Bumper Cars
Alex Sierra Lyrics
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Why you're thinking
Wherever you are
Late night movies,
Careless drinking
To cover these scars
And as much as I wanna be with you, I know
The more I try to get to you
The more we crash apart, no
Round and round we chase the sparks
But all that seems to lead to
Is a pile of broken parts
We're bumper cars
Bumper cars
The more I try to get to you
The more we crash apart
Good intentions,
All these questions
We're sitting alone
All roads since you,
Are wrong directions
I'll never get home
And it's making me wanna be with you, I know
You and me, we're bumper cars
The more I try to get to you
The more we crash apart, no
Round and round we chase the sparks
But all that seems to lead to
Is a pile of broken parts
We're bumper cars
Bumper cars
The more I try to get to you
The more we crash apart, no
This was supposed to be fun
This was supposed to be the one
Maybe we stayed too long
Maybe we played all wrong
This was supposed to be good
But I know, I know
You and me we're bumper cars
The more I try to get to you
The more we crash apart, no
Round and round we chase the sparks
But all that seems to lead to
Is a pile of broken parts
We're bumper cars
Bumper cars
The more I try to get to you
The more we crash apart
We're bumper cars
Bumper cars
The more I try to get to you
The more we crash apart
The lyrics of the song Bumper Cars by Alex & Sierra talks about a complicated relationship in which the couple involved finds it hard to stay together, as they seem to constantly clash with one another. The two parties involved are aware that their union is not working out but can't seem to let it go as they still want to be with each other. The use of the metaphor 'bumper cars' symbolizes the relationship, as the more they try to get closer to each other, the more they end up colliding and separating. The lyrics express the frustration, the confusion, and the sense of hopelessness that is associated with a relationship that is not working out, even when both parties still care for each other.
The chorus is particularly interesting as it repeats the metaphor 'bumper cars,' thereby cementing the concept into the listener's mind. Also, the line, "Round and round we chase the sparks, But all that seems to lead to Is a pile of broken parts" highlights how, even though the two are attracted to each other, and enjoy each other's company, they are still unable to make the relationship work.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't help wondering
I can't stop myself from thinking
Why you're thinking
I wonder what's on your mind
Wherever you are
No matter where you go
Late night movies,
Watching movies at night
Careless drinking
Drinking without concern for consequences
To cover these scars
To hide or forget about past pain
And as much as I wanna be with you, I know
Despite my desire to be with you, I understand that it won't work
You and me, we're bumper cars
Our relationship is like a game of bumper cars
The more I try to get to you
The harder I try to reach you
The more we crash apart, no
Our attempts to connect only lead to more distance
Round and round we chase the sparks
We keep trying to reignite our love
But all that seems to lead to
However, it always ends up with
Is a pile of broken parts
Our relationship is damaged and broken
Good intentions,
Our motives are pure
All these questions
We have so many doubts
We're sitting alone
We're alone in our thoughts
All roads since you,
Since I met you, every path leads me nowhere
Are wrong directions
I keep making the wrong choices
I'll never get home
I'll never find my way back to where I belong
And it's making me wanna be with you, I know
Despite everything, I still want to be with you
This was supposed to be fun
Our relationship was meant to be enjoyable
This was supposed to be the one
We thought we had found the right person
Maybe we stayed too long
Perhaps we held on to something that should have ended
Maybe we played all wrong
We made a mistake in how we pursued our relationship
This was supposed to be good
We had high hopes for us
But I know, I know
But now I understand
You and me we're bumper cars
Our relationship is like a game of bumper cars
The more I try to get to you
The harder I try to reach you
The more we crash apart, no
Our attempts to connect only lead to more distance
Round and round we chase the sparks
We keep trying to reignite our love
But all that seems to lead to
However, it always ends up with
Is a pile of broken parts
Our relationship is damaged and broken
We're bumper cars
Our relationship is like a game of bumper cars
Bumper cars
Our relationship is like a game of bumper cars
The more I try to get to you
The harder I try to reach you
The more we crash apart, no
Our attempts to connect only lead to more distance
We're bumper cars
Our relationship is like a game of bumper cars
Bumper cars
Our relationship is like a game of bumper cars
The more I try to get to you
The harder I try to reach you
The more we crash apart
Our attempts to connect only lead to more distance
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CLAUDE KELLY, STEVE (GB) MAC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lisarossie2838
Can't help wondering
Why you're thinking
Wherever you are
Late night movies,
Careless drinking
To cover these scars
And as much as I wanna be with you, I know
You and me, we're bumper cars
The more I try to get to you
The more we crash apart, no
Round and round we chase the sparks
But all that seems to lead to
Is a pile of broken parts
We're bumper cars
Bumper cars
The more I try to get to you
The more we crash apart
Good intentions,
All these questions
We're sitting alone
All roads since you,
Are wrong directions
I'll never get home
And it's making me wanna be with you, I know
You and me, we're bumper cars
The more I try to get to you
The more we crash apart, no
Round and round we chase the sparks
But all that seems to lead to
Is a pile of broken parts
We're bumper cars
Bumper cars
The more I try to get to you
The more we crash apart, no
This was supposed to be fun
This was supposed to be the one
Maybe we stayed too long
Maybe we played all wrong
This was supposed to be good
But I know, I know
You and me we're bumper cars
The more I try to get to you
The more we crash apart, no
Round and round we chase the sparks
But all that seems to lead to
Is a pile of broken parts
We're bumper cars
Bumper cars
The more I try to get to you
The more we crash apart
We're bumper cars
Bumper cars
The more I try to get to you
The more we crash apart
@kevini1219
This song is even sadder after they broke up. Both together they were amazing... I hope that one day they can each forgive the other and talk to each other again...
@its.limerence
This and Little Do You Know made me cry the first time and if I think too much about the meaning these songs have to me, I'll start crying again. They're just so sad and the lyrics is just everything for me.
@haruunnie596
2020 anyone who came here or m I The only one?...🤔
Now 2021 🙈
@jessicaninarolle522
ur not aloooone 🙌
@en3riva987
I'm here.
@jhonchrisdeleon4378
Me three
@prateekchattopadhyay6462
Hi its 2021
@kevini1219
I discovered them this week (I am French) and I am so sad that they are no longer together ...
@lyricvideos2290
They are so underrated
@ibromdhdke4181
yeah