Highways and Headlights
Doug Berman Lyrics
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I'm a whimsical fool with a long list of failures to date.
But I've started to change, disregard all my previous lies.
And I'll swim with this promise through the oceans in your eyes.
I'll take this down so I don't make the same mistakes.
Highways and headlights, I'll travel from state to state.
But I've started to change, yes, that part of me has died
These lyrics portray the singer's realization that they have made mistakes in the past and have a long list of failures. However, they are actively trying to change and improve. The line "I'll take this down so I don't make the same mistakes" suggests that they are writing down their mistakes so they can reflect on them and learn from them, rather than repeating them. The lyric "whimsical fool" suggests that the singer may have been impulsive or not taken things seriously before, but the change they are trying to make involves being more intentional and careful.
The second verse introduces the idea of travel ("Highways and headlights, I'll travel from state to state"), which could represent a physical journey or a metaphorical one. This may be related to the singer's desire for change and growth. The line "And I'll swim with this promise through the oceans in your eyes" suggests that there is someone they are making this promise to and that they are willing to make sacrifices to keep it.
Overall, these lyrics convey a message of self-improvement and the challenges that come with changing oneself. The singer is acknowledging their past mistakes and has a newfound determination to be better. They are willing to put in the work and make sacrifices for the sake of someone they care about.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll take this down so I don't make the same mistakes.
Acknowledging past mistakes, I'm noting them down to avoid repeating them in the future.
I'm a whimsical fool with a long list of failures to date.
I've acted impulsively in the past, leading to my past failures and shortcomings.
But I've started to change, disregard all my previous lies.
Despite my past, I'm actively changing and trying to be honest in all aspects of my life.
And I'll swim with this promise through the oceans in your eyes.
I'm committed to keeping my promise and will go to great lengths to achieve it, just as one may traverse a vast ocean to reach their goal.
Highways and headlights, I'll travel from state to state.
I'm willing to go anywhere, travel long distances, and face challenges to reach my goal, even if it means constantly being on the move.
But I've started to change, yes, that part of me has died
I've undergone a significant transformation in my life, shedding the negative traits and behaviors that kept me from reaching my full potential.
Contributed by Sebastian A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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