Story Behind The Song
Story of the potential for a romance that didn't eventuate as the boy and girl met fleetingly but missed the opportunity to delve further into a relationship. They carry on with their lives (from the mans p.o.v) not knowing what may have happened if she had met with him as intended.
Song Description
Unrequited love, missed opportunities,
Song Length |
3:31 |
Genre |
Folk - Rock |
Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Poignant, Moving |
Subject |
Heartbreak, Lost Love |
Similar Artists |
Nel Finn, James Taylor |
Era |
1980 - 1989 |
Lyrics
KAREN
Well I don't rightly know my destination
And I can't even say if it's a town
But I hope you don't mind
If I drop you a line
Sometime between now and
When I settle down
After seeing you again,
I thought that sometime
We could get together for a while
But I missed you on the night
And baby it ain't my right
So I'm leaving now
Before I turn around
Karen
You should a been there
Be a while before I'm back again
No need to make no fuss
You won't see me for the dust
Hang in there baby
Maybe we can still be friends
Well I'm sitting in this truck
Writing your letter
The words are all coming out in style
But I'd rather write a book
Than turn around and take one last one look
So I'm travellin' the country
Mile by mile
Karen © Garry Bagnell Music. 2013