[Verse 1] After twelve, not so well Won't pretend it's too soon to tell what's around this bend No disgrace about face Anything not to have to chase you down again
[Pre-Chorus] You know nothing hurts like losin' When you know it's really gone Except for the pain of choosin' to hold too long
[Chorus] I tried it your way But I got nothing to show It's been the same, same And the story's getting old So I guess the driveway Will be the end of the road For us, it's too late Let the credits start to roll
[Verse 2] A lot to say, but not today Let the radio break the silence as we drive A kiss goodbye, not this time Don't remember what about this song I ever liked
[Pre-Chorus] You know nothing hurts like losin' When you know I'm already gone Except for the pain of choosin' to hold too long
[Chorus] I tried it your way But I got nothing to show It's been the same, same And the story's getting old So I guess the driveway Will be the end of the road For us, it's too late Let the credits start to roll
[Bridge] I thought maybe we were gettin' somewhere But we're still nowhere at all I watch your tail lights fading I try, but a tear won't fall I remember what it feels like To know love and have it taken away Can't think of what I've learned right now But I'll be thanking you someday
[Chorus] I tried it your way But I got nothing to show You know it's been the same, same And the story's getting old So I guess the driveway Will be the end of the road For us, it's too late Let the credits start to roll
[Outro] Let the credits start to roll So I guess the driveway Will be the end of the road, be the end of the road Will be the end of the road, be the end of the road
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“The Driveway” is the third song off Miley’s debut album, Breakout. Lyrically, the song is about the end of a long relationship.
This song’s demo was recorded by Katy Perry and was rumored to appear on her album. After getting dropped from her old record label, the song was sold to Miley, who wrote new verses, only keeping the chorus.
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