Wheels
He-Art Lyrics

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Night inside the city
Empty sidewalks
Stretching under dizzy lights
Rain is hummin'
The streets are runnin'
Underneath the neon lights
We run together
We'll run forever

Outta here ridin' the wheels

Look at pretty windows
At shiny people
Statues under sparkling lights
Just take a picture
And a melted moment
Flashin' on the crazy ride
Just close your eyes now
And breathe a sigh now
We're gettin' outta here
Outta here
Ridin' the wheels
(Ridin' the wheels)
Ooh
Ridin' the wheels
(Ridin' the wheels)
Ridin' the wheels

(Wheels)

Outta here, ridin' the wheels
(Ridin' the wheels)
Ridin' the wheels
Ridin' the wheels
(Ridin' the wheels)
Ridin', ridin' the wheels
(Ridin' the wheels)
Ridin', ridin', ridin' the wheels
Ridin' the wheels
Ooh

Oh
Aye

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to He-Art’s song “Wheels” paint a vivid picture of a nighttime escape through the city. The “empty sidewalks” and “rain hummin’” sets a desolate scene but the description of “neon lights” and “pretty windows” amidst “shiny people” show that there is still life in the city. The chorus speaks of running together and running forever, escaping into the night and leaving everything behind. The repetition of “ridin’ the wheels” is almost like a chant, emphasizing the freedom that comes with leaving everything behind and taking control of one’s own destiny.

The lyrics of “Wheels” can be interpreted as a call to adventure, to leave behind the comforts of routine and pursue something more exciting and fulfilling. The city can represent a place of stagnation and conformity, whereas the wheels represent movement, freedom, and individuality. The song encourages the listener to take a leap of faith and go against the norm. The final “oh aye” in the end serves as a sort of celebratory punctuation, emphasizing the joy and excitement that comes with escaping into the night.

Line by Line Meaning

Night inside the city
It's nighttime in the city

Empty sidewalks
The sidewalks are empty

Stretching under dizzy lights
The lights are making the world appear to be spinning

Rain is hummin'
The sound of the rain is humming

The streets are runnin'
The streets are alive with activity

Underneath the neon lights
Everything is illuminated by neon lights

We run together
We are running together

We'll run forever
We will continue running forever

Outta here ridin' the wheels
We are leaving and riding in a car or some other vehicle

Look at pretty windows
Looking at attractive storefronts

At shiny people
Seeing people who appear to be well-off or successful

Statues under sparkling lights
Statues are illuminated by sparkling lights

Just take a picture
Taking a photograph

And a melted moment
Capturing a fleeting memory

Flashin' on the crazy ride
Experiencing a wild adventure

Just close your eyes now
Closing your eyes at this moment

And breathe a sigh now
Taking a deep breath and exhaling heavily

We're gettin' outta here
We're leaving this place

Ridin' the wheels
We're driving away in a vehicle

(Ridin' the wheels)
Repeated emphasis on leaving and driving away

Outta here, ridin' the wheels
We're leaving and driving away

Ridin', ridin' the wheels
We're still driving away

Ridin', ridin', ridin' the wheels
We're still driving away

Ridin' the wheels
We're driving away

Ooh
An exclamation sound

Oh
An expression of realization or understanding

Aye
A Jamaican expression of agreement or acknowledgement

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SUSAN ENNIS, ANN WILSON DUSTIN, NANCY LAMOUREAUX WILSON, BENJAMIN MINK

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