road
mi-mi Lyrics
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My foot on the gas (my foot on the gas)
It feels like I'm losing control
With a shell in my hand (with a shell in my hand)
This lightning could take my soul
I'm chasing the flash (I'm chasing the flash)
I'm racing towards the black hole
Will I last (will I)
Switch lanes, I coast
I'm high, I know
Mushrooms, I go
I’m falling apart (are you?)
Fucked from the start
Lost in my thoughts (in your thoughts)
Surfing the stars
I'm Driving down this rainbow road
My foot on the gas (my foot on the gas)
It feels like I’m losing control
With a shell in my hand (with a shell in my hand)
This lightning could take my soul
I'm chasing the flash (I'm chasing the flash)
I'm racing towards the black hole
Will I last
(Will I) Make it to the finish line (will I?)
When I do, what will I find?
The lyrics of mi-mi's song "Road" seem to describe a high-speed car race in a fantastical setting, perhaps inspired by the video game Mario Kart's Rainbow Road course. The opening lines establish the setting of the song as Rainbow Road, with the singer driving fast and recklessly while holding a "shell," a reference to the items that can be used as weapons in Mario Kart. The lyrics suggest that the singer feels out of control, with the risk of crashing or losing their soul.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more abstract and metaphorical. The lines "Shift gears, go ghost / Switch lanes, I coast" suggest a willingness to take risks and switch paths in life, perhaps in search of something more exciting or meaningful. The references to drugs like mushrooms and feeling "fucked from the start" suggest a sense of disillusionment or dissatisfaction with life.
The chorus repeats the opening lines, with the added question of whether the singer will make it to the finish line and what they will find there. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the pursuit of a goal or the search for meaning in life. Overall, the song seems to celebrate the rush of excitement that comes with taking risks and living life on the edge, even if it comes with the risk of crashing.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm driving down rainbow road
I'm embarking on a journey without knowing where exactly it will take me, just like how Mario in the game drives on Rainbow Road without knowing where it leads.
My foot on the gas (my foot on the gas)
I'm going all-in and giving it my all for this journey or challenge.
It feels like I'm losing control
I'm unsure of what's happening and uncertain about the outcome of my actions.
With a shell in my hand (with a shell in my hand)
I'm equipped and ready to defend myself from any obstacles or challenges that come my way, just like how Mario in the game has a shell to throw at opponents.
This lightning could take my soul
There is a risk of losing myself or being zapped by something unexpected, just like how lightning can instantly take a life or soul.
I'm chasing the flash (I'm chasing the flash)
I'm pursuing something that is fleeting and temporary, just like how the flash from a camera disappears in an instant.
I'm racing towards the black hole
I'm heading towards an unknown and potentially dangerous territory, just like how a black hole in space can trap and destroy anything that gets too close.
Will I last (will I)
I'm questioning my ability to survive or endure this challenge or journey.
Shift gears, go ghost
I'm adapting and changing my approach to the situation, just like how a driver can shift gears in a car or how a ghost can disappear and reappear.
Switch lanes, I coast
I'm taking a different path or approach that requires less effort, just like how a driver can switch lanes and coast along without accelerating or decelerating.
I'm high, I know
I'm feeling good and confident about myself, just like how being on drugs or under the influence can make one feel elevated or invincible.
Mushrooms, I go
I'm taking a risk and consuming something that can alter my perception or experience, just like how Mario can eat mushrooms in the game to grow bigger or shrink in size.
I'm falling apart (are you?)
I'm struggling and breaking down emotionally or psychologically, and I'm questioning if the people around me are also experiencing the same feeling.
Fucked from the start
I'm doomed or disadvantaged from the very beginning due to some inherent flaw or setback.
Lost in my thoughts (in your thoughts)
I'm preoccupied with my own mind and emotions, and potentially losing sight of the reality or the world around me.
Surfing the stars
I'm exploring and navigating through the vast and infinite universe, just like how a surfer rides on waves and moves along the ocean.
Make it to the finish line (will I?)
I'm wondering if I'll be able to complete this journey or challenge and reach the final destination or goal.
When I do, what will I find?
I'm curious and anxious about what awaits me at the end of this journey or challenge, and what the final outcome will be.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Leshone Sobers
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