Highway Song
System Of A Down㘀 Lyrics
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You love to love the fear
I never want to be alone
I've forgotten too
The road keeps moving the clouds
The clouds become unreal
I guess I'll always be at home
Do you want me to try?
An exit lights the sky
The sky becomes complete
Traveling hearts divine the throne
I've forgotten too
Friction, lines, bumps
The highway song complete
The signs are all turning right
Do you want me to try?
Directing your night
Want me to try
Directing your life
The purest forms of life
Our days are never coming back
The cannons of our time
Our days are never coming back
The purest forms of life
Our days are never coming back
The cannons of our time
Our days are never coming back
Our days are never coming back
Our days are never coming back
Our days are never coming back
The lyrics in "Highway Song" by System of a Down explore themes of love, fear, and the passage of time. The first few lines suggest an insecurity in love and the fear of being alone, which is why the persona of the song ("I") never wants to be by himself. He seems to have lost something important, which is reflected in the line "I've forgotten too." The road and the clouds are constantly moving around him, making everything feel surreal and he always feels at home no matter where he is.
As the song progresses, the imagery becomes more specific, describing an exit lighting up the sky and the feeling of completeness it brings. Friction, lines, and bumps refer to the experience of traveling on the highway, and the "highway song" itself becomes a symbol for the journey of life. The persona is asking whether the other person wants him to try and direct their night or their life, indicating a desire for control or leadership in the relationship.
The repetition of "Our days are never coming back" at the end of the song emphasizes the fleeting nature of time and the importance of living in the moment. The cannons of our time refer to the significant events and changes that occur throughout history, which can never be repeated or reversed.
Line by Line Meaning
I need not fear the love
I do not have to be afraid of love
You love to love the fear
You enjoy the fear that comes with love
I never want to be alone
I don't want to be alone
I've forgotten too
I have also forgotten
The road keeps moving the clouds
The road keeps making the clouds seem like they're moving
The clouds become unreal
The clouds no longer seem real
I guess I'll always be at home
I assume I will always feel comfortable here
Do you want me to try?
Do you want me to attempt something?
Directing your night
Guiding your nighttime activities
An exit lights the sky
A turnoff illuminates the sky
The sky becomes complete
The sky seems whole now
Traveling hearts divine the throne
People who travel have a better understanding of leadership
Friction, lines, bumps
The difficulties of driving on a highway
The highway song complete
The song about the highway has finished
The signs are all turning right
All of the road signs indicate turning right
Want me to try
Do you want me to attempt something?
Directing your life
Guiding your life choices
The purest forms of life
The most genuine aspects of living
Our days are never coming back
We will never have those days again
The cannons of our time
The major events of our era
Our days are never coming back
We will never have those days again
Our days are never coming back
We will never have those days again
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JORMA KAUKONEN
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Rickey Medlocke – lead vocals, guitar
Charlie Hargrett – guitar
Greg T. Walker – bass guitar, keyboards, vocals
Jakson Spires – drums, percussion, vocals
Pat McCaffrey – keyboards
Donna D. Davis – backing vocals
Pamela T. Vincent – backing vocals
Cynthia M. Douglas – backing vocals
Henry "H-Bomb" Weck – percussion
@bretbailey1116
I lost my mom after a 29 year war with MS. She never wanted a funeral. She wanted a get together with family and friends playing southern rock. We were able to get the dinner together with family and friends but no music. I have made it a promise to myself that I would honor mom's wishes and get the music playing!! This is a damn good one by Blackfoot. This goes for you mom. I love and miss you!!! RIP!!!
@ericklein5927
sorry for your loss
@cbcb6956
I'm sorry for your mother but you can transmit this music to young générations for your mother (Lynyrd Skynyrd, Outlaws....) (message from France)
@kristibecker6418
Bret Bailey well hear we are !!
@lauriecook-scotti3806
Bret Bailey sorry for your loss!!! It was great to know what your mom wished for after her passing !
@annajones880
hope you get together for her music tribute. she'll be there to rock out with you.
@fourcats4448
From a 60 year old woman - this is my music, my life being married to a drummer who lived and breathed rock music. I really don't know what I would do without these videos. The music being made today can't hold a candle to the beautiful stuff my generation was privileged to hear. My ex died 3 years ago, but I know he is in the land of music and dreams. Over 40 years my best friend, every song brings you back.
@keishalehnert5108
It's a crime that Blackfoot isn't in the rock n roll hall of fame. Rickey medlocke is a legend
@cazimi100
I am now 65 years old , all my friends have passed, we loved southern rock. It's the greatest music ever and I still jam hard with it .I am so many people love after all the years. This is the music that last forever....roll on my friends!!!
@jontobin4859
My dad died a year ago. He was an outlaw, old school bad SOB. I was not like him, but i loved him for being exactly who he was. I pray he knew how much.