Chasin’ You
Morgan Wallen Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴We used to chase that Chattanooga freight
Couple of kids in a Chevrolet
Catch a little air when we cross the tracks
Sippin' on somethin' from a paper sack
You hang your shirt on that maple limb
Slippin' through the moon to the river bend
Wasn't very long I was jumpin' in, jumpin' in
I guess I'm still doin' now what I was doin' then
Chasin' you like a shot of whiskey
Burning going down, burning going down
Chasin' you like those goodbye taillights
Headed west to anywhere out of this nowhere town
Chasin' that freedom, chasin' that feeling that got gone too soon
Chasin' that you and me, I only see in my rear view
Hell, I'm layin' here tonight holdin' someone new
Still chasin' you, still chasin' you
You always used to talk about LA
I heard you got as far as Santa Fe
Well, you know I tried to track you down
I only got as far as get Guitar Town
Singin' about a girl I used to know, used to know
Well, you should know that I haven't given up
I'm just on your radio
Chasin' you like a shot of whiskey
Burning going down, burning going down
Chasin' you like those goodbye taillights
Headed west to anywhere out of this nowhere town
Chasin' that freedom, chasin' that feeling that got gone too soon
Chasin' that you and me, I only see in my rear view
Hell, I'm layin' here tonight holding someone new
Still chasin' you, still chasin' you
Chasin' you like a shot of whiskey
Burning going down, burning going down
Chasin' you like those goodbye taillights
Headed west to anywhere out of this nowhere town
Chasin' that freedom, chasin' that feeling that got gone too soon
Chasin' that you and me, I only see in my rear view
Hell, I'm layin' here tonight holding someone new
Still chasin' you, still chasin' you
Still chasin' you, still chasin' you
Overall Meaning
In "Chasin' You," Morgan Wallen sings about memories of a past relationship and his persistent feelings for his ex. The song opens with nostalgic imagery of him and his ex as teenagers, joyriding in a Chevrolet and sipping on alcohol hidden in a paper sack. They would jump out of the car and onto the train tracks, taking risks and living in the moment. Wallen then sings about how he still feels the same way towards his ex as he did back then. He likens the feeling of chasing her to a shot of whiskey, burning and desperate. Wallen can't let go of his feelings for this girl, even though she left to chase her dreams in LA. Despite his attempts to find her, he has only gotten as far as singing about her on the radio. Wallen ends the song by declaring that he's still chasing her, even while holding onto someone new.
The central theme of "Chasin' You" is love that is hard to let go of. The lyrics are poignant because they reflect the struggle of many people who have tried to move on from a past relationship, but can't quite shake their feelings. Wallen's imagery of summer nights, alcohol, and risk-taking paint a vivid picture of youthful joy and spontaneity that can be hard to recapture as we get older. The metaphor of chasing a shot of whiskey also brings home the idea that love can be both exhilarating and painful at the same time.
Line by Line Meaning
We used to chase that Chattanooga freight
We used to enjoy the thrill of chasing after the Chattanooga freight train.
Couple of kids in a Chevrolet
When we were young, we would ride in a Chevrolet and have the time of our lives.
Catch a little air when we cross the tracks
We would have so much fun driving that we would even catch a bit of air when we would cross the train tracks.
Sippin' on somethin' from a paper sack
As we chased the freight or drove around, we would sip on drinks from a paper sack.
You hang your shirt on that maple limb
You would hang your shirt on a maple tree limb while we would sneak away to the river.
Slippin' through the moon to the river bend
We would sneakily make our way in the moonlight to the river bend.
Wasn't very long I was jumpin' in, jumpin' in
Before long, I had jumped into the river with excitement.
I guess I'm still doin' now what I was doin' then
I realize now that I am still chasing after that same feeling of excitement and freedom that I had when I was younger.
Chasin' you like a shot of whiskey
I am pursuing you with the same urgency and intensity as someone drinking a shot of whiskey.
Burning going down, burning going down
Just like how a shot of whiskey burns as it goes down, chasing after you provokes an intense feeling within me.
Chasin' you like those goodbye taillights
I am pursuing you like how one would pursue a car driving away with goodbye taillights.
Headed west to anywhere out of this nowhere town
The taillights are headed west, away from this small town and towards freedom and new experiences.
Chasin' that freedom, chasin' that feeling that got gone too soon
I am pursuing the feeling of freedom and excitement that disappeared too quickly from my life.
Chasin' that you and me, I only see in my rear view
I am also chasing after the memories of what we used to be, which can only be seen in my rear view mirror.
Hell, I'm layin' here tonight holdin' someone new
Even though I am with someone new tonight, I cannot stop thinking about you.
Still chasin' you, still chasin' you
In the end, I find myself still chasing after you with the same determination and passion as always.
You always used to talk about LA
You used to talk a lot about Los Angeles and your dreams of going there.
I heard you got as far as Santa Fe
I heard that you made it as far as Santa Fe, but not all the way to Los Angeles.
Well, you know I tried to track you down
I did my best to find you and follow you on your journey.
I only got as far as get Guitar Town
Unfortunately, I was only able to make it as far as Guitar Town and did not reach you in Santa Fe.
Singin' about a girl I used to know, used to know
I ended up writing a song about the girl I used to know, which was you.
Well, you should know that I haven't given up
Even though we are not together and I have not been able to find you, I have not given up on chasing after you and the feelings we used to share.
I'm just on your radio
My song, which is about you, is playing on the radio, and I am still thinking of you and chasing after you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Craig Wiseman, Jamie Moore, Morgan Wallen
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