Lyrics
Traffic backed up for a mile on highway 5
Traffic congestion extends for a mile on highway 5.
Rain on the windshield, I can see the smokin' flash of lights ahead
Rain on the windshield, witnessing the aftermath of a serious accident with flashing lights.
An 18-wheeler had turned over on its side
An 18-wheeler has overturned, trapping a car beneath it, resembling the one the singer's loved one drives.
And pinned underneath it was a car that looked just like the one you drive
The car trapped under the truck appears similar to the loved one's car, causing intense worry.
And I died inside
The singer feels a deep emotional pain at the thought of losing their loved one in the accident.
For a moment, in an instant, you were gone
In an instant, the loved one seems to be gone, creating a momentary sense of loss.
Not knowing, those few minutes, felt so long
The brief period of uncertainty feels much longer than it actually is.
And I prayed you were alright
The singer expresses a desperate hope that their loved one is safe.
And I could hold you one more time
A desire to hold the loved one again, emphasizing the value of their presence.
Cause god knows that I don't know what I'd do, if I lost you
The singer acknowledges not knowing how they would cope if they lost their loved one.
If I lost you
Reiteration of the fear and emotional impact of losing the loved one.
I pulled over on the shoulder of the road
The singer pulls over, overwhelmed with worry, on the side of the road.
My mind was racing, fearing for the worst as I reached for the phone
The mind races with fear as the singer reaches for the phone to get information.
And all I can think about was ever wakin' up
The singer contemplates the difficulty of facing a world without their loved one.
And trying to face this world alone
The fear of living alone without the loved one's presence.
And trying to live without your love (without your love)
The challenge of living without the love and support of the significant other.
For a moment, in an instant, you were gone
The repetition of the momentary disappearance of the loved one, intensifying the anxiety.
Not knowing, those few minutes, felt so long
The duration of uncertainty feels prolonged and unsettling.
And I prayed you were alright
Expressing the fervent hope that the loved one is unharmed.
And I could hold you one more time
The desire to hold the loved one becomes more urgent.
Cause god knows that I don't know what I'd do, if I lost you
The fear of not knowing how to cope with the loss of the loved one.
Did I give you all my best
Reflecting on whether the singer gave their best to the relationship.
Or leave our love is left unsaid
Concerns about leaving feelings and expressions of love unspoken.
No one else could love me baby, like you do
A recognition that the unique love shared with the partner is irreplaceable.
Cause god knows what I'd do
Re-emphasizing the unknown challenges and emotional turmoil if the loved one is lost.
If I lost you
The sentiment that the singer doesn't know how they would cope with losing their loved one.
Oh baby, if I lost you
A final plea expressing the fear of losing the loved one.
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