You've Been Driving All the Time
Unconditional Wings of Love: Martina McBride's Ode to True Partnership
Lyrics
Well, I was born full speed ahead
Expressing a dynamic and energetic birth or start in life.
I was racin' time my mama said
Describing a childhood marked by a sense of urgency or competition with time.
I really covered some ground 'til you slowed me down
Acknowledging a period of fast-paced living until someone (presumably the partner) slowed the speaker down.
And took my life where angels fear to tread
Referring to a transformative influence that led the speaker into uncharted territory or risky situations.
Everywhere I go your hands are on the wheel
Highlighting the constant presence and influence of the partner in the speaker's life.
When everybody thinks they're mine
Suggesting that the partner's influence is not always apparent to others.
It takes a real man to take a backseat to a woman
Praising the partner's strength in supporting the speaker and putting their needs first.
But honey you've been drivin' all the time
Acknowledging the partner's role in taking control and steering the direction of the speaker's life.
Your love's so unconditional
Describing the partner's love as unconditional and supportive.
You never push and you never pull
Highlighting the partner's non-demanding nature, emphasizing respect and equality.
And your love is so blind
Describing the depth of the partner's love, suggesting a lack of judgment.
You walk a step behind
Emphasizing the partner's willingness to stand behind and support the speaker.
You start me every day and let me roll
Acknowledging the partner's role in starting each day positively and supporting the speaker's journey.
Everywhere I go your hands are on the wheel
Reiterating the constant presence and influence of the partner in the speaker's life.
When everybody thinks they're mine
Suggesting that others may not fully understand the depth of the partner's influence.
It takes a real man to take a backseat to a woman
Reinforcing the idea that it takes strength to allow someone else to lead in a relationship.
But honey you've been drivin' all the time
Reiterating the partner's continuous role in guiding and directing the speaker's life.
And with each new day that passes by
Reflecting on the positive impact of each passing day with the partner.
And every dream I dare to try
Expressing the courage to pursue dreams with the partner's support.
You lift me gently up
Describing the partner's uplifting and supportive influence in the speaker's life.
So tenderly with love
Emphasizing the partner's tender and caring love.
And give me even stronger wings to fly
Highlighting the partner's contribution to the speaker's strength and ability to overcome challenges.
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