Automatic Driver
La Roux Lyrics


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In time, oh, will I
Understand it
We can fight til it's light
Doesn't mend it
Do you still dream we're alright
And we'll find it
What if I tell you lies
And demand it
Demand it

Baby, how many times
You're not listening right in my mind
I know it's alright
But then you find you're lost in the fight
And now you've broken the love of your life
Or you're just blinded

I wanted to manage information
Find the automatic driver
Oh, I'll find it
Whoa, but I'm still so in love
Imagine how much I'm crying
Oh, I'm crying
Oh, whoa

Too many times we've been high
Then we've landed
Oh, that smile that you hide
Leaves me stranded
Oh sometime I feel like we're just pretending
And it's time I realized
It's an ending
An ending

Baby, how many times
You're not listening right in my mind
I know it's alright
But then you find you're lost in the fight
And now you've broken the love of your life
Or you're just blinded

I wanted to manage information
Find the automatic driver
Oh, I'll find it
Whoa, but I'm still so in love
Imagine how much I'm crying
Oh, I'm crying
Oh, whoa

You can try all you like
But it's ended
And this time we're in paradise
You're my favorite

I wanted to make a contribution, baby
I wanted to start a revolution with you
I wanted to make a contribution, baby
I wanted to start a revolution with you
Oh, oh, oh

After I waited so long to find you
Why did I let myself run and hide you?
After I waited so long to find you
Why did I let myself run?

I wanted to make a contribution, baby
I wanted to start a revolution with you
I wanted to make a contribution, baby
I wanted to start a revolution with you
Oh, oh, oh

After I waited so long to find you
Why did I let myself run and hide you?
After I waited so long to find you
Why did I let myself run and hide you?
After I waited so long to find you
Why did I let myself run and hide you?




After I waited so long to find you
Why did I let myself run and hide you?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of La Roux's "Automatic Driver" seem to be about a failing relationship. The song is a dialogue between two people who have been together for a long time and are trying to understand why they are failing to fix their problems. The opening verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, as La Roux sings about how time passes without understanding the root of their problem. The chorus emphasizes the struggle that they are facing, as they fight and argue without any resolution, leaving them unfulfilled and longing for a better outcome.


The second verse starts with the lines "Too many times we've been high, then we've landed. Oh, that smile that you hide, leaves me stranded," indicating how the couple has experienced their highs and lows in the relationship, but still faces unresolved issues that are damaging their bond. This verse also suggests that they may simply be pretending to still be in love, masking their true feelings. The references to "automatic driver" and "start a revolution" could be interpreted as the singer's desire for change, but ultimately feeling powerless to make a meaningful difference.


Overall, the song is a reflective piece about a relationship that has run its course, yet still trying to hold on despite knowing it's reaching its end. La Roux's nuanced performance adds depth and emotion to the lyrics, evoking the feelings of uncertainty, frustration, and longing.


Line by Line Meaning

In time, oh, will I Understand it We can fight til it's light Doesn't mend it Do you still dream we're alright And we'll find it What if I tell you lies And demand it Demand it
The singer is unsure if she will ever fully understand the problems in her relationship. Fighting all night doesn't solve anything, and she wonders if her partner still holds hope for them. She is afraid that lies and manipulation may be necessary to fix things.


Baby, how many times You're not listening right in my mind I know it's alright But then you find you're lost in the fight And now you've broken the love of your life Or you're just blinded
The singer is frustrated with her partner for not understanding her. She fears that their arguments are causing irreparable damage to their relationship and wonders if her partner is truly blinded to the problems or just ignoring them.


I wanted to manage information Find the automatic driver Oh, I'll find it Whoa, but I'm still so in love Imagine how much I'm crying Oh, I'm crying Oh, whoa
The singer wants to find a way to fix their relationship and make things easier between them. She is still deeply in love despite her tears and hopes to find a solution soon.


Too many times we've been high Then we've landed Oh, that smile that you hide Leaves me stranded Oh sometime I feel like we're just pretending And it's time I realized It's an ending An ending
The relationship has gone through many ups and downs, but the singer feels like they are both hiding something behind their smiles. She has a feeling that their love story may be coming to an end and it's time to accept it.


You can try all you like But it's ended And this time we're in paradise You're my favorite
Despite any attempts to fix things, the relationship has come to an end. However, the singer has fond memories of their time together and finds solace in the fact that her partner will always be her favorite person.


I wanted to make a contribution, baby I wanted to start a revolution with you I wanted to make a contribution, baby I wanted to start a revolution with you Oh, oh, oh After I waited so long to find you Why did I let myself run and hide you? After I waited so long to find you Why did I let myself run? I wanted to make a contribution, baby I wanted to start a revolution with you I wanted to make a contribution, baby I wanted to start a revolution with you Oh, oh, oh After I waited so long to find you Why did I let myself run and hide you? After I waited so long to find you Why did I let myself run and hide you? After I waited so long to find you Why did I let myself run and hide you? After I waited so long to find you Why did I let myself run and hide you?
The singer wanted to make a difference in the world with her partner and start a revolution together. However, she questions why she ran and hid from her partner after waiting so long to find them. The repetition of this line shows her regret and self-blame for not being able to make things work.




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Written by: Elly Jackson

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@sarahsutton9351

In time, oh, will I
Understand it?
We can fight 'til it's light
Doesn't mend it
Too many times
You're my baby
Too many times we been high
You're my baby

I wanted to manage information
Find the automatic driver
Oh, I'll find it
Woah, but I'm still so in love
Imagine how much I'm crying
Oh, I'm crying
Oh, woah

Duh, duh, duh-duh-duh-duh-duh (Yeah)
Duh, duh, duh-duh-duh-duh-duh
Duh, duh, duh-duh-duh-duh-duh (Yeah)
Duh, duh, duh-duh-duh-duh-duh (Aw)
Duh, duh, duh-duh-duh-duh-duh (Yeah)
Duh, duh, duh-duh-duh-duh-duh
Duh, duh, duh-duh-duh-duh-duh (Let's switch it up)
Duh, duh, duh-duh-duh-duh-duh (Yeah)

Too many times (Woo, woo)
You're my baby (Yuh)
Too many times we've been high
You're my baby
You can try all you like
But it's ended
And this time we're in paradise
You're my favorite (Yeah)

I wanted to make a contribution, baby
I wanted to start a revolution with you
I wanted to make a contribution, baby
I wanted to start a revolution with you, oh, oh, oh
After I waited so long to find you (Woo)
Why did I let myself run and hide you?
After I waited so long to find you
Why did I let myself run?

I wanted to make a contribution, baby (After I waited so long to find you)
I wanted to start a revolution with you (Why did I let myself run and hide you?)
I wanted to make a contribution, baby (After I waited so long to find you)
I wanted to start a revolution with you (Why did I let myself run and-)
Oh, oh, oh (Woo, yeah)
Oh, oh, oh (Yeah)
Oh, oh, oh
After I waited so long-, oh, oh, oh
Why did I let myself run-, oh, oh, oh (And hide you?)
After I waited so long
Why did I let myself run-, oh, oh, oh (And hide you?)



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@quackistan

I would never imagine in a million years these two would collab. But I am in love with this timeline!

@pedromarques9498

Not the first time they've collaborated. She was credited on Igor too.

@quackistan

@@pedromarques9498
I was kinda referring to that as well. I hope they do even more at some point

@pennyboardrides2915

Tylers verse: woo ayo switch it up

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