Gasoline
Dave Monks Lyrics
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It's a little thing
Oh, it's a little thing
Safe and dry inside I'm a visitor
Can I stay a while
Oh, I need a place to lie
Because gasoline is burning upAnd I've been losing sleep
I just need someone to rely on
Lovers fall and break their hearts
But I need one to keep
Yah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Once i was told there was gold if you chase it down
I went runnin' on
Oh, to a different town
But taken the road on my own wasn't meant to be
Can we walk along
Oh, on a lonely street
Because gasoline is burning up
And I've been losing sleep
I just need someone to rely on
Modern love is on the rise
And I got in too deep
I just need someone to rely on
Yeah, I need someone to rely on
'Cause with the best of you
And with the best of me
We could start a fire
Without gasolineWithout gasoline
Like ships in the night we can hide from the other one
But I'm lookin' out
Oh, I am lookin' out
Throw me a line if you find that you need someone
And you can stay a while
Oh, we need a place to lie
Because gasoline is burning up
And I've been losing sleep
I just need someone to rely on
Lovers fall and break their hearts
But I need one to keep
Yah-ah-ah-ah-ah
And gasoline is burning up
And gasoline is burning up
And gasoline is burning up
Yeah, I need someone to rely on
I just need someone to rely on
Save me a part of your heart if you got enough
The lyrics of Dave Monks's song Gasoline explore the theme of finding someone to trust and rely on in a world that seems to be burning up. The first verse begins with a plea to a loved one to share a part of their heart if they have any to spare, emphasizing the need for human connection and support. The next few lines describe the singer as a visitor who is safe and dry inside but still in need of a place to lie down. This juxtaposition highlights the fact that even when we seem to have everything we need, we can still feel lost and alone. The chorus repeats the line "gasoline is burning up" to create a sense of urgency, as if time is running out and something needs to change. The singer laments the fact that lovers fall and break their hearts and he desperately needs someone to keep. The second verse tells the story of the singer trying to find something that was promised to him (perhaps love or success) but failing to do so on his own. He longs for companionship and someone to walk with him down a lonely street. The bridge of the song provides a glimmer of hope and suggests that two people coming together can create a bigger and more powerful force than they could on their own. The song ends on the same note it began, with a plea for someone to share their heart and save the singer from feeling lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Save me a part of your heart if you've got enough
Give me a little bit of your love if you're willing and able
It's a little thing
This request may seem small, but it would mean a lot to me
Safe and dry inside I'm a visitor
I feel like an outsider, even though I'm physically comfortable
Can I stay a while
May I remain here for a longer period of time?
Because gasoline is burning up
I am feeling overwhelmed and on edge
And I've been losing sleep
My worries are causing me to have trouble sleeping
I just need someone to rely on
I need a trustworthy, supportive person in my life
Lovers fall and break their hearts
Romantic relationships often end in heartbreak
But I need one to keep
But I still desire a lasting, meaningful romantic connection
Once I was told there was gold if I chase it down
I used to believe that pursuing success would bring me happiness
I went runnin' on, to a different town
I set off on a new path, hoping it would lead to fulfillment
But takin' the road on my own wasn't meant to be
However, trying to achieve my goals alone is not working out as planned
Can we walk along, on a lonely street
Can we support each other through difficult times, even if it feels lonely?
