Highway
Raelee Nikole Lyrics


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It seems that lately it's always raining
but that's alright with me.
It gets me thinking about the old days with you
and how it used to be
now who is the ocean but I can't remember the sun
wish I could go back and relive it all just for fun
and he said, "get in my fast car I'm gonna take you away
we'll keep on driving till we don't remember our names
I know that someday all that we know's gonna change
but for now lets stay the same
in my fast car driving down the highway"
I like the people that try to keep up
they show me where to go
but, sometimes I forget what I am here for
maybe nobody, nobody really knows
I like to think that it's all the dreaming
I'm gonna wake up soon, soon
no it's kinda funny we're in such a hurry when
nobody really knows what to do
he said, "get in my fast car I'm gonna take you away
we'll keep on driving till we don't remember our names
I know that someday all that we know's gonna change
but for now lets stay the same
in my fast car driving down the highway"
Well I got so many questions
and nobody has answers
I guess that's why they say that
you've got to find out for yourself
this life can hurt you
and I just put the words together
hoping I can learn a little
and maybe I can help
it's never easy, I just trust my instencts
go where it leads me
and take what it has to teach me
and then I let it be
I let it be, now
get in my fast car I'm gonna take you away
we'll keep on driving till we don't remember




till we don't remember our names, no
we'll keep on driving, we'll keep on

Overall Meaning

The opening stanza of Raelee Nikole’s “Highway” highlights an interesting dichotomy between the present and the past. The singer acknowledges the consistent presence of rain but accepts it, as it evokes memories of what’s been lost. She reminisces on the “old days” and the way things used to be between her and a former beau. It becomes evident that the relationship has run its course, as she can’t even remember the sun, though they were once oceans together. Still, she yearns to “relive it all just for fun,” underscoring the powerful grip nostalgia can hold over one’s emotions.


The chorus of the song opens with the lover’s invitation to forget the past by getting in his “fast car” and driving down the highway, towards somewhere unknown. The fast car serves as a metaphor for escape from the troubles of the present and the past. The repetition of the line “I know that someday all that we know’s gonna change” hints at a sense of impending change or a new beginning, but for now, they choose to keep things the same.


The final stanza of the song highlights the singer’s desire for answers and understanding, in a life full of uncertainty. The lyrics suggest that she is piecing together words, hoping to learn something new, perhaps about herself or the world around her. She seems to follow her instincts, trusting in the journey she is on, wherever it may take her.


Line by Line Meaning

It seems that lately it's always raining
Reflects a calm and peaceful state of mind, nostalgia for the old days, and acceptance of the current circumstances.


but that's alright with me.
Indicating that the current state of things is acceptable or desirable.


It gets me thinking about the old days with you
The current circumstances serve as a trigger for reflection and evoke memories of times shared with someone special.


and how it used to be
Intensifying the nostalgia and longing for past experiences and emotions.


now who is the ocean but I can't remember the sun
Reflecting on the contrast between present realities and past experiences, particularly memorable moments in the sunshine.


wish I could go back and relive it all just for fun
Expressing a desire to revisit the past and relive pleasant memories for the sake of enjoyment and happiness.


and he said, "get in my fast car I'm gonna take you away
Referring to a person who offers an escape from the current circumstances with a fast car.


we'll keep on driving till we don't remember our names
Implies a desire to forget the current realities of life by abandoning everything and just driving.


I know that someday all that we know's gonna change
Acknowledging that everything is subject to change at some point in the future.


but for now lets stay the same
Embracing the present moment and expressing a desire to preserve the status quo.


in my fast car driving down the highway"
Repeating the desire to escape and abandon present realities using a fast car.


I like the people that try to keep up
Expressing an appreciation for individuals who try to keep pace with the fast and ever-changing nature of life.


they show me where to go
Acknowledging the role of other people in guiding us on our life journey.


but, sometimes I forget what I am here for
Confessing that sometimes we lose sight of our purpose in life and become lost.


maybe nobody, nobody really knows
Suggesting that the quest for meaning and purpose in life is something that many people share but few have answers to.


I like to think that it's all the dreaming
Proposing a view of life as a dreamlike state where anything is possible and all things are interconnected.


I'm gonna wake up soon, soon
Anticipating some sort of awakening or realization that will bring clarity and understanding.


no it's kinda funny we're in such a hurry when
Acknowledging the absurdity of rushing through life with no clear destination or purpose.


nobody really knows what to do
Highlighting the ambiguity and uncertainty of life and the fact that none of us really know what we're doing.


he said, "get in my fast car I'm gonna take you away
Referring again to a person who offers an escape from life using a fast car.


Well I got so many questions
Admitting to a sense of confusion and uncertainty about life and its many mysteries.


and nobody has answers
Acknowledging that despite our many questions and uncertainties, there are often no clear answers.


