Drive
Navigating Heartache: Waves_On_Waves' Echoing Questions
Lyrics
Who's gonna tell you when It's too late?
Asking who will inform you when it's too late to make a change or take action.
Who's gonna tell you things cren't so great?
Raising the question of who will inform you when things are not going well.
You can't go on
Implying that continuing without acknowledging problems is not sustainable.
Thinking nothing's wrong, oh oh Who's gonna drive you home Tonight?
Expressing the need for someone to be there for you emotionally or supportively tonight.
Who's gonna pick you up When you fall?
Questioning who will be there to help and support you when you face a setback.
Who's gonna hang it up When you call?
Asking who will disengage or end a situation when you ask them to.
Who's gonna pay attention To your dreams?
Asking who will pay attention to and support your aspirations and goals.
Who's gonna plug their ears When you scream?
Raising the question of who will ignore or avoid listening when you express distress or frustration.
You can't go on
Stressing the unsustainable nature of pretending that nothing is wrong.
Thinking nothing's wrong, oh oh
Reiterating the importance of acknowledging issues rather than ignoring them.
(Who's gonna drive you?)
Pose of the central question: Who will be the one to drive you home?
Who's gonna drive you home
Rephrasing the central question with a focus on the act of driving home.
(Who's gonna drive you? Who's gonna drive) Tonight?
Repeating the question and emphasizing the urgency of the matter ("Tonight").
Who's gonna hold you down When you shake?
Asking who will provide emotional support and stability when you feel vulnerable.
Who's gonna come around When you break?
Questioning who will be there for you during difficult times or when you are emotionally broken.
You can't go on
Highlighting the unsustainability of denying or ignoring problems.
Thinking nothing's wrong, oh oh
Emphasizing the need to recognize and address issues rather than pretending they don't exist.
(Who's gonna drive you?)
Reiterating the central question about who will drive you home.
Who's gonna drive you home
Rephrasing the question with a continued emphasis on the act of driving home.
(Who's gonna drive you? Who's gonna drive) Tonight?
Repeating the urgency of the question ("Tonight") and its importance.
Oh, you know you can't go on
Stressing the impossibility of continuing without acknowledging problems.
Thinking nothing's wrong
Emphasizing the need to recognize and address issues rather than pretending they don't exist.
(Who's gonna drive you?)
Reiterating the central question about who will drive you home.
Who's gonna drive you home
Rephrasing the question with a continued emphasis on the act of driving home.
(Who's gonna drive you? Who's gonna drive) Tonight?
Repeating the urgency of the question ("Tonight") and its importance.
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