Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
I can't take a breath
because the air stinks
and I can't take a step
without listening
to your fucking accent
while you're saying words with 'r's misplaced.
So, fuck Route 9.
I can pump my own gas
now you're crossing the line.
Yeah, fuck Route 9,
and your water tastes like ass just stay on your side.
And we'll leave tonight and
if you're okay to drive and
we'll leave this place behind.
Thank god we don't live here all the time.
And we'll leave tonight and
if you're okay to drive and
we'll leave this place behind.
Thank god we don't live here all the time.
You don't pay to get in,
but you pay to get out.
So, fuck Route 9.
I can pump my own gas
now you're crossing the line.
Yeah, fuck Route 9,
and your water tastes like ass just stay on your side.
Fuck Route 9!
And we'll leave tonight.
No we'll leave tonight.
So we'll leave tonight.
Thank god we don't live here all the time.
because the air stinks
and I can't take a step
without listening
to your fucking accent
while you're saying words with 'r's misplaced.
So, fuck Route 9.
I can pump my own gas
now you're crossing the line.
Yeah, fuck Route 9,
and your water tastes like ass just stay on your side.
And we'll leave tonight and
if you're okay to drive and
we'll leave this place behind.
Thank god we don't live here all the time.
And we'll leave tonight and
if you're okay to drive and
we'll leave this place behind.
Thank god we don't live here all the time.
You don't pay to get in,
but you pay to get out.
So, fuck Route 9.
I can pump my own gas
now you're crossing the line.
Yeah, fuck Route 9,
and your water tastes like ass just stay on your side.
Fuck Route 9!
And we'll leave tonight.
No we'll leave tonight.
So we'll leave tonight.
Thank god we don't live here all the time.
Lyrics submitted by robs99
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hates PA
The band is from PA. actually route nine is across the delaware river in NY and NJ. I can guess he is talking about New Jersey when he went there for a gig. New Jersey is like the only place that pumps gas for you. And the tolls are messed up there "You don't pay to get in, but you pay to get out."
The band is from PA. actually route nine is across the delaware river in NY and NJ. I can guess he is talking about New Jersey when he went there for a gig. New Jersey is like the only place that pumps gas for you. And the tolls are messed up there "You don't pay to get in, but you pay to get out."
Oregon is like that too I believe, where they pump your gas for you.
definitely about new jersey and definitely 100% true. FUCK NEW JERSEY!
Too much Jersey hate.
i dislike them solely for writing this song.
FUCK ROUTE 9!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sweet accents by the way......I love "Jersey" talk. haha
NJ DOES suck.
Best band ever.
actually nubs, route 9 runs parallel to the Atlantic ocean, alongside the jersey shore; providing access to shore points like cape may, seaside heights, and wildwood, route 9 is historic and is also a huge landmark in the sate.
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btw guitarist ur "guess" that this band played nj be4.... uh this band has toured nationwide