Open Road
Tim Stop Lyrics
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I ain't gotten any stronger doing anything they've said
And I don't worry any longer about the girls that pass me by
I know the ones that really matter will find their way into my life
Oh my God the sun is shining on this open road
Let it take me anywhere, that's where I want to go
"You'll regret the things you didn't do"
And after all the times I've messed up, I'm thinking that it must be true
Cuz I've cared too much about what people think
And it's kept me inside my shell
But the people that'll like me will like me anyway
And everyone else can go to hell
That's why I'm singing
Oh my God the sun is shining on this open road
Let it take me anywhere, that's where I want to go
And it's not that I'll never learn to trust somebody else
But probably first I should learn to trust myself
I just don't care any longer about your fortune and your fame
Living a life for anything but what's in your heart
Isn't it a crying shame?
That's why I'm singing
Oh my God the sun is shining on this open road
Let it take me anywhere, that's where I want to go
I just want to know where it goes...
In Tim Stop's song "Open Road," the lyrics speak to the idea of growth, learning to trust oneself, and living a life that is true to one's own desires and values. The opening verse speaks to the idea of not listening to the voices in one's head, acknowledging that they have not made the singer stronger. The second verse indicates that the singer is no longer worried about the opinion of others, especially the girls who pass him by, as he believes that the ones who matter will find him.
The chorus repeats one line: "Oh my God, the sun is shining on this open road. Let it take me anywhere, that's where I want to go." The open road here represents a metaphor for the path of life, with its twists and turns, and the idea that one should trust and embrace the journey, wherever it may lead. The following verse acknowledges the popular saying that one may regret the things they didn't do, and that the singer tends to care too much about what people think, which has kept him inside his shell. However, he realizes that the people who will like him will do so anyway, and the rest can "go to hell."
The final verse emphasizes the importance of living a life that is true to oneself and not getting caught up in the pursuit of fortune and fame. Instead, the singer believes that it is a "crying shame" to live a life that is not guided by what is in one's heart. The song ends with the simple desire to keep pushing forward, to keep seeking new experiences and new knowledge.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't listen any longer to the voices in my head
I ignore the negative self-talk and doubts that previously held me back
I ain't gotten any stronger doing anything they've said
I haven't become a better person by following the advice of those negative voices
And I don't worry any longer about the girls that pass me by
I don't get hung up on superficial attractions and instead focus on genuine connections
I know the ones that really matter will find their way into my life
I trust that the people worth being with will naturally come into my life
Oh my God the sun is shining on this open road
I am filled with a sense of awe at the beauty and freedom of the journey ahead
Let it take me anywhere, that's where I want to go
I embrace the uncertainty of the future, and am open to wherever the road may lead
There's a saying that goes something like
There is a common phrase that suggests
"You'll regret the things you didn't do"
That a person will feel remorse for the opportunities they missed out on
And after all the times I've messed up, I'm thinking that it must be true
Given how many mistakes I have made, I am starting to believe that this saying holds weight
Cuz I've cared too much about what people think
I have placed too much importance on external validation
And it's kept me inside my shell
This has limited my self-expression and kept me from taking risks
But the people that'll like me will like me anyway
I realize that those who truly appreciate me will do so regardless of any fear or hesitation I may experience
And everyone else can go to hell
I am willing to let go of any relationships that are predicated on my sacrificing my true self
And it's not that I'll never learn to trust somebody else
I am not completely closed off to the idea of trusting others
But probably first I should learn to trust myself
I recognize that before opening myself to others, I must first trust in my own abilities and worth
I just don't care any longer about your fortune and your fame
I am no longer preoccupied with the societal pressures of wealth and prestige
Living a life for anything but what's in your heart
Choosing a path based on anything other than one's genuine desires
Isn't it a crying shame?
Is it not regrettable?
I just want to know where it goes...
I am excited to discover what the journey ahead holds
Contributed by Brayden F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.