El Camino
amoslee Lyrics
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You know I'm headed out to that Mission Bell
Gonna wash my soul, gonna get it clean
Heading down the border road called the El Camino
Well I've been a prince and you know I've been a post
By a barb wire fence and a murder of crows
I believe in all I've loved and all I have seen
Heading down the border road called the El Camino
Yeah my hearts grown sick,
I've got a shepherds crook as a walking stick
And I'm heading on.
My hearts gone blue and I've done wrong by you
I don't know what to do
But I'm moving on, said I'm moving on
One and one is two, two and two is four
I'm walking back and forth
On your cracked tiled kitchen floor
With the orange juice and the sun that shines
It really breaks my heart leaving you behind,
It really breaks my heart leaving you behind
And all my ships have sailed away
The price of this politic,
That there's plenty of time to prayer
And plenty of time to waste away.
Well to all my friends, that I've loved the most
You know I'm heading out to that other coast
I'm going to wash my soul, and I'm gonna get it clean
Heading down the border road, called the El Camino,
Heading down the border road, called the El Camino.
The lyrics to Amos Lee's song "El Camino" tells the story of a man who's struggling to find a sense of peace and redemption after realizing that his actions have caused harm to someone he loves. The song begins with the man acknowledging the kindness his friends have shown him and his decision to take a trip to the Mission Bell to seek clarity and wash his soul. He then describes the various difficult experiences he's been through in life, including being trapped behind a barb wire fence with a murder of crows. Despite these hardships, he still believes in the goodness in life and all he's loved and seen. He sets off on the El Camino with his shepherd's crook as a walking stick, seeking a path to redemption and a way to move on from the pain he's caused.
The song then transitions to a reflection on his past actions and their impact on his loved ones. He admits his heart has grown sick and he's done wrong by someone important to him. He feels conflicted about leaving them behind, and the chorus repeats the idea that he's heading down the border road called the El Camino, symbolizing a physical and emotional journey towards healing. The song ends with him saying goodbye to his closest friends and preparing to travel to the other coast to begin his journey.
Overall, "El Camino" represents a journey of self-discovery and redemption. The singer acknowledges their personal faults and tries to move forward towards healing with the help of friends and reflection.
Line by Line Meaning
Well all my friends treated me so well
I am grateful for the kindness my friends have shown me
You know I'm headed out to that Mission Bell
I am leaving for a new adventure
Gonna wash my soul, gonna get it clean
I need to cleanse myself spiritually
Heading down the border road called the El Camino
I am taking a journey down the El Camino road along the border
Well I've been a prince and you know I've been a post
I have experienced both success and struggle
By a barb wire fence and a murder of crows
I have been in dark and difficult situations
I believe in all I've loved and all I have seen
I cherish my experiences and relationships
Yeah my hearts grown sick
I am feeling emotional pain
I've got a shepherds crook as a walking stick
I am seeking guidance and support
And I'm heading on.
I am moving forward
My hearts gone blue and I've done wrong by you
I feel guilty for hurting someone I care about
I don't know what to do
I am lost and unsure of how to fix things
But I'm moving on, said I'm moving on
Despite my pain and guilt, I am still pushing forward
One and one is two, two and two is four
I am thinking about simple truths and equations
I'm walking back and forth
I am restless and unsure
On your cracked tiled kitchen floor
I am thinking of a specific memory or place
With the orange juice and the sun that shines
I am reflecting on a moment of happiness
It really breaks my heart leaving you behind
I am sad about having to leave someone I care about
And all my ships have sailed away
I have lost opportunities or relationships
The price of this politic,
The cost of political actions or decisions
That there's plenty of time to prayer
There is time for reflection and contemplation
And plenty of time to waste away.
There is also time to waste and do nothing
Well to all my friends, that I've loved the most
I am saying goodbye to the people I care about
You know I'm heading out to that other coast
I am moving to a new location
I'm going to wash my soul, and I'm gonna get it clean
I am seeking spiritual cleansing on this journey
Heading down the border road, called the El Camino,
I am traveling down the El Camino road along the border
Heading down the border road, called the El Camino.
I am taking this journey with purpose and intention
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@brendabrown7864
I absolutely love Amos he’s my favorite singer another one of my favorites songs. Gonna listen to Amos till Jesus takes me home. I want his music to playing when my last breath. He’s such a beautiful talented humble man with a beautiful soul 🕊🤎🌹
@hotterone1127
Totally agree with you.
@hotterone1127
Love Amos Lee, his voice, his delivery, everything. Just wonderful. 💚
@brendabrown7864
Love Amos love everything he writes and sings touches deep into my soul 🕊 how could anyone give Amos a thumb down. Guess they don’t know talent when they hear it. My favorite my favorite singer. A fan for life 🤎🌹🥰
@pw4g492
He soothes my soul. He is the only music I’ll listen any more
@AndersOchRobinsLand
This is how music should be done! And no-one does it better!
@manmoderno5274
Man that steel guitar was spot on
@dtjimmyb6340
Easily the best known singer- songwriter of this time. He belongs up with the best of all time in Dylan, Guthrie, Denver, Croce, Chapin, Lightfoot and Croce.
@gailenefuller8330
Yes he is. Fell in love the first time I saw him.Austin City Limits with Zac Brown.Colder December
@MorrisLess
IDK about best known--Ed Sheeran is pretty popular. But Amos gives me a lot more authenticity and feels than Ed.
There are a few other contemporary singer/songwriters I like--Jason Mraz, Sara Barrielles, Jason Isbell, Jack Johnson, Allison Russell, etc. And I think we have to mention James Taylor, whatever generation he belongs to. But Amos certainly holds his own.