Cheryl Chow, known professionally as Cehryl (stylized as cehryl), is a Los … Read Full Bio ↴Cheryl Chow, known professionally as Cehryl (stylized as cehryl), is a Los Angeles based singer, songwriter, producer, and instrumentalist.

Chow was born and grew up in Hong Kong. She played classical piano from a young age, and learned to play guitar as a teenager. She studied music production and engineering at Berklee College of Music. Her Wherever it May be Be EP was made start from finish in her bedroom in Boston before moving to Los Angeles. She has toured with Still Woozy and Ravyn Lanae, and Raveena. Her tours with Jeremy Zucker and Cavetown were put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Her sophomore EP "time machine" is to be released in spring of 2021 with Nettwerk Records.

Chow records, and produces all of her own tracks. Complex featured her as one of the "Best New Artists of the Month" in July 2019, describing her sound as "more A24 than Marvel."

Road Safety
cehryl Lyrics

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You rest your, your left hand
Into the, freeway quicksand
I don′t know how you feel today
You don't need to care, no
You′re only driving me home
But you don't know how I feel today
What if, what if I close my eyes?
That's the end of it all?

Uh oh
What if, what if you miss that light?
That′s the end of it all?
Uh oh
So I break in the passenger seat
I crack where I cannot reach
I crouch so you cannot see me
Road safety, road, road safety
I′m lost in the passenger seat
I cry, I don't know what it means
Just don′t look at me
Road safety, r-road safety
Road safety, road, road safety
You're restless it′s on your face
But tell me why you came
And tell me what made you stay
And I wanna hear it all
I wanna hear it all, all
What was it like when you first fell
Into, over, down and under love?
Could you tell me what it's like to be free
What if, what if I close my eyes?
That′s the end of it all?
Uh oh
What if, what if you miss that light?
That's the end of it all?
So I break in the passenger seat
I crack where I cannot reach
I crouch so you cannot see me
Road safety, road, road safety
I'm lost in the passenger seat
I cry, I don′t know what it means
Just don′t look at me

Road safety, r-road safety
Road safety, road, road safety

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Road Safety" by cehryl can be interpreted in different ways, but the common theme seems to be the vulnerability of the singer and their plea for safety in a car ride with someone they care about. The beginning of the song paints a picture of a risky situation where the driver places their hand on the freeway, symbolizing danger and carelessness. The singer realizes that they don't know how the driver is feeling and if they are aware of the danger they are in. They ask themselves what would happen if they closed their eyes or if they missed a light, insinuating that any mistake could lead to a catastrophic outcome.

As the song progresses, the singer becomes increasingly anxious and scared, trying to hide from the driver's gaze and hoping that they won't be seen. They repeatedly mention "road safety" as a plea for caution and responsible driving. While the singer is lost in their thoughts and fears, they also express a desire to know more about the driver's life and experiences, including the ups and downs of love. It's possible that the singer is using the car ride as an opportunity to connect with the driver on a deeper level, but their immediate concern is their well-being.

Overall, "Road Safety" is a poignant song that captures the tension and uncertainty of being in a car with someone who may not be fully aware of the risks. The lyrics reveal the singer's vulnerability and their desperate need for reassurance and care.

Line by Line Meaning

You rest your, your left hand
You casually place your left hand on the dashboard

Into the, freeway quicksand
As we drive on the freeway, I sense danger and instability

I don't know how you feel today
I'm unaware of your current emotional state

You don't need to care, no
You don't have to worry about me, you're just driving me home

You're only driving me home
Your only responsibility right now is to safely transport me home

But you don't know how I feel today
You're unaware of my current emotional state

What if, what if I close my eyes?
What if I close my eyes and an accident happens?

That's the end of it all?
Would that be the end of everything?

Uh oh
Expressing anxiety and concern about the potential consequences

What if, what if you miss that light?
What if you run a red light and an accident happens?

That's the end of it all?
Would that be the end of everything?

Uh oh
Expressing anxiety and concern about the potential consequences

So I break in the passenger seat
I suddenly become anxious and start panicking in the passenger seat

I crack where I cannot reach
I feel overwhelmed with emotions and start to break down and cry

I crouch so you cannot see me
I try to hide my emotions from you by crouching and keeping my head down

Road safety, road, road safety
The importance of being safe on the road is emphasized

I'm lost in the passenger seat
I feel lost and alone in the passenger seat

I cry, I don't know what it means
I cry because I'm overwhelmed and confused about my emotions

Just don't look at me
I don't want you to see me crying

You're restless it's on your face
I can tell from your facial expression that you're feeling unsettled

But tell me why you came
I want to know the reason why you're driving me home

And tell me what made you stay
I want to know why you decided to stay with me

And I wanna hear it all
I'm curious and want to listen to your story

What was it like when you first fell
I want to know what it felt like when you fell in love for the first time

Into, over, down and under love?
I want to know the different stages of falling in love

Could you tell me what it's like to be free
I'm asking if you can describe what freedom feels like

Writer(s): Cheryl Chow

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01Damage Done2:59

02Troubleshooting3:13

03Heat Wave3:32

04Blush3:28

05Home Video3:32

06You said you weren't afraid of anything3:23

07it's blurry here1:34

08Disconnect(ed)4:58

09Road Safety3:10

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10Natural Disaster3:54

11carry you0:55

12Satellite3:29

13Titanic (the end)1:37

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[Verse 1]
You rest your, your left hand
Into the, freeway quicksand
I don't know how you feel today
You don't need to care, no
You're only driving me home
But you don't know how I feel today

[Pre-Chorus]
What if, what if I close my eyes?
That's the end of it all?
Uh oh
What if, what if you miss that light?
That's the end of it all?
Uh oh

[Chorus]
So I break in the passenger seat
I crack where I cannot reach
I crouch so you cannot see me
Road safety, road, road safety
I'm lost in the passenger seat
I cry, I don't know what it means
Just don't look at me
Road safety, r-road safety
Road safety, road, road safety

[Verse 2]
You're restless it's on your face
But tell me why you came
And tell me what made you stay
And I wanna hear it all
I wanna hear it all, all
What was it like when you first fell
Into, over, down and under love?
Could you tell me what it's like to be free

[Pre-Chorus]
What if, what if I close my eyes?
That's the end of it all?
Uh oh
What if, what if you miss that light?
That's the end of it all?

[Chorus]
So I break in the passenger seat
I crack where I cannot reach
I crouch so you cannot see me
Road safety, road, road safety
I'm lost in the passenger seat
I cry, I don't know what it means
Just don't look at me
Road safety, r-road safety
Road safety, road, road safety