Ninety Miles an Hour
Love's Reckless Ride: Ninety Miles an Hour
Lyrics
I took you home from a party and we kissed and burned
The singer brought their partner home after a party and shared passionate moments.
A few stolen kisses and no harm was done
They had a few intimate moments without intending harm.
Instead of stopping when we could we went right on
Instead of stopping or controlling their emotions, they continued despite the risks.
Til suddenly we found that the brakes were gone
They realized the situation had escalated beyond their control.
Oh you belong to someone else and I do too
Both the singer and their partner are committed to other people.
It's just crazy bein' here with you
The singer feels it's irrational to be involved given their commitments.
Like a bad motorcycyle with the devil in the seat
Comparing the situation to a faulty motorcycle with danger present.
Goin' ninety miles an hour down a dead end street
Reiterating the high-speed, reckless nature of their relationship on a path leading nowhere.
Goin' ninety miles an hour down a dead end street
-I did not want to want you but now I have no choice
The singer initially didn’t want to develop feelings but feels compelled now.
To late to listen to that whining voice
Ignoring the internal voice of reason that cautioned against this attraction.
All I hear is thunder when two hearts beat
Describing intense emotions felt when they are together.
Goin' ninety miles an hour down a dead end street
Reiterating the high-speed, reckless nature of their relationship on a path leading nowhere.
Goin' ninety miles an hour down a dead end street
-Oh you're not free to belong to me
Acknowledging that they can’t be together due to prior commitments.
And you know that I could never be your own
-But your lips on mine
The temptation and pleasure of being together despite the impossibility.
Oh, the sweet, sweet wine
-What are we going to do
The uncertainty about how to handle their situation.
Warning signs are flashing everywhere we pay no heed
Ignoring warning signs and continuing despite the imminent danger.
Instead of slowing down the pace we're picking up speed
-Disaster's getting closer every time we meet
The risk of a disastrous outcome increases with each encounter.
Goin' ninety miles an hour down a dead end street
Reiterating the high-speed, reckless nature of their relationship on a path leading nowhere.
Goin' ninety miles an hour down a dead end street
-Goin ninety miles an hour down a dead end street
-Disaster's getting closer every time we meet
Highlighting the impending disaster as their relationship progresses.
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