street lights
killedmyself Lyrics
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All night 'til I couldn't stay awake
Went through Louisiana as far as I went
Wouldn't ever be quite far enough away
It's what people do, they buy each other flowers, and they go to museums and they-
You know me, this stuff freaks me out. It's fake. What's wrong with what we're doing? It's working, we don't have to fight we don't have to-
Maybe I wanna fight
What are you gonna do, you're just never gonna feel anything? How are you gonna do that?
I don't know, I'll figure it out
Got in my car and I, got in my car and I
Drive 'til I couldn't stay awake
(Drive 'til I couldn't stay awake)
Got in my car and I, got in my car and I
Never be quite far enough away
(Never be quite far enough away)
And I never wanna feel like I'm dying
(I don't need you to take care of me)
'Cause the time that you waste won't come back
(I take care of myself, that's what I do)
So I took a part of me that I hated
(Why don't you go find some other girl who's not gonna hurt you)
And I tried to leave it in the past
(Because I love you)
Got in my car and I, got in my car and I
Drive 'til I couldn't stay awake
(Drive 'til I couldn't stay awake)
Got in my car and I, got in my car and I
Never be quite far enough away
(Never be quite far enough away)
It's obvious I completely love you, there, you're such a wimp
I am not a-
Well, then be with me!
The lyrics to "Street Lights" by killedmyself follow the singer as they drive aimlessly through the night, trying to escape from something or someone that they can't seem to shake off. As the song progresses, we get glimpses of a conversation between the singer and someone else, likely a romantic partner. The singer is clearly struggling with their emotions and the relationship, and can't seem to find a way out of the cycle of pain and hurt that seems to define it.
The first verse sets the scene for the rest of the song, describing the singer's desperate attempt to escape from something that is clearly troubling them. They drive and drive, through Louisiana and beyond, but can't seem to find a place far enough away to escape their problems. The repetition of "got in my car and I" emphasizes the sense of urgency and desperation in the singer's voice.
The conversation between the singer and their partner is intriguing, as it hints at a complicated and troubled relationship. The partner seems to want to "buy each other flowers" and go to museums, but the singer is skeptical of these superficial gestures. They seem to be struggling with whether or not to fight for the relationship, and their partner accuses them of not wanting to feel anything at all. The back-and-forth between them is tense and emotional, and adds an extra layer of depth to the song.
Overall, "Street Lights" is a haunting and introspective song that explores themes of love, pain, and emotional turmoil. The repeated use of driving as a metaphor for escape creates a sense of desperate urgency, while the conversation with the singer's partner adds an extra layer of complexity to the lyrics. The song is a powerful exploration of the ups and downs of romantic relationships, and the struggles that come with trying to navigate them.
Line by Line Meaning
Got in my car and I drove and I drove
I got in my car and started driving, wanting to just go anywhere and get away.
All night 'til I couldn't stay awake
I drove throughout the entire night, not stopping, and eventually became too tired to continue driving.
Went through Louisiana as far as I went
I drove so far that I passed through Louisiana and kept going further.
Wouldn't ever be quite far enough away
No matter how far I drove, it didn't feel like it was enough to escape my troubles and thoughts.
And I never wanna feel like I'm dying
I don't want to feel that kind of pain or despair anymore.
('Cause I don't need you to take care of me)
I don't need someone else to take care of me or solve my problems.
'Cause the time that you waste won't come back
I don't want to waste any more time being unhappy or with someone who doesn't make me happy.
(I take care of myself, that's what I do)
I prioritize taking care of myself and my own needs.
So I took a part of me that I hated
I looked at the parts of myself that I didn't like and decided to leave them in the past.
('Why don't you go find some other girl who's not gonna hurt you)
I don't want to be the cause of someone else's pain or hurt them.
And I tried to leave it in the past
I tried to move on from that part of myself and leave it behind.