Modern love is on the rise
Contemporary relationships have unique challenges and trends
And I got in too deep
And I feel like I've become too invested in someone or something
'Cause with the best of you
Because I know that you have great qualities
And with the best of me
And I believe that I have valuable traits to offer
We could start a fire
Together, we could create something powerful and inspiring
Without gasoline
Without relying on external things (like material possessions or fleeting pleasures)
Like ships in the night we can hide from the other one
We can easily pass each other by without truly connecting
But I'm lookin' out, I am lookin' out
Despite this, I am searching for someone to share my life with
Throw me a line if you find that you need someone
If you ever feel like you need support, please reach out to me
And you can stay a while
And I will do my best to make you feel welcomed and comfortable
Because gasoline is burning up
I am still feeling overwhelmed and anxious
And gasoline is burning up
I am experiencing a lot of emotional turmoil
Yeah, I need someone to rely on
I truly need someone in my life who I can trust and depend on
I just need someone to rely on
I am repeating this sentiment because it is so important to me
Save me a part of your heart if you got enough
Once again, I am asking for a bit of love and support from those around me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: David Monks
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Itzbyval
Save me a part of your heart if you've got enough
It's a little thing. oh it's a little thing
Safe and dry inside I'm a visitor
Can I stay a while. Oh I need a place to lie
Because gasoline is burning up and I've been losing sleep
I just need someone to rely on
Lovers fall and break their hearts but i need one to keep
Yahhhehhh
Once i was told there was gold if you chase it down
I went runnin' on oh to a different town
But taking the road on my own wasn't meant to be
Can we walk along. oh on a lonely street
Because gasoline is burning up and I've been losing sleep
I just need someone to rely on
Modern love is on the rise and I got in too deep
I just need someone to rely on
Yeah I need someone to rely on
Cus with the best of you
And with the best of me
We could start a fire
Without gasoline
Without gasoline
Like ships in the night we can hide from the other one
But I'm lookin' out oh I am lookin' out
Throw me a line if you find that you need someone
And you can stay a while
Oh we need a place to lie
Because gasoline is burning up and ive been losing sleep
I just need someone to rely on
Lovers fall and break their hearts but I need one to keep
Yahhhehhh
And gasoline is burning up
And gasoline is burning up
And gasoline is burning up
Yeah I need someone to rely on
I just need someone to rely on
Save me a part of your heart if you got enough
@detinUretsehcnaM
Dude just has the most amazing voice.
You can feel the emotion coming through.
It's really quite wonderful.
@thartwig
Please do a studio version of Once I was the Keeper! The bell woods live performance was great, I'll always remember your crowd of one ladybug
@anbanh8067
+thartwig He did! It's on the Canadian deluxe edition of Champ :)
@thartwig
+An Banh Oh my goodness, you're right, I just can't buy it on iTunes cus I'm not canadian!
@RUSHGERM
Skvělé moc se mi tato skladba líbí a její nálada a ráz a jak čas s touto skladbou hezký ubiha
@zetochoa
El tiempo es lo único que tenemos
@Itzbyval
Save me a part of your heart if you've got enough
It's a little thing. oh it's a little thing
Safe and dry inside I'm a visitor
Can I stay a while. Oh I need a place to lie
Because gasoline is burning up and I've been losing sleep
I just need someone to rely on
Lovers fall and break their hearts but i need one to keep
Yahhhehhh
Once i was told there was gold if you chase it down
I went runnin' on oh to a different town
But taking the road on my own wasn't meant to be
Can we walk along. oh on a lonely street
Because gasoline is burning up and I've been losing sleep
I just need someone to rely on
Modern love is on the rise and I got in too deep
I just need someone to rely on
Yeah I need someone to rely on
Cus with the best of you
And with the best of me
We could start a fire
Without gasoline
Without gasoline
Like ships in the night we can hide from the other one
But I'm lookin' out oh I am lookin' out
Throw me a line if you find that you need someone
And you can stay a while
Oh we need a place to lie
Because gasoline is burning up and ive been losing sleep
I just need someone to rely on
Lovers fall and break their hearts but I need one to keep
Yahhhehhh
And gasoline is burning up
And gasoline is burning up
And gasoline is burning up
Yeah I need someone to rely on
I just need someone to rely on
Save me a part of your heart if you got enough
@NyanCat1907
It's the simple video that made this song so much more beautiful <3
@Crenthor
Amazing!! Gasoline is one of my new summer faves.
@kaceyd66
I love it! I'm also super excited to see Tokyo police club for the second time at sonic boom in Edmonton in September!