The Driveway Lyrics

[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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Genius Annotation

“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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Recorded At
Annetenna Studios
Release Date
July 22, 2008
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