105
Fred Eaglesmith & The Flying Squirrels Lyrics
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Turn around and watch it go
Switch on the lights
Put on the high-beams
Better find a preacher on the radio
I like to drive at 105
It's just how fast I got to go
Ain't no reason to go slower
And I like the speed I like the motion
I like the rockin' machine
I like to drive at 105
Better hurry up if you wanna catch me
Neon sign flashin by like something in your eye
Elvis on the radio almost makes you cry
Falshing lights in the rear-view you know
Payin' many mile step on the gas
Pull out to pass and leave 'em far be hind
I like to drive at 105
It's just how fast I got to go
I got the gears and I got the motor
Ain't no reason to go slower
And I like the speed I like the motion
I like the rockin' machine
I like to drive at 105
Better hurry up if you wanna catch me
You shouldn't ought to done it honey
You shouldn't ought to run around
But two can't be on the highway darlin'
And I'm the one that's out here now
And I like the speed I like the motion
I like the rockin' machine I like to drive at 105
Better hurry up if you wanna catch me
Better hurry up if you wanna catch me
The song "105" by Fred Eaglesmith & The Flying Squirrels is a fast-paced, rockin' tune about the thrill of driving fast on the open road. The lyrics describe a streak of lightning coming down the highway and the excitement of switching on the high beams and finding a preacher on the radio. The singer likes to drive at 105, and he has the gears and the motor to handle the speed. He enjoys the motion of his rocking machine, and he challenges others to catch him if they can. The chorus repeats this sentiment, emphasizing the singer's love for speed and motion.
As the song continues, the lyrics describe passing flashing lights in the rearview and paying many miles. The singer sees a neon sign flashing by like something in his eye and Elvis on the radio almost making him cry. He says that he likes the rockin' machine and the speed, and he urges listeners to hurry up if they want to catch him. The final verse addresses a lover, telling her that she shouldn't have run around, but he's the one out here now. He reiterates his love for speed and motion and the thrill of driving at 105.
Line by Line Meaning
Streak of lightning coming down the highway
A very fast car is approaching on the highway like a streak of lightning.
Turn around and watch it go
Turn around and watch the car speeding away.
Switch on the lights
Turn on the car's headlights.
Put on the high-beams
Switch on the high-beam lights.
Better find a preacher on the radio
It's better to listen to religious music on the radio because of the fear of getting into an accident.
I like to drive at 105
The singer likes to drive at a speed of 105 mph.
It's just how fast I got to go
The singer feels the need to drive at that speed.
I got the gears and I got the motor
The singer's car has the right gears and motor to drive at high speeds.
Ain't no reason to go slower
There's no reason for the singer to drive slower than the speed he likes.
And I like the speed I like the motion
The singer enjoys driving at a high speed.
I like the rockin' machine
The singer likes his car that moves and vibrates at a high speed.
Better hurry up if you wanna catch me
If you want to catch up with the singer and his car, you need to hurry up.
Neon sign flashin by like something in your eye
The neon sign flashing by is very bright and catches your attention.
Elvis on the radio almost makes you cry
The singer is listening to a song by Elvis that is so emotional to him that it almost makes him cry.
Falshing lights in the rear-view you know
The singer sees flashing lights of a police car in his rear-view mirror.
Payin' many mile step on the gas
To avoid getting caught by the police, the singer presses on the gas and speeds away.
Pull out to pass and leave 'em far be hind
The singer overtakes slower cars and leaves them far behind.
You shouldn't ought to done it honey
The singer is warning his lover that they shouldn't have gone on the highway together.
You shouldn't ought to run around
The singer is warning his lover that they shouldn't have gone on the highway together.
But two can't be on the highway darlin'
Two people cannot be on the highway together, especially if one of them is driving at a high speed.
And I'm the one that's out here now
The singer is the one driving on the highway at high speed now.
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: Fred Elgersma
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