Story Behind The Song
This song was written after a good friend of mine died. I felt alone and lost without him. I wondered how I could survive. I wasn't ready to die but couldn't seem to get past the idea of not being with him. I miss him. The song helped me cope.
Song Description
Petersburg conjures up different images for everyone. Some people may think of the gates of St. Peter - the place they will go after death. This song describes a person who is dealing with the loss of a loved one. They want so much to still be with that p
| Song Length |
4:40 |
Genre |
Rock - Classic, Blues - Rock |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving, Moving |
Subject |
Lost Love, Sadness |
| Similar Artists |
Joan Osborne, Sarah Mclachlan |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
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Lyrics
Petersburg
I won?t go to Petersburg
I won?t go to Petersburg
No I, I won?t go today
I?ve so much left to do and say
No I, I won?t go today
I won?t go to Petersburg
I won?t go to Petersburg
No I, I won?t go today
I?ve so much left to do and say
No I, I won?t go today
I?ve got nothing left but time
And I cannot believe you when you say
That I can?t get away, that I can?t get away, that I can?t get away, no cheat, no lie
That I can?t get away, that I can?t get away, that I can?t get away, no cheat, no lie
If tomorrow won?t bring me to you
I won?t go today
I keep praying for the day
I keep dreaming of the way
That you, you would come to stay
We?d somehow figure out a way
Still I won?t go today
If tomorrow won?t bring me to you
I won?t go today
If tomorrow won?t bring me
Still, I won?t go today