Driving
Willer Lyrics
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Some silly dreams can change it all
Is this alright? I still feel it now
But those broken thoughts can change it all
Driving just to clear my head
To arrange my thoughts
To make it right
Oh running away
I see myself break down
But there's something holding me
Deep inside I know everything's right
And the destination
Will be the one I'm searching...
Driving just to clear my head
To arrange my thoughts
To make it right
Oh I've been driving just to clear my head
To arrange my thoughts
To make it right 2x
Yeah ohhh
Ohh yeah
Yeah
Oh I've been driving just to clear my head
To arrange my thoughts
To make it right
I've been driving 7x
To arrange my thoughts
Yeah I find my way
I've been driving just to clear my head
The song "Driving" by Willer is a reflective piece about the profound impact that a solitary journey can have on an individual. The opening lines describe the power of thoughts that come late at night - often seeming fragmented and broken - but capable of changing everything. Willer suggests that it is the contemplation of these thoughts in solitude that brings clarity and helps to make sense of them. The subsequent lines serve as a chorus, which repeats phrases such as "driving just to clear my head" and "to arrange my thoughts", hinting at the cathartic power of driving as a tool for introspection.
In the bridge, Willer expands upon the idea of running away, acknowledging the temptation of escaping difficulties through physical movement. However, unlike most "running away" narratives, there is a protective factor holding her back, despite the breakdown she sees in herself. It is something deeper that Willer taps into - the belief that everything is right and that the destination that is being searched for will be found. The song concludes with Willer repeating the chorus several times, underscoring the importance of the act of driving and reflecting on one's thoughts.
Overall, "Driving" is a song that speaks to the power of taking time for oneself and engaging in introspection. Through the act of driving and disconnecting from the world, Willer is able to identify what's necessary to bring order to her internal world. It's a song that speaks to the relatable feelings of confusion and uncertainty that many of us, especially young people, deal with regularly. The song recognizes the importance of taking a break and finding time for oneself to revisit one's thoughts, beliefs and experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
These broken thoughts in lonely nights
My mind is full of fragmented thoughts when I'm alone at night
Some silly dreams can change it all
However, a single dream can alter everything, even if it seems unimportant
Is this alright? I still feel it now
I'm not sure if everything is okay, but I still feel uneasy about it
But those broken thoughts can change it all
Despite feeling uncertain, my thoughts can still outweigh my doubts
Driving just to clear my head
I get in the car to try and ease my troubled mind
To arrange my thoughts
The goal is to organize my jumbled thinking
To make it right
I long for a sense of balance and harmony in my life
Oh running away
At times it feels like I'm escaping my issues by driving
I see myself break down
However, I realize that I can't avoid facing my problems forever
But there's something holding me
Despite the challenges, I'm compelled to keep going
Deep inside I know everything's right
At the core, I have faith that everything will work out as it should
And the destination
The final outcome of my journey towards clarity
Will be the one I'm searching...
Will be the answer or resolution I'm seeking
Yeah ohhh
An expression of affirmation
Ohh yeah
Another affirmation, maybe with a touch of relief
Yeah
One more positive vocalization
Oh I've been driving just to clear my head
Repetition of the earlier lines highlight the persistence of my efforts
I've been driving 7x
Further emphasis on the repetition and dedication to finding clarity
To arrange my thoughts
A reminder of the task at hand
Yeah I find my way
I begin to see a path towards resolution
I've been driving just to clear my head
Reiteration of the initial purpose of driving
Writer(s): Jonathan Thomas Miller Copyright: Discovery Networks Music Publishing
Contributed by Zachary L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.