Maybe I wanna fight
I'm starting to think that maybe it's better to confront my problems head on and fight for what I want.
(Yeah? Well, I don't)
The other person in this conversation doesn't want to fight for anything and would prefer to avoid conflict.
('What are you gonna do, you're just never gonna feel anything? How are you gonna do that?)
The other person questions how I can avoid feeling anything and wonders what I plan to do instead.
(I don't know, I'll figure it out)
I'm unsure of what my next steps are going to be, but I know that I need to figure it out.
It's what people do, they buy each other flowers, and they go to museums and they-
Society has certain expectations of what people in relationships should do, like buy each other gifts and go on dates to fancy places.
(You know me, this stuff freaks me out. It's fake. What's wrong with what we're doing? It's working, we don't have to fight we don't have to-)
I feel uncomfortable with these societal expectations and believe that what we're already doing is enough and doesn't require anything extravagant or fake.
(Well, then be with me!)
I want the other person to commit to being in a relationship with me rather than just avoiding the topic or staying in an ambiguous state.
Got in my car and I, got in my car and I
Repeating the phrase emphasizes the act of getting in the car and driving as a way to escape.
Never be quite far enough away
No matter how much I try to escape, the problems I'm running from won't be far enough away.
Contributed by Evan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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[Intro]
Got in my car and I drove and I drove
All night 'til I couldn't stay awake
Went through Louisiana as far as I went
Wouldn't ever be quite far enough away
[Interlude 1: Sample]
It's what people do, they buy each other flowers, and they go to museums and they-
You know me, this stuff freaks me out. It's fake. What's wrong with what we're doing? It's working, we don't have to fight we don't have to-
Maybe I wanna fight
Yeah? Well, I don't
What are you gonna do, you're just never gonna feel anything? How are you gonna do that?
I don't know, I'll figure it out
[Hook]
Got in my car and I, got in my car and I
Drive 'til I couldn't stay awake
Drive 'til I couldn't stay awake
Got in my car and I, got in my car and I
Never be quite far enough away
Never be quite far enough away
[Bridge]
And I never wanna feel like I'm dying
(I don't need you to take care of me)
'Cause the time that you waste won't come back
(I take care of myself, that's what I do)
So I took a part of me that I hated
(Why don't you go find some other girl who's not gonna hurt you)
And I tried to leave it in the past
(Because I love you)
[Hook]
Got in my car and I, got in my car and I
Drive 'til I couldn't stay awake
Drive 'til I couldn't stay awake
Got in my car and I, got in my car and I
Never be quite far enough away
Never be quite far enough away
[Outro: Sample]
It's obvious I completely love you, there, you're such a wimp
I am not a-
Well, then be with me!
@PetkePetiStudio
First time listening to this, without knowing the converstation's text, when the girl asked: (1:57)
"-Why dont you find some other girl, who is not gonna hurt you?"
I immediately said out loudly: "-Because I love you."
I can relate to this :(
@Jellyfish21
I kind of feel like I wanna be alone all my life but also i wanna have somebody near me? Who can relate ?
@kaladin7487
Elena Salvatore yeah. I want someone to love and and care for but I also get so used to being alone. It's weird.
@gogo-qz3vt
Nah.
@epicgamermoments4900
Maybe it's that you're used to being alone, but you're also scared of being alone forever. That's not really a good position to start a relationship from. If you really want one then it's time to start improving yourself to be a good partner. Improving yourself is a good idea regardless of if you're going to end up in a relationship or not. And if you're really not going to do anything at all, then don't expect your circumstances to change. That's another way to live your life.
@pualani1701
。マ。リ。ア。 I feel the same all the time
@jitzskillsmendez6343
@Sarah Moniz hey sarah.. same i cant even sleep right now.
@notfred1233
I miss the days when I actually enjoyed living...
@thehamstrahd2897
notfred1233 same
@gogo-qz3vt
O O F
@bratanoia8177
notfred1233 yup..