Night Drive
Twiceyoung Lyrics

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Tracing lines to what I want,
I know you're waiting there,
The loss was so severe,

Wide eyed,
Night Light,
You're in my window,
I'm alive,

I can't forget,
I won't pretend,

When I'm thinking of you are you thinking of me?
Tell me I hardly listen when you speak,
I wanted love,
It hurts too much,

When I'm thinking of you are you thinking of me?
Tell me I hardly listen when you speak,
I wanted love,
It hurts too much,

Tracing lines to what I want,
I know you're waiting there,
The loss was so severe,
We drive at midnight,
You're in the middle hand in mine,
You love to sing,
You want to dream,

When I'm thinking of you are you thinking of me?
Tell me I hardly listen when you speak,
I wanted love,
It hurts too much,

When I'm thinking of you are you thinking of me?
Tell me I hardly listen when you speak,
I wanted love,
It hurts too much,

I'm so tired,
I'm gone tomorrow,
I wanted love,
I wanted love

I'm so tired,
I'm gone tomorrow,

I wanted love,
I wanted love

Overall Meaning

The song "Night Drive" by Twiceyoung is a melancholic and reflective anthem for lost love. The lyrics are expressive of the different emotions that one goes through when they think about a past love that they are unable to forget. There is a sense of longing, regret, and pain felt throughout the song. The opening verse, "Tracing lines to what I want/ I know you’re waiting there/ The loss was so severe," suggests that the singer is trying to pursue something they want but are unable to, as they feel the loss of their love deeply.

As the song progresses, the lyrics paint a picture of a night-time drive with someone they once loved. This experience, which would have been romantic and exhilarating in the past, is now a source of sadness, as the singer reflects on the fact that the relationship has ended. The repetition of the lines "When I'm thinking of you, are you thinking of me?" and "I wanted love, it hurts too much," further emphasize the heartache and the longing which is experienced.

In the end, the song leaves the listener feeling a sense of exhaustion and resignation. The lines, "I'm so tired, I'm gone tomorrow/ I wanted love, I wanted love," suggest that the singer is defeated and unable to keep trying to pursue lost love. The song's overall message is about the pain of losing someone you loved deeply and finding it difficult to move on, despite the knowledge that it is for the best.

Line by Line Meaning

Tracing lines to what I want,
I am pursuing my desires with a clear plan

I know you're waiting there,
I am aware of your presence and anticipation

The loss was so severe,
I experienced a heartbreaking setback

Wide eyed,
I am alert and watchful

Night Light,
I am comforted by the low-level illumination

You're in my window,
I can see you outside my view

I'm alive,
I am fully present and aware of my surroundings

I can't forget,
I am unable to erase your memory

I won't pretend,
I refuse to put on a façade

When I'm thinking of you are you thinking of me?
I wonder if you reciprocate my thoughts and feelings

Tell me I hardly listen when you speak,
Admit if I am not giving you my undivided attention