Motor Cars
Aaron Sprinkle Lyrics

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All this ringing in my ears
Made me numb over the years
Lately I can feel a little more of You in me

I've given up unto myself
Drinking from the weakest well
All I want is just some peace of mind
Tonight

But I'm fine without it

I'm beginning now to understand that its Nothing I can say
When motor cars with racing stripes keep Getting in my way

But this time I can see
The very one thing that I need

I'm beginning now to understand that its
Nothing I can say
When motor cars with racing stripes keep
Getting in my way
But this time I can see the very one thing

This time you could be the very one thing
This time I believe the very one thing that I need

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Aaron Sprinkle's song "Motor Cars" delve into the struggle of finding inner peace in a world filled with distractions. The opening lines, "All this ringing in my ears, made me numb over the years" suggest that the constant noise and distractions of modern life have taken a toll on the singer's ability to feel present and connected. However, the following line, "Lately I can feel a little more of You in me" signals a shift in perspective as the singer begins to recognize that there is something deeper within them that they can connect to.

The second verse speaks to the singer's past struggles with finding fulfillment in external sources, such as alcohol, which they refer to as "drinking from the weakest well." However, they are now focused on finding "peace of mind" which suggests that their priorities have shifted. The lines, "But I'm fine without it, I'm beginning now to understand that it's nothing I can say" convey a sense of acceptance and a willingness to let go of the things that have been holding them back.

The chorus presents the central struggle of the song, as the singer laments that "motor cars with racing stripes" keep getting in their way. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for the distractions and temptations of modern life that prevent us from finding peace and clarity. However, they also recognize that there is "one thing" that they need, and this time they believe it could be within reach.

Line by Line Meaning

All this ringing in my ears
The constant noise has made me desensitized over the years.

Made me numb over the years
The prolonged exposure to noise has made me emotionally numb.

Lately I can feel a little more of You in me
Recently, I've become more aware of your presence in my life.

I've given up unto myself
I've surrendered to my own desires.

Drinking from the weakest well
I'm indulging in things that are ultimately unsatisfying.

All I want is just some peace of mind
I desire a calm state of being.

Tonight
At this moment.

But I'm fine without it
Nevertheless, I am content with what I have.

I'm beginning now to understand that its Nothing I can say
I'm starting to realize that my words don't hold much weight.

When motor cars with racing stripes keep Getting in my way
When things that distract me from you persistently interfere with my life.

But this time I can see
But now I have clarity.