Cars
Wrabel Lyrics
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Not to fall apart
When you fall asleep
With your head on my heart
'Cause I'm still awake
Drowning in my head
Thinking I just might
Not make it
No one knows me half as good as you do
And if you could see me now, it might just kill you
All the lonely nights are only getting harder
But thank God, there's cars going by outside
A little proof, I'm still alive
If you have bad dreams (have bad dreams)
Don't you be afraid (be afraid)
Just means you caught my thoughts (caught my thoughts)
You don't have to hold my pain (you don't have to hold)
No one knows me half as good as you do
And if you could see me now, it might just kill you
All the lonely nights are only getting harder
But thank God, there's cars going by outside
A little proof, I'm still alive
Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
No one knows me half as good as you do
And if you could see me now, it might just kill you
All the lonely nights are only getting harder
But thank God, there's cars going by outside
A little proof, I'm still alive
The lyrics to Wrabel's song "cars" convey a sense of struggle, vulnerability, and the need for validation. The singer tries their best not to fall apart, but the weight of their thoughts and emotions becomes overwhelming. The image of someone sleeping with their head on the singer's heart conveys a deep level of intimacy and trust, and yet, even in that moment, the singer feels alone and is drowning in their own thoughts. The fear of not making it suggests a battle with their own mental wellbeing and the possibility of succumbing to their inner turmoil.
The line "No one knows me half as good as you do" acknowledges the deep connection between the singer and someone close to them. It implies that this person understands them on a profound level, possibly even more than they understand themselves. However, the thought of this person seeing the singer in their current state is depicted as potentially harmful. This vulnerability is juxtaposed with the idea that the sound of cars passing by outside is a reminder that life goes on, providing some relief and proof that the singer is still alive.
The lyrics suggest that the singer finds solace in the presence of others and in the reminder that life continues around them. The song explores themes of loneliness, battling inner demons, and the importance of external validation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Eric Leva, Stephen Wrabel
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OSSO
Man I just found your music 2 hours ago. I was in a bus station at Budapest. I was going to my rehearsal room and I was in a very bad mood, questioning my life stuff you know. I am not kidding this song just made me fall into my knees and start to cry my eyes out and I also felt I could do anything. Thank you! Keep going. You are my favourite artist right now.
Shadow Ambush
HI WRABEL, I'VE BEEN HERE SINCE 10 FEET TALL CAME OUT. KEEP DOING WHAT YOURE DOING
JuaniquilaCris
God!!! I love all this that came in just one night !! <3
Sirleny López Beita
Love your music so bad😍😭
Ans van Dijk.
Again so beautiful and touching ❤
Aryan Narula
much love from india. 💕💕
Tony
So beautiful
Alyssa Johnson
So emotional🥺
Lilith
Thanks! :)
Husky
Oooh it instantly made me think of Second Hand News by Birdy