Backroads
Sanity Lyrics
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I ride all night just to make this home
Were you all alone?
I'll be back before you know I'm gone
Tell your father that I've sinned
We'll make it up in the end
We all take the backroads
Working nine to five
To the bone just to stay alive
Tell me that I'm wrong
That you're alone everytime I'm gone
Tell your father that I've sinned
But we'll make it up in the end
We all take the backroads, say it
We all take the backroads, say it
Nine to five to stay alive
Doing what I can
Nine to five getting by
Say I'm not a man
We all take the backroads, say it
We all take the backroads, say it
We all take the backroads, say it
We all take the backroads
In "Backroads," Sanity sings about the struggle of working long hours to make ends meet and being away from loved ones for extended periods. The singer is on the road and feels guilty for leaving home for so long while his partner is left alone. He begs for forgiveness and promises to make it up to her. The song emphasizes the idea that we all take the "back roads" sometimes in our lives, struggling to survive and make ends meet.
The lyrics also reveal the theme of redemption. The singer admits to his mistakes and asks for forgiveness from those he's wronged. He’s confident that if he makes amends, everything will be okay. It shows that admitting your mistakes and taking responsibility is essential for personal growth and redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Rolling down the road
I am driving on this road with no particular destination in mind.
I ride all night just to make this home
I am coming home after a long journey and traveled all night to get here.
Were you all alone?
Were you alone while I was away?
I'll be back before you know I'm gone
I will return home shortly.
Tell your father that I've sinned
Tell your father that I have done something wrong and feel guilty about it.
We'll make it up in the end
We will make amends for my wrongdoing eventually.
We all take the backroads, say it
We all take the less traveled paths in life.
Working nine to five
I am working hard all day long.
To the bone just to stay alive
I am working hard simply to survive and make a living.
Tell me that I'm wrong
Tell me if I am mistaken about something.
That you're alone everytime I'm gone
You are lonely every time I am away from home.
Nine to five to stay alive
I am working all day just to survive.
Doing what I can
I am doing the best I can in life.
Nine to five getting by
I am working hard to get by in life.
Say I'm not a man
Say that I am not fulfilling stereotypical expectations of masculinity.
Contributed by Nora H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.