Ferrari
The Neighbourhood Lyrics
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But I know that you wouldn't like that
I want it now, I want it loud, I want it my way
But everybody doesn't fight like that
Don't tell me about the rules and break them
And don't tell me about mistakes
And make the same ones I have made before
Better not say it
I met her at church
But she could be satan
You and I are two oceans apart
We're on earth to break each others hearts, in two
And it's hard with you
When I'm too far from you
I look at the stars, do you?
Don't tell me about the rules and break them
And don't tell me about mistakes
And make the same ones I have made before
Don't say you love me more
Better not say it
I met her at church
But she could be satan
You're LA and I'm Newbury Park
But you're the flame I use when it gets dark
You've got enough pain for both of us
I've got all these things I'm focused on
You treat all the rules like you're the queen
But you and I are few and far between
The lyrics of The Neighbourhood's song Ferrari present a sense of longing and desire for something that might be considered flashy or luxurious, but also contradictory in relation to the persona's everyday life. The opening line expresses the desire for a yellow Ferrari from the nineties, which connotes a nostalgic and retro flavor to the luxury vehicle. The singer mentions that they know their partner wouldn't like that, suggesting a tension between their individualistic desires and the expectations of their partner. They want the Ferrari "now" and "loud," emphasizing the urgency and extravagance of their feelings, but they also acknowledge that "everybody doesn't fight like that." This line suggests that the singer's relationship might be characterized by conflict and disagreements.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's reluctance to be lectured or scolded about their behavior. They don't want to be told about "rules" or "mistakes," especially if the person offering the advice has made the same errors in the past. The singer associates love with vulnerability and obedience, warning their partner not to say they "love me more," which might expose their feelings and create an unbalanced dynamic between them. The last line of the chorus adds a layer of ambiguity, suggesting that the person the singer met at church might have ulterior motives or a hidden agenda, which points to the internal conflict and confusion the singer is experiencing.
The second verse deepens the sense of distance and separation between the singer and their partner. They are "two oceans apart" and on earth "to break each other's hearts," suggesting a sense of fated tragedy or doom in their relationship. The singer looks at the stars and wonders if their partner does the same, hinting at a desire for connection and shared experiences. The chorus is repeated with minor variations, but the final lines suggest that the singer and their partner occupy different social worlds, with the partner being an LA queen who treats "all the rules" as if they were made for her, creating further tension and conflict.
Line by Line Meaning
I want a new yellow Ferrari from the nineties in the driveway
I desire a classic yellow Ferrari from the nineties parked in the driveway
But I know that you wouldn't like that
However, I understand that it's not something that you would appreciate
I want it now, I want it loud, I want it my way
I crave to own it soon, to make it stand out, and to customize it to my preference
But everybody doesn't fight like that
But not everyone shares the same mentality like me
Don't tell me about the rules and break them
Don't lecture on regulations only to disregard them later
And don't tell me about mistakes
Similarly, don't lecture about errors that you yourself commit
And make the same ones I have made before
And don't repeat the blunders that I've already made
Don't say you love me more
Don't claim to love me more than I love you
Better not say it
It's probably best if you don't even mention it
I met her at church
I first encountered her at a religious establishment
But she could be Satan
However, I'm not completely convinced that she's not a deceptive figure
You and I are two oceans apart
There's a vast physical and emotional distance between the two of us
We're on earth to break each other's hearts, in two
Our purpose on this planet seems to be causing each other immense emotional pain
And it's hard with you
It's particularly difficult when it comes to you
When I'm too far from you
When I'm unable to be near you
I look at the stars, do you?
I gaze at the stars, wondering if you do it too
You're LA and I'm Newbury Park
You represent L.A. whilst I represent Newbury Park
But you're the flame I use when it gets dark
However, you're my source of light during my darkest moments
You've got enough pain for both of us
You experience enough agony for the both of us
I've got all these things I'm focused on
I have several objectives that I'm concentrating on
You treat all the rules like you're the queen
You adhere to the standards as if you're royalty
But you and I are few and far between
But the two of us share something that's rare to come across
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: BRANDON FRIED, JEREMY FREEDMAN, JESSE RUTHERFORD, JUSTYN PILBROW, MIKE MARGOTT, ZACHARY ABELS
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Chloe Naughton
on West Coast
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