Story Behind The Song
The hook for the song came to me 10 years before I wrote it. I never even had to write it down. The idea was so strong and clear. Finally, while at home I wrote it on one Thanksgiving morning.
Song Description
This song is about the realization that none of us knows where we're going at any time in our lives. There are many twists and turns as well as temptations that make our journeys complete. I'm saying I just want to spend it with my wife for the rest of
| Song Length |
4:28 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Relaxed, Peaceful |
Subject |
Existence, Spirituality |
| Similar Artists |
Paul Simon, John Denver |
Era |
1990 - 1999 |
Lyrics
On My Way
(1997)
by Brian Quigley
Woke up this morning;
Yesterday's gone.
I'm somewhere between
Daylight and dawn.
I've got myself a ticket
For this one-way ride.
Don't know where I'm going,
But I'm sure 'nough on my way there.
Somewhere along the way
I met a girl named Sam.
She listened to the things I was trying to say.
Asked her to join me
On a one-way ride.
Even though she lived
On the other side of town.
Chorus:
Don't know which way to turn sometimes.
Seems there's too many secrets, too many lies.
I may not know where I'm going, though I'm well on my way.
Sammy won't you walk with me the rest of the way.
Woke up this morning,
Devil at my side,
Dressed like an angel,
Though I stayed for awhile.
Punched my ticket
For this one-way ride.
Don't know where I'm going,
Just a little farther along the way.
(chorus)
Verse 1 modified to fade out