68
Nolan Taylor Lyrics
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That's what my mother taught me
As she was falling asleep driving down 68
I drove just to get us back safe
Wishing hard that I could escape
Tripping down all the steps of the local school bus
Wishing I didn't have to go home
Oven was heating the house if our electric was onI hope dad left money for us
Its three days and I haven't had much
And I'm tired of being nice
I just don't have it inside me
I can't take much more shit from you
And I have cut you out of my life
Love mе when you need a high
I'm done spending my monеy on you
And if dad was off, oh then boy we were gone
Just driving 'round listening to tunes
Because we had peace of mind if she couldn't find us
We were all constantly on the move
My whole life I've been running from you
And I'm tired of being nice
I just don't have it inside me
I can't take much more shit from you
And I have cut you out of my life
You love me when you need a high
I'm done spending my money on you
I'm done now and I'm through with you
And I'm through with you, ya
And I'm tired of being niceI just don't have it inside me
I can't take much more shit from you
And I have cut you out of my life
You love me when you need a high
I'm done spending my money on you
Cause I'm through with you
And I'm through with you
The lyrics of Nolan Taylor's song "68" depict a troubled and difficult childhood, filled with hardship and a strained relationship with a parent. The first verse reveals the singer's mother teaching them to smoke cigarettes in seventh grade. This suggests a lack of parental guidance and an early exposure to harmful behaviors. The mother's negligence is further highlighted as she falls asleep while driving down "68," putting their safety at risk. The singer takes on the responsibility of driving to ensure their safe return, showcasing their maturity and resilience in the face of adversity. They long for an escape from their challenging home life, wishing they didn't have to go home. The line about the oven heating the house if their electricity is on indicates potential financial struggles and the need to rely on alternative methods to keep warm.
The chorus reflects the singer's frustration and fatigue from trying to be kind and accommodating. They express that they no longer have the emotional capacity to tolerate mistreatment from someone. The line "I have cut you out of my life" reveals a decision to distance themselves from this person who has caused them pain. They acknowledge the individual's tendency to only express love and seek their company when they need something, specifically a "high." This implies a dependency on drugs or substances, highlighting the toxic nature of their relationship. The singer asserts their refusal to spend any more of their money on this person, signifying a desire to break free from enabling such destructive behavior.
The second verse shifts the focus to the singer's relationship with their father. If their father was at home, they would escape by driving around and listening to music. These moments of freedom provided a sense of peace and relief from the turmoil of their home life. Their constant need to be on the move suggests a lack of stability and a continuous search for solace. The line "My whole life I've been running from you" encapsulates the singer's persistent efforts to distance themselves from the burdensome relationship they have with their parents.
The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's weariness and their definitive decision to end their involvement with this person. They have reached a breaking point and declare their finality with the phrase "I'm through with you." This repetition further emphasizes their emotional exhaustion and the importance of setting boundaries for their own well-being.
Overall, "68" portrays a difficult upbringing and a complex family dynamic, with the singer finding strength to break free from toxic relationships and seek a better life for themselves. The lyrics highlight the toll that these experiences have taken on their emotional state, as well as their determination to move forward and leave the past behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Lighting up cigarettes in the seventh grade
I started smoking at a young age, influenced by my mother
That's what my mother taught me
She taught me this habit, despite its negative consequences
As she was falling asleep driving down 68
She was reckless and irresponsible, endangering both of us
I drove just to get us back safe
I took the responsibility of driving to protect us
Wishing hard that I could escape
I longed for an escape from the difficult situation at home
Tripping down all the steps of the local school bus
I clumsily descended the school bus, not wanting to return home
Wishing I didn't have to go home
I desperately wished I could avoid going back to my troubled home
Oven was heating the house if our electric was on
We relied on the oven for heat when we couldn't afford electricity
I hope dad left money for us
I depended on my father's financial support
It's three days and I haven't had much
I struggled with scarcity and lack of resources
And if dad was off, oh then boy we were gone
When my father was available, we would escape from the troubles at home
Just driving 'round listening to tunes
We sought solace in driving and listening to music
Because we had peace of mind if she couldn't find us
