Road
Don Johnson Big Band Lyrics
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The other one fixed on the one you hold
The windshield is bombarded by rain
I can only see black and yellow in my brain
As the colors of containers in a dark distance
Flare up in my face like sparks in my pistons
Fuel gage almost pointing at empty
Evidently the high speed has taken a toll
Break and roll very gently down to the waterfront
Maybe ten feet away
My 500 stallions have sent me to stay for a purpose
To observe just a five minute silence
A break from the circus of everyday humdrum
And the effect is like a shock from a stun gun
Some run far, some run fast to return soon
The thought of going everpresent as it burns true
A part of me is always close to the harbor
Sailing with the ghost of my grandfather
CHORUS
Keys in the ignition, headlights rising
Playing with the rain, but the rhythm is random
I sit in abandon with a hand on the wheel
But I'm still unable to leave
Dazed by the slow moving mass of the cranes
Sedated by the memories i only remember to forget
Like a radio signal in a flash
And at last I am cleansed out
If you could see what I see, if you could be in my sleep
If you found me, I'd be lost
No cost is greater than to let go with a past like yours
It doesn't make sense how nothing makes sense now
Stand still, stand still
But the more I command it, the more I know
Leaving is nothing but an act of will
And I feel my diverging path
Has taken me as far as I have to go
Fathers become sons, tables turned
I know that I have been unaware, unconcerned
Now haunted by the thought, I grab the keys
Step outside and see purple
On the road, out on the seas
We'll be reunited within the red circle
CHORUS
Leave a light on, I'll arrive on time this time and try to stay
Leave a light on if the night's too dark, the spark has gone away
Far or near, tomorrow's here
Follow me, and I know the road is clear
What you need now is not me
How could I breathe out all this fear?
The lyrics to Don Johnson Big Band's "Road" depict a contemplative moment while driving through a rainstorm. The singer urges the listener to keep one eye fixed on the road while the other stays focused on the person they hold, emphasizing the importance of both staying safe and connected. As the singer continues driving, they reflect on the colors and sounds of the containers in the distance and the toll high speeds have taken on them. Eventually, the singer slows down, parking near the waterfront to observe a moment of silence and escape the "circus of everyday humdrum." As the singer reflects on their past and diverging path, they realize they must let go in order to move forward.
The lyrics to "Road" are immersive and emotive. The driving rainstorm, the fiery pistons, and the mass of cranes create an intense visual and auditory experience. The moment of silence by the water provides a brief respite from these sensations, allowing the singer to reflect on their emotions and memories. The references to fathers becoming sons and tables turning suggest a cycle of life and evolution, and the purple color at the end of the song represents rebirth and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep one eye on the road
Concentrate on driving and staying on the path to your destination
The other one fixed on the one you hold
Hold onto the loved one next to you while staying focused on the road
The windshield is bombarded by rain
Raindrops are hitting the car's windshield
I can only see black and yellow in my brain
The only colors the person can see are the black and yellow containers far away
As the colors of containers in a dark distance
The colors of containers can be seen far away
Flare up in my face like sparks in my pistons
The colors are intense and give the person a surge of energy
Fuel gage almost pointing at empty
The car's gas tank is almost empty
Evidently the high speed has taken a toll
Driving fast has affected the car's fuel consumption
Break and roll very gently down to the waterfront
Slow down and approach the water carefully
Maybe ten feet away
The car is very close to the water
My 500 stallions have sent me to stay for a purpose
The car has brought the person to this spot for a reason
To observe just a five minute silence
The person wants to take a short break in quiet reflection
A break from the circus of everyday humdrum
Taking a break from the monotonous routine of daily life
And the effect is like a shock from a stun gun
The break is refreshing and energizing
Some run far, some run fast to return soon
People often try to escape reality but eventually return
The thought of going everpresent as it burns true
The idea of leaving is always present even if it's not immediately acted upon
A part of me is always close to the harbor
The person feels a connection to the sea and their grandfather who sailed it
Sailing with the ghost of my grandfather
The person feels as though they are sailing with the memory of their grandfather
Keys in the ignition, headlights rising
Starting the car and turning on the headlights
Playing with the rain, but the rhythm is random
The raindrops on the windshield create a random beat
