[Short instrumental intro] [Verse 1] The car stopped on a long straight road Nothing around, nowhere to go The engine gave up without a sound I sit and wait, the day goes on A truck goes by, the seat still shakes I lean back, take another break No rush today, it can all wait The trees stay here, they don’t complain [Chorus] The car stopped by the roadside Middle of nowhere, middle of time It felt like something tapped my sleeve Just checking in, then letting me be It said, “Hello, we’ll meet someday Work goes on fine if you’re away” [Verse 2] I mark the date, a small routine Another box, another week I must’ve drifted for a while Saw a familiar face in steam I wasn’t gone, I wasn’t here Just sitting still, the road was clear Both ways empty, nothing calls The moment doesn’t ask at all [Refrain] [Chorus] The car stopped by the roadside Middle of nowhere, middle of time It felt like something tapped my sleeve Just checking in, then letting me be It said, “Hello, we’ll meet someday Work goes on fine if you’re away” [Outro] I’ll start walking when I feel like it There’s no reason not to sit The road stays long, the day stays plain The car stays still, and so do I
