Valentine's Day
Lucky 7 Lyrics


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Driving a big lazy car, rushing up the highway in the dark
Got one hand steady on the wheel, one hand's trembling over my heart
It's pounding, baby, like it's gonna bust right on through
Ain't gonna stop 'til I'm alone again with you

Friend of mine became a father last night
When we spoke, in his voice, I could hear the light
Of the skies and the rivers the timberwolf in the pines
And that great jukebox out on Route 39
They say he travels fastest who travels alone
But tonight I miss my girl, tonight I miss my home

Is it the sound of the leaves left blown by the wayside
That's got me out here on this old spooky highway tonight
Is it the cry of the river with the moonlight shining through
That ain't what scares me, baby, what scares me is losing you

They say if you die in your dreams, you really die in your bed
But, honey, last night I dreamed my eyes rolled straight back in my head
And God's light came shining on through
I woke up in the darkness, scared and breathing and born anew

It wasn't the cold river bottom I felt rushing over me
It wasn't the bitterness of a dream that didn't come true
It wasn't the wind in the grey fields I felt rushing through my arms
No, no, baby, baby, it was you





Hold me close, honey, say you're forever mine
And tell me you'll be my old lonely valentine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lucky 7's song Valentine's Day depict a man driving alone in the dark, rushing up the highway, and feeling the overwhelming urge to be reunited with his loved one. As he listens to his friend's happiness for becoming a father, he is reminded of the things he is missing out on by being away from his home and his girl. He questions why he is out in the middle of nowhere and wonders if it's the fear of losing his partner that has led him to abandon the comfort of his house. The song takes a darker turn, as the singer dreams of dying and then being reborn, but eventually comes back to the need to be held by the person he loves and wishes to spend his old lonely valentine with.


These lyrics speak to the common human desire for human connection, and how we often take for granted the love and comfort that comes with being with someone we care about. It highlights the fear of being alone and the lengths we will go to avoid it. The song also showcases that being with someone you care about deeply, is worth all the trouble and fear that comes with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Driving a big lazy car, rushing up the highway in the dark
I am driving alone in my car late at night, trying to get to you as soon as possible.


Got one hand steady on the wheel, one hand's trembling over my heart
While driving, my heart is racing with excitement and anticipation to be with you.


It's pounding, baby, like it's gonna bust right on through
My heart is beating so strongly that it feels like it might burst with love for you.


Ain't gonna stop 'til I'm alone again with you
I will not give up until I am with you again and we are together.


Friend of mine became a father last night
My friend recently had a baby, and it made me think of you.


When we spoke, in his voice, I could hear the light
When my friend spoke about his new baby, I heard the happiness and joy in his voice, which made me miss you even more.


Of the skies and the rivers the timberwolf in the pines
I heard the beauty of nature in his voice, which made me appreciate and long for it with you.


And that great jukebox out on Route 39
I remembered a shared memory of us listening to music together, which makes me want to be with you again.


They say he travels fastest who travels alone
There's a saying that people who travel alone are the fastest, but I don't want to be fast, I just want to be with you.


But tonight I miss my girl, tonight I miss my home
Tonight, I miss you and being in your arms, which feels like home to me.


Is it the sound of the leaves left blown by the wayside
I am wondering if the sound of the leaves is reminding me of you, and if that's why I am out here driving alone at night.


That's got me out here on this old spooky highway tonight
The thought of you is what motivated me to take this road and try to get to you, even though it's dark and spooky outside.


Is it the cry of the river with the moonlight shining through
I am questioning whether the sound of the river is making me sentimental for you, and making me miss you more than ever before.


That ain't what scares me, baby, what scares me is losing you
I am not scared of the river or anything else, my biggest fear is losing you and not being able to be with you anymore.


They say if you die in your dreams, you really die in your bed
There's a saying that if you die in your dreams, you will really die in your bed which is a scary thought.


But, honey, last night I dreamed my eyes rolled straight back in my head
I had a scary dream last night where my eyes rolled back in my head, making me realize how much I need and want you in my life.


And God's light came shining on through
In my dream, I felt a bright light shining on me, which made me feel alive and grateful for what I have, especially my love for you.


I woke up in the darkness, scared and breathing and born anew
After waking up from my dream, I felt like a new person with a newfound appreciation for life, but I also felt scared and alone without you by my side.


It wasn't the cold river bottom I felt rushing over me
I am reflecting on my dream and realizing that it wasn't the feeling of drowning in a river that scared me, but rather the thought of losing you.


It wasn't the bitterness of a dream that didn't come true
My fear wasn't that my dream didn't come true, but rather the fear of losing you in real life.


It wasn't the wind in the grey fields I felt rushing through my arms
I realize that the feeling of wind rushing through my arms didn't scare me, but the thought of not having you to hold onto did.


No, no, baby, baby, it was you
In the end, it was always you that I was missing and fearful of losing, no matter what was happening around me.


Hold me close, honey, say you're forever mine
All I want is to be close to you and hear you confirm that we are meant to be together forever.


And tell me you'll be my old lonely valentine
Even though I am feeling lonely now, I want to know that you will always be there for me, as my loving valentine and partner in life.




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