Running the Light
Breaking Free: A Rebel's Anthem by The Consolation
Lyrics
You better stay in your lane
Expressing a warning or advising someone to stay within their designated path or role.
You better not complain
Advising against expressing dissatisfaction or objections.
I'm gonna break away, gonna hit the road now
Declaring an intention to break away and embark on a journey, possibly leaving behind a situation or relationship.
You kinda had your say, now I gotta go
Acknowledging that the other person has had an opportunity to express themselves, but it's time to move on.
I don't wanna run you down,
Expressing a reluctance to harm or criticize the other person, despite them being out of line.
but baby you're out of line
Pointing out that the other person's behavior is inappropriate or beyond acceptable limits.
And I ain't gonna sit around
Declaring an unwillingness to wait idly and be passive while the other person decides.
and wait until you make up your mind
Stating the importance of the other person making a decision and not delaying any further.
You better get out of the way,
Issuing a direct command for the other person to get out of the way.
coz I'm running the light
Claiming authority and control by asserting the act of running the light, possibly indicating a disregard for rules or constraints.
Running the light, yeah!
Reiterating the act of running the light with emphasis and confidence.
You gonna ride or die?
Presenting a choice between commitment (ride or die) or escape (fight or fly).
You gonna fight or fly?
Posing a question about the listener's readiness to face challenges or avoid them.
It's either my way or the highway, baby
Emphasizing a determination to follow one's own path without compromise.
And no goddamn way you're gonna slow me down
Rejecting any attempt to hinder progress or slow down the speaker.
I don't wanna
Leaving a line blank, possibly indicating an intentional pause or a moment of contemplation.
Got my eyes on the road
Focusing on the road ahead, possibly indicating a commitment to the journey.
Got my diamond in the back
Describing the surroundings, with "diamond in the back" possibly referring to a classic car.
Got my hands on the wheel
Asserting control over the direction of one's life or situation.
And my heart on my sleeve, yeah
Expressing vulnerability or openness, with the heart on the sleeve symbolizing emotional transparency.
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