Wheels
Heart Lyrics


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Sigh, the patterns play
Till I'm no longer made
I'm faded
Sigh, you are unreal
I am the rack
You are the wheel
I am the rack
You are the wheel
I am the rack
You are the wheel
Sigh, the patterns play
I'm no longer me
I'm faded
You are unreal
I am the rack
You are the wheel
I am the rack
You are the wheel
I am the pill
But I was wrong
You couldn't feel
Gone, you draw me out
Like I'm a poison
The patterns play
I suffer long
Till I'm no longer made
I'm faded
I am unreal
You are the rack
I am the wheel
I am the wheel
I am the wheel
Sigh, the patterns play
Sigh, the patterns play
Till I'm no longer made
I'm faded
You are unreal
I am the rack
You are the wheel
I am the rack
You are the wheel
Sigh, the patterns play
I'm no longer made




I'm faded
You are unreal

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Heart's song "Wheels" describe the feeling of being young and carefree, running through city streets at night, with no particular destination in mind. The "empty sidewalks, stretching under dizzy lights" create a sense of space and freedom, while the "rain is hummin'" and "streets are runnin'" convey a sense of movement and momentum. The chorus emphasizes the idea of escape and adventure, with the repeated phrase "Outta here ridin' the wheels" suggesting a desire to leave behind the mundane and mundane.


The second verse focuses on the city itself, with its "pretty windows" and "shiny people" providing a stark contrast to the wildness of the night. The mention of "statues under sparkling lights" is particularly evocative, with the image of static figures coming to life and joining in the frenzied activity. The sense of temporality is captured in the line "Just take a picture and a melted moment/Flashin' on the crazy ride," suggesting that the intense experiences of youth are fleeting and ephemeral.


Overall, "Wheels" is a song about the thrill of being young and free, with all the energy and excitement that entails. It captures the rush of adrenaline that comes from navigating the unknown and taking risks, while also acknowledging the fleetingness of such experiences. Through its vivid imagery and driving rhythm, the song invites listeners to join in the fun and embrace their own sense of adventure.


Line by Line Meaning

Night inside the city
The darkness of the city at night surrounds us


Empty sidewalks
The streets are empty and quiet


Stretching under dizzy lights
The lights are spinning and overwhelming


Rain is hummin'
The sound of rain is a constant hum in the background


The streets are runnin'
The city streets are alive with energy and movement


Underneath the neon lights
The city is lit up with bright neon lights


We run together
We won't be alone, we'll do this together


We'll run forever
We'll keep going and never stop


Outta here ridin' the wheels
We're leaving this place behind and moving on, riding on the wheels of freedom


Look at pretty windows
There are beautiful things to see around us


At shiny people
People around us are confident and radiant


Statues under sparkling lights
Even the monuments in this city shine with brilliance


Just take a picture
Capture the moment with a photograph


And a melted moment
The moment captured will last forever


Flashin' on the crazy ride
The thrill of the ride is fast and intense


Just close your eyes now
Take a deep breath and let go of everything else


And breathe a sigh now
Release all the tension and worries


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


Ridin' the wheels
We're on the move, riding on the wheels of escape




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Written by: Christopher White, Deisha Oliver, Monica Fields

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@tommysaulter9171

I worked for one of Shirleyโ€™s competitorโ€™s teams when she was on top in the mid-80s. After having many conversations with her, one thing stands out... Her mind and wit is faster than ANY car she ever drove...!!!

@jaykopp9489

copy that

@air-e-all2623

I just filmed here latest induction in the hall of fame, first time I met her and she is sharp and hard-core... I loved her
82yrs old and thinking about going into landspeed cars #legend

@davidhewson8605

Saw Garlitz in Santa Pod 1975. One thrust and die.! The Lady came later. She was amazing !!! Thanks all. Dave

@brandonmoore6930

My dads in his mid 50s he always talked about shirley and bunny burket

@thekingsilverado3266

I remember when I lost my first race after being unbeaten in my junior senior years after gradation a guy named Ron Szoke built the Nova from Hell Novazilla with a 350 from hell. My old lady sheTina went out on the town shunned me & that was that... Big Mistake I came back with my 73 Lemans with the 427 2-4BBLs.. Still got her to this day and my My Nova I wrecked it in my 9th unbeaten round against Szoke... I hit the Northampton creek after slamming the right front wheel down one last time the roof of the car cracked big time on both sides this time... Right front tire blew.... Szoke took the money... 15 years later we had a beer at his Iron shop and talked a little about my visit to the creek. I didn't have much to say about that though... I married right after that incident she would ride with me at all 80LBs during my races.. I still continue to this day to build the baddest beasts I can build...

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@KeithFroehlich07

And then Big Daddy got so upset that she started winning he took it out on Ned Beatty in the woods in Deliverance, and then he was a State Trooper apprehending John Rambo.

@kayelise8875

My Dads birthday was 7/3 and he would have been 71 ... he passed away 1/31/17. We watched this movie 100โ€™s and 100โ€™s of times. He introduced me to it decades ago. I never thought I could watch it again. I will tonight... for me, my Dad just to remember for a little while. Every year we went to Gatornationals ... every year since I was 6 y/o. I met Shirley and she was my idol. I know this movie word for word. I later became a diehard Kenny Bernstein fan. My Dad waited hours w me at his Pits thinking Kenny was my hero but he was wrong ... My Dad was my hero...

โ€œThere is not a man anywhere worth taking your ability to take care of yourselfโ€

RIP Dad .... thanks for everything .... Canโ€™t wait to race in the lane opposite of you in our top fuelers....

โค๏ธ, Your Daughter

@kayelise8875

Thank you Mr. Powell for this๐Ÿ’•

@thomashamilton9864

Ms.Kay Elise "I can see paridise by the dashboard lights" Blessings to you and yours!

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