
but i surely longed for you
i surely long for you



All comments from YouTube:

@xXEternallyWritingXx

“love is a choice every morning, not some fuzzy feeling in the room” always hits hard

@danielgaytan1197

That line is epic

@vigilantpropertycaretaking5348

These chicks can straight up play!!!! All of them are multi-talents on instruments.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@teritrujillo6042

"I never needed your company, but I surely longed for you." 😢

@taylorsorensen4258

This line got me too 💚

@funnystuff2591

We are so lucky that these three beautiful voices somehow managed to get together for our enjoyment. So talented.

@richmond3083

I only found this band last year. I can't believe Blind and Brave is from 2014. I love the album so much.

@fridavillegas9428

I am in love with this song

@nativerain4054

I absolutely love this band!

@bigfatamishbob6935

This was so good that I just melted...
Anybody got a mop?

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