The Road I'm On 0521
3 Doors Down Lyrics


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She said, "Life's a lot to think about sometimes
When you're living in between the lines
And all the stars are sparkling, shine everyday"

He said, "Life's so hard to move in sometimes
When it feels like I'm towin' the line
And no one even cares to ask me, why I feel this way"
And I know you feel helpless now
And I know you feel alone
That's the same road
And the same road that I'm on, yeah

He said, "Life's a lot to think about sometimes
When you keep it all between the lines
And everything I want and I want to find one of these days" yeah

But what you thought was real in life
Oh, has somehow steered you wrong
And now you just keep drivin'
Tryin' to find out where you could belong

And I know you feel helpless now
And I know you feel alone
Well that's the same road
And the same road that I'm on, yeah, yeah, yeah, hey, hey

What you thought was real in life
Has somehow steered you wrong
And now you just keep drivin'
Tryin' to find where you belong

I know you feel helpless now
And I know you feel alone
That's the same road
And the same road that I'm on, yeah, yeah, yeah, hey, hey

Oh no, no, no, no, no, no




Oh no, no, no
Oh no, no, no, no

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 3 Doors Down's song "The Road I'm On" express a sense of disillusionment with life and the feeling of being alone in one's struggles. The song presents two different perspectives from the two vocalists, who both feel like life is difficult to navigate, that they are stuck in a rut and that no one seems to understand what they are going through.


The first verse opens with a female voice who acknowledges that life is complex and that we often find ourselves living in a narrow margin, where everything we do has to be within certain narrow boundaries. Meanwhile, the second verse gives way to a male perspective that conveys the weight of the struggle to stay afloat, feeling like he is stuck in a never-ending cycle of toiling with no end in sight. Both vocalists seem to be looking for deeper meaning and seeking to connect with others who understand their predicament.


The chorus repeats the message that the characters are not alone in their struggles – that others are on the same path – and serves as a reminder that they need to keep driving forward, even when everything seems hopeless.


The song is a powerful reminder of the struggles we face and the fact that we are not alone in them. It speaks to the universal experience of feeling lost and alone, while also encouraging us to persevere.


Line by Line Meaning

She said, "Life's a lot to think about sometimes When you're living in between the lines And all the stars are sparkling, shine everyday"
Life can be overwhelming and confusing when you're trying to follow the rules and societal norms; the beauty in the world doesn't always make it easier.


He said, "Life's so hard to move in sometimes When it feels like I'm towin' the line And no one even cares to ask me, why I feel this way"
Life can be a struggle when you feel like you're always expected to do and be a certain way, especially when no one takes the time to understand or help you.


And I know you feel helpless now And I know you feel alone That's the same road And the same road that I'm on, yeah
I understand how you're feeling and I've been there too; we're both dealing with the same issues.


He said, "Life's a lot to think about sometimes When you keep it all between the lines And everything I want and I want to find one of these days" yeah
Life can feel limiting when you're constantly following the rules and not exploring outside of them; you're hoping to find something more fulfilling.


But what you thought was real in life Oh, has somehow steered you wrong And now you just keep drivin' Tryin' to find out where you could belong
Your preconceived notions about life have led you astray and now you're trying to discover what truly feels right and where you fit in the world.


I know you feel helpless now And I know you feel alone That's the same road And the same road that I'm on, yeah, yeah, yeah, hey, hey
Once again, I understand your struggles and feelings of isolation because I'm experiencing them too; we're in this together.


Oh no, no, no, no, no, no Oh no, no, no Oh no, no, no, no
Repeating the phrase 'oh no' represents a sense of distress and worry, possibly emphasizing the difficulties involved in finding one's place in the world.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADLEY KIRK ARNOLD, CHRISTOPHER LEE HENDERSON, MATTHEW DARRICK ROBERTS, ROBERT TODD HARRELL

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SabrinaOnlineFan96


on Sarah Yellin'

I found this song on a Sabrina Online AMV, although this sounds like something from Shadow the Hedgehog.

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