Late Night Drive
Alex Wilson
Description
A melancholic ballad about a solitary late-night drive, haunted by the ghosts of unspoken words and missed opportunities. The song explores themes of regret, longing, and the slow process of moving on. Driven by fingerpicked guitar and layered vocals, it creates a foggy, cinematic atmosphere that invites introspection and emotional connection.
Lyrics
[Verse 1] Engine hums in the quiet night, Windows down, chasing taillights. Radio whispers forgotten tunes, Echoing thoughts under the moon. Your face flashes in my mind, Words I left behind. Empty passenger seat stares back, On this endless track. [Pre-Chorus] Miles unwind, but I'm stuck in place, Lost in your trace. [Chorus] Streetlights blur, radio low, Wishing you were here, but I drive solo. Memories loop like endless road, Carrying this heavy load. Turn the wheel, chase the dawn, But the night's too long when you're gone. Headlights cut through the dark so deep, Secrets I keep, can't sleep. [Verse 2] Billboards pass in a hazy streak, Promising things I can't seek. What if I'd turned a different way, Said the words I couldn't say? Your laughter rings in the air, But you're not there. Grip the wheel, hold on tight, Through the lonely night. [Pre-Chorus] Miles unwind, but I'm stuck in place, Lost in your trace. [Chorus] Streetlights blur, radio low, Wishing you were here, but I drive solo. Memories loop like endless road, Carrying this heavy load. Turn the wheel, chase the dawn, But the night's too long when you're gone. Headlights cut through the dark so deep, Secrets I keep, can't sleep. [Bridge] Pull over under starry skies, Close my eyes, realize. The road ahead is mine to take, No more ache, no mistake. But tonight the drive goes on, Until the dawn. Another mile ticks off the list, Faded photograph I kissed. [Chorus] Streetlights blur, radio low, Wishing you were here, but I drive solo. Memories loop like endless road, Carrying this heavy load. Turn the wheel, chase the dawn, But the night's too long when you're gone. Headlights cut through the dark so deep, Secrets I keep, can't sleep. [Outro] (Fading guitar) Drive on, drive on... Into the unknown. The engine fades, the stars grow pale, A brand new day, a different trail.