I'm Taking The Wheel
SHeDAISY Lyrics


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I slammed the door a thousand times
What's mine is mine
What's yours is mine
It's a long drive uphill
Sit back I'm taking the wheel

So many highs so many lows
You move too quick to ever show
Exactly how you feel
So I'm takin' the wheel

[Chorus]
Everybody says it can't be done
We drive each other crazy but
You're still the one
You make it hard to stay
Harder to run

You and me we're quite a pair
We make a mess out of thin air
You know I love you still
But I'm takin' the wheel

[Chorus]

It's a knock-down drag-out fight
Tongue-tied and twisted we can go all night
You're comin' with me and here's the deal
Baby slide on over
I'm takin' the wheel

So many roads we're left to take
So much history to make
We bend but we don't break

[Chorus]

It's a knock-down drag-out fight
Tongue-tied and twisted we can go all night
You're comin' with me and here's the deal
Baby slide on over

And leavin' this crazy tug-of-war
Only makes me want you more
You're comin' with me that's how I feel
Baby slide on over
I'm takin' the wheel

Oh yeah

I slammed the door a thousand times
What's mine is mine
What's yours is mine




It's a long drive uphill
Sit back I'm taking the wheel

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of SHeDAISY's "I'm Taking The Wheel" speak of a relationship in turmoil, with the singer taking control and making a decision to lead the way. The repeated line "I'm taking the wheel" serves as both a declaration and an invitation for her partner to follow her lead. The singer has reached a breaking point, having slammed the door countless times, and now seeks to take control in order to save the relationship. She acknowledges that it's a difficult journey ahead, with many highs and lows, but she's willing to take the risk.


The chorus speaks of the naysayers who doubt the couple's ability to make it work, but assures her partner that he is still the one for her. The line "harder to stay, harder to run" highlights the complexity of the relationship and the difficulty in staying committed while also acknowledging the potential pain that may come with it. The bridge serves as a reminder that the couple has been through tough times before and, even though they may bend, they won't break.


Overall, "I'm Taking The Wheel" is a song about taking control and being willing to fight for love, even when it's difficult. It speaks to the complexity of relationships and the ups and downs that come with them, while also acknowledging the strength and resilience needed to make them work.


Line by Line Meaning

I slammed the door a thousand times
I've expressed my frustration and anger many times before.


What's mine is mine
I'm standing my ground on what belongs to me.


What's yours is mine
I'm willing to take control and responsibility for whatever belongs to you as well.


It's a long drive uphill
Our relationship has been a struggle, but I'm willing to take the lead to make things better.


Sit back I'm taking the wheel
Let me take control and steer us in the right direction.


So many highs so many lows
Our relationship has been full of ups and downs.


You move too quick to ever show
You don't open up or express your emotions easily.


Exactly how you feel
I'm taking charge and making it my mission to understand what you're feeling and what's going on.


So I'm takin' the wheel
I'm stepping up and taking control of our relationship.


Everybody says it can't be done
People doubt our ability to make this relationship work.


We drive each other crazy but
Our relationship may be chaotic, but we still have strong feelings for each other.


You're still the one
Despite the difficulties, you're the one I want to be with.


You make it hard to stay
Your actions or behavior sometimes make me want to give up on us.


Harder to run
But at the same time, I find it harder to walk away from you.


You and me we're quite a pair
We're an unusual or unique couple.


We make a mess out of thin air
We often create problems or drama out of nothing.


You know I love you still
Despite everything, I still love you deeply.


But I'm takin' the wheel
I'm taking the lead and taking charge of our relationship to make things better.


It's a knock-down drag-out fight
Our fights can be intense and exhausting.


Tongue-tied and twisted we can go all night
Our arguments can last a long time and leave us feeling confused and frustrated.


You're comin' with me and here's the deal
I'm not going to give up on our relationship, and I need you to come with me in order to make things work.


Baby slide on over
Let me take the lead and drive us towards a better future.


So many roads we're left to take
Our relationship still has many paths to explore and choices to make.


So much history to make
We have the potential to build a long and rich history together.


We bend but we don't break
We may have our struggles, but we're strong enough to overcome them.


And leavin' this crazy tug-of-war
If we let go of the constant fighting and power struggles, we can have a healthier relationship.


Only makes me want you more
Once we stop fighting, I can see the potential for us to be truly happy together.


You're comin' with me that's how I feel
I'm committed to making our relationship work, and I'm hoping you feel the same way.


Baby slide on over
Let me take the lead and guide us towards a better future together.


I'm takin' the wheel
I'm taking charge and driving us towards a happier and more stable relationship.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN SHANKS, KRISTYN OSBORN

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artillerybuff2000

They were incredible. Beautiful voices and great songs. We purchased all of their albums as they came out. Then we excitedly purchased front row center seats to one their concerts in Palm Springs approximately 13 years ago, and WHAT A LET DOWN! The base was cranked up so high so you could not hear their voices at all. So we tried moving further back, then further back again; finally we were at the exit, and still all you could hear was base, no voices. Sadly, we left disappointed and heartbroken. I guess they stopped performing shortly after that concert. No wonder if that's how they performed live...

David B

Missing these girls Iove there sound there great wish they'd comeback

Jessica Gross

Best CD EVER!

Emiko Saito

Of course the song is good, but Aaron Eckhart is the brilliant !

Doug McColl

She could likely make my Yaris go a lot better.

Lorie Postlewaite

What happen to these girls? I remember when they first came out

Leesil M.

As I understand it, a combo of wanting to be more involved in their homeslives/not traveling to much with a lack of record sales for the last album they did.

Letting Go

@Leesil M. The record sales for the last album were still good, but the album they had been working on got shelved when their record label closed and I heard they decided to just leave the industry and have normal lives. I miss them.

Craig Robinson

That is a good music I like that keep going there were no power girl

Derryl Trujillo

I miss them too

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