Restless
Union Station Alison Krauss Lyrics
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Why don't you 'phone some, 'cause I love you.
An' honey, I know I've been away some,
I've had to pay some and you have too.
But the one thing I know: that when I, I turn out the light,
Visions of you, dear, dance in the night.
I've been put down, pushed around, apprehended and led down town.
'Cause I'm restless tonight.
I just can't stand bein' alone.
Gonna have to change that some day.
There's a restless feelin' in my bones an' I know,
That at times, it just won't go away.
So if it's all the same, honey, I can't take the blame, baby,
I can't play your game, honey, what's true is true.
And if, in the end, the temptation wears you thin, honey,
I'll, I'll just pretend that I'll leave it up to you.
But the one thing I know: that when I, I turn out the light,
Visions of you, dear, dance in the night.
I've been put down, pushed around, apprehended and led down town.
Can't help it if I'm full of fire.
But the one thing I know: that when I, I turn out the light,
Visions of you, dear, dance in the night.
I've been put down, pushed around,apprehended and led down town.
An' I can't help it if I'm out of sight,
'Cause I'm restless tonight.
The song "Restless" by Alison Krauss is a heartbreaking tribute to loneliness and the unfulfilled desire for love. The lyrics speak of a couple that has been separated for some time, and the loneliness has taken a toll on both of them. The singer acknowledges the fact that they have both suffered and been alone, but despite their shared experiences, they have grown apart. The song's chorus is a plea to the singer's lover, asking them to reach out and connect with them because they miss and love them.
The singer's restless nature is a recurring theme throughout the song. They can't stand being alone and feel a sense of unease in their bones that they can't shake off. However, they don't want to take the blame for the distance between them and their lover. Instead, they leave it up to them to make the first move in bridging the gap between them.
Line by Line Meaning
Honey, I know you've been alone some,
My beloved, I am aware that you have been without companionship for some time now
Why don't you 'phone some, 'cause I love you.
You should call someone, because I love you deeply
An' honey, I know I've been away some,
My dear, I also understand that I have been absent for some time now
I've had to pay some and you have too.
I have been dealing with some hardships and struggles, just like you have
But the one thing I know: that when I, I turn out the light,
The one certainty I have is that when I turn off the lights at night,
Visions of you, dear, dance in the night.
I am filled with lovely images of you, my beloved, dancing in my head
I've been put down, pushed around, apprehended and led down town.
I have experienced being belittled, physically overpowered, and even arrested
An' I can't help it if I'm out of sight,
I cannot be held accountable for being absent
'Cause I'm restless tonight.
I am feeling extremely agitated and unable to settle down tonight
I just can't stand bein' alone.
I cannot tolerate being by myself
Gonna have to change that some day.
I will eventually need to do something about this situation
There's a restless feelin' in my bones an' I know,
I have an unshakable sensation of restlessness emanating through my body
That at times, it just won't go away.
Sometimes, this feeling just cannot be alleviated
So if it's all the same, honey, I can't take the blame, baby,
So if it doesn't matter, my love, I cannot accept responsibility for this, darling
I can't play your game, honey, what's true is true.
I cannot participate in your charade, sweetheart, the truth is the truth
And if, in the end, the temptation wears you thin, honey,
Furthermore, if, in the end, you become worn down by temptation, my love
I'll, I'll just pretend that I'll leave it up to you.
I will merely feign ignorance and allow you to decide for yourself
Can't help it if I'm full of fire.
It is simply the case that I cannot control this burning passion inside of me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
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@lydiaburgess6391
I swear God ran out of human voice boxes so he just gave her an angel’s.
@AlanMcCarthyguitar
She is just drop dead gorgeous in this , that dress is incredible on her
Singing as always beautiful too
@taylorharris1796
This era of Alison and Union Station was my favorite, she released so many videos and they seem to all be linked and told a story starting with "Lucky One" from there their music and videos were really epic and so relatable to lovers and heartbreakers.
@sugardaddy9992001
Yes indeed! I still listen every once in awhile. She reminds me a much much simpler time and i like it.
@kenneth9177
Agreed!!
@robonbass6864
Me and my beautiful love would cover these songs. I'd play while she sang... When she was at her best she had that Alison Krauss type voice .. Then the drugs got a hold of her and we had alot of problems. She died July 23rd at 47 ... These songs will forever be a part of her and my story... I love you Arie Queen 👑 ❤️
@shyba2011
Doesn't get much better then this...!!!
Angelic yet haunting...!!!!!
@papa-ql3xb
this woman is the very definition of angelic- her looks and her voice. I love her choice of songs, but truly wish she would cover more love songs. nobody is better, nobody!
@timschultz7597
I have no doubt, when I die, and if I am allowed entry into Heaven; the angels will sound just like Allison Krauss.
@steveg5524
Alison is one in a Billion! May God continue to grace all of us with her voice and gift of music.