Driver
Houses & Hotels Lyrics
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A bullet to the head
And we could walk for miles
To the spot, you said
We could stake a claim
I'm ready as I am
And I could wear a mask
You have fun with that
One night free of your duplicity
That's what I get
Unrealistic expectations when
It happens all the time
There goes that thief you know she's stealin' my heart again
Tonight's activities didn't go according to plan
She's gone, and on to the next one
I'm stuck holding onto a loaded gun
Hey who the hell was even driving us anyways?
Oh yeah its me I guess I got a little carried away
Head spins when I'm thinking about you
I thought you saw me as something to hold onto
Now I could disappear
Here for a couple years
He died upon a hill
Made of his deepest fears
I wanted you
To tell me what it is you do
Tell me all your secrets
Tell me what's your plan?
For flying so high above everybody else's head
Blame your situation
Blame it all on me
I could never give you
Such heavy gravity
Thinkin' that I'm breathing
Not quite sure they're breaths
Trying to pump blood through palpitations in my chest
If you think I'm just a number
You can take your place instead
At the back of the line
In my head
There goes that thief you know she's stealing my heart again
Tonight's activities didn't go according to plan
She's gone, and on to the next one,
I'm stuck holding onto a loaded gun
Know he's gone and off to the races
He left this world without leaving traces
I'm going mad inside
My head I try to hide
Don't do it for your brother
Don't do it for your sister
Don't do it for your mother
Don't do it for your father
Get better for yourself
Not anybody else
Don't, Look down
Don't, Look down
Don't, Come to me if it fails
I'd rather be gone than be chasing
After a tale
The lyrics of "Driver" by Houses & Hotels paint a vivid picture of emotional turmoil and introspection. The imagery of contemplating staying in bed with a metaphorical "bullet to the head" sets a dark tone from the start, suggesting thoughts of escape or self-destruction. The mention of walking for miles to a specific spot hints at a journey or quest for something significant, perhaps a symbolic representation of seeking resolution or closure in a tumultuous relationship. The desire to stake a claim and wear a mask speaks to a readiness for confrontation or protection in the face of uncertainty and deception in the persona's interactions. The longing for a night free of duplicity underscores a yearning for authenticity and transparency in a world filled with deceit.
The repetition of feeling like a victim of theft, with someone "stealing" the persona's heart repeatedly, emphasizes a sense of vulnerability and repeated heartbreak. The acknowledgment that things didn't go according to plan and being left holding onto a "loaded gun" symbolizes being left in a precarious and dangerous situation, perhaps emotionally exposed and wounded. The questioning of who was driving the persona's actions reflects a lack of control or direction in their life, with a realization that they may have gotten carried away and lost focus in their pursuit of something or someone.
The contemplation of disappearing for years and the mention of death on a hill made of fears evoke themes of escape, mortality, and confronting one's deepest insecurities. The plea for honesty and openness in a relationship, asking to be told all secrets and plans, reveals a longing for genuine connection and understanding. The references to feeling disconnected from reality, struggling to breathe, and experiencing palpitations in the chest convey a sense of anxiety, desperation, and physical manifestations of emotional distress.
The final verses urge self-improvement for one's own sake, emphasizing the importance of personal growth and healing independent of external motivations. The refrain to not look down and the rejection of being chased by illusions or false promises suggest a desire for stability and self-reliance. The proclamation of choosing personal well-being over seeking validation from others is a powerful declaration of self-worth and autonomy. The song closes with a declaration of independence and a rejection of false allure, opting instead for self-preservation and clarity of purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
I could stay in bed
I have the option to avoid facing reality and staying in my comfort zone
A bullet to the head
Mentally escaping from problems by resorting to extreme measures
And we could walk for miles
Embarking on a long journey together
To the spot, you said
Following your lead to a specific destination
We could stake a claim
Establishing ownership and commitment
I'm ready as I am
Accepting the present situation without hesitation
And I could wear a mask
Hiding true feelings or intentions behind a façade
You have fun with that
Allowing the other person to enjoy their illusions
I wanted this to be
Expressing desires for a specific outcome
One night free of your duplicity
Seeking honesty and authenticity in a relationship
That's what I get
Realizing the consequences of misplaced trust
Unrealistic expectations when
Setting expectations unrealistically high
It happens all the time
Experiencing repeated disappointments
There goes that thief you know she's stealing my heart again
Facing the cycle of heartbreak caused by someone's actions
Tonight's activities didn't go according to plan
Deviating from the expected sequence of events
She's gone, and on to the next one
Moving on to new connections without looking back
I'm stuck holding onto a loaded gun
Feeling trapped in a dangerous or volatile situation
Hey who the hell was even driving us anyways?
Questioning the direction and control in a relationship
Oh yeah its me I guess I got a little carried away
Acknowledging personal responsibility for actions taken
Head spins when I'm thinking about you
Feeling overwhelmed or dizzy with thoughts of someone
I thought you saw me as something to hold onto
Believing in a false sense of security in a relationship
Now I could disappear
Contemplating the idea of vanishing or leaving without a trace
Here for a couple years
Longing for stability or permanence in a connection
He died upon a hill
Symbolizing defeat or failure in the face of fears
Made of his deepest fears
Being consumed by innermost anxieties and insecurities
I wanted you
Expressing a desire for emotional closeness
To tell me what it is you do
Seeking transparency and honesty about intentions
Tell me all your secrets
Yearning for intimacy and vulnerability
Tell me what's your plan?
Seeking clarity and direction in a relationship
For flying so high above everybody else's head
Standing out or being exceptional compared to others
Blame your situation
Finding fault or laying responsibility on external circumstances
Blame it all on me
Taking the blame or responsibility for someone else's actions
I could never give you
Recognizing personal limitations or shortcomings
Such heavy gravity
Feeling burdened or weighed down by emotional weight
Thinkin' that I'm breathing
Reflecting on the act of being alive and present
Not quite sure they're breaths
Questioning the authenticity or depth of existence
Trying to pump blood through palpitations in my chest
Struggling to keep emotions in check or control heart rate
If you think I'm just a number
Feeling objectified or undervalued in a relationship
You can take your place instead
Encouraging the other person to step into position or responsibility
At the back of the line
Being relegated to a position of lesser importance
In my head
Existing as a thought or concept within one's mind
He left this world without leaving traces
Departing from life without making a lasting impact or impression
I'm going mad inside
Suffering from internal turmoil or emotional distress
My head I try to hide
Attempting to conceal thoughts or emotions from others
Don't do it for your brother
Advising against taking actions solely for the benefit of others
Don't do it for your sister
Rejecting the idea of sacrificing personal desires for familial expectations
Don't do it for your mother
Resisting pressure to conform or adhere to parental wishes
Don't do it for your father
Choosing individual growth and improvement over parental approval
Get better for yourself
Focusing on personal development and self-improvement
Not anybody else
Emphasizing the importance of self-care and self-worth
Don't, Look down
Avoiding negativity or self-doubt
Don't, Come to me if it fails
Declining to be a source of support or refuge in moments of failure
I'd rather be gone than be chasing
Preferring absence or solitude over pursuing unattainable goals
After a tale
Chasing after a story or fantasy that may not lead to reality
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Austin Rose
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