I guess that's why they say that
Offering a possible explanation or justification for the lack of answers.


you've got to find out for yourself
Suggesting that the answers we seek can only be found within ourselves and our own experiences.


this life can hurt you
Admitting that life can be painful and that we will inevitably experience hurt and suffering.


and I just put the words together
Describing the process of creating art or music as a way of making sense of our experiences and emotions.


hoping I can learn a little
Expressing a desire to learn and grow from our experiences and the art we create.


and maybe I can help
Suggesting that our art and experiences can be shared with others to offer comfort, guidance, or inspiration.


it's never easy, I just trust my instincts
Acknowledging that navigating life and creating art is a difficult and often uncertain process, but we must trust our gut instincts to guide us.


go where it leads me
Following our instincts and allowing our experiences to guide us on our journey through life.


and take what it has to teach me
Learning from our experiences, both positive and negative, and using that knowledge to grow and develop as individuals.


and then I let it be
Accepting our experiences and emotions for what they are, allowing them to exist without trying to change or resist them.


I let it be, now
Emphasizing the importance of accepting and surrendering to our experiences and emotions, and living in the present moment.


get in my fast car I'm gonna take you away
Repeating once again the theme of escaping reality using a fast car.


we'll keep on driving till we don't remember
Imagining a world where we can forget all our worries and escape the realities of life.


till we don't remember our names, no
Further emphasizing the desire to forget everything and abandon the self for a while.


we'll keep on driving, we'll keep on
Concluding the song with one final plea for escape, suggesting that we will continue to seek ways to forget our troubles and navigate through life's uncertainties.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@baharmuhamad

It seems that lately it's always raining but that's alright with me.
It gets me thinking about the old days with you and how it used to be
now who is the ocean but I can't remember the sun
wish I could go back and relive it all just for fun

and he said, "get in my fast car I'm gonna take you away
we'll keep on driving till we don't remember our names

I know that someday all that we know's gonna change
but for now lets stay the same
in my fast car driving down the highway

I like the people that try to keep up they show me where to go
but, sometimes I forget what I am here for maybe nobody, nobody really knows

I like to think that it's all the dreaming I'm gonna wake up soon, soon
no it's kinda funny we're in such a hurry when nobody really knows what to do

he said, "get in my fast car I'm gonna take you away
we'll keep on driving till we don't remember our names

I know that someday all that we know's gonna change
but for now lets stay the same
in my fast car driving down the highway

Well I got so many questions
and nobody has answers
I guess that's why they say that
you've got to find out for yourself
this life can hurt you and I just put the words together
hoping I can learn a little
and maybe I can help
it's never easy, I just trust my instencts go where it leads me
and take what it has to teach me
and then I let it be
I let it be, now
get in my fast car I'm gonna take you away
we'll keep on driving till we don't remember
till we don't remember our names, no
we'll keep on driving, we'll keep on



@mariacarolinacalboni8865

t seems that lately it's always raining
But that's alright with me.
It gets me thinking about the old days with you
And how it used to be
Now who is the ocean but I can't remember the sun
Wish I could go back and relive it all just for fun
And he said, "get in my fast car I'm gonna take you away
We'll keep on driving till we don't remember our names
I know that someday all that we know's gonna change
But for now lets stay the same
In my fast car driving down the highway"
I like the people that try to keep up
They show me where to go
But, sometimes I forget what I am here for
Maybe nobody, nobody really knows
I like to think that it's all the dreaming
I'm gonna wake up soon, soon
No it's kinda funny we're in such a hurry when
Nobody really knows what to do
He said, "get in my fast car I'm gonna take you away
We'll keep on driving till we don't remember our names
I know that someday all that we know's gonna change
But for now lets stay the same
In my fast car driving down the highway"
Well I got so many questions
And nobody has answers
I guess that's why they say that
You've got to find out for yourself
This life can hurt you
And I just put the words together
Hoping I can learn a little
And maybe I can help
It's never easy, I just trust my instencts
Go where it leads me
And take what it has to teach me
And then I let it be
I let it be, now
Get in my fast car I'm gonna take you away
We'll keep on driving till we don't remember
Till we don't remember our names, no
We'll keep on driving, we'll keep on



All comments from YouTube:

@danijeldan5360

I cant believe this doesnt have a mill views. Her voice is so unique, so soft, simply amazing.

@malekhaddad1101

Shout-out to the bass dude, you rock

@Chase_AM

The vibe of this is super Tracy Chapman and I love it.

@Chase_AM

raeleenikole I was going to say Kina Grannis mixed with Tracy Chapman, but, yeah, the chorus reference made the Tracy Chapman a bit more distinguishable! Haha

@tylerevans2494

raeleenikole - This song reminds me of 'Ventura Highway' by America, especially the album version. Love your album Raelee, keep making music!

@fajerebrahim7575

listen to this song every morning and nothing can go wrong.

@danieljuerez7361

Puedo escuchar esta misma canción mil veces seguidas

@zanecapley2942

Listened to this about a million times today! Probably my favorite song at the moment! ☺️

@Sprintman210

AJ brought me here. I love this. So glad to have found you!

@x.livelife2509

That smile my god.

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