I'm On My Way
Yo La Tengo Lyrics


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Sun shines through the window
There's nothing I could do
I tried to be
But it all fell through

I made you wait such a long time
I had to find it myself
I had to find it myself
In an old job's dream
And I will let go
And now the time has come
To me

Just for a day
Just for an hour
For awhile
I wanted you
I'm on my way
I won't be late
I'll be there
Baby that's all

I'll use my imagination
As much as I can
But all I can think of is you
Can I hold your hand?

I never knew what a difference
A difference could make
Why don't we go for a ride?
Or just float into space
And that's what I thought

Just for a day
Just for an hour
For awhile
I wanted you
I'm on my way
I won't be late
I'll be there
Baby that's all

Why don't we float off in to space?
For a day
Just for an hour
For awhile
I wanted you
I'm on my way
I won't be late




I'll be there
Baby that's all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Yo La Tengo's "I'm on My Way" are written in a reflective and wistful tone. The opening line, "Sun shines through the window," evokes a sense of nostalgia or longing, and the following lines suggest a sense of regret or missed opportunities. The singer has tried to be something, but it has all fallen through. The second stanza hints at the idea that the singer has been searching for something, and has finally found it in "an old job's dream." This suggests that the singer has been looking for meaning or purpose, and has finally found it through a past experience or memory.


The chorus of "Just for a day, just for an hour, for awhile, I wanted you, I'm on my way, I won't be late, I'll be there, baby that's all" suggests that the singer wants to spend time with someone they care about, but may have missed their chance. The repetition of "just for a day" and "just for an hour" emphasize the fleeting nature of time and the need to seize the moment. The end of the song, with the repeated suggestion to "float off into space," further emphasizes a desire to escape and find a way to connect with someone on a deeper level.


Overall, the lyrics to "I'm on My Way" offer a poignant and introspective look at the human experience. They suggest a longing for connection and meaning, as well as a sense of regret or missed opportunities. The repeated suggestions to "just for a day" and "just for an hour" ask the listener to reflect on their own sense of time and how to make the most of it.


Line by Line Meaning

Sun shines through the window
The sun's rays are coming in through the window


There's nothing I could do
I feel powerless and unable to take action


I tried to be
I attempted to do something


But it all fell through
My efforts were unsuccessful and didn't pan out


I made you wait such a long time
You had to wait for me a really long time


I had to find it myself
I needed to discover something on my own


In an old job's dream
I found it in a dream I had about my old job


And I will let go
I will release myself from something


And now the time has come
The moment has finally arrived


To me
It's my turn to act


Just for a day
For only a single day


Just for an hour
For a mere sixty minutes


For awhile
Briefly, for a short amount of time


I wanted you
I desired your company and presence


I'm on my way
I'm in transit and heading towards you


I won't be late
I will arrive on time or early


I'll be there
I will physically be in your presence


Baby that's all
Nothing else matters except being with you


I'll use my imagination
I will rely on my creativity and mental imagery


As much as I can
To the best of my ability


But all I can think of is you
My thoughts are consumed with thoughts of you


Can I hold your hand?
May I physically touch you and hold your hand?


I never knew what a difference
I didn't realize how impactful something was


A difference could make
The impact of something can be significant and noteworthy


Why don't we go for a ride?
Shall we embark on an adventure?


Or just float into space
Or perhaps we should just relax and drift in space


And that's what I thought
That's the idea that came to mind


Why don't we float off in to space?
Shouldn't we just let ourselves completely relax in space?


Baby that's all
Nothing else is necessary except being together




Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: GEORGIA MIA HUBLEY, IRA DAVID KAPLAN, JAMES GEORGE MCNEW

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