Story Behind The Song

Everyone's been there at some time, and it's hard to try to write about it without being accused of writing wrist-slitting music. While it's not a straight blues, there's a feeling of 'keeping on' that comes from the blues and stops it being completely nihilistic.

Song Description

A song from rock-bottom, the singer ruminates on all that keeps him held down, till he becomes resigned to his fate, that salvation lies anywhere but here.

Lyrics

Well the day is wide open
I'm gonna go through
All I'm taking with me
Is a dream about you
If I have a destination
At this point it's still unclear
I'll know when I get there
Cause it'll be anywhere but here

I sat in the basement
Nursing a song
One more day there
Is one day too long
I felt just like Atlas
With the weight of atmosphere
So I gotta put it down some time
And get me anywhere but here

The links are all broken
Nothing makes any sense
It's like saying your name too loud
Is a capital offence
This used to be a fine place
But then the spirit just disappeared
I don't know where I'm going next
But it'll be anywhere but here


instrumental

I got to go the distance
Completely disappear
Wake up in the morning dew
Anywhere but here


I'm wearing a crucifix
You gave me one time
Don't take to religion
But it isn't a crime
Just a little insurance
Until such times as it's sincere
Got to find my protection
Find my direction
Anywhere but here