Keep Driving
Journey of Silence: Unspoken Words on the Open Road
Lyrics
My whole life is in your blindspot
Expressing a feeling of being unnoticed or ignored by someone.
I just wanna be seen
Desiring acknowledgment and recognition.
I see you in the rearview
Observing the person in question through a metaphorical lens.
Objects in the mirror are closer than they seem
Highlighting the closeness and intimacy in the relationship, despite apparent distance.
And I know we aren't speaking reasons
Acknowledging a lack of communication based on rationality.
Barely breathing
Feeling emotionally strained and struggling to breathe.
But there's so much that I wanna say
Expressing a desire to communicate despite difficulties.
And I stumble through my words
Experiencing difficulty in expressing thoughts verbally.
So I can't say it to your face
Unable to speak directly to the person, leading to frustration.
So I
Transitioning to a decision or action.
Turn around
Choosing to turn away and keep driving as a metaphor for avoiding confrontation or facing the issue.
Right now
-Turn around
-I just keep driving
-I know you're lying
Expressing a suspicion of deception.
'Cause the car's only as good as its destination
Emphasizing the importance of the destination in determining the value of the journey.
Nobody's hesitating
Asserting that nobody is hesitating in the decision to keep moving forward.
I'll just keep driving
Reaffirming the commitment to keep driving despite uncertainties.
Not used to driving into LA
Expressing discomfort or unfamiliarity with a particular situation, like driving into Los Angeles.
Didn't trust me in the driver's seat
Implying a lack of trust from the other person in allowing control of the situation.
Put a note out on the counter
Indicating a note left behind, possibly as a form of communication.
You left the keys by the kitchen sink
Locating the keys, symbolizing control, in a common area.
By the time I hit the freeway
Starting the journey quickly and without clear intent.
I'm speeding and I don't know why
Speeding with a lack of understanding of the motivation.
I put the pedal on the floor
Accelerating the journey without clear purpose or direction.
But I hear your voice start to cry
Hearing emotional distress in the other person's voice.
So I
Repeating the pattern of turning around and continuing to drive, indicating inner conflict.
Turn around
-Right now
-Turn around
-I just keep driving
-I know you're lying
-'Cause the car's only as good as its destination
-Nobody's hesitating
-I'll just keep driving
Stating the determination to keep moving forward despite challenges.
I'm in the driver's seat
Physically in control but feeling emotionally overpowered.
But you're still taking the wheel from me
Describing the other person's continued influence despite physical separation.
You're dialing on repeat
Referencing repeated attempts at communication, possibly through technology.
But I'm not your answering machine
Rejecting the role of a passive recipient of messages.
I know you're waiting
Acknowledging awareness of expectations but struggling to meet them.
For me to meet your expectations
Expressing effort in meeting the other person's expectations.
I'm trying
Struggling with the challenges but deciding to keep moving forward.
But I'll keep driving
Affirming the decision to continue the journey despite difficulties.
Home to you
Returning home, possibly suggesting a cycle of challenges and resolutions in the relationship.
Home to you
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