The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
After twelve, not so well
Won't pretend it's too soon to tell
What's around this bend
No disgrace, about face
Anything not to have to chase
You down again
You know
Nothing hurts like losing
When ya know it's really gone
Except for the pain of choosin'
To hold too long
I tried it your way
But I got nothing to show
It's been the same, same
And the story's getting old
So I guess the driveway
Will be the end of the road
For us it's too late
Let the credits start to roll
A lot to say, but not today
Let the radio break the silence
As we drive
A kiss goodbye, not this time
Don't remember what about this song
I ever liked
You know
Nothing hurts like losing
When ya know I'm already gone
Except for the pain of choosin'
To hold too long
I tried it your way
But I got nothing to show
It's been the same, same
And the story's getting old
So I guess the driveway
Will be the end of the road
For us it's too late
Let the credits start to roll
I thought maybe we were getting somewhere
But we're still nowhere at all
I watched your tail lights fading
I try but a tear won't fall
I remember what it feels like
To know love and have it taken away
Can't think of what I've learned right now
But I'll be thanking you someday
I tried it your way
But I got nothing to show
You know, it's been the same, same
And the story's getting old
So I guess the driveway
Will be the end of the road
For us it's too late
Let the credits start to roll
Let the credits start to roll
So I guess the driveway
Will be the end of the road
Be the end of the road
Will be the end of the road
(Be the end of the road)
Won't pretend it's too soon to tell
What's around this bend
No disgrace, about face
Anything not to have to chase
You down again
You know
Nothing hurts like losing
When ya know it's really gone
Except for the pain of choosin'
To hold too long
I tried it your way
But I got nothing to show
It's been the same, same
And the story's getting old
So I guess the driveway
Will be the end of the road
For us it's too late
Let the credits start to roll
A lot to say, but not today
Let the radio break the silence
As we drive
A kiss goodbye, not this time
Don't remember what about this song
I ever liked
You know
Nothing hurts like losing
When ya know I'm already gone
Except for the pain of choosin'
To hold too long
I tried it your way
But I got nothing to show
It's been the same, same
And the story's getting old
So I guess the driveway
Will be the end of the road
For us it's too late
Let the credits start to roll
I thought maybe we were getting somewhere
But we're still nowhere at all
I watched your tail lights fading
I try but a tear won't fall
I remember what it feels like
To know love and have it taken away
Can't think of what I've learned right now
But I'll be thanking you someday
I tried it your way
But I got nothing to show
You know, it's been the same, same
And the story's getting old
So I guess the driveway
Will be the end of the road
For us it's too late
Let the credits start to roll
Let the credits start to roll
So I guess the driveway
Will be the end of the road
Be the end of the road
Will be the end of the road
(Be the end of the road)
Lyrics submitted by dontwasteyoursong
The Driveway Lyrics as written by Miley Cyrus Anne Preven
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Walt Disney Music Company
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I really think this song is about two different, and I mean DIFFERENT people in a relationship, and he's a bit of a player, but not severely, but she "tries to see it his way" but she doesn't see a way of this relationship working out, and although she doesn't want to let him go, it's what's best for her. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I really think I'm right on this one.