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”
It's been one of "those days" for a year
And I might scream if I don't get outta here
I need to see some stars and know there's more than what we are
I've got my keys and I've got my car
Why don't we leave town?
Let's get outta Dodge
We'll cover some ground before they notice we're gone
So long to the city
Hello, open road
Just say you'll come with me
Jump in and let’s go
Let's get outta town
I've misplaced my faith and hope's gone the byway
Maybe we'll find love out there on the highway
Along the yellow lines
You tell me yours, I'll tell you mine
'Til all our woes are left behind
Why don't we leave town?
Let's get outta Dodge
We'll cover some ground before they notice we're gone
So long to the city
Hello, open road
Just say you'll come with me
Jump in and let's go
Just you and me and the breeze, don't it sound nice?
This moment won't come twice
Why don't we leave town?
Let's get outta Dodge
We'll cover some ground before they notice we're gone
So long to the city; hello, open road
Just say you'll come with me
Just say you'll come with me
Let's get outta town
And I might scream if I don't get outta here
I need to see some stars and know there's more than what we are
I've got my keys and I've got my car
Why don't we leave town?
Let's get outta Dodge
We'll cover some ground before they notice we're gone
So long to the city
Hello, open road
Just say you'll come with me
Jump in and let’s go
Let's get outta town
I've misplaced my faith and hope's gone the byway
Maybe we'll find love out there on the highway
Along the yellow lines
You tell me yours, I'll tell you mine
'Til all our woes are left behind
Why don't we leave town?
Let's get outta Dodge
We'll cover some ground before they notice we're gone
So long to the city
Hello, open road
Just say you'll come with me
Jump in and let's go
Just you and me and the breeze, don't it sound nice?
This moment won't come twice
Why don't we leave town?
Let's get outta Dodge
We'll cover some ground before they notice we're gone
So long to the city; hello, open road
Just say you'll come with me
Just say you'll come with me
Let's get outta town
Lyrics submitted by bananahero
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