Highway
W.C. Beck Lyrics


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Well I've been searching uphill, down and around and 'round
Life's lonely highway
Just traveling 'round, nothing to be found
Now I know, yes I know that leaving you was wrong
So I'm coming on home, won't be long
Now if I bring you back the love I had
Would you see it through
Well I've been searching uphill, down and around and 'round
Life's lonely highway
Just traveling 'round, nothing to be found
Now I know, yes I know that leaving you was wrong
So I'm coming on home baby, won't be long




If I bring you back the love I had
Would you see it through

Overall Meaning

The singer in W.C. Beck's song "Highway" sings about his experiences traveling on life's lonely highway, searching for something to fill the void in his life. He has been searching high and low, but has found nothing. The lyrics suggest that the singer has made some mistakes in his past, particularly leaving someone he loved, and now he wants to make things right. He speaks directly to his former partner, asking if they would be willing to give their love a chance again if he were to come back with the love he had before.


The song has a wistful quality that is reflected in its slow, mournful melody. The lyrics contain a deep sense of regret and longing, and the singer's emotional depth is conveyed through W.C. Beck's raw and expressive vocal performance. Overall, "Highway" is a song about taking responsibility for one's mistakes and trying to make amends, no matter how difficult or lonely the road ahead may be.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I've been searching uphill, down and around and 'round
I've been trying everything, going everywhere, but nothing seems to fill this emptiness inside me.


Life's lonely highway
Life feels like a never-ending journey, often leading to loneliness and isolation.


Just traveling 'round, nothing to be found
I'm moving through life, never finding anything that truly satisfies.


Now I know, yes I know that leaving you was wrong
I realize now that my decision to leave you was a mistake and caused me pain.


So I'm coming on home, won't be long
I'm ready to return to where I belong and make amends for my past actions.


Now if I bring you back the love I had
I'm willing to make things right by bringing back the same love and affection I used to have for you.


Would you see it through
Will you give me a chance to prove my love and commitment to you?




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFF BECK

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Comments from YouTube:

Ryan Colter

Love this song!!

Ted Pennison

Great song. Met Chris(WC) last night. Really good guy! Look forward to checking out more of his music!

Eric John Kaiser, French Troubadour

Good to hear from you. Love the song. Keep up the good work. A bientôt j'espère à Portland ou ailleurs 👍😜

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