Hot Rod
Dayglow Lyrics
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My memory is not like the other one
Turn to strike my face
Always second place
Tell me again, why is it I
Never can do anything right?
Complicated theories of life
But we both know
The way it's gonna go
In the same way
Maybe I'm not all that you thought
And we don't move
Like we used to do
In the same way
Maybe you're not such a hot rod
Take back again all that I ever was
It was only just a phase
I never thought of it that way
But what do I know?
I'm sorry for
Not wanting to be your decor
Truth is such a violent force
Pushing you away
But we both know
The way it's gonna go
In the same way
Maybe I'm not all that you thought
And we don't move
Like we used to do
In the same way
Maybe you're not such a hot rod
Uh
Oh, we both know
The way it's gonna go
In the same way
Maybe I'm not all that you thought
And we don't move
Like we used to do
In the same way
Maybe you're not such a hot rod
The lyrics to Dayglow's song "Hot Rod" are filled with imagery and metaphor. The singer begins by admitting their faults, pointing out how their memory is different from "the other one." They talk about always being in second place and not doing anything right. This leads to a discussion about the "complicated theories of life," which the singer sarcastically acknowledges. This sets up the theme of the song, which is the idea that things aren't always what they seem.
The chorus is the most powerful section of the song because it repeats the same lines three times. It talks about how things are going to go in the same way despite the fact that some things may not be what they expected. The bridge section is the turning point of the song. Here, the singer takes back everything they ever were and asks for forgiveness for not wanting to be someone's decoration. They speak truthfully about how violent the truth can be and how it can push people away.
Line by Line Meaning
My memory is not like the other one
My memory doesn't work the way other people's memories work
Turn to strike my face
Life keeps hitting me with obstacles and challenges
Always second place
I never seem to come out on top, I'm always the loser
Tell me again, why is it I
I don't understand why
Never can do anything right?
I always seem to mess things up and fail
Complicated theories of life
Life is complex and difficult to understand
Sarcastically
With a hint of sarcasm
But we both know
We both understand
The way it's gonna go
The way things will turn out
In the same way
Just like before
Maybe I'm not all that you thought
Maybe I'm not as good as you once believed
And we don't move
We're not making progress or moving forward
Like we used to do
Just like how we used to
Maybe you're not such a hot rod
Maybe you're not as great as you once thought
Take back again all that I ever was
I want to go back to how I used to be
It was only just a phase
It was a temporary period of time
I never thought of it that way
I didn't see it from that perspective before
But what do I know?
I don't have all the answers
I'm sorry for
I apologize for
Not wanting to be your decor
I don't want to be a decoration or accessory for you
Truth is such a violent force
The truth can be harsh and difficult to hear
Pushing you away
Causing you to distance yourself from me
Uh
A sound in the background of the song
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sloan Christian Struble
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@spirit5604
Lyrics:
My memory is not like the other one
Turn to strike my face
Always second place
Tell me again why is it I
Never can do anything right?
Complicated theories of life, sarcastically
But we both know-oh-oh
The way it's gonna go-oh-oh in the same way
Maybe I'm not all not that you thought
And we don't mo-o-ove
Like we used to do-o-o in the same way
Maybe you're not such a hot rod
Take back again, all that I ever was
It was only just a phase
I never thought of it that way
But what do I know?
I'm sorry for
Not wanting to be your décor
Truth is such a violent force, pushing you away
But we both know-oh-oh
The way it's gonna go-oh-oh, in the same way
Maybe I'm not all that you thought
And we don't mo-o-ove
Like we used to do-o-o in the same way
Maybe you're not such a hot rod
Oh we both know-oh-oh
The way it's gonna go-oh-oh, in the same way
Maybe I'm not all that you thought
And we don't mo-o-ove
Like we used to do-o-o in the same way
Maybe you're not such a hot rod
@rty7484
My memory is not like the other one
Turn to strike my face
Always second place
Tell me again
Why is it I
Never can do anything right?
Complicated theories of life,
Sarcastically
But we both know
The way it's gonna go
In the same way
Maybe I'm not
All that you thought
And we don't move
Like we used to do
In the same way
Maybe you're not
Such a hot rod.
Take back again all that I ever was
It was only just a phase
I never thought of It that way
But what do i know
I'm sorry for
Not wanting to be your décor
Truth is such a violent force,
pushing you away
But we both know
The way it's gonna go
In the same way
Maybe I'm not
All that you thought
And we don't move
Like we used to do
In the same way
Maybe you're not
Such a hot rod
Oh we both know
The way it's gonna go
In the same way
Maybe I'm not
All that you thought
And we don't move
Like we used to do
In the same way
Maybe you're not
Such a hot rod
@oninworldstar
[lyrics]:
My memory is not like the other one
Turn to strike my face
Always second place
Tell me again
Why is it I
Never can do anything right?
Complicated theories of life,
Sarcastically
But we both know
The way it's gonna go
In the same way
Maybe I'm not
All that you thought
And we don't move
Like we used to do
In the same way
Maybe you're not
Such a hot rod.
Take back again all that I ever was
It was only just a phase
I never thought of It that way
But what do i know
I'm sorry for
Not wanting to be your décor
Truth is such a violent force,
pushing you away
But we both know
The way it's gonna go
In the same way
Maybe I'm not
All that you thought
And we don't move
Like we used to do
In the same way
Maybe you're not
Such a hot rod
Oh we both know
The way it's gonna go
In the same way
Maybe I'm not
All that you thought
And we don't move
Like we used to do
In the same way
Maybe you're not
Such a hot rod
@Josh-gt6cx
sadness: "exist"
dayglow: no
@naogostousentanoposte7384
meh this music have kind of sad vibe
@fannypack8215
dabi the dab guy idk it helps me not feel as sad
@chivistrivis87
Yes bro
@stainew2407
@@naogostousentanoposte7384 sad music like this makes you happy when your sad and sad when your happy, but it's always sad in a good way, i guess.
@naogostousentanoposte7384
@@stainew2407 yep
@molly3234
Your aesthetic is almost a perfect cross section a camp counselor and an arthoe/hipster
@emmillar1002
i didnt know i needed this, but now it all makes sense
@JackieM.
Wow, its all that i aspire to be
@downtowncowboy6554
Lol spot on