This timeless piece by James Taylor explores themes of personal journey, introspection, and spiritual freedom. The lyrics reflect the protagonist's search for meaning and a place of belonging. The "highway" and "country road" symbolize life's path and the choices one must make. Despite misunderstandings from others, especially "Mama," the protagonist feels an inexplicable pull towards these roads, suggesting an inner call to explore and move forward. The mention of hearing a "heavenly band full of angels" indicates a spiritual awakening or liberation, hinting at a deeper existential realization. Taylor's evocative imagery and soulful delivery underscore the universal quest for direction, fulfillment, and the peace that comes from following one's unique path.
Country Road
Lyrics
Take to the highway won't you lend me your name
Your way and my way seem to be one and the same
Mama don't understand it
She wants to know where I've been
I'd have to be some kind of natural born fool
To want to pass that way again
But you know I could feel it
On a country road
Sail on home to Jesus won't you good girls and boys
I'm all in pieces, you can have your own choice
But I can hear a heavenly band full of angels
And they're coming to set me free
I don't know nothing 'bout the why or when
But I can tell that it's bound to be
Because I could feel it, child, yeah
On a country road
I guess my feet know where they want me to go
Walking on a country road
Take to the highway won't you lend me your name
Your way and my way seem to be one and the same, child
Mama don't understand it
She wants to know where I've been
I'd have to be some kind of natural born fool
I wanna pass that way again
But I could feel it, oh
On a country road
Walk on down, walk on down, walk on down
Walk on down, walk on down a country road
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Country road, oh, yeah
Walking on a country road
Country road, uh
Country road
Writer(s): James Taylor
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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