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Traveling
Ups & Downs Lyrics
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I walked into your life and closed the door
The good times have come and gone you say you've had enough
I'll be on the road again before too long
Did you really feel the pain of losing one so loved, or were you just a mirror
Reflecting all the pain I felt so I could see myself
There were times we had I'll never forget and times when I knew
Even though we said "I do" until death do we part
You said we'd just live for each day
And when it came to say goodbye and go our separate ways
If you had looked back you would have seen
An empty heart, a broken man who gave
That you might be free
If I see tomorrow will today be but a dream
A lesson that I did not want to learn?
Holding you... loving you seems all that I had
Wasn't ever really mine at all
Maybe I will love again when this pain sets me free
You never know, only time can tell
But when you're hurting one thing's sure nothing else is real
Traveling made me weary so one day I settled down
Walked into your life and closed my door
The song "Traveling" by Ups & Downs is a song about the ups and downs of relationships. The singer of the song is a traveler who has settled down and met someone special. However, he realizes that their differences will always keep them apart. In the end, he decides to leave but wonders if he will ever love again.
The first verse sets the scene for the rest of the song. The singer is tired of traveling and has settled down with someone. However, he realizes that their relationship has come to an end. He wonders if his partner has really felt the pain of losing him or if she is just reflecting his own pain. The second verse reflects on the good times they had together, but also acknowledges the differences that eventually led to their separation. The singer accepts the fact that they will go their separate ways and hopes to find love again in the future.
The chorus expresses the pain of saying goodbye to someone they once loved. The final verse ends with the singer leaving and hoping to find peace in the future.
Overall, the song is about the bittersweet experience of love and loss. It captures the feeling of moving on from a difficult relationship and the hope of finding love again in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Traveling made me weary so one day I settled down
Traveling took its toll and I yearned for a more stable life, so I stopped moving from place to place
I walked into your life and closed the door
I entered your life with the intention of staying and shutting the door on the outside world
The good times have come and gone you say you've had enough
You've expressed that the enjoyable moments are over and you're fed up with our situation
I'll be on the road again before too long
I'll likely be moving on soon to another adventure
Did you really feel the pain of losing one so loved, or were you just a mirror
I wondered if you truly felt the depth of sorrow from losing a loved one or if you were simply reflecting the grief I experienced
Reflecting all the pain I felt so I could see myself
You were reflecting my own emotional suffering back to me so that I could come to terms with my feelings
There were times we had I'll never forget and times when I knew
We shared unforgettable moments, but there were also times when I was aware of our differences
Our differences were more than what we shared
Our contrasting views and preferences outweighed what we had in common
Even though we said "I do" until death do we part
Despite exchanging vows promising to remain joined until death, it was not enough to keep us together
You said we'd just live for each day
You suggested that we should focus solely on enjoying each day without thinking about the future
And when it came to say goodbye and go our separate ways
When the time came to bid adieu and go our separate paths
If you had looked back you would have seen
Had you turned around, you'd have witnessed
An empty heart, a broken man who gave
A heart devoid of emotion, a shattered man who had given abundantly
That you might be free
So that you could have your freedom
If I see tomorrow will today be but a dream
If I live to experience another day, will today seem like a distant memory?
A lesson that I did not want to learn?
Is this a teachable moment I didn't anticipate?
Holding you... loving you seems all that I had
Embracing and caring for you appears to have been all that mattered to me
Wasn't ever really mine at all
In actuality, you never truly belonged to me
Maybe I will love again when this pain sets me free
It's possible that once this heartache passes, I might find love again
You never know, only time can tell
The future is uncertain, only time will reveal what it holds
But when you're hurting one thing's sure nothing else is real
When you're suffering, nothing else matters, and everything else feels insignificant
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: david solomon
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Kerry
Thank you so much for uploading this album. I used to have it years ago but have not heard it in years. Love this song especially.
Miles Oakley
This track sounds like the guitar work of The Edge from U2 only edgier.Great Ep.Deserved to be huge.So many good Aussie bands 'The Moffs' 'The Scientists' 'The Lime Spiders' 'Other Voices' 'The Stems' etc etc (the list is almost endless) were criminally neglected for radio friendly dross.This from a time when having an alernative sound meant something.Aussie alternative pop rock carried the flag for Indie music in the early to mid 80's the live scene in Melbourne and Sydney was amazing.Long live these band's music.
W.J.
So good. I have tears in my eyes listening to how wonderful this is, yet 45 likes and 3 comments, 3500 views. Time is a cruel partner.
Jimmy Stewart
Thanks dude - if you could also upload the studio version of 'Moments Away' that would be great :)