We Found Ourselves a Long Way from the Highway: A Journey through the Night

Summary

In this article, we take a journey with Teddy and the speaker as they drive through the night, passing by various landmarks and reflecting on life. The lyrics of the song describe the sights and sounds they encounter, as well as the conversations they have about making a living and doing what is right.

The Journey Begins: Driving through the Night
Passing by Landmarks: Neon Lights and Radio Towers
Reflections on Life: Making a Living and Doing What’s Right
Arrival Home: A Long Way from the Highway

The Journey Begins: Driving through the Night

The song begins with the speaker and Teddy driving through the night, listening to music and sipping cocktails. They pack up their things and hit the road, passing by a radio tower and a hard-living bar. As they drive past a Texaco station and multi-black iron gates, they realize that nobody stays for the night in this area.

Passing by Landmarks: Neon Lights and Radio Towers

As they continue driving, the rain starts to come down softly. They pass by bus stops and parking lots, and Teddy sings a song about a famous blue raincoat. The sun starts to rise, and they stop for a coffee as everything around them comes to life. They feel as though they are in a book full of stories that someone had told long ago, where the neon lights rolled on. They pass by white lights and blinking street lights, and a waitress talks to them in a low voice. Suddenly, the phone rings, and a man on the other end asks why he hasn’t come home.

Reflections on Life: Making a Living and Doing What’s Right

As they continue their journey, Teddy talks about making a living and doing what’s right. He advises the speaker not to be too selfish or too driven, but to do right when given the chance. The speaker reflects on feeling lost or saved and sometimes feeling like they’re wasting their days. Teddy reassures them that they’re doing fine.

Arrival Home: A Long Way from the Highway

As they pull into the driveway, they sit for a moment and stare at the sky. They feel a long way from the highway and the neon lights they passed by earlier. The journey has been a long one, but they have arrived home safely.

Conclusion

In this article, we have taken a journey through the night with Teddy and the speaker. We have passed by various landmarks and reflected on life, including making a living and doing what’s right. The journey has been long, but we have arrived home safely, a long way from the highway and the neon lights.