"Graeyhound Goin' Somewhere" is a song by Bobbie Gentry, an American singer-songwriter. The song tells the story of a protagonist who is leaving their current life behind and embarking on a journey, symbolized by taking a Greyhound bus. The lyrics suggest that the protagonist is in a relationship where they couldn't provide the love their partner needed and couldn't live the life their partner wanted. The song starts with the protagonist acknowledging that there isn't much time to say goodbye, but they want to try while having a last cup of coffee. They express that they couldn't give the love their partner needed and their lifestyle wouldn't be desirable for their partner to live. The protagonist believes that their partner should believe them and not try to stop them from leaving. The chorus reveals the protagonist's intention to leave and their desire to find a Greyhound bus going somewhere. They contemplate joining the Greyhound and leaving their current life behind. They express fear that if they stay another day, their partner might expect them to say "I love you," even though it's not that they don't want to say it, they just don't want to leave another heart broken. The song concludes by mentioning several locations where the Greyhound could potentially take them, including Detroit, Cincinnati, Seattle, Chattanooga, Kansas City, Dallas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Nashville, and Delight, Arkansas. These locations represent potential destinations the protagonist is considering. Overall, "Greyhound Goin' Somewhere" is a song about a person who feels it's time to move on from their current life and relationship. They have realized their limitations and don't want to continue hurting their partner. The Greyhound bus symbolizes starting anew, leaving the past behind, and seeking a fresh start in an unknown location.
