Ways To Go
Grouplove Lyrics
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You give me heart attack
I didn't want to care
And then I saw you there
Been working like a dog
I turned all my dreams off
I didn't know my name, I didn't know my name
I got a little bit longer, I got a ways to go
I got a little bit longer, I got a ways to go
Whoa oh oh (I got a ways to go)
Even when I can't see my rearview
Even if I call just to hear you
Even when I sleep all day (Even when I sleep all day)
Even if I work it like I'm times two
Living in the back of the bunk just like we do
Even when I dream all day
Don't wanna sleep tonight
You've got me feeling right
I didn't know my name, I didn't know my name
I got a little bit longer, I got a ways to go
I got a little bit longer, I got a ways to go
I got a little bit longer, I got a ways to go
Whoa oh oh (I got a ways to go)
Even when I can't see my rearview
Even if I call just to hear you
Even when I sleep all day (Even when I sleep all day)
Even if I work it like I'm times two
Living in the back of the bunk just like we do
Even when I dream all day
Even when I dream all day
Oh I got a little bit longer, I got a ways to go oh oh
Whoa oh oh
Even if I smoke in the back room
Even if I go right to meet you
Even when I sleep all day, even when I sleep all day
Even if I work it like I'm times two
Waiting for the day just to end so I see you
Even when I dream all day, even when I dream all day
The song "Ways To Go" by Grouplove is about a person who is feeling lost and directionless, but finds hope and motivation in a romantic interest. The singer sings about how they "didn't ask for this" and how the person they are singing to gives them a "heart attack." However, they also say that they "didn't want to care" but find themselves falling for this person after seeing them. Despite feeling lost, they are working hard and trying to push forward, even if they have "turned all [their] dreams off."
The chorus repeats the lines "I got a little bit longer, I got a ways to go" multiple times. This phrase can be interpreted as the singer needing more time to figure out who they are and what they want in life. However, they remain hopeful and determined, using various examples throughout the song to show that they will persist even when things get tough. For example, they sing about how they will listen to the person they care about, even if they can't physically see them, and how they will work twice as hard when they need to.
Overall, "Ways To Go" is an uplifting and catchy song that encourages listeners to never give up, even when life feels overwhelming. The singer uses a relationship as a source of motivation, proving that sometimes love can inspire us to be our best selves.
Line by Line Meaning
I didn't ask for this
I never wanted this situation
You give me heart attack
You make my heart race
I didn't want to care
I didn't want to become emotionally invested
And then I saw you there
But then I saw you and things changed
Been working like a dog
I've been working extremely hard
I turned all my dreams off
I gave up on my aspirations
I didn't know my name, I didn't know my name
I was so consumed with work that I lost my sense of self
I got a little bit longer, I got a ways to go
I still have a lot of work and progress to make
Whoa oh oh (I got a ways to go)
I know it won't be easy
Even when I can't see my rearview
Even when I'm not looking back
Even if I call just to hear you
Even if I just want to hear your voice on the phone
Even when I sleep all day (Even when I sleep all day)
Even when I'm unproductive and sleeping too much
Even if I work it like I'm times two
Even if I'm working twice as hard
Living in the back of the bunk just like we do
Living in a cramped space with others
Even when I dream all day
Even when I'm lost in my thoughts
Don't wanna sleep tonight
I don't want to miss anything
You've got me feeling right
You make me feel good
Oh I got a little bit longer, I got a ways to go oh oh
I still have a lot of work and progress to make
Even if I smoke in the back room
Even if I'm doing something I shouldn't be doing
Even if I go right to meet you
Even if I go straight to see you
Waiting for the day just to end so I see you
Anticipating the end of the day so I can see you
Even when I dream all day, even when I dream all day
Even when I'm lost in my thoughts
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW WESSEN, CHRISTIAN ZUCCONI, HANNAH HOOPER, RYAN RABIN, SEAN GADD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mariajosecevallos6989
didn't ask for this
You give me heart attack
I didn't want to care
And then I saw you there
Been working like a dog
I turned all my dreams off
I didn't know my name, I didn't know my name
I got a little bit longer, I got a ways to go
I got a little bit longer, I got a ways to go
I got a little bit longer, I got a ways to go
Whoa oh oh (I got a ways to go)
Even when I can't see my rearview
Even if I call just to hear you
Even when I sleep all day (Even when I sleep all day)
Even if I work it like I'm times two
Living in the back of the bunk just like we do
Even when I dream all day
Don't wanna sleep tonight
You've got me feeling right
I didn't know my name, I didn't know my name
I got a little bit longer, I got a ways to go
I got a little bit longer, I got a ways to go
I got a little bit longer, I got a ways to go
Whoa oh oh (I got a ways to go)
Even when I can't see my rearview
Even if I call just to hear you
Even when I sleep all day (Even when I sleep all day)
Even if I work it like I'm times two
Living in the back of the bunk just like we do
Even when I dream all day
Even when I dream all day
Oh I got a little bit longer, I got a ways to go oh oh
Whoa oh oh
Even if I smoke in the back room
Even if I go right to meet you
Even when I sleep all day, even when I sleep all day
Even if I work it like I'm times two
Waiting for the day just to end so I see you
Even when I dream all day, even when I dream all day
@CaLixMIKE
Don’t you hate it when you’re 7 years late to finding such a great song
@viteri75
yup
@omiddoesnotomit9320
's alright
@crazykkid100
Relateable
@JamesSmith-vr4vb
Yess man
@pisces1017
I've got a ways to go...mf for real. Loved this song for years...video is now my go to for the last few weeks when I'm thinking my life is a little shitty
@ianloffert8433
The 2009-2014 music era will always hold a special place in my heart. So many good songs.
@nancysmith8626
I'm going to have to agree with that statement, even though I'm a Gen X'er who will always idolize 80s music.
@dj-ce9ir
best era of indie and rap expanding into bigger genres. still miss this era
@tonybecton4073
Are you almost made me start crying well to hell with it you did because when I tell you I got into pop music 2009 because I got tired of listening to the same thing and I'm like I know it's other music out there let me explore and when I got into pop music in 2009 it was one of the best errors and you write it probably ended around 2014 that was a great error pop into me this is a classic pop song from that error and I just heard your phone again a few days ago when I was out with my girl at Hooters and when I tell you she saw me light-up and she was wondering why and she don't understand how that error was .