Left your tracks, runnin’ through my front door, oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
When you rolled by every night at nine
And you’re telling me you wanna fix what’s broken, oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Yet you’re gone before the mornin’ light
You sure know how to shake this house
And leave a man restless
“I love you”, shouldn’t leave your mouth
‘Cause that’s when things get reckless
‘Cause when you’re on my mind
I drink a little more, yeah, smoke a little more, yeah
It’s always one last time
My engines on fire, burnin’ these tires
Yeah, I’m already headed off of these two rails
Flyin’ straight back to where we fell
I wanted the fast track but now I want you back
Since you left, I’m just a trainwreck
And all these problems, shoulda hit ’em head on
Girl, oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Instead we let all our crazy drive
And all these memories are hittin’ home harder
Oh, oh-oh, oh
Can’t keep my eyes between the yellow lines
‘Cause when you’re on my mind
I drink a little more, yeah, smoke a little more, yeah
It’s always one last time
My engines on fire, burnin’ these tires
Yeah, I’m already headed off of these two rails
Flyin’ straight back to where we fell
I wanted the fast track but now I want you back
Since you left, I’m a trainwreck
You sure know how to shake this house
Leavin’ me restless (Restless)
“I love you”, keeps runnin’ its mouth
Keepin’ us reckless
‘Cause when you’re on my mind
I drink a little more, yeah, smoke a little more, yeah
It’s always one last time
My engines on fire, burnin’ these tires
Up and down them county lines
Dodgin’ every caution light
On my way back to you
Should’ve hit the brakes, should’ve used my mind
It’s too late, I’m pullin’ in your drive
Ain’t no getting ’round it tonight
We’re a trainwreck
Heartbreak on the Tracks: Exploring “Trainwreck”
In “Trainwreck,” Bailey Zimmerman captures the emotional aftermath of a love gone off the rails. The song opens with the imagery of someone leaving their mark, just like train tracks, and explores the relentless cycle of longing and regret. Zimmerman’s vocals convey vulnerability as he reflects on the struggles of moving on and the temptations of returning to a reckless relationship. The repetitive urge to drink and smoke “a little more” each time his ex comes to mind highlights the difficulty of breaking free from old habits. Throughout the song, the metaphor of a trainwreck perfectly represents the chaos, confusion, and pain of heartbreak, while the yearning for reconciliation remains at the forefront.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bailey Zimmerman
- Songwriters: Bailey Zimmerman, Michael Hardy, Ben Johnson, Jacob Hackworth
- Release Year: 2024
- Label: Warner Music Nashville