Pick Me Up
John Kilzer Lyrics
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Don't leave a lonely hitchhiker stranded in the dark
Don't shy away because if you're smart
You'll let that arrow pierce it's mark
Pick me up babe, pick me up babe, pick me up babe
I won't let you down
We're all waves in a sea
So twist your dial and tune me in
I'll show you how love begins
Pick me up babe, pick me up babe, pick me up babe
I won't let you down
On the highway to your dreams
Life ain't always what it seems
So don't spend your life looking for the perfect one
Take the hitchhiker's advice
Have some fun
Pick me up babe, pick me up babe, pick me up babe
I won't let you down
The song "Pick Me Up" by John Kilzer is a plea for love from a hitchhiker waiting for someone to pick him up on the highway to their heart. The hitchhiker begs the person not to leave him stranded in the dark but instead to let him into their life and heart. The hitchhiker believes that if they let him into their heart, they will never be let down. The song's message is that love can begin anywhere, even on a deserted highway, and that taking a chance on someone can lead to happiness.
The song uses the metaphor of waves in a sea of discordant harmony to describe the unpredictability of life and love. The hitchhiker urges the person to "twist your dial and tune me in," meaning to open up to him and give him a chance to show them how love begins. The song's message is about taking a chance on love, even if it means taking advice from a hitchhiker on the side of the road. The song ends with a reminder that life is not always what it seems, and that sometimes taking a chance on someone can lead to unexpected happiness and fun.
Line by Line Meaning
On the highway to your heart
As you journey toward opening your heart to love, don't forget about those in need of a ride to get there.
Don't leave a lonely hitchhiker stranded in the dark
Don't let fear stop you from picking up someone who needs help, even if it means venturing into unfamiliar territory.
Don't shy away because if you're smart
Don't let fear rule your decisions; use your intelligence and intuition to guide you toward love and connection.
You'll let that arrow pierce it's mark
If you take a chance on love, it has the power to hit its intended target and transform your life for the better.
Pick me up babe, pick me up babe, pick me up babe
The singer is asking the listener to take a chance on him, offering his love and companionship in return.
I won't let you down
The singer is promising to be a dependable and trustworthy companion if given the chance to journey with the listener.
We're all waves in a sea
As human beings, we are all interconnected and part of a larger whole, much like waves in the ocean.
Of discordant harmony
Although our lives may seem chaotic and uncoordinated, there is an underlying harmony that connects us all.
So twist your dial and tune me in
If you want to experience the harmony of love, the singer is suggesting that you focus on him and let him guide you there.
I'll show you how love begins
The singer is confident in his ability to help the listener experience the beginning of a fulfilling and loving relationship.
On the highway to your dreams
Just as the journey to opening your heart can be difficult, so too can the journey toward realizing your dreams.
Life ain't always what it seems
The road to your dreams may be filled with unexpected twists and turns, but that doesn't mean it's not worth traveling.
So don't spend your life looking for the perfect one
Perfection is an unattainable ideal, and the singer is encouraging the listener to focus on finding someone who is right for them instead of someone who is perfect.
Take the hitchhiker's advice
The singer is asking the listener to consider his earlier advice about not leaving a lonely hitchhiker stranded, and to apply it to their own life journey.
Have some fun
The journey to love and self-discovery doesn't have to be all work and no play. The singer encourages the listener to enjoy the ride and have some fun along the way.
Writer(s): John Kilzer
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