Story Behind The Song
Russel put down a wonderful instrumental piece. It is exactly as you hear it in the song. I took it home to enjoy it and heard it telling me a story. I closed my eyes and wrote it down. It was an amazing exercise to write lyrics to a piece already, in
Song Description
Letting go of a relationship, of ideas, of the fear of being alone, and of grief. A car is a wonderful conduit for revival of spirit. Especially if you drive fast.
| Song Length |
3:07 |
Genre |
Folk - Alternative, Country - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Quiet, Moving |
Subject |
Will, Breaking Up |
| Similar Artists |
David Gray, Shawn Colvin |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I put summer in the backseat
It was making me lonely
If I drive fast I could catch the midwest just a little past 4
and maybe stop for coffee
Well wouldn't that be nice
To just be
And not be seen
Better in the world that think that everything comes easy
Is it safer for a girl to think that nothing falls apart
Is it easy on your mind to take the medicine not thinking
Loss not fit to grieve because you knew,
You knew it was a lie
I threw your sweater in the back seat
It was making me lonely
If I go fast, just a little off course I could get to New York
And maybe stop for ice cream
Wouldn't that be nice
Climbing off the back of my heart
You're climbing off the back of my heart
(Moving slowly)