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State Lines
Matt Hires Lyrics
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And the radio is all I can hear
We're gonna drive drive drive to a different town
While you're waving in the rear view mirror
I've gotta keep on moving
Keep on moving down this road
Whoa oh oh
'Cause we're crossing over state lines
And we're making up for lost time
Yeah it's feeling like a free-fall now
Nobody's gonna slow us down
Another call call call 'cross the country tonight
And your voice is like a song in my ears
So keep a light light light on and don't say goodnight
'Cause we'll be gone before the morning is here
We've gotta keep on moving
Keep on moving down this road
Whoa oh oh
CHORUS
Nobody's gonna slow us down
Oh Oh it's tearing your heart out
But baby you've gotta be free
Oh Oh it's tearing your heart out
But baby just try to believe in you and me
CHORUS [x2]
And honey nothing's gonna stop us now
Nobody's gonna slow us down
The song "State Lines" by Matt Hires is about a couple on a road trip, driving through multiple states, with the radio as their only soundtrack. The lyrics convey a sense of adventure and freedom that comes with being on the open road, away from the constraints of daily life. The chorus emphasizes the desire to keep moving forward, not allowing anything to slow them down, as they cross state lines and make up for lost time. The second verse introduces a sense of longing, with the partner on the other end of the call singing like a song in the singer's ears. The bridge confronts the idea of leaving everything behind to be free and the exhortation to believe in oneself and the person next to them.
The overall tone of the song is optimistic with an underlying sense of uncertainty about where the journey may lead. The reference to "making up for lost time" suggests there may be a sense of regret or a need to hurry in order to make the most of the present. The idea that "nobody's gonna slow us down" highlights the resilience and determination of the couple, while the refrain "we've gotta keep on moving" emphasizes the ongoing journey as a metaphor for life itself.
Line by Line Meaning
Another night night night under glimmering lights
It's another bright night as we venture off into the distance.
And the radio is all I can hear
The only sound I can make out is the music on the radio.
We're gonna drive drive drive to a different town
We're heading to a whole new place and nothing's going to stop us.
While you're waving in the rear view mirror
As you wave goodbye, we're leaving you behind, and moving on with our journey.
I've gotta keep on moving
I must continue to drive forward and not stay still.
Keep on moving down this road
I must keep driving down this path, and not give up.
Whoa oh oh
An expression of enthusiasm and energetic feeling of optimism.
'Cause we're crossing over state lines
We're leaving our current state, going somewhere else.
And we're making up for lost time
We're trying to make the most of the time that we've missed and regain our lost opportunities.
Yeah it's feeling like a free-fall now
It's feeling unrestricted and not bound by the previous limitations.
Nobody's gonna slow us down
No one will bring us down and hinder our progress.
Another call call call 'cross the country tonight
It's another call across the nation, with its gentle sound filling the air.
And your voice is like a song in my ears
Your voice is soothing and brings a sense of musicality into my life.
So keep a light light light on and don't say goodnight
Keep the lights on for me, don't say goodbye because I'll be gone before dawn.
'Cause we'll be gone before the morning is here
We will be waking up in an entirely different situation and surrounding.
Oh Oh it's tearing your heart out
It's been struggling to let you go, it's been difficult.
But baby you've gotta be free
You have to be independent, self-reliant, and embrace life's challenges unconstrained.
But baby just try to believe in you and me
Trust, have faith that we're doing the right thing and our connection will keep us strong.
And honey nothing's gonna stop us now
No obstacle or person is going to hinder our current progress or future goals.
Contributed by London N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.