I’m in the backseat of my own life
Someone else is driving
Down a street that don’t feel like mine
Windows up so high I can’t breathe
You can hold me, say it’s all right
I’ll be lonely at the same time
Wide awake but stuck inside a dream
Is it only me or do you
Ever feel like you’ve had enough?
Screaming at the top of your lungs
These days it’s so dark and I can’t get my head right
Mind is spinning out of control
Running but there’s nowhere to go
These days it’s so dark that I can’t see with headlights
I don’t know how I’m still surviving
In the clouds so high
It almost feels like I’m flying without a pilot
Paralyzed but I’m still here trying
You can hold me, say it’s all right
I’ll be lonely at the same time
Wide awake but stuck inside a dream
Is it only me or do you
Ever feel like you’ve had enough?
Screaming at the top of your lungs
These days it’s so dark and I can’t get my head right
Mind is spinning out of control
Running but there’s nowhere to go
These days it’s so dark that I can’t see with headlights
Oh-oh, oh, oh
Oh-oh, oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh, oh
Oh-oh, oh, oh-oh-oh
You can hold me, say it’s all right (Oh-oh, oh, oh)
I’ll be lonely at the same time (Oh-oh, oh, oh-oh-oh)
Wide awake but stuck inside a dream (Oh-oh, oh, oh)
Is it only me or—
The backseat of my own life
Someone else is driving
Ever feel like you’ve had enough?
Screaming at the top of your lungs
These days it’s so dark and I can’t get my head right
Mind is spinning out of control
Running but there’s nowhere to go
These days it’s so dark that I can’t see with headlights
Lost in the Backseat: Navigating Emotional Darkness
“Headlights” by Alex Warren paints a vivid picture of feeling powerless and isolated, as if stuck in the backseat of one’s own life. The lyrics evoke a sense of being driven by forces beyond one’s control, with darkness and uncertainty clouding the way forward. Warren explores themes of anxiety and disconnection, using imagery of darkness and being unable to see “even with headlights” to illustrate struggles with mental health and self-doubt. The recurring lines about screaming and feeling stuck highlight the universal longing for understanding and relief. Overall, the song resonates with anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by life’s challenges, yet keeps trying to move forward despite the uncertainty.
Song Credits
- Artist: Alex Warren
- Release Year: 2024