Discover the story of the song > Birmingham – Amanda Marshall

The song tells the story of a woman who is stuck in an unhappy and possibly abusive relationship with a man named Virgil. One night, after Virgil gets drunk and violent, she decides to leave him and start a new life. As she drives away, she feels scared but also hopeful for a better future. She sees her journey as a chance to find the "promised land", a place where she can be free and happy.