Gasoline
Fred and the Pentagon Lyrics
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Of my parents house
At age fifteen
And I made out
With my first true love
It was you
Off route nineteen
And the Devil found some mean ways
Yeah he earned a reputation
Like I’d fight my conscience clean
But it paid well
Out on the night shift Hell I cut
My baby teeth
And I worked hard
It was the first good job
That I
I’d ever seen
Like the first time that I saw you
Or the last time you needed me
I only wish I could have been
Half the man you saw in me
It’ll never get easier
Than how it is with you right now
But it won’t last
I can’t kid myself ever
Again
Seems that most days
They all come and go not unlike
The wind
And I can’t talk
Because I filled my heart with gasoline
To stoke a fire
That’s been blowing low and down
And lost on me
No it’ll never get easier
Than how it is with you right now
And I’ll never be happier
Than when I’m with you
Like right now
And I’ll try my very best
To make the most of this
And I’ll try my very best
To remember all of this
The lyrics to Fred and the Pentagon's song "Gasoline" depict a story of a person who left their parents' house at a young age and began a journey filled with experiences and self-discovery. The opening lines reveal the singer's independence and the early stages of their romantic journey. The mention of "route nineteen" suggests a specific location or moment that holds significance.
As the song progresses, there is a shift in tone, as the singer reflects on the challenges they have faced. The reference to the Devil reflects the internal struggles and temptations they have encountered, leading them to compromise their own values. Despite this, they acknowledge their own mistakes and the reputation they have earned as a result.
The lyrics also touch upon the transformative power of relationships. The singer admits to not being able to match the idealized image their first love had of them. This longing to be better for someone and the recognition of their own flaws adds an element of vulnerability to the narrative.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of impermanence and a reflection on the passing of time. The singer acknowledges that the present moment with their love interest is the easiest and happiest they have experienced. However, they are aware that this bliss might not last forever, and they cannot deceive themselves.
Overall, "Gasoline" explores themes of youth, growth, relationships, self-reflection, and the fleeting nature of moments of happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I moved out
I left my parents' house
Of my parents house
From the place I grew up
At age fifteen
When I was just fifteen years old
And I made out
And I had my first romantic encounter
With my first true love
With the person I truly loved
It was you
That person was you
Off route nineteen
Away from the usual path
And the Devil found some mean ways
And temptation found cunning ways
To make a liar out of me
To make me deceive
Yeah he earned a reputation
Yes, temptation gained a notorious image
Like I’d fight my conscience clean
Like I would struggle to have a clear conscience
But it paid well
But it brought financial rewards
Out on the night shift Hell I cut
During the difficult night work, I faced
My baby teeth
My initial challenges
And I worked hard
And I put in a lot of effort
It was the first good job
It was the first satisfying job
That I
That I had
I’d ever seen
I had ever come across
Like the first time that I saw you
Similar to the moment I first saw you
Or the last time you needed me
Or the final instance you required my support
I only wish I could have been
I simply desire I could have become
Half the man you saw in me
Half of the person you perceived me to be
It’ll never get easier
It will never become simpler
Than how it is with you right now
Than the current state we are in
But it won’t last
However, it will not endure
I can’t kid myself ever
I cannot deceive myself anymore
Again
Once more
Seems that most days
It appears that most days
They all come and go not unlike
They all pass by, similar to
The wind
The movement of air
And I can’t talk
And I am unable to express myself
Because I filled my heart with gasoline
Because I filled my heart with inflammable fuel
To stoke a fire
To ignite a flame
That’s been blowing low and down
That has been weakening and dying
And lost on me
And I failed to understand it
No it’ll never get easier
No, it will never become simpler
Than how it is with you right now
Than the current state we are in
And I’ll never be happier
And I will never feel more joy
Than when I’m with you
Than when I am by your side
Like right now
Precisely at this moment
And I’ll try my very best
And I will make every effort
To make the most of this
To take full advantage of this situation
And I’ll try my very best
And I will make every effort
To remember all of this
To retain every part of this experience
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Written by: Fredric Oakman
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