Vertigo
Surfliner & Wendy Lane Lyrics
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When did you get so damn comfortable?
Found myself looking through my old clothes
I don't seem to fit in them no more
And I miss it, that I will admit
Coming back but something's different
Had a feeling it would change
Have a feeling, won't go away
Falling asleep at the wheel again
I'll take my time, not like I've got a plan
Gotta get out, need to feel real again
I'll do my part although it's all pretend
And I think of how much time has passed
Shouldn't spend mine always looking back
But it's hard to, I know you know that
Though it never stopped me from the fact
That I used to wish to speed up time
Now it feels like life just passed me by
Maybe that will nevеr change
Maybe that won't go away
Falling asleep at the wheel again
I'll takе my time not like I've got a plan
Gotta get out need to feel real again
I'll do my part although it's all pretend
And I'd do anything
And I'd do anything
And I'd give everything to slow it down
And I'd do anything
And I'd do everything again
And I'd do everything again
The lyrics to "Vertigo" by Surfliner & Wendy Lane touch upon themes of personal growth, self-reflection, and the passage of time. The opening lines, "Pull the plug on everything you've known / When did you get so damn comfortable?" suggest a desire for change and stepping out of one's comfort zone. The singer feels disconnected from their past, symbolized by looking through old clothes that no longer fit, indicating a sense of personal growth and evolution.
The verses convey a sense of nostalgia and longing for the past, as the singer admits that something has changed upon their return. There is a feeling of restlessness and a need to break free from their current state of affairs. The line "Falling asleep at the wheel again / I'll take my time, not like I've got a plan" could be interpreted as feeling stagnant and going through the motions without a clear direction. The desire to feel real again and do their part, even if it feels like pretending, speaks to a longing for authenticity and purpose.
The chorus reflects on the passage of time and the struggle to let go of the past. The singer acknowledges that dwelling on the past is challenging, but it hasn't stopped them from realizing that time is slipping away. The line "Though it never stopped me from the fact / That I used to wish to speed up time / Now it feels like life just passed me by" expresses a shift in perspective and the recognition that time can't be rushed or slowed down. The repetition of "Falling asleep at the wheel again" emphasizes a sense of complacency and the need to break free from it.
Overall, "Vertigo" explores themes of personal change, longing for authenticity, and the passage of time. It captures the internal struggle of wanting to hold onto the past while also recognizing the need to move forward and embrace the present.
Line by Line Meaning
Pull the plug on everything you've known
Let go of the familiar and comfortable things in your life
When did you get so damn comfortable?
When did you become complacent and settled?
Found myself looking through my old clothes
I find myself reminiscing about the past
I don't seem to fit in them no more
I no longer feel like I belong in those memories
And I miss it, that I will admit
I confess that I miss the past
Coming back but something's different
Returning to the present, but something has changed
Had a feeling it would change
I had a sense that things would be different
Have a feeling, won't go away
I still have this lingering feeling
Falling asleep at the wheel again
Losing focus and direction in life
I'll take my time, not like I've got a plan
I'll proceed at my own pace, without a clear direction
Gotta get out, need to feel real again
I need to escape and experience authenticity once more
I'll do my part although it's all pretend
I'll play my role, even though it feels fake
And I think of how much time has passed
I contemplate the amount of time that has gone by
Shouldn't spend mine always looking back
I shouldn't constantly dwell on the past
But it's hard to, I know you know that
However, it's difficult to let go, and you understand that
Though it never stopped me from the fact
Even though it hasn't prevented me from realizing
That I used to wish to speed up time
I used to desire for time to move faster
Now it feels like life just passed me by
Now it seems as if life has slipped away from me
Maybe that will never change
Perhaps that is something that will always remain
Maybe that won't go away
Maybe that feeling will persist
And I'd do anything
I would do whatever it takes
And I'd give everything to slow it down
I would sacrifice everything to make time pass slower
And I'd do everything again
And I would repeat everything once more
Writer(s): Aidan Hobbs, Gigi Perez, Sam Worley, Tyler Wyatt
Contributed by Jacob K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dreammist3245
It's 2am and I had to rewrite these lyrics, found this song after a breakup and it hits hard. I couldn't find the lyrics, so I put my hours of listening to use.
