Dog Inside a Car
Fell Runner Lyrics


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I been workin′ hard
Trainin' my mind to sit tight
But it′s chasin' after every
Little birdie in sight

Jumps the neighbor's fence
And then runs off through the night
I try to speak my mind
But the words don′t take flight

Try to run free in the streets
But the leash is too tight
Try to make sense of what people say (people say)
But everyone seems so much brighter than me

′Cause I am just a dog inside a car
With my head sticking outta the window
I know we go fast and we go far
But I'll never know how the engine works

But maybe it′s for the best
That I'll never know
What we′re doing here
And who's runnin′ the show

I try to find a reason for the meaning
That we're trustin'
But maybe Elon′s right
And this whole thing′s just a simulation

I am just a dog inside a car
With my head sticking outta the window
I know we go fast and we go far
But I'll never know how the engine works

I am just a dog inside a car
With my head sticking outta the window
I know we go fast and we go far
But I′ll never know how the engine... works!





Ooh, ooh, ooh...

Overall Meaning

“Dog Inside a Car” by Fell Runner is a song about feeling out of control in life, unable to really grasp the bigger picture of what's going on. The opening lines convey the idea of working hard to discipline oneself, but feeling like the mind is constantly chasing after distractions, like a dog chasing after birds. The metaphorical image of a dog running off through the night and not being able to speak its mind showcases the idea of feeling trapped and powerless.


The chorus of the song is where the metaphor of being a “dog inside a car” comes into play. The singer recognizes that they are along for the ride and unable to control the movement of the car or understand how it works. The feeling of being trapped in a car with one's head sticking out the window is a metaphor for feeling trapped in life, with a limited view of the world and one's place in it. The singer recognizes that they'll never know how the engine works and can only observe as they go fast and far.


The bridge of the song is a moment of reflection where the singer wonders about the meaning of life and who's really in control. They try to find a reason for the meaning but feel lost in the ambiguity. The final lines of the song suggest that maybe it's better not to know the answers and just enjoy the ride.


Overall, “Dog Inside a Car” is a thoughtful and introspective song that explores themes of powerlessness, confusion, and the search for meaning in life.


Line by Line Meaning

I been workin' hard
I have been working hard.


Trainin' my mind to sit tight
I have been training my mind to stay focused and not get distracted.


But it's chasin' after every Little birdie in sight
But my mind keeps getting distracted by anything and everything that catches my attention.


Jumps the neighbor's fence
I get carried away and do things I shouldn't, like jumping over my neighbor's fence.


And then runs off through the night
And then I can't help but run off into the night, getting lost and disoriented.


I try to speak my mind
I try to express my thoughts and opinions.


But the words don't take flight
But it seems like my words are falling on deaf ears and not making an impact.


Try to run free in the streets
I want to be free to explore and do what I want.


But the leash is too tight
But the restrictions placed on me are too tight and don't allow me to fully do what I want.


But everyone seems so much brighter than me
But it seems like everyone around me is smarter and more capable than I am.


'Cause I am just a dog inside a car
Because I am limited by my own perspective and understanding, like a dog who only knows the world from inside a car.


With my head sticking outta the window
Peering out into the world, trying to make sense of all the sights and sounds.


I know we go fast and we go far
I am aware that we are moving fast and covering a lot of ground.


But I'll never know how the engine works
But I can never fully understand the mechanics of how we are moving.


But maybe it's for the best
But perhaps it's better that I don't know or understand everything.


That I'll never know
That I will never be able to fully comprehend or explain everything.


What we're doing here
The purpose or meaning of our actions and existence.


And who's runnin' the show
Who is really in charge or making the decisions.


I try to find a reason for the meaning
I try to make sense of everything, to understand the deeper reasoning or purpose behind it all.


That we're trustin'
That we are placing our faith and trust in certain people or things.


But maybe Elon's right
But perhaps Elon Musk's theory that we are living in a simulation is correct.


And this whole thing's just a simulation
And maybe everything we experience and perceive is just a construct of a larger, artificial reality.


Ooh, ooh, ooh...
The sound of the music swelling, emphasizing the overall existential and introspective tone of the song.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

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I've been working hard, training my mind to sit tight
But it's chasing after every, little birdie in sight
Jumps the neighbour's fence, and then runs off through the night
I try to speak my mind, but the words don't take flight
Try to run free in the streets, but the leash is too tight
Try to make sense of what people say, but everyone seems so much brighter than me


'Cause I am just a dog inside a car
With my head sticking out of the window
I know we fast and we go far
But I'll never know how the engine works


But maybe it's for the best, that I'll never know
What we're doing here, and who's running the show
I try to find a reason for the meaning that we trust in
But maybe Elon's right, and this whole thing's just a simulation


I am just a dog inside a car
With my head sticking out of the window
I know we fast and we go far
But I'll never know how the engine works


I am just a dog inside a car
With my head sticking out of the window
I know we fast and we go far
But I'll never know how the engine works


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All comments from YouTube:

Derick Noetzel

The quality of content coming from this band is absolutely incredible. Wonderful vision musically and visually. Look me up if you're coming to New York I shoot HD and various tapes on video lets get weird.

Alayna Joy

i was so obsessed with this song this summer, and i can’t believe i’m only watching the music video now !! so good

a a

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yuri mcclaire

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Abraham Cloud

Loving this song. Exceptional music and lyrics

Tommaso Urbisci

These lyrics hit too close to home and I love it.

Abbie Gillespie

This song is crazy,
I love it

Alex_Runs

This is my favorite song right now

Ted Case

Wow amazing Marcus

Rubaiyat Band

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