The Road
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Have you seen them, have you seen them in my eyes Have you seen them, have you seen them in my eyes.



Sunday night in the back garden, I can’t see anyone.

I close my eyes,
I can see them all in once.



Rosemary smell, wind on my face, means I’m here alone with them. Have you seen them? Are they real are they here with us?





Rolling eyes, rolling eyes, rolling eyes, rolling eyes! Have you seen them? I have seen them

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "The Road" by Car's convey a sense of ambiguity and introspection. The repeated questioning of whether others can see something in the singer's eyes suggests a hidden depth or hidden experiences that are not immediately obvious to others. The lyrics create a sense of isolation and introspection, as the singer finds themselves alone in a back garden on a Sunday night. Closing their eyes, they are able to envision and connect with something or someone that is not physically present.


The mention of a rosemary smell and the wind on their face further emphasizes the sensory experience of solitude and the connection the singer feels with this unseen presence. The lyrics also highlight the uncertainty of whether this presence is real or merely a figment of the singer's imagination. The repetition of the phrase "rolling eyes" adds to the sense of contemplation and searching for answers. It could signify the act of looking inward and reflecting on these elusive experiences.


Overall, "The Road" explores themes of solitude, introspection, and the inner workings of the human mind. It captures the longing for connection and the desire to be understood, even when others may not perceive or acknowledge the depth of one's experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

Have you seen them, have you seen them in my eyes
Can you perceive and understand the emotions and thoughts that are reflected in my eyes?


Sunday night in the back garden, I can’t see anyone.
During a quiet evening in the backyard, I am unable to see any physical beings present.


I close my eyes
I shut my eyelids.


I can see them all in once.
In my mind's eye, I am able to simultaneously perceive all of them together.


Rosemary smell, wind on my face, means I’m here alone with them.
The aroma of rosemary and the sensation of the wind on my face signify my current state of being alone in the presence of those beings.


Have you seen them? Are they real are they here with us?
Can you observe those beings? Are they genuine? Are they present in our surroundings?


Rolling eyes, rolling eyes, rolling eyes, rolling eyes!
The repeated mention of rolling eyes highlights the intensity and insistence of the query about perceiving those beings.


Have you seen them? I have seen them
Can you notice those beings? I have personally witnessed their existence.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Dan Guerrieri, Ghost Car

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