To You
Jodie Manross Lyrics
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of lighted highways, of burning dashboard lights
but music is taking me right out of these blues
The radio stations are fading,
the static is taking over
but it's bringing me
Bringing me on back to you
Flash my brights at each stoplight
just to keep it moving
though it doesn't make a difference
for the red and green to go.
But I have a need
for some brillance changing,
a quick stoplight, and a fast trip home.
Now the signs over high treelines are overgrown
and I'm traveling a continent of emotion
though I have not far to go
But I may have to stop soon,
the gas tank reads so low
Neon gas'n'sip, coffee bitterness
givin' me the energy to keep on going.
Chorus:
Flash my brights at each stoplight
just to keep it moving
though it doesn't make a difference
for the red and green to go.
But I have a need
for some brillance changing,
a quick stoplight, and a fast trip home.
Jazz break
Chorus: (repeat twice)
Flash my brights at each stoplight
just to keep it moving
though it doesn't make a difference
for the red and green to go.
But I have a need
for some brillance changing,
a quick stoplight, and a fast trip home
Jodie Manross's song To You describes the emotions of a long and exhausting journey through the burning dashboard lights and lighted highways. The lyrics convey a sense of longing for home and a desire to be reunited with a loved one. The singer is caught up in the emotion of the journey, feeling all the highs and lows that come with traveling.
The song tells the story of a narrator who is on a road trip, with the journey taking an emotional toll on them. The singer is tired, frustrated and longing for home, but they find solace in the music that is playing on the radio. The music serves as a reminder of the person they are traveling to see, and it helps to bring them back to the present moment. Despite the static and interference on the radio, the music is a constant source of comfort and hope.
The chorus is a repetition of the lines "Flash my brights at each stoplight, just to keep it moving, though it doesn't make a difference for the red and green to go. But I have a need for some brilliance changing, a quick stoplight, and a fast trip home." The singer is trying to keep moving, even though the stoplights and traffic seem to slow them down. They long for a quick change, for something bright and dazzling that will help them overcome their fatigue and weariness to make it to their loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be glad when this night is over
I'm tired of driving in the dark and can't wait for the night to end.
of lighted highways, of burning dashboard lights
I'm driving on well-lit highways, with only my dashboard lights for company.
but music is taking me right out of these blues
The music on the radio is lifting my mood and helping me forget my problems.
The radio stations are fading,
The radio signal is getting weaker.
the static is taking over
The sound of static is becoming more noticeable as the radio signal weakens.
but it's bringing me
But the static is actually bringing me closer to my destination emotionally.
Bringing me on back to you
The static on the radio is making me think about the person I'm traveling to see.
Flash my brights at each stoplight
I'm flashing my car's headlights to make the stoplights change faster.
just to keep it moving
I'm doing this to keep my car moving and get home faster.
though it doesn't make a difference
Deep down, I know that flashing my headlights doesn't actually change the stoplight timing.
for the red and green to go.
It's ultimately up to the stoplight when it changes, not me.
But I have a need
But I feel compelled to do it anyway because it gives me a sense of control.
for some brilliance changing,
I'm craving some excitement and change on this otherwise monotonous drive.
a quick stoplight, and a fast trip home.
I'm hoping for a break in the monotony with a quick stoplight and a speedy trip home.
Now the signs over high treelines are overgrown
As I drive, I notice that the signs on the side of the road are difficult to see because they're covered by plants.
and I'm traveling a continent of emotion
I'm experiencing a wide range of emotions as I make this journey.
though I have not far to go
Even though I'm close to my destination, it still feels like a long journey emotionally.
But I may have to stop soon,
I realize that I might have to stop for gas soon, which will slow me down.
the gas tank reads so low
My car's gas tank is almost empty.
Neon gas'n'sip, coffee bitterness
I stop at a gas station and grab a cup of coffee to keep me going.
givin' me the energy to keep on going.
The coffee gives me a boost of energy and motivation to keep driving.
Jazz break
A break in the song featuring a jazz interlude.
Chorus: (repeat twice)
The chorus of the song repeats twice to emphasize the desire to get home quickly.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: THAD JONES
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