this is such a great song about wanting more than what you've grown up on. to me it symbolizes a life in a somewhat small, safe place, like the suburbs. sidewalks literally represent safety from cars and metaphorically safety from doing anything too dangerous or amazing. he just wants to get away from the boredom of where he is and do something great with his life.
i think his comment on the passing cars is an analogy for age: 18 is blue, or a sad time and 21 is grey, as in a bleak period.
this is such a great song about wanting more than what you've grown up on. to me it symbolizes a life in a somewhat small, safe place, like the suburbs. sidewalks literally represent safety from cars and metaphorically safety from doing anything too dangerous or amazing. he just wants to get away from the boredom of where he is and do something great with his life.
i think his comment on the passing cars is an analogy for age: 18 is blue, or a sad time and 21 is grey, as in a bleak period.