The Living Daylights
A〜Ha Lyrics

Hey driver, where we're going?
The singer is uncertain and anxious about the future destination.

I swear my nerves are showing
The singer is feeling overwhelmed and stressed, causing their emotions to become apparent.

Set your hopes up way too high
The singer believes that the expectations for the future are unrealistic and unattainable.

The living's in the way we die
The artist suggests that the way that people live their lives can become a barrier to their overall wellbeing and happiness.

Comes the morning and the headlights fade away
The beginning of a new day signals the end of the night and all of the distractions and worries that come with it.

Hundred thousand people, I'm the one they blame
The singer feels singled out and responsible for the actions and opinions of others.

I've been waiting long for one of us to say
The singer desires an open and honest conversation about a difficult subject that has been avoided for too long.

Save the darkness, let it never fade away
The artist is asking for the preservation of the mysterious and unknown aspects of life that provide balance to the light and familiar.

All right, hold on tight now
The artist urges for physical and emotional stability in a challenging situation.

It's down, down to the wire
The outcome of an event or situation is uncertain and fast approaching.

Hundred thousand changes, everything's the same
Although there have been many developments and advancements, the world remains constant and unchanged at its core.

Hundred thousand people, I'm the one they frame
The artist feels falsely accused and set up as the scapegoat for the actions of others.

Set your hopes way too high
The singer reiterates that unrealistic expectations can lead to disappointment and negativity.

The living's in the way we die
The singer concludes that living a self-destructive lifestyle will ultimately lead to negative consequences and death.