Just, walk away
And gather your thoughts for the second wave
Of this argument
On this epic changing day
It's crazy to think that an hour ago all things were great.

But we stand here
Both proud both wrong and right
Throwing cheap shots
In this stubborn fight
And our lives are so intertwined and one
But we're just so stuck in this moment and it's clear that we're coming undone

And you see it's hard for me to breath
When I got all worked up with these feelings
And I don't know exactly how it is
But we can be so mad we consider it to not exist
But we both know that there's so much love clenched within our fists

The goodbye waves, in the driveway
Just resonate
And, yes, I'm throwing it right back at her
While we're drowning in rivers from our face
As we just want to know "if this, is this, over"
A trembling silence fills the air
As we stand here
So impaired
But so aware

Sit in this house
Alone with fresh photographs
And I just can't relax
Cigarette smoke
I'm starting to choke on this
And half of my soul is on the road in a car with the girl in a dress

And see it's making it hard for me to breath
When I got all worked up with these feelings
And I don't know exactly how it is
Just to say you're right, you're wrong, we both lose to it

The goodbye waves, in the driveway
Just resonate
And, yes, I'm throwing it right back at her
While we're drowning in rivers from our face
As we just want to know "if this, is this, over"
A trembling silence fills the air
As we stand here (oh whoa)

So hey now
Maybe we're being stupid
Maybe we're being dumb
Maybe it's time that we stopped and we realize
That fighting will win
We are one
How at first it's pure and lovely
The battle can be torn to shreds

With time and with patience
And with love and affection
Can beat this with needles and thread

Because I love you
And do you love me?
And nothing will make that sway
I said I love you
And do you love me?
And nothing will make, could make, could make, could make it sway
So remember me
(Yeah)
Remember me
(Yeah)
Remember me

But don't walk away

Overall Meaning

The Rocket Summer's song 'Goodbye Waves Driveways' is a heart-wrenching ballad that speaks about the unraveling of a relationship. The song is about a couple's argument that seems to have gone out of control. The song is a poignant reminder of how love can turn into pain and how difficult it can be to let go.

In the first verse of the song, the singer pleads with his partner to walk away and gather her thoughts for the second wave of this argument. He acknowledges that just an hour ago, everything was perfect between them. However, they're now both proud and stubborn, throwing cheap shots at each other. The couple's lives are so interwoven and tangled up that they can't seem to see a way out of the predicament they're in.

In the second verse, the singer is alone in the house with fresh photographs, cigarette smoke, and half of his soul on the road with his partner. He's feeling choked up, and he doesn't know how it is that they are so mad that they consider their love to not exist. The goodbye waves in the driveway just resonate, and he's throwing all his emotions back at her, drowning in rivers from their faces, as they both try to figure out if this is really over.

Overall, the song is a sad but honest reflection on the complexities of love, relationships, and the struggle to hold on to something that's slipping away. It's a reminder that sometimes, letting go might be the hardest but the best thing to do.

Line by Line Meaning

Just, walk away
Leave the situation and take time to reflect on the argument that just happened

And gather your thoughts for the second wave
Prepare yourself for the continuation of the argument, as a second wave will inevitably come

Of this argument
Referencing the disagreement that has occurred between the two individuals

On this epic changing day
Acknowledging that this day will be significant in their relationship

It's crazy to think that an hour ago all things were great.
Reflecting on the shift in emotions, realizing how quickly things can change

But we stand here
They are still physically present with each other

Both proud both wrong and right
Both individuals believe they are correct in the argument

Throwing cheap shots
Using hurtful and unnecessary words to prove a point

In this stubborn fight
Describing the disagreement as a 'stubborn fight' because neither individual wants to back down

And our lives are so intertwined and one
Their lives are closely connected and interdependent

But we're just so stuck in this moment and it's clear that we're coming undone
They are struggling to move past this moment, and it is causing a divide in their relationship

And you see it's hard for me to breath
The tension and emotion of the argument is suffocating

When I got all worked up with these feelings
The overwhelming emotions are taking over

And I don't know exactly how it is
Uncertainty about how to resolve the situation

But we can be so mad we consider it to not exist
The intensity of the argument can make them believe that their love for each other does not exist

But we both know that there's so much love clenched within our fists
Despite anger and frustration, they still care for each other deeply

The goodbye waves, in the driveway
Saying goodbye to each other, acknowledging the end of this moment in their relationship

Just resonate
The sound of their goodbye is powerful, impacting both individuals equally

And, yes, I'm throwing it right back at her
Both individuals are equally responsible for the argument and the fallout that occurs

While we're drowning in rivers from our face
Tears are streaming down their faces as they come to terms with the situation

As we just want to know 'if this, is this, over'
There is a desire for clarity regarding the status of their relationship

A trembling silence fills the air
The moment is filled with tension and anxiety

As we stand here
Emphasizing the physical presence and proximity of the individuals despite the emotional divide

So hey now
A call to attention, as if trying to break through the silence

Maybe we're being stupid
Questioning whether their argument is worth it in the grand scheme of things

Maybe we're being dumb
Acknowledging that their actions may not be the wisest

Maybe it's time that we stopped and we realize
Proposing that they both take a step back to view the situation more objectively

That fighting will win
If they continue to fight, the argument will inevitably get worse

We are one
Despite their differences and disagreements, they are still one unit

How at first it's pure and lovely
The beginning of the relationship was innocent and beautiful

The battle can be torn to shreds
Referencing the argument as a 'battle' that can be resolved

With time and with patience
Resolving the disagreement will require time and patience

And with love and affection
Their love and affection for each other will help them overcome this situation

Can beat this with needles and thread
If they take the time to work on their relationship, they can mend it back together

Because I love you
Reinforcing the strength of their love for each other

And do you love me?
Asking the other individual if they still love them

And nothing will make that sway
Their love for each other cannot be broken by external factors

So remember me
A plea to the other individual to not forget about them

But don't walk away
Despite the argument, they want the other individual to stay with them and work through the situation together

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