What I Need To Do
Turning Hearts, Chasing Redemption: Adam Sanders' Journey
Lyrics
I keep tellin' myself this is the right thing to do
I am convincing myself that ending the relationship is the right decision.
I was wastin' her time, waitin' on dreams that just weren't comin' true
I wasted her time by waiting for dreams that were not becoming a reality.
And this old highway seems to understand
The narrator feels a connection with the highway, as if it understands their situation.
Leadin' me on to somewhere that no one knows my name
The highway is leading the narrator to an unknown destination where they can start anew.
I got the window rolled down, I got the radio up
The narrator has the car window down and the radio up, trying to distract themselves from the relationship.
I'm doin' all I can to get my mind off us
Despite efforts to distract, the narrator is still struggling to move on.
What I need to do is turn this car around
The narrator acknowledges the need to turn the car around and go back.
Drive as fast as I can 'til I see the lights of our hometown
They want to drive back quickly until they see the lights of their hometown.
And run to her, take her in my arms
The narrator wants to embrace and apologize to their partner.
Make her see how sorry I am, well, that shouldn't be so hard
Expressing the belief that apologizing should not be a difficult task.
But I drive on, and on, and on
Despite knowing what needs to be done, the narrator continues driving away.
Eighty-seven more miles gets me into Baton Rogue
The distance increases, reaching Baton Rouge, indicating a considerable physical and emotional journey.
There's a buddy of mine, said he might find some work that I can do
The narrator considers finding work in a new place, suggesting a desire for a fresh start.
Maybe head up north to Knoxville, Tennessee
Contemplating heading north to Knoxville, Tennessee for potential opportunities.
I know my baby sister has got a couch where I can sleep
Knowing that their baby sister has a place for them to stay, providing a sense of comfort.
Now the sun's goin' down on my broken heart
The sun setting on a broken heart symbolizes the emotional pain of the narrator.
Lord, I gotta get back before I gone too far
The narrator realizes the urgency of returning before the emotional distance becomes too great.
What I need to do is turn this car around
The narrator reiterates the need to turn around, emphasizing the internal conflict.
Drive as fast as I can 'til I see the lights of our hometown
Desiring to reach the hometown quickly to reconcile with the partner.
And run to her, take her in my arms
Expressing the intention to run to the partner, seeking reconciliation.
Make her see how sorry I am, well that shouldn't be so hard
Reiterating the belief that apologizing should not be a difficult task.
But I drive on
Despite knowing what needs to be done, the narrator continues driving away.
Yes, I drive on, and on, and on
The repetition emphasizes the internal struggle and conflict within the narrator.
Knowin' what I need to do
Acknowledging the awareness of what needs to be done but not taking the necessary action.
Yeah, girl, I'm comin' home to you
Confirming the intention to return home to the partner despite the current internal conflict.
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