Simple Life
My Favorite Highway Lyrics

Somewhere inside me
The singer recognizes that there is a part of themselves that they have yet to discover.

Something is hiding
The singer believes there is a hidden aspect of their identity that they have yet to uncover.

Something I never knew
The singer is aware that this undiscovered aspect of their identity exists, but they have yet to identify what it is.

If I'm open and honest
The artist believes that by being truthful with themselves, they'll be able to uncover the hidden aspect of their identity.

Keeping my promise
The artist is willing to commit to being honest with themselves.

Someday I'll see this through
The singer is hopeful that they will eventually uncover and understand their hidden identity.

I can't hear anything
The singer feels overwhelmed and is struggling to focus on anything specific.

Listening, I'm listening
Despite feeling overwhelmed, the artist is trying to actively listen and process their surroundings.

I need the space to move
The artist feels constricted and is seeking physical space to help clear their mind.

Breaking through to something new
The artist wants to break free of their current thoughts and experiences and experience something new.

I need the chance to feel something real, something real
The singer desires to connect with something real and genuine, something that they feel is currently lacking in their life.

Everything I know is spinning out of control
The artist feels like their life is out of control and they are struggling to keep up.

So, so, so tell me where do we go
The singer is lost and unsure of what direction they should take in life.

There is a burning that's inside of my soul, and it shows
The singer feels a passionate desire for something that they feel is lacking in their life, and it is noticeable to those around them.

We all want something more than just a simple life
The singer believes that everyone desires a life that is meaningful and fulfilling, rather than just simple and free of complications.

Hey, hey, so give me something to say
The artist wants to be able to express their desires and feelings more effectively.

I had the words but then I threw them away, and you know
The artist had the ability to express themselves but lost the confidence or opportunity to do so.

If I walk in a straight line
The singer is considering following a straight and narrow path in life, potentially sacrificing their desire for something more fulfilling.

Wait for the right time
The singer is considering waiting until the timing is perfect to pursue their desires and aspirations.

How can I know for sure
The artist questions their ability to make the right decisions in regards to their future.

They'll tell you how to get by
The artist believes that others will try to give advice or guidance, but it may not be right for them personally.

Just put your life on standby
The artist is considering putting their life on hold to figure out their direction and desires in life.

And in the end you hope that you were right
The singer hopes that the decisions they make will lead them to a fulfilling and meaningful life.

So believe what you want
The artist encourages others to believe in what they find to be meaningful and fulfilling.

No, you're not who you thought
The singer recognizes that they are not the person they expected to be, and accepts that identity can change and evolve over time.

The more you fake the harder you fall
The singer believes that pretending to be someone you're not will only lead to greater difficulty and struggle in the long run.

I wanted nothing and I gave it all, gave it all away
The singer made sacrifices or compromises in their life and did not receive the fulfillment or happiness they were hoping for.