Niagara
Chase Huglin Lyrics

Niagara Falls looks lonely when it is cold outside and I know why my favorite memory resides inside
The singer feels a sense of loneliness when he sees Niagara Falls and connects this to his favorite memory which he has associated with the place.

You tasted sweet it left an imprint on me
The singer has a vivid recollection of a sweet taste that left a lasting impression on him.

in the passenger seat it sat there for weeks
The memory in question occurred while the singer was sitting in the passenger seat, and it remained with him for an extended period.

I grew so weak I fell in my own routine,
The artist became complacent and stuck in a routine, which caused him to feel weak and vulnerable.

I really hate when you do this to me
The artist is frustrated with the person responsible for making him feel this way and blames them for his current emotional state.

So I will drive home
Driving home is the singer's coping mechanism and way of dealing with his emotions.

It's the only way I know to cope,
Driving is the only way the singer can cope with his emotions and find solace.

it's the only thing that keeps me always dreaming
Driving keeps the artist in a constant state of dreaming and allows him to escape from reality.

stay afloat
The artist wants to keep his head above water and avoid drowning in his emotions.

So I will let go of all these things I need to know, it's the only thing that keeps me always dreaming
The artist will let go of his worries and focus on driving, which is the only thing that allows him to escape his troubles and remain in a dream-like state.

You want me to drive but I don't want to
Someone is pressuring the singer to drive, but he is reluctant to do so.

I don't want to go to the university unless I have to
The artist is not enthusiastic about attending university and only wants to go if it's necessary.

I don't want to go to Ball State University unless I have to, unless I fucking have to
The singer is specifically referring to Ball State University, and he emphasizes that he will only go there if he is forced to do so.