Speed Roadster
David Lynch Lyrics


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I call.
I call your phone.
I call.
I call your phone.

You were talking.
I guess you could say, I might have been sort of stalking you.
Stalking you, baby.
Must have been that night when I took her down by the river, in a truck.

I gave her all I could give her.
The moon shining. The moon shining.
I walked the street, sometimes I see some girls I’d like to meet, maybe.
Why won’t you answer your phone,

Bill is having a party, wish you were goin'.
I know you fucked Al.
He's supposed to be my pal.
I guess you could say, I might be stalking you.

I might be stalking you, baby.
What did I do, to make you do, the things you do.
What did I do.
You said you wanted me dead.

Shit, fuck my head.
I got fucked by you.
Fucked real bad.
Maybe you’re happy, but I hope you’re sad.

Since you left me I have been thinking about getting me a speed roadster.
Going by the drugstore, who could ask for more?




Maybe drive by your house.
Look in your window.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of David Lynch's song "Speed Roadster" appear to be about a person who is struggling to come to terms with a past relationship. They repeatedly try to call their ex-partner, indicating a sense of desperation and a desire for reconnection. The lyrics also reveal that the singer may have been stalking their ex, as they mention watching girls on the street and taking their former partner down by the river in a truck. The singer is also aware that their ex-partner had cheated on them with a mutual friend, Bill, and expresses anger and confusion about the situation. The song is filled with a sense of loss, regret, and longing, as the singer reflects on their past relationship and tries to make sense of what went wrong.


Line by Line Meaning

I call.
I am trying to reach you over the phone.


I call your phone.
I am specifically trying to reach your phone.


You were talking.
I may have been observing you at some point when you were on the phone.


I guess you could say, I might have been sort of stalking you.
I have been secretly observing or following you.


Stalking you, baby.
I may have a romantic interest in you.


Must have been that night when I took her down by the river, in a truck.
I may have had a previous romantic encounter near a river in a truck.


I gave her all I could give her.
I gave my best effort in that romantic encounter.


The moon shining. The moon shining.
The romantic encounter may have occurred under a full moon.


I walked the street, sometimes I see some girls I’d like to meet, maybe.
I have been walking around looking for girls I may be interested in.


Why won’t you answer your phone,
I am frustrated that you are not answering my phone call.


Bill is having a party, wish you were goin'.
I wish you were able to attend Bill's party with me.


I know you fucked Al.
I am aware you had a sexual encounter with Al.


He's supposed to be my pal.
I thought Al was a friend of mine.


I might be stalking you.
I may acknowledge my actions as stalking behavior.


I might be stalking you, baby.
I may have romantic feelings for you despite my stalking behavior.


What did I do, to make you do, the things you do.
I am confused about the reason for your recent actions.


You said you wanted me dead.
You have expressed a desire for me to die.


Shit, fuck my head.
I am frustrated and possibly hurt by your words or actions.


I got fucked by you.
I have been negatively affected by you.


Fucked real bad.
The impact of your negative effect has been severe.


Maybe you’re happy, but I hope you’re sad.
I may have negative feelings towards you despite your emotional state.


Since you left me I have been thinking about getting me a speed roadster.
I have been considering purchasing a sports car since you ended our relationship.


Going by the drugstore, who could ask for more?
I may drive by the drugstore, which is an exciting activity for me.


Maybe drive by your house.
I may be considering driving by your home.


Look in your window.
I may potentially look inside your window if given the opportunity.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID K. LYNCH, DEAN JUSTIN HURLEY

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