I've argued with the boyfriend about this cuz it's him, lol. Two people exist in this song, the speaker "i" and the woman who he refers to as "you." The words "but" and "so" are really important to interpret the meaning of "take it to the limit" because that phrase could mean running away from something or going down in glory. The contrast of "but" with his running around and his broken dreams shows that the running has not gotten him what he really wants. "SO" in other words, "therefore" he'll try going full throttle down the road again. The road is a metaphor for love/relationship (or whatever emotional risk you'd like to substitute although the song is about lost potential love). Yes, he's spent his time making money, and his love "making time," in other words, getting loveless sex which he regrets. It's time to go full throttle with love, take it to the limit because he's ready to get to the finish line or crash and burn. All he needs is that sign...
I've argued with the boyfriend about this cuz it's him, lol. Two people exist in this song, the speaker "i" and the woman who he refers to as "you." The words "but" and "so" are really important to interpret the meaning of "take it to the limit" because that phrase could mean running away from something or going down in glory. The contrast of "but" with his running around and his broken dreams shows that the running has not gotten him what he really wants. "SO" in other words, "therefore" he'll try going full throttle down the road again. The road is a metaphor for love/relationship (or whatever emotional risk you'd like to substitute although the song is about lost potential love). Yes, he's spent his time making money, and his love "making time," in other words, getting loveless sex which he regrets. It's time to go full throttle with love, take it to the limit because he's ready to get to the finish line or crash and burn. All he needs is that sign...