Lonely Highway Night
Matt Mays Lyrics


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I can't tell you how sorry that I am
That you don't understand my rhythm or my rhyme
And I can't tell you how sorry that I am
But you know how I get sometimes
But don't feel bad for me
'Cause these feelings disappear
Every time that I'm shifting gears
I can feel the pain slipping away
I can feel the road in my hands
I can feel my heart beating in my chest
And a two-tone half-ton that really understands
Now should I head for the hills
Should I head for the ocean blue
Or just somewhere
That's far away from you
No, don't feel bad for me
'Cause these feelings disappear
Every time that I'm shifting gears

No, don't feel bad for me
'Cause these feelings disappear
Every time that I'm shifting gears (repeat)




On this lonely highway night
Oooh, lonely highway night (repeat)

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, Matt Mays is expressing his regret for not being able to communicate effectively with someone. He apologizes for not being able to convey his thoughts and emotions in a way that the other person can understand. He acknowledges that this causes him frustration and can lead to conflict. However, he reminds himself that these feelings will subside when he is driving and shifting gears. Behind the wheel of his truck, he can feel the pain melting away and his heart beating in his chest. He feels a connection to his vehicle, a "two-tone half-ton" that provides him with understanding and solace.


The chorus repeats the message that these negative feelings disappear when Mays is driving. He considers whether he should go "somewhere that's far away" from the person he is having difficulty communicating with. Regardless, he doesn't want the other person to pity him or his situation because he knows that he has a way to cope. The phrase "lonely highway night" in the last line of the song adds to the sense of isolation and introspection that Mays is experiencing in this moment.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't tell you how sorry that I am
I regret my actions


That you don't understand my rhythm or my rhyme
You don't understand me and my way of living


And I can't tell you how sorry that I am
I'm really sorry for my behavior


But you know how I get sometimes
But you know, sometimes I'm reckless and impulsive


But don't feel bad for me
But don't pity me


'Cause these feelings disappear
Because these emotions go away


Every time that I'm shifting gears
Whenever I hit the road


I can feel the pain slipping away
I can feel the hurt leaving me


I can feel the road in my hands
I can feel the steering wheel in my hands


I can feel my heart beating in my chest
I can feel my heart pumping


And a two-tone half-ton that really understands
And a pickup truck that truly gets me


Now should I head for the hills
Now, should I escape to the mountains


Should I head for the ocean blue
Should I escape to the ocean


Or just somewhere That's far away from you
Or anywhere away from you


No, don't feel bad for me
No, don't feel sorry for me


On this lonely highway night
On this solitary road at night


Oooh, lonely highway night
Oh, this isolated road at night




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Comments from YouTube:

Rachel Kongus

So perfect

Joe Cruze

why does this not have a million views!!

M A C

Ten years ago I burned a mixed CD that included this one. Must have listened a thousand times since - always while driving. One of my favourite Matt Mays tunes.