Every night my dream's the same
00:24
Same old city with a different name
00:29
Men are coming to take me away
00:34
I don't know why, but I know I can't stay
00:39
00:44
There's a weight that's pressing down
00:49
Late at night you can hear the sound
00:54
Even the noise you make when you sleep
00:59
Can't swim across a river so deep
01:04
They know my name 'cause I told it to them
01:09
But they don't know where and they don't know when
01:11
It's coming
01:15
When it's coming
01:19
01:26
There's a fear I keep so deep
01:34
Knew its name since before I could speak
01:39
01:45
They know my name 'cause I told it to them
01:54
But they don't know where and they don't know when
01:56
It's coming
02:02
Oh, when, but it's coming
02:04
Keep the car running
02:08
02:12
If some night I don't come home
02:19
Please don't think I've left you alone
02:24
The same place animals go when they die
02:29
You can't climb across a mountain so high
02:34
The same city where I go when I sleep
02:39
You can't swim across a river so deep
02:44
They know my name 'cause I told it to them
02:49
But they don't know where and they don't know when
02:51
It's coming
02:56
Oh, when is it coming?
02:59
Keep the car running
03:03
Keep the car running
03:08
03:11
Keep the car running
03:13
03:15
Lyrics & Translation
Explore the anxious yet exhilarating world of Arcade Fire's 'Keep the Car Running.' Delve into Win Butler's childhood nightmares and the song's themes of escape and readiness, all while experiencing the band's signature blend of indie rock, baroque pop, and folk elements. Discover the profound meanings behind the lyrics and understand why this track resonates with so many listeners.
[English]
Every night my dream's the sameSame old city with a different name
Men are coming to take me away
I don't know why, but I know I can't stay
There's a weight that's pressing down
Late at night you can hear the sound
Even the noise you make when you sleep
Can't swim across a river so deep
They know my name 'cause I told it to them
But they don't know where and they don't know when
It's coming
When it's coming
There's a fear I keep so deep
Knew its name since before I could speak
They know my name 'cause I told it to them
But they don't know where and they don't know when
It's coming
Oh, when, but it's coming
Keep the car running
If some night I don't come home
Please don't think I've left you alone
The same place animals go when they die
You can't climb across a mountain so high
The same city where I go when I sleep
You can't swim across a river so deep
They know my name 'cause I told it to them
But they don't know where and they don't know when
It's coming
Oh, when is it coming?
Keep the car running
Keep the car running
Keep the car running
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