1000 Miles Per Hour
OK Go Lyrics
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Another long quiet, lonely night spent at your side.
Not a lot left to say...
There's not a lot that I still could say to change your mind.
But with a little bit of money we could buy us a car.
With a little luck we could get away from where we are.
Let's get out of here.
We'll drive, one thousand miles an hour.
We'll fly by wheat fields and water towers.
We'll go. We'll go and we'll go and we'll go. Let's go.
Now the look in your eye...
You know, the look right before you cry... it's always here.
So in the day when you wake...
In the morning when you awake, let's disappear.
With a little bit of money we could buy us a car.
With a little luck we could get away from where we are.
Let's get out of here.
We'll drive, one thousand miles an hour.
We'll fly by wheat fields and water towers.
We'll go. We'll go and we'll go and we'll go. Let's go.
The lyrics of OK Go's song "1000 Miles Per Hour" tell the story of a couple struggling to maintain their relationship. The singer describes another long, quiet, lonely night spent with his partner, and acknowledges that there's not a lot left to say to change their mind. The singer suggests that they could escape their troubles with a little bit of money and luck, and proposes that they "get out of here." The chorus becomes a hopeful and energetic call-to-action as they plan to drive 1000 miles per hour, flying by wheat fields and water towers, and just go.
The singer realizes that their unhappy relationship and troubles have a weight that's always there, and suggests they disappear in the morning when they wake up. The idea of owning a car and driving away together represents a sense of freedom from their challenges, and the singer envisions that they could leave it all behind and explore the vast world they encounter. The repeated chorus with the lyrics "we'll go and we'll go and we'll go" suggests a sense of liberation that they have never experienced before.
Overall, the lyrics to "1000 Miles Per Hour" depict a couple's journey towards freedom and exploration, with a theme of escapism that is relatable to many people. The song suggests that we all have the potential to break free from our troubles and explore the world beyond our current circumstances, and that there is joy and hope in the journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Another long quiet night...
Spending lonely nights next to you has become a common occurrence.
Not a lot left to say...
There is nothing left to say to change your mind on the situation.
But with a little bit of money we could buy us a car.
If we had enough money, we could purchase a car to escape from our current situation.
With a little luck we could get away from where we are.
If we are lucky enough, we could leave this place behind us.
Let's get out of here.
It's time to leave this place and start anew.
We'll drive, one thousand miles an hour.
We'll drive as fast as we can to put as much distance as possible between us and our past.
We'll fly by wheat fields and water towers.
As we speed away, we'll pass by wheat fields and water towers in a blur.
We'll go. We'll go and we'll go and we'll go. Let's go.
We'll keep going until we reach a place where we can start over, so let's start our journey now.
Now the look in your eye...
The expression in your eyes shows that you are about to cry.
So in the day when you wake...
When you wake up in the morning, let's just leave without telling anyone.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAMIAN KULASH
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Ghost
i absolutely love this song and the lyrics! its a gorgeous song and love the meaning of it. makes me wanna jump in my car and drive 1000 mph with my boyfriend <3 :)
singalinger
i never ever really listened to ok go until today. theyre actually so good, wow. im blown away by how talented they are and how dense i am to not even notice it.
Sarah McDonough
I've always loved this video. I don't know if you'd even still check the comments on a video this old, but if you do just know that you did a great job with this.
Xelookiller
Ok Go is one of the most original and best bands :D!!! Great song!
lotsoffun
they are such an awesome band, i love them.
Liz
Wow this is an awesome song. All of OkGo's songs are catchy and good=)
v Kubik
I can listen to this song over and over and over again... It says everything I want to do right now
Sarah Bogdal
His voice is soooo beautiful. They should be sooo much more popular. I don't know why people don't see how incredible they are
painfultruths
this video is amazing. i've been listening to it non stop for over 4 hours. so peaceful and calming, plus a beautiful video. amazing.
Kwanl
Yo people! I made this video several years ago while on tour with Ok Go (I made the video for "You're so Damn Hot" on the same tour). This was never released and was probably never going to be, so I threw it up here to see what people thought. Glad you like it, and please share it with any and all of your friends!