I sit in abandon with a hand on the wheel
The person feels carefree and relaxed while driving
But I'm still unable to leave
The person cannot bring themselves to move on
Dazed by the slow moving mass of the cranes
Watching the large machinery move slowly makes the person feel dreamy
Sedated by the memories I only remember to forget
The person forgets certain memories but they still have an impact on them
Like a radio signal in a flash
Memories can be triggered suddenly like a flash of light
And at last I am cleansed out
Finally feeling relief after reflecting on their memories
If you could see what I see, if you could be in my sleep
If someone could understand the person's thoughts and dreams
If you found me, I'd be lost
The person is lost in their own mind
No cost is greater than to let go with a past like yours
Nothing is more difficult than letting go of a painful past
It doesn't make sense how nothing makes sense now
The person is confused and everything seems unclear now
Stand still, stand still
Stop and take a moment to think
But the more I command it, the more I know
The more the person tries to stop thinking, the more they realize they need to
Leaving is nothing but an act of will
The person needs to will themselves to move on and leave
And I feel my diverging path
The person feels like they are on a different path in life
Has taken me as far as I have to go
The path the person is on has taken them as far as they need to go
Fathers become sons, tables turned
The person has grown and realized that things can change roles and positions
I know that I have been unaware, unconcerned
The person realizes they have been ignorant and uncaring
Now haunted by the thought, I grab the keys
The person is motivated to leave and takes action
Step outside and see purple
The person notices the color purple
On the road, out on the seas
The person is back on the road and maybe on the sea soon
We'll be reunited within the red circle
The person will eventually reunite with their loved ones
Leave a light on, I'll arrive on time this time and try to stay
The person wants to return and stay with their loved ones
Leave a light on if the night's too dark, the spark has gone away
The person needs guidance and motivation to come back
Far or near, tomorrow's here
The future is approaching no matter how close or far away it seems
Follow me, and I know the road is clear
By following the person, the way forward will become clear
What you need now is not me
The person's loved ones do not need them right now
How could I breathe out all this fear?
The person is overwhelmed by their fear and anxiety
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@SuomiPhonk
Road Lyrics
Keep one eye on the road
The other one fixed on the one you hold
The windshield is bombarded by rain
I can only see black and yellow in my brain
As the colors of containers in a dark distance
Flare up in my face like sparks in my pistons
Fuel gage almost pointing at empty
Evidently the high speed has taken a toll
Break and roll very gently down to the waterfront
Maybe ten feet away
My 500 stallions have sent me to stay for a purpose
To observe just a five minute silence
A break from the circus of everyday humdrum
And the effect is like a shock from a stun gun
Some run far, some run fast to return soon
The thought of going everpresent as it burns true
A part of me is always close to the harbor
Sailing with the ghost of my grandfather
CHORUS
Keys in the ignition, headlights rising
Playing with the rain, but the rhythm is random
I sit in abandon with a hand on the wheel
But I'm still unable to leave
Dazed by the slow moving mass of the cranes
Sedated by the memories i only remember to forget
Like a radio signal in a flash
And at last I am cleansed out
If you could see what I see, if you could be in my sleep
If you found me, I'd be lost
No cost is greater than to let go with a past like yours
It doesn't make sense how nothing makes sense now
Stand still, stand still
But the more I command it, the more I know
Leaving is nothing but an act of will
And I feel my diverging path
Has taken me as far as I have to go
Fathers become sons, tables turned
I know that I have been unaware, unconcerned
Now haunted by the thought, I grab the keys
Step outside and see purple
On the road, out on the seas
We'll be reunited within the red circle
@numbjuhnu
I FINALLY FOUND IT!!!
I've had this melody in my head for last 15 years but never remembered the lyrics or anything. All I remembered what was happening in the music video. I'm so happy I finally found it again after all these years.
@MrRUSINA
100% same here
@helivaisto658
Still so good. ❤ 2023!
@kasuaalijoni1991
ostarifestarit oulu hyöhtyä 2023!
@hmlone
Finland's best MC. this group should be world-famous
@sledgehammer3989
I was 11 years old when I heard this. Now Im 25 and it seems like eternity ago this song came..
@sannilemmikki7398
Same here minus 2 years
@eDy0n
vittu en ees tienny et tää on suomalainen... aina pienenä tykkäsin tästä hirveesti ja luulin et joku maailmankuulu :D
@CreepUpTheCreek872
this song (AND the video!) is so mesmerizing! you just can't stop listening and watching!
@kuldar.
Suomen lahja maailmalle. Kiitos Virosta!