"Comfortable" is a song by James McMurtry that speaks about the mundane life of a person who values their comfort and routine over adventure and change. The lyrics reference the idea of taking the same route home every day and how taking a different one could lead to unexpected consequences. The chorus emphasizes that the narrator is content with their comfortable lifestyle and requests to be left alone. The song also touches on the idea of denying desires and living a life that is socially acceptable. The lyrics mention denying the flesh to save the soul, denying the fact of being too old, and saving whatever is left of oneself. However, the narrator asserts that they will not stray from their familiar routine and will continue on the same path. The song ends with the notion of taking risks and living life to the fullest. The lyrics urge the listener to pick up their guitar and play it boldly until the walls come down and to not be afraid to take different roads. Overall, "Comfortable" is a commentary on the values of routine and security versus adventure and risk-taking.