We found temporary peace when we weren't easily accessible to my mother
We were all constantly on the move
Moving around became a way for us to cope with the instability
My whole life I've been running from you
I've spent my entire life trying to distance myself from you
And I'm tired of being nice
I can no longer pretend to be kind and accommodating
I just don't have it inside me
I lack the emotional capacity to continue being polite
I can't take much more shit from you
I've reached my limit in tolerating mistreatment from you
And I have cut you out of my life
I have made the decision to remove you from my life completely
You love me when you need a high
You only care about me when you seek a temporary escape or thrill
I'm done spending my money on you
I refuse to invest any more of my financial resources on you
I'm done now and I'm through with you
I am completely finished and have severed all ties with you
And I'm through with you, ya
I am finally done with you and moving on
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Nolan Taylor
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@EvanMG17
Lighting up cigarettes, in the seventh grade,that’s what my mother taught me
Well she was falling asleep, driving down 68
I drove just to get us back safe
Wishin hard, that I could escape
Trippin down all the steps of the local school bus
Wishing I didn’t have to go home
Oven was heating the house, if our electric was on
I hope dad left money for us
Cause three days and I haven’t had much
And I’m tired of being nice,I just don’t have it inside me
I can’t take much more shit from you
And I have cut you out of my life
You love me when you need a high
I’m done spending my money on you
Oh and if dad was off, then boy we were gone
Driving round listening to tunes
Cause we had peace of mind, if she couldn’t find us
We’re all constantly on the move
My whole life I’ve I’ve been running from you
Yeah, and I’m tired of being nice I just don’t have it inside
I can’t take much more shit from you
And I have cut you out of my life
You love me when you need a high
Im done spending my money on you
Yeah I’m done now and I’m through with you
And I’m through with you, yeah
And I’m tired of being nice, I just don’t have it inside me
I can’t take much more shit from you
and I have cut you out of my life
You love me when you need a high
I’m done spending my money on you
Cause I’m through with you
And I’m through with you.
@Eramirez093
Lighting up cigarettes in the seventh grade
Thats what my mother taught me
As she was falling asleep driving down 68
I drove just to get us back safe
Wishing hard that i could escape
Tripping down all the steps of the local school bus
Wishing i didn't have to go home
Oven was heating the house if our electric was on
I hope dad left money for us
Its three days and i haven't had much
And im tired of being nice
I just dont have it inside me
I can't take much more shit from you
And i have cut you out of my life
Love mе when you need a high
Im done spending my monеy on you
And if dad was off, oh then boy we were gone
Just driving 'round listening to tunes
Because we had peace of mind if she couldn't find us
We were all constantly on the move
My whole life ive been running from you
And im tired of being nice
I just dont have it inside me
I can't take much more shit from you
And i have cut you out of my life
You love me when you need a high
Im done spending my money on you
Im done now and im through with you
And im through with you, ya
@bogeybichon7000
I thought it was important that the lyrics to this masterpiece be posted:
Lighting up cigarettes in the seventh grade
That's what my mother taught me
As she was falling asleep driving down 68
I drove just to get us back safe
Wishing hard that I could escape
Tripping down all the steps of the local school bus
Wishing I didn't have to go home
Oven was heating the house if our electric was on
I hope dad left money for us
Its three days and I haven't had much
And I'm tired of being nice
I just don't have it inside me
I can't take much more shit from you
And I have cut you out of my life
Love mе when you need a high
I'm done spending my monеy on you
And if dad was off, oh then boy we were gone
Just driving 'round listening to tunes
Because we had peace of mind if she couldn't find us
We were all constantly on the move
My whole life I've been running from you
And I'm tired of being nice
I just don't have it inside me
I can't take much more shit from you
And I have cut you out of my life
You love me when you need a high
I'm done spending my money on you
I'm done now and I'm through with you
And I'm through with you, ya
And I'm tired of being nice
I just don't have it inside me
I can't take much more shit from you
And I have cut you out of my life
You love me when you need a high
I'm done spending my money on you
Cause I'm through with you
And I'm through with you
@Ghost_327
Somebody get this man an award for this song.
@NolanTaylorMusic
Appreciate it!
@zackkkpollard2801
Fucking amazing brothahh
@HatManGames
@@NolanTaylorMusic You earned it
@BeDifferent1996
big facts
@courtneysmith6082
And a hug for gods sake
@ttsupra87
Corporate America in the record industry can never touch this level of raw and honesty in song writing.
@jacknickolstine3355
It's got no soul. My wife wonders why I like this and detest the mainstream garbage.
@virtualrealityfitness283
Yes sir!
@thekrakeninggames
Luckily for us