Where Do I Go?
Walker Daniels Lyrics


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Where do I go
Follow the river
Where do I go
Follow the gulls

Where is the something
Where is the someone
That tells me why I live and die

Where do I go
Follow the children
Where do I go
Follow their smiles

Is there an answer
In their sweet faces
That tells me why I live and die

Follow the wind song
Follow the thunder
Follow the neon in young lovers' eyes

Down to the gutter
Up to the glitter
Into the city
Where the truth lies

Where do I go
Follow my heartbeat
Where do I go
Follow my hand

Where will they lead me
And will I ever
Discover why I live and die

Why do I live (beads, flowers)
Why do I die (freedom, happiness)
Tell my why (beads, flowers)
Tell me where (freedom, happiness)




Tell my why (beads, flowers)
Tell me why (freedom!)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Walker Daniels' song "Where Do I Go?" ponder the question of life's purpose and where to find meaning. It starts with the singer asking where they should go, suggesting that it may be through following nature - the river and the gulls. The search for meaning continues, as the singer asks where they can find the answers to the purpose of living and dying. Following the children and their smiles brings hope, as the innocence of youth may hold the key to understanding life. The song suggests that answers are also found in nature, by following the wind, thunder, and even the bright lights of the city where truth lies.


The lyrics are open to interpretations but seem to suggest that one can find purpose and answers by being aware of their surroundings, connecting with the world and with other people. By following their gut, heart, and hands, the singer is hopeful that they may one day discover the beauty and meaning of life. Overall, the message is one of hope and the search for enlightenment and understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

Where do I go
Wondering which direction to take or where to head to next


Follow the river
Suggests going with the flow and letting life take its course


Where is the something
Questioning the meaning and purpose of life


Where is the someone
Looking for a guide or mentor who can offer guidance in life


That tells me why I live and die
Seeking answers to the existential questions surrounding life and death


Follow the children
Proposing innocence and youthful perspective as a guide to life


Follow their smiles
Finding joy and hope in the happiness of children


Is there an answer
Expressing doubt and uncertainty in the quest for meaning


In their sweet faces
Seeking solutions to life's complexities in the simplicity and purity of children's faces


Follow the wind song
Following music and art as a source of inspiration in life


Follow the thunder
Urging to move towards power and energy to find meaning in life


Follow the neon in young lovers' eyes
Finding direction and inspiration in love and passion


Down to the gutter
Acknowledging the negatives of life


Up to the glitter
Ignoring the negatives of life and focusing on the positives


Into the city
Going to where life is bustling and full of diverse experiences


Where the truth lies
Believing that the truth about oneself and life is out there


Follow my heartbeat
Trusting one's intuition to lead to what's right for them


Follow my hand
Asking to be led by a higher power, such as a spiritual force or God


Where will they lead me
Acknowledging the uncertainty of life's journey and where it will take one


And will I ever
Expressing doubt if one will ever find the answer to life's questions


Discover why I live and die
Longing to understand the true purpose and meaning of life


Why do I live (beads, flowers)
Questioning the purpose of life and what makes it worth living


Why do I die (freedom, happiness)
Wondering why death is inevitable and what comes after


Tell my why (beads, flowers)
Asking for an explanation of why beads and flowers are present in the context of living and dying


Tell me where (freedom, happiness)
Asking where one can find freedom and happiness in life


Tell my why (beads, flowers)
Reiterating the need for an explanation or understanding of the significance of beads and flowers in life


Tell me why (freedom!)
Emphasizing the importance of freedom in life and asking for a reason why it matters




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GALT MAC DERMOT, GEROME RAGNI, JAMES RADO

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sally c

CLAY WALKER (2010) – WHERE DO I GO FROM YOU(Traducción)
I gas up my truck and I drive into town
Lleno el depósito de mi camioneta y conduzco hasta la ciudad
But I spend all my time just running around
Pero paso todo el tiempo dando vueltas
Trying to shake this negative mood I'm in
Tratando de sacudirme este negativo estado de ánimo en que estoy inmerso

I've nowhere to go if I wanna get down
No hay ningún lugar al que ir si quiero apearme
All the usual suspects are hanging around
Todos los sospechosos habituales andan por ahí
But after a round or two, it was just a another day again
Pero después de una ronda o dos, sólo fue un día más de nuevo

For a minute or two I'll get you off of my mind
Durante un minuto o dos te sacaré de mi cabeza
But you keep coming back to me every time
Pero siempre sigues volviendo a mí

Where do I go to get over the fact
¿Dónde voy para superar el hecho
That you got on a plane and you ain't coming back?
De que te subiste a un avión y no vas a regresar?
I said what I said and you did what you had to do
Dije lo que dije y tú hiciste lo que tenías que hacer
Where does a man have to go to get over the truth?
¿Dónde tiene que ir un hombre para superar la verdad?
Where do I go from you?
¿Dónde me alejo de ti?

I bury myself in my job all day
Me sumerjo en mi trabajo todo el día
Just trying to get lost in the usual ways
Sólo tratando de perderme en las costumbres habituales
Smiling and laughing and joking around with the guys
Sonriendo y riendo y bromeando con los chicos

Gotta do something to deaden the pain
Tengo que hacer algo para mitigar el dolor
So I stare out the window just watching the rain
Así que clavo la mirada en la ventana sencillamente viendo la lluvia
But all I can see in the haze is the gray of your eyes
Pero todo lo que puedo ver en la bruma es el gris de tus ojos

So what do I do with all the pieces of you in me?
¿Entonces qué hago con todos los pedazos tuyos que están en mí?
If you're never coming back, set me free
Si nunca vas a regresar, libérame

Where do I go to get over the fact
¿Dónde voy para superar el hecho
That you got on a plane and you ain't coming back?
De que te subiste a un avión y no vas a regresar?
I said what I said and you did what you had to do
Dije lo que dije y tú hiciste lo que tenías que hacer
Where does a man have to go to get over the truth?
¿Dónde tiene que ir un hombre para superar la verdad?
Where do I go from you? Where do I go from you?
¿Dónde me alejo de ti? ¿Dónde me alejo de ti?

Where do I go to get over the fact
¿Dónde voy para superar el hecho
That you got on a plane and you ain't coming back?
De que te subiste a un avión y no vas a regresar?
I said what I said and you did what you had to do
Dije lo que dije y tú hiciste lo que tenías que hacer
Where does a man have to go to get over the truth?
¿Dónde tiene que ir un hombre para superar la verdad?
Where do I go from you? Where do I go from you?
¿Dónde me alejo de ti? ¿Dónde me alejo de ti?



All comments from YouTube:

Myra Kopplin

Love the vocals on this heartache filled song! Another one of yours that transcends the nineties to today's country easily!

virginia mendes

gotta love clay's music

Ilenia Busonera

love these country songs!

Dianne Carrol

Clay walker love his voice very special man

TRUE COUNTRY MUSIC

this guy is awesome, a legend in country

Dianne Carrol

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The Life Of Nikki Marie

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Claudia Puglisi

fresh and catchy for the summer 😁🌴

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Love it!!

James Rose

what a great track!

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