Driving Into the Sun
Pepper Coyote Lyrics
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Faced North to west in the friendly pursue
Of the welcome relief of ones work being done.
I find myself driving into the sun.
Reaching above for a square on a hinge.
Swinging it down, try to block the orange.
Of the sweaty wet light in my eyes it
Will run, I find my driving into the sun.
At least I can squint as i tumble along.
I will not be deterd no we′ve only begun.
Cause I find myself driving into the sun.
Sinking too quickly it ducks down too low.
I lifted my seat urging my neck to grow,
And between mirror and pleather my vision now done.
Is the light green or red?
All i see is the sun.
Well all right, it has to get better.
At least I can squint as i tumble along.
I will not be deterd no we've only begun.
Cause I find myself driving into the sun.
(Music)
Shimmering pieces of reflective glass.
All from the mirror of the truck i can′t pass.
In our haste to advance and our will turning numb.
We trample our self, raging against the sun.
Well all right, it has to get better.
At least I can squint as i tumble along.
I will not be deterd no we've only begun.
Cause I find myself driving into the sun.
Well all right, it has to get better.
At least I can squint as i tumble along.
I will not be deterd no we've only begun.
Cause I find myself driving into the sun.
The opening lines of Pepper Coyote's song "Driving into the Sun" describe a relatable scene of a person on their way home from work, turning a corner while facing North to West, and driving directly into the bright sun. Despite searching for relief by reaching for a square object to block the sun's rays, the driver is left constantly driving towards the sun, making the situation quite frustrating. The chorus "Well all right, it has to get better. At least I can squint as I tumble along. I will not be deterred, no we've only begun. Cause I find myself driving into the sun" reflects the driver's determination to persevere through the blinding sunlight, an optimistic outlook that despite the discomfort, things will eventually get better.
The second verse delves into the driver's struggle to see the traffic signals due to the sun's extreme brightness. It is easy to relate to this feeling on a hot summer day, where the sun's heat and light make it difficult to even drive in peace. Pepper Coyote notes that despite the nuisance, we should not let the sun and its rays stop us from reaching our destination. The realization that we must keep going despite the obstacles - in this case the sun - is a common aspect of life, and a positive message of the song.
The final verse illustrates how people in their "haste to advance and our will turning numb" can often harm themselves, with the "reflective glass" representing the mirrors and windows that we speed past without thinking about. In some sense, the sun represents a wake-up call for us to stop and take notice of our surroundings rather than simply trying to rush through the day.
Overall, "Driving into the Sun" is a song that speaks to the common experiences and struggles of daily life. It urges us to forge ahead despite obstacles and to remain optimistic that things will get better.
Line by Line Meaning
Turning a corner on my short commute.
I begin my daily journey by turning a corner on my short commute.
Faced North to west in the friendly pursue
I face towards the North-West direction with a friendly attitude.
Of the welcome relief of ones work being done.
I enjoy the relief of finishing my work for the day.
I find myself driving into the sun.
I find myself driving in the direction of the sun.
Reaching above for a square on a hinge.
I reach above to grab a square-shaped object attached to a hinge.
Swinging it down, try to block the orange.
I swing the object down in an attempt to block the orange light from entering my eyes.
Of the sweaty wet light in my eyes it
I try to block the sweaty, wet and bright light from entering my eyes.
Will run, I find my driving into the sun.
But despite my efforts, I still find myself driving in the direction of the sun.
Well all right, it has to get better.
I cheer myself up by acknowledging that things will eventually get better.
At least I can squint as i tumble along.
I console myself by accepting that I can only squint as I move ahead.
I will not be deterd no we′ve only begun.
I am determined to keep moving forward rather than giving up since I have only just begun.
Cause I find myself driving into the sun.
Despite the challenges, I continue driving towards the sun.
Sinking too quickly it ducks down too low.
The sun appears to be sinking too quickly and going too low.
I lifted my seat urging my neck to grow,
I try to make myself taller by lifting my seat to see above the glare of the sun.
And between mirror and pleather my vision now done.
Despite my efforts to see better, my vision is now obstructed by the sun's glare and the pleather seats.
Is the light green or red?
I struggle to see the traffic signals due to the sun's glare.
All i see is the sun.
My vision is dominated by the sun's glare.
Shimmering pieces of reflective glass.
I can see shimmering pieces of glass reflecting the sun's rays.
All from the mirror of the truck i can′t pass.
These are reflections from the truck that I am stuck behind and unable to pass.
In our haste to advance and our will turning numb.
We become numb to the situation and in a hurry to move ahead.
We trample our self, raging against the sun.
In our hurry, we end up making mistakes and blaming the sun for our problems.
Writer(s): Jared Michael Clark
Contributed by Jackson E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.