Pull the plug on everything you've known
When did you get so damn cocobo
Found myself looking through my old clothes
I don't seem to fit in them
And I miss it, that i will admit
Coming back but somethings different
Had a feeling it would change
Have a feeling, won't go away
Falling asleep at the wheel again
I'll take my time, act like I've got a plan
Gotta get back, need to feel real again
I'll do my part, although it's all pretend
And I think of all this time that's passed
Shouldn't spend mine always looking back
But it's hard to, I know you know that
Though it never stopped me from the fact
That I used to listen too speed all time
Now it feels like life just passed me by
Maybe that won't go away
Falling asleep at the wheel again
I'll take my time, act like I've got a plan
Gotta get out, need to feel real again
I'll do my part, although it's all pretend
And I'd to anything
And I'd do anything
And I'd give everything to slow it down
And I'd do anything
And I'd do everything again
And I'd do everything again
@man_enjoyer
I rewrote it with the correct lyrics, you messed some up
Pull the plug on everything you've known
When did you get so damn comfortable
Found myself looking through my old clothes
I don't seem to fit in them no more
And I miss it, that I will admit
Coming back but something's different
Had a feeling it would change
Have a feeling, won't go away
Falling asleep at the wheel again
I'll take my time, not like I've got a plan
Gotta get *out*, need to feel real again
I'll do my part, although it's all pretend
And I think of how much time has passed
Shouldn't spend mine always looking back
But it's hard to, I know you know that
Though it never stopped me from the fact
that I used to wish to speed up time
Now it feels like life just passed me by
Maybe that will never change
Maybe that won't go away
Falling asleep at the wheel again
I'll take my time, not like I've got a plan
Gotta get out, need to feel real again
I'll do my part, although it's all pretend
And I'd do anything
And I'd do anything
And I'd give everything to slow it down
And I'd to anything
And I'd do everything again
And I'd do everything again
@sxge7281
(i guess the lyrics sorry if it's wrong!!! I did this)
pull the plug on everything you've known
when did you get so damn comfortable?
found myself looking through my old clothes
I don't seem to fit in them no more
and I miss it that I will admit
coming back but somethings different
had a feelin it would change
have a feelin won't go away
falling asleep at the wheel again
ill take my time, act like I got a plan
gotta get out, need to feel real again
I'll do my part, although it's all pretend
And I think of how much time has passed
shouldn't spend mines always looking back
but is hard to
I know you know that, though it never stopped me from the fact
that I use to listen to the speed of time
Now it feels like life just pass me by
maybe that will never change
maybe that won't go away
falling asleep at the wheel again
(falling asleep at the wheel again)
I'll take my time act like I gotta plan
(I'll take my time act like I gotta plan)
gotta get out need to feel real again
(gotta get out need to feel real again)
I'll do my part although it's all pretend
(I'll do my part although it's all pretend)
And I'd do anything
And I'd do anything
And I'd give everything to slow it down
And I'd do anything
And I'd do everything again
And I'd do everything again
@surfliner8937
hi everyone! thanks for all the love on this track :) music vid coming soon
@songonsundaymorning2675
Kindly asking for the lyrics if you wouldn't mind. 😊
@alexanderdoherty902
This song is just absolutely amazing💙
@sashasai
i love the art and the music the whole vibe it just IT
@hannaavila2647
One of my favorites rn
@sxge7281
i love the song i listen to it everyday thank you
@regular3882
This has been my favorite song ever since it was released
@kosha5220
This song is so underrated
@dreammist3245
It's 2am and I had to rewrite these lyrics, found this song after a breakup and it hits hard. I couldn't find the lyrics, so I put my hours of listening to use.
Pull the plug on everything you've known
When did you get so damn cocobo
Found myself looking through my old clothes
I don't seem to fit in them
And I miss it, that i will admit
Coming back but somethings different
Had a feeling it would change
Have a feeling, won't go away
Falling asleep at the wheel again
I'll take my time, act like I've got a plan
Gotta get back, need to feel real again
I'll do my part, although it's all pretend
And I think of all this time that's passed
Shouldn't spend mine always looking back
But it's hard to, I know you know that
Though it never stopped me from the fact
That I used to listen too speed all time
Now it feels like life just passed me by
Maybe that won't go away
Falling asleep at the wheel again
I'll take my time, act like I've got a plan
Gotta get out, need to feel real again
I'll do my part, although it's all pretend
And I'd to anything
And I'd do anything
And I'd give everything to slow it down
And I'd do anything
And I'd do everything again
And I'd do everything again
@justadude510
It's going to be okay man. All the memories you've had of her will always be there. But you take those memories and use them for good man. There's always good that comes from pain. We're only human man.