This Way
Trijntje Oosterhuis Lyrics


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"train-cha", friday, february the fifth
The sun is shinin'
As i walk through the valley of self
Through introspection i find my spiritual being
And discover the road i must follow
And that's what this song's all about
Chorus
This way, this way
Come what may - we must go this way
This way, this way, this way
What about the daily grind?
The things that life will put us through?
People are conforming to
The pressures of society
Take into consideration
Not ev'ryone can be the same
There is no sense in fixin' blame
Respect should be the main aim
Repeat chorus
You gotta search within your soul
Connect up with the source of life
And then for sure you'll find the hidden goals
You had in mind
This offers oppertunity
To get to know your inner needs
You've gotta set you spirits free
And be who you wanna be
Repeat chorus
You've gotta know for what you know
Just let your intuition flow
Be proud of what you are
And you'll go far
Wisdom paves the way
We must follow - come what may




On this road we must stay
Repeat chorus

Overall Meaning

In Trijntje Oosterhuis's song "This Way," the artist describes her journey of self-discovery through introspection. She describes walking through a valley of self and finding her spiritual being, which leads her to discover the road she must follow. The chorus of the song, "This way, this way, come what may - we must go this way," reinforces the idea of staying true to oneself and following the path that feels authentic, despite the challenges and pressures of society.


The song speaks to the struggle of balancing personal desires and societal expectations. Oosterhuis acknowledges the daily grind and the difficulties that come along with pursuing one's own path. She suggests that respecting individuals' unique journeys and perspectives should be the main aim, rather than conforming to society's expectations. Overall, the song encourages listeners to search within their souls and connect with the source of life to discover their true selves and hidden goals.


Line by Line Meaning

train-cha, friday, february the fifth
The specific date when the events of the song occurred


The sun is shinin'
The sunny weather serves as a metaphor for positivity and optimism


As i walk through the valley of self
The valley of self refers to a personal journey of self-discovery and reflection


Through introspection i find my spiritual being
Introspection leads to a deeper understanding of one's spirituality and inner self


And discover the road i must follow
The personal journey of introspection leads to the discovery of a path or purpose in life


And that's what this song's all about
The song's purpose is to encourage self-discovery and following one's inner path


Chorus
Repetition of the song's central message


What about the daily grind?
Acknowledging the challenges and difficulties of daily life


The things that life will put us through?
Life is full of unpredictable challenges and obstacles


People are conforming to
Society places pressure on individuals to conform to certain expectations or norms


The pressures of society
Society can be a source of stress and anxiety for individuals


Take into consideration
Encouragement to be empathetic and understanding of others' experiences


Not ev'ryone can be the same
Recognizing and celebrating individual differences


There is no sense in fixin' blame
Blaming others for one's problems is unproductive


Respect should be the main aim
Encouraging respect for others and their unique experiences


Repeat chorus
Reinforcing the song's central message


You gotta search within your soul
Encouragement to engage in self-reflection and introspection


Connect up with the source of life
Finding meaning and purpose in life through spirituality


And then for sure you'll find the hidden goals
The personal journey of self-discovery leads to the discovery of hidden goals or aspirations


You had in mind
Encouragement to pursue one's own goals and aspirations


This offers oppertunity
Self-reflection and following one's inner path can lead to opportunity and growth


To get to know your inner needs
Engaging in self-reflection can lead to a deeper understanding of one's personal needs and desires


You've gotta set you spirits free
Encouragement to be true to oneself and not be held back by external pressures or expectations


And be who you wanna be
Encouragement to pursue one's own path and identity


Repeat chorus
Reinforcing the song's central message


You've gotta know for what you know
Understanding and valuing one's own beliefs and knowledge


Just let your intuition flow
Encouragement to trust one's own intuition and inner voice


Be proud of what you are
Self-acceptance and pride in one's own identity and journey


And you'll go far
Belief in oneself and the power of following one's inner path


Wisdom paves the way
Wisdom gained through self-reflection and personal growth is beneficial for finding one's path


We must follow - come what may
Commitment to following one's own path despite challenges and obstacles


On this road we must stay
The personal journey of self-discovery and growth is a lifelong process


Repeat chorus
Reinforcing the song's central message




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

MIC GARCH

Do you know the way to San José?
I've been away so long
I may go wrong and lose my way
Do you know the way to San José?
I'm going back to find
Some peace of mind in San José

L.A. is a great big freeway
Put a hundred down and buy a car
In a week, maybe two
They'll make you a star
Weeks turn into years, how quick they pass
And all the stars that never were
Are parking cars and pumping gas

You can really breathe in San José
They've got a lot of space
There'll be a place where I can stay
I was born and raised in San José
I'm going back to find
Some peace of mind in San José

Fame and fortune is a magnet
It can pull you far away from home
With a dream in your heart you're never alone
Dreams turn into dust and blow away
And there you are without a friend
You pack your car and ride away
I've got lots of friends in San José
Do you know the way to San José?

Oh, L.A. is a great big freeway
Put a hundred down and buy a car
In a week, maybe two
They'll make you a star
Weeks turn into years,how quick they pass
And all the stars that never were
Are parking cars and pumping gas
I've got lots of friends in San José
Ohhhh, Do you know the way to San José?
Hmmmm, Can't wait to get back to San José



All comments from YouTube:

Stephen Byrnes

Confident, effortless performance from this singer. Bloody impressive.

Tommy

Bloody well right to quote Supertramp.

reuireuiop0

Had she been like this when representing NL on the Euro song contest, she'd sure have made the top 10

DavidAKZ

@Daniella de groote Is that the English translation of her Christian name?

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Ramoncito Guevara

I grew up with this kind of music and having heard some of the versions of this song, this is by far the best rendition i have ever heard, thanks to you for uploading this video. Much appreciated.

Rachel Wong

can you believe it I cried listening to this version. brilliant rendition! it makes me wanna drive all the way to San Jose.

Tommy

ha, ha

Raythell Jordan

lol thats funny

LKBwheewhee

SAME!!! It's just SO GOOD! Glad I'm not the only one!

J

Man oh man! Great stuff! And the joy she exudes is so infectious!

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