Lyrics
You came in like a gust of breeze
You arrived abruptly, much like a sudden gust of wind.
A cool wind tryin' to find the heat
You, like a refreshing breeze, sought warmth or connection.
Let myself fall for you
I allowed myself to develop feelings for you.
A sunset chasing a different hue
Like a sunset chasing different colors or experiences, I pursued something new.
You were too good to be true
You seemed unbelievably perfect.
Gone again before I knew
You departed quickly before I realized it.
How soon before the rubber meets the road
How long until reality hits and commitments are made?
And you find another town to pass on through
When will you move on to another place?
How long before the mirror makes it clear
How much time until self-reflection reveals the truth?
The empty road can't show you nothing new
An empty path won't offer any new revelations.
This Chevy you've been riding on the one you ride to every dawn
Referring to the vehicle (Chevy) you consistently use.
How soon til that rusts out too?
How soon until that reliable thing also fades?
How soon til that rusts out too?
Reiteration of the concern about the vehicle's longevity.
Never been too satisfied
You've never been fully content.
Can't keep up with your own stride
You struggle to keep pace with your own life.
Second hand chasing the next round
You're constantly seeking the next phase or experience.
I'm counting down until the hour
I'm eagerly waiting for something to end.
You've lost all your staying power
You've lost the ability to endure.
And I can stop all guessing when
I'll stop guessing when...
How soon before the rubber meets the road
Repetition of questioning the moment reality sets in.
And you find another town to pass on through
When will you move on again?
How long before the mirror makes it clear
When will self-awareness reveal the emptiness?
The empty road can't show you nothing new
Reiteration of the road's inability to offer new insights.
This Chevy you've been riding on the one you ride to every dawn
Referring to the consistent use of the Chevy every morning.
How soon til that rusts out too?
Repeated concern about the Chevy's longevity.
How soon til that rusts out too?
Reiteration of worry about the vehicle's durability.
Sweet nights for lonely days
Referencing enjoyable times during tough periods.
Was enough to keep me wishing for a while
It was enough to keep hope alive for some time.
When you're gone
When you're absent...
I know that fire in your eye
I know the passion or determination will fade.
Will someday lose its shine
Eventually, that enthusiasm will diminish.
So I'll hold my head up high
I'll maintain my dignity when I respond.
When you call it's not a cry
It won't be a desperate plea when I answer your call.
Won't get wrapped up in your thread
I won't get entangled in your problems.
You're an easy fix without a mend I can count on both hands
You're someone I can easily distance myself from despite numerous encounters.
How many kinds I've known like you
How many similar individuals have I encountered like you?
How soon before the rubber meets the road
Repetition of wondering when you'll move on.
And you find another town to pass on through
When will you find another place to go through?
How long before the mirror makes it clear
Repeated concern about self-reflection revealing emptiness.
The empty road can't show you nothing new
Reiteration of the road's inability to offer new experiences.
This Chevy you've been riding on the one you ride to every dawn
Reference to the consistent use of the Chevy every morning.
How soon til that rusts out too?
Concern about the longevity of the reliable Chevy.
How soon til that rusts out too?
Reiteration of worry about the vehicle's durability.
How soon how soon til that rusts out too?
Continued worry about the Chevy's durability.
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