ハイウェイに乗る前に
Boøwy Lyrics

The lyrics to Boøwy's ハイウェイに乗る前に (Before Riding on the Highway) describe the singer's desire to forget their troubles before embarking on a journey down the highway. The first verse sets a dreary scene, with the singer leaving a phone booth in a dirty city with nothing good to say. The second verse warns against getting caught up in the heat of the moment, with the singer cautioning that they can't even become a clown if they can't take things seriously. Throughout the song, the repeated "Woo, woo, woo" chorus underscores the singer's anxiety and hesitation about moving forward.

The line "せめて 思い出を消して" (Semete omoide wo keshite) translates to "At least erase the memories", indicating the singer's desire to forget their past as they start on their journey. The use of the word "erase" is significant, as it suggests a desire to completely wipe away the past rather than simply moving on from it. The repetition of the chorus also emphasizes the importance of this desire to forget, as it is the one consistent element throughout the song.

The second verse also includes the line "思いきり愛していると言ってから抱く奴がいい" (Omoikiri aishiteiru to itte kara idaku yatsu ga ii), which roughly translates to "It's better to hug someone after you say you love them with all your heart". This line suggests a caution against physical intimacy without emotional connection and honesty. In contrast to the first verse's dreariness, this line suggests a more optimistic and hopeful perspective on relationships.