Fuck Off
Wayne County The Electric Chairs Lyrics
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Some Things I Know
When The Wheels Are Coming Off (with Ricky Skaggs
(Randy Hardison/Leslie Satcher/Wynn Varble)
(Track 10 - Time 3: 40)
We started down this road together
It was paved with hope and dreams of forever
We've been coasting for a while
And you act like nothing's wrong
But even I can tell when the wheels are comin' off
What isn't taken care of falls apart
Now we've got a pair of neglected broken hearts
We may get another mile or two
Before somebody walks
But even I can tell when the wheels are comin' off
You've got to help me fix this
Oh it's time to face the facts
We can't go on like we have been
And it's too late for turnin' back
When it comes down to what makes love work
I'll admit I'm lost
But even I can tell when the wheels are comin' off
You've got to help me fix this
Oh it's time to face the facts
We can't go on like we have been
And it's too late for turnin' back
When it comes down to what makes love work
I'll admit I'm lost
But even I can tell when the wheels are comin' off
When it comes down to what makes love work
I'll admit I'm lost
But even I can tell when the wheels are comin' off
The song "When The Wheels Are Coming Off" by Lee Ann Womack is a reflective tune about a relationship that is falling apart but the couple is not acknowledging it. The singer, who seems to be the more aware of the two, realizes that the relationship is at a breaking point and needs some work to continue. She describes the beginning of the relationship as hopeful and full of dreams of lasting forever. However, as time went on, things were not taken care of, leading to neglected and broken hearts. She admits that she is lost when it comes to what makes love work, but even she can tell when the wheels are coming off.
The lyrics portray a sense of urgency and desperation, as the singer implores her partner to help her fix the relationship before it's too late, admitting that they cannot go on like they have been. The tone is sad and melancholic, as the singer is almost resigned to the fact that the relationship may be beyond saving. However, the song also highlights the importance of communication in a relationship and the need to address issues before they become too big to handle.
Line by Line Meaning
We started down this road together
We began our journey as a couple, united in our hopes and dreams.
It was paved with hope and dreams of forever
We began our journey with high expectations and plans for the future.
We've been coasting for a while
We've been cruising along without putting in much effort or attention.
And you act like nothing's wrong
You pretend that everything is fine and ignore our problems.
But even I can tell when the wheels are comin' off
Our issues have become so severe that it's becoming apparent even to me, who may not be the most observant.
What isn't taken care of falls apart
Neglecting our relationship leads to its inevitable dissolution.
Now we've got a pair of neglected broken hearts
Our failure to nurture our love has resulted in both of us being hurt and wounded.
We may get another mile or two
We may be able to hold on a bit longer, but our relationship is not sustainable in its current state.
Before somebody walks
One of us will eventually decide that it's time to leave - either voluntarily or through emotional withdrawal.
You've got to help me fix this
I need your cooperation and effort to restore and heal our relationship.
Oh it's time to face the facts
We can no longer avoid the reality of our problems and must confront them head on.
We can't go on like we have been
Our current approach to our relationship is not working and we need to change our ways.
And it's too late for turnin' back
We cannot revert to the past and must move forward to find a solution.
When it comes down to what makes love work
We need to figure out the key ingredients and actions necessary to sustain a loving relationship.
I'll admit I'm lost
I acknowledge that I don't have all the answers or know how to fix our problems on my own.
But even I can tell when the wheels are comin' off
Our problems are so severe that even I can see that we need to take immediate action or risk losing our relationship altogether.
Contributed by Vivian V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@franklinloll2229
W.C & the e.c. opened for Stiv Bators and the Lords of the new church in 79. Not many of us had heard of Wayne County. An excellent performance by them.
@Iuxinterior
man i wish i was able to say i had been to a lotnc show
@acetop666
This was always the last song played before the lights came up in a dodgy club I used toi frequent in Germany in the early 1980's !
@ViciousMaximus
Some punk festival in Spain in the 2000 used to end with "You always look at the bright side of life" from Life of Brian.Good times...
@lilli5232
wish i were there...
@nimoysrazor
I saw Wayne perform this at Reading Festival in 1977. When I came back home I scoured my local record emporiums for the single. Bear in mind in most towns back then most outlets were like Woolworths, or family owned stores. So when you asked for the record and had to say what it was called...well, you can imagine the reaction. I eventually bought it at a backstreet independent store.
@sunsun9918
https://youtu.be/Z-j8Vqia82Q
@ianwoodham3676
I had a copy of this on mustard vinyl
@Sveinbeard
@@ianwoodham3676 I still have it
@ianwoodham3676
@@Sveinbeard great keep hold people think it eas gold it wasn't it was an imperfect press