Lyrics
Driving through empty streets at night
Describing a solitary drive through deserted streets during the night.
Music cranked, follow the taillights
Listening to loud music, following the lights of other vehicles.
Back when I could make it up to you
Reflecting on the ability to reconcile with someone in the past.
Forty dollars, I say "that'll do"
Accepting a modest amount of money, indicating a pragmatic attitude.
(Now you know why)
Introducing the reasons behind the singer's behavior.
I keep to myself
Expressing a preference for solitude and privacy.
Keep it to yourself
Reiterating the desire to keep personal matters to oneself.
I will screw up everything
Acknowledging a tendency to disrupt things unintentionally.
To see my way home
Willingness to face challenges and difficulties to find the way home.
Overthinking every card I'm dealt
Overanalyzing and pondering deeply on every situation encountered.
Just because I never ask for help
Emphasizing a reluctance to seek assistance despite potential struggles.
Doesn't mean that I don't want you here
Clarifying that not asking for help doesn't mean not wanting companionship.
All I need is time to settle down
Expressing a need for time to find stability and peace.
(Now you know why)
Reiterating the motivation behind the singer's inclination for solitude.
I keep to myself
Restating the preference for keeping personal matters private.
Keep it to yourself
Reemphasizing the desire to maintain personal space and silence.
I will screw up everything
Affirming the potential for unintentional disruptions in various aspects of life.
To see my way home
Persisting in the determination to find the way home, regardless of challenges.
Now you know why
Recapping and reinforcing the singer's inclination towards solitude.
I keep to myself
Reiterating the preference for keeping personal matters confidential.
Keep it to yourself
Restating the desire to maintain privacy and independence.
I will screw up everything
Affirming the potential for unintentional disruptions and the perseverance to find the way home.
To see my way home
Reiterating the determination to face challenges in order to reach the destination.
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