"I'm Not Driving Anymore"
What can I say, I think that this song is amazing and incredibly powerful. The first time I heard it, I thought to myself "wow, that would be great for an Angel music video, it fully captures the tone and suffering of the character." Then I thought..."actually, it would work really well for Dean too. And Ben. And the tenth Doctor. Hmm..." And so the idea was born. The song is all about desperation, angst and spiraling into the darkness...something that all four of these "tragic heroes" - despite being from completely different fictional worlds - undeniably have in common.
You tell me I can't slow down
You tell me where I've gotta be
I speed into the darkness
But I swear that I can't see a thing in front of me
You know it's true
I'm not driving anymore
I can't keep up with you
You're closing in behind me
I've got headlights in my eyes
Don't you get too close to me
Can't you see that we'll collide and end up casualties
There's just no room
I'm not driving anymore
I can't keep up with you
So leave me on my own
Run me down and race away from me
I've got nowhere to go to
I don't think I can get back on my feet, back on my feet
You came right out of nowhere
Eyes wide and terrified
And I can't put my brakes on
I can't swerve to save your life cause then I'll lose control
And I can't choose
I'm not driving anymore
I can't keep up with you
So leave me on my own
Run me down and race away from me
I've got nowhere to go to
I don't think I can get back on my feet, back on my feet
Get me out of harm's way
Can't you see I'm paralyzed
I wanna fade out gracefully
But you keep keeping me alive to face another day
Can't you see I'm through
I'm not driving anymore, I can't keep up with you, can't keep away
Tell me how long have I got
I wanna to end this earthly toil
Till this diet life expires
I wanna go swimming in the soil and not come up for breath
Sit in God's room
I'm not driving anymore
I can't keep up with you
I'm unfit for consumption
I don't know how to play my part
I swear I'm alone in this thing
A blind man driving my car
Into oblivion, let it come soon
I'm not driving anymore
I can't keep up with you