Drivin' On 9
The Breeders Lyrics

Drivin' on 9
The singer is driving on State Route 9.

You could be a shadow
The singer is feeling lonely and imagines that anyone, even a shadow, could provide some company.

Beneath the street light
The shadow that the singer imagines could be anywhere, even under a street light.

Behind my home
The shadow that the artist imagines could be lurking anywhere, even near the artist's home.

I sure miss you
The artist is feeling nostalgic and misses someone.

Pass a motel
The singer sees a motel while driving and is reminded of the transience and impermanence of life.

Looking at the piles
The singer is looking at piles of junk or other debris outside the motel and is thinking about the things people discard.

Looking for one thirty
The artist is looking for something specific, perhaps a mile marker or a certain exit.

Maybe I passed it
The artist is unsure if they already passed what they were looking for.

Go another mile
The artist needs to keep driving to find what they are looking for.

I sure look pretty
The singer is feeling confident and attractive.

Carson City
The artist is passing through Carson City, Nevada, a city known for its casinos and nightlife.

Walking down the isle
The singer might be getting married or walking down the aisle of a casino or other venue.

Does daddy have a shotgun
The singer is jokingly wondering if their significant other's father would need a shotgun to keep them away.

He said he'd never need one
The singer is recalling a conversation where the father in question said he didn't need a shotgun to protect his daughter's honor.

Looking out my window cell
The artist is looking out the window of their car and feeling trapped or enclosed.

Wondering if I want you still
The artist is reflecting on their feelings for someone and questioning if they still want to be with them.

Wondering what's right
The singer is pondering the morality of their actions and decisions.