Automatic Driver
La Roux Tyler The Creator Lyrics
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Understand it?
We can fight ′til it's light
Doesn′t mend it
Too many times
You're my baby
Too many times we been high
You're my baby
I wanted to manage information
Find the automatic driver
Oh, I′ll find it
Woah, but I′m still so in love
Imagine how much I'm crying
Oh, I′m crying
Oh, woah
Duh, duh, duh-duh-duh-duh (Yeah)
Duh, duh, duh-duh-duh-duh
Duh, duh, duh-duh-duh-duh (Yeah)
Duh, duh, duh-duh-duh-duh (Aw)
Duh, duh, duh-duh-duh-duh
Duh, duh, duh-duh-duh-duh (Let's switch it up)
Duh, duh, duh-duh-duh-duh
Too many times (Woo, woo)
You′re my baby (Yuh)
Too many times we've been high
You′re my baby
You can try all you like
But it's ended
And next time we're in paradise
You′re my baby(Yeah)
I wanted to make a contribution, baby
I wanted to start a revolution with you
I wanted to make a contribution, baby
I wanted to start a revolution with you, oh, oh, oh
After I waited so long to find you (Woo)
Why did I let myself run and hide you?
After I waited so long to find you
Why did I let myself run?
I wanted to make a contribution, baby (After I waited so long to find you)
I wanted to start a revolution with you (Why did I let myself run and hide you?)
I wanted to make a contribution, baby (After I waited so long to find you)
I wanted to start a revolution with you (Why did I let myself run and...)
Oh, oh, oh (Woo, yeah)
Oh, oh, oh (Yeah)
Oh, oh, oh
After I waited so long, oh, oh, oh
Why did I let myself run oh, oh, oh (And hide you?)
After I waited so long
Why did I let myself run oh, oh, oh (And hide you?)
In "Automatic Driver," La Roux and Tyler, the Creator sing about a relationship that has ended, but their love for each other persists despite the pain. The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship. They are trying to make sense of it and find some closure.
The opening lyrics seem to express a sense of confusion and frustration as the singer wonders if they will ever understand what went wrong in the relationship. And while they acknowledge that they have had many good times together, they know that these memories cannot fix what is broken between them.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Too many times you're my baby," which suggests that despite the end of the relationship, the singer still feels a deep attachment to their former partner. The second half of the chorus suggests that they may have tried to fix the relationship numerous times but have failed.
The verse where La Roux sings, "I wanted to make a contribution, baby / I wanted to start a revolution with you" shows that the singer had high hopes for their relationship. They wanted to make a difference together, but instead, they find themselves on opposite sides. The song ends with the singer wondering why they let themselves run away from their love.
Overall, "Automatic Driver" is about the complexities of love and the lingering feelings that remain even after a relationship has ended.
Line by Line Meaning
In time, oh, will I
Will I eventually come to understand it?
Understand it?
The subject is facing a lack of understanding of something.
We can fight 'til it's light
The subject and another have been fighting for a long time to fix something.
Doesn't mend it
Despite the fighting, the issue remains unresolved.
Too many times
This situation has occurred frequently before.
You're my baby
The subject is addressing their partner affectionately.
Too many times we been high
They have been together many times before, sometimes under the influence.
I wanted to manage information
The subject desires to take control of some data.
Find the automatic driver
The subject is searching for an easy way out of a difficult situation.
Oh, I'll find it
The subject is confident in their ability to find a solution.
Woah, but I'm still so in love
Despite the problem, the subject remains strongly in love.
Imagine how much I'm crying
The subject is expressing the emotional pain they are feeling.
Oh, I'm crying
The subject is openly crying.
Duh, duh, duh-duh-duh-duh (Yeah)
A repeated musical interjection.
Too many times (Woo, woo)
The subject is reminiscing on previous moments.
You're my baby (Yuh)
The subject is affectionately referring to their partner.
You can try all you like
Trying to fix the situation is futile.
But it's ended
The relationship has come to an end.
And next time we're in paradise
There is a possibility of rekindling the relationship.
I wanted to make a contribution, baby
The subject wanted to have a positive impact on the situation.
I wanted to start a revolution with you
The subject desires to make significant changes alongside their partner.
After I waited so long to find you (Woo)
The subject has been patiently waiting to find love.
Why did I let myself run and hide you?
The subject is experiencing regret for not fully embracing the relationship.
Oh, oh, oh (Woo, yeah)
A repeated musical interjection.
After I waited so long, oh, oh, oh
The subject is lamenting their impulsive actions.
Why did I let myself run oh, oh, oh (And hide you?)
The subject is questioning their own behavior in the relationship.
Writer(s): Eleanor Kate Jackson
Contributed by Jordan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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In time, oh, will I
Understand it?
We can fight 'til it's light
Doesn't mend it
Too many times
You're my baby
Too many times we been high
You're my baby
I wanted to manage information
Find the automatic driver
Oh, I'll find it
Woah, but I'm still so in love
Imagine how much I'm crying
Oh, I'm crying
Oh, woah
Duh, duh, duh-duh-duh-duh-duh (Yeah)
Duh, duh, duh-duh-duh-duh-duh
Duh, duh, duh-duh-duh-duh-duh (Yeah)
Duh, duh, duh-duh-duh-duh-duh (Aw)
Duh, duh, duh-duh-duh-duh-duh (Yeah)
Duh, duh, duh-duh-duh-duh-duh
Duh, duh, duh-duh-duh-duh-duh (Let's switch it up)
Duh, duh, duh-duh-duh-duh-duh (Yeah)
Too many times (Woo, woo)
You're my baby (Yuh)
Too many times we've been high
You're my baby
You can try all you like
But it's ended
And this time we're in paradise
You're my favorite (Yeah)
I wanted to make a contribution, baby
I wanted to start a revolution with you
I wanted to make a contribution, baby
I wanted to start a revolution with you, oh, oh, oh
After I waited so long to find you (Woo)
Why did I let myself run and hide you?
After I waited so long to find you
Why did I let myself run?
I wanted to make a contribution, baby (After I waited so long to find you)
I wanted to start a revolution with you (Why did I let myself run and hide you?)
I wanted to make a contribution, baby (After I waited so long to find you)
I wanted to start a revolution with you (Why did I let myself run and-)
Oh, oh, oh (Woo, yeah)
Oh, oh, oh (Yeah)
Oh, oh, oh
After I waited so long-, oh, oh, oh
Why did I let myself run-, oh, oh, oh (And hide you?)
After I waited so long
Why did I let myself run-, oh, oh, oh (And hide you?)
@crestgamez
I feel like people dont appreciate Tyler for his production and knowledge.
They just want him to say something.
@MvP13army
cursed video swearrr , you can tell how much deeper music is than just music to him from the nardwuar interview from 2019
@Roblox-MrDoge
Ikr
@johndefrance7515
If people would listen... you hear him adding some ad libs smh...overestimated & underrated...
@wallacematthew8512
i know Im pretty randomly asking but do anyone know a good website to stream newly released series online?
@jasonweston3769
@Wallace Matthew i use flixzone. You can find it on google =)
@quackistan
I would never imagine in a million years these two would collab. But I am in love with this timeline!
@pedromarques9498
Not the first time they've collaborated. She was credited on Igor too.
@quackistan
@@pedromarques9498
I was kinda referring to that as well. I hope they do even more at some point
@pennyboardrides2915
Tylers verse: woo ayo switch it up