Lyrics
When I first heard your voice, I knew
Expressing recognition and connection upon hearing the person's voice for the first time.
When I first saw your face, boyfriend who?
Upon seeing the person's face, the speaker dismisses the idea of a current boyfriend.
I got in the car outside the bar and never looked back
Leaving a location without hesitation, possibly in a car, and deciding not to look back.
She likes to tell a lie to me like that
Reference to the person's tendency to deceive or tell lies.
And she said, pick me up around the corner
Requesting to be picked up, suggesting a desire to escape or explore.
Show me how they do it in Virginia
Expressing curiosity about how things are done in Virginia, indicating a desire for new experiences.
All this love I have to give, and I haven’t done a thing
Acknowledging the speaker's capacity for love and a feeling of not having acted on it yet.
I couldn’t tell you
Uncertainty about providing details or explanations.
How long it’s been
Expressing uncertainty about the duration of a certain period.
Millions of bottles are making these hills shine
Imagery of numerous discarded bottles enhancing the landscape.
Jettison from car windows one at a time
Objects thrown from car windows, suggesting a carefree or rebellious attitude.
She’s holding my hand and i’m driving through state lines
Physical connection with the person while driving across state lines.
‘73 AMC, starts every time
Reference to a reliable 1973 AMC car, emphasizing its dependability.
And I’ll say, pick me up around the corner,
Reiteration of the desire to be picked up, this time around a different corner.
Show me how they do it in Ventura
Curiosity about how things are done in Ventura, suggesting a thirst for varied experiences.
I can see that California sun, heavy on that far western horizon
Observation of the California sun and reflection on the rapid nature of change.
How quickly things can change
Contemplation on the unpredictability of life and events.
Now the sun is rising, bright blue
Noting the sunrise and a sense of reluctance to disturb someone.
Poetry reprising, but I don’t want to wake you
Acknowledging the poetic aspects of the moment and a desire not to disrupt the peace.
Breaking spells is oh, so easy to do
Stating that breaking enchantments or routines is easily achievable.
Just a few more towns until we’re brand new
Anticipating a fresh start after passing through a few more towns.
And she said, pick me up around the corner,
Repeated request to be picked up, this time around a different corner in Virginia.
Show me how they do it in Virginia,
Curiosity about how things are done in Virginia, suggesting an ongoing desire for diverse experiences.
All this love I have to give and I haven’t done a thing,
Reiteration of the speaker's capacity for love, combined with a sense of inaction.
I couldn’t tell you
Uncertainty or inability to provide details or explanations.
How long
Expressing uncertainty about the duration of a certain period.
How long
Repetition of the uncertainty about the duration of a certain period for emphasis.
How long
-It’s been
Final repetition of uncertainty about the duration of a certain period, leaving the statement open-ended.
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