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Written by: Ben Haggerty, Joshua Budo Karp, Tyler Andrews, Morae Ruffin
Produced by: Budo
Mixed By: Jon Castelli
Mastered By: Dale Becker
LYRICS:
I see a fork in the road
I don’t know what path I’m taking
But my compass is broke
And I don’t know if I’m going to make it
Yeee yeeee
Told a lot of lies, pushed the love aside
Tried to drive away but my hands are tied
Never giving up, always stay and fight for me
I been driving this road
I been driving this road
Uh huh, fork in the middle, got two choices to go
Give the kids a kiss for me if I don’t make it home
When I was growing up, we didn’t have a diagnosis
We just kept taking more to get the serotonin
Got older and all of my homies overdosing, and therapy
Wasn’t an option to process our emotions
Mama always said, “What you afraid of, boy?”
“Everything’s good, you got angels, boy”
“Closed mouths go hungry, better raise your voice”
God-sized hole, no replacing the void
We create out of chaos, the music is a seance
The land that our ancestors’ grave’s on
My favorite artists are my two little girls
I see freedom first hand in what they make with their crayons
The light, it was always on glow
When I was lost I was on the right road
Tail lights ahead as I drive slow
Just a right turn then I find my way home
I see a fork in the road
I don’t know what path I’m taking
But my compass is broke
And I don’t know if I’m going to make it
Yeee yeeee
Told a lot of lies, pushed the love aside
Tried to drive away but my hands are tied
Never giving up, always stay and fight for me
I’ll follow your tail lights
To wherever they may lead
I’ll follow your tail lights
I’ll try and match your speed
Virgil said that when you make it to the penthouse
It’s your duty to send the elevator back down
Somewhere along the highway I got lost
And I realized God was ahead of me all along
My mind on my business, grind my only mission
Most High, the messenger wasn’t quiet enough to listen
My time was occupied, when even dining with my children
It’s like me, myself, and I, and I lost sight of the vision
On borrowed time, living in extra innings
Industry survives, I’m glorifying the millions
The playlists and the streams, the album bundles and tees
But they cannot manufacture what resides in the spirit
The Phantom ain’t enough if you don’t remember all of the countless rides in the Civic
The moments of failure that proceeded this
Not giving a fuck about other people’s perception
That’s what freedom is and that’s what I’m going to teach my kids
Any moment, peace is available
You just gotta remember to breathe it in
And finally I can breathe again
Anyway, man, I’m going to roll the dice
God got the wheel regardless of where I go in life
I know tonight, it was always on glow
And when I was lost, I was on the right road
Tail lights ahead as I drive slow
Just a right turn then I find my way home
I see a fork in the road
I don’t know what path I’m taking
But my compass is broke
And I don’t know if I’m going to make it
Yeee yeeee
Told a lot of lies, pushed the love aside
Tried to drive away but my hands are tied
Never giving up, always stay and fight for me
I’ll follow your tail lights
To wherever they may lead
I’ll follow your tail lights
I’ll try and match your speed
I don’t use turn signals
Windows tinted, got a perfect view
World’s ending, I’m going to burn with you
Sun going down gotta turn in soon, oh yeah
Looking in my rear view glass
Learning from the past with a beautiful crash
Write my name in the dust on the dash
It fades but the memories last
Tail lights
Tail lights
Tail lights
I’m not crying, you’re crying 🥲. What a life-changing memory you gave your sweet daughter ❤️.
In recent years, only your songs have saved me, all of them, without exception. And this album, all the tracks, touched me to the core. I just want to say thank you for your work, for the music, for your statements, for everything. You not only save me in difficult moments of life, but also give joy, inspire to move on. You are my Tail Lights that light the way in hard times, and I'll follow you. Thank you.
My favorite verses: Somewhere along the highway I got lost And I realized God was ahead of me all along My mind on my business, grind my only mission Most High, the messenger wasn't quiet enough to listen My time was occupied, when even dining with my children It's like me, myself, and I, and I lost sight of the vision On borrowed time, living in extra innings Industry survives, I'm glorifying the millions The playlists and the streams, the album bundles and tees But they cannot manufacture what resides in the spirit. ❤️🙏🏼 Keep spreading the knowledge brother. I’ll follow your taillights to wherever they may lead. ☀️✊🏼
Macklemore your music always catches my ear & ignites that spark in my soul! Hope our paths cross again in the future! Top G
I hear this story in my soul. You hit home again Macklemore and you give me hope in this country that became a strange mental institution lately. Our spirit!
Every song has the same quality like it used to be and this is what I love
The snare, trumpet and piano in this song is nostalgic AF and makes me so happy to hear his old sound
I loved this one, I think I felt it not just listened to it
I got 2 and half years sober and it's so real to know someone famous is using their platform for good. Love ur music. Hope to see u in concert one day.
Dude.. you are an Amazing artist and story teller. Look I'm 52 and I'm sure that most of your fans are younger... but I appreciate you and your talent.....You had me at Same Love....and every masterpiece after.
Taillights are a reminder that you drove through what God brought you to...the world.needs More Mackle😏
my fave artists are my two lil girls i see freedom firsthand on what they make with their crayons why are we sleepin on macklemore
Been waiting for this album for so long and after listening to it 3 times already, I'm convinced every song in this whole album is its own true, singular masterpiece, the album as a whole is a gem, and this is the perfect song to finish it with. If you see this Macklemore, I just wanna say I love your music and your message, man. Thanks for all the love you spread through your work. Truly a treasure. Much love✌
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Your journey has incredible highs and lows and has given wisdom most will never have. Your words hit in the heart and help ppl through tough times thank you.
This Song give you some comfort and peace, even if you wasn't looking for it in the first place. Its a good vibe spreading piece of art. The whole Album playlist is really smooth. Love it and really amazing finally it is there .
TO THOSE WHO ARE LEFT OUT. YOU ARE LOVED
2:45 goosebumps! I will keep coming back to this well. They cannot manufacture what resides in the spirit. When I was lost I was on the right road! My favorite artists are my 2 little girls and what they make with crayons.
That intro... That man's voice 🔥🔥🔥
DAAAAMN !! I have goosebumps listening this melody ! 🎼I feel like the good old day, with your first album. I'm feeling nostalgic. THANK YOU BEN !! ❤
Best song on the album! Shout out to Morray on the chorus! Killed it!
You’re the best Ben❤
I'd like to thank Macklemore for everything his fans did while listening to this entire playlist. I bet it's a lot. I may need to get you through the day does what it says on the box I bet it's efficient for background noise
Morray have a wonderful voice
INCREDIBLY INSPIRATIONAL❤I cannot listen to taillights without sobbing and feeling inspired❤and "Bad Days" omgoodnesses, cant get enuff! Madonna mia... that Sloane❤❤❤❤❤thank you!
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Amazing song , incredible album 💿
Return of the Mack!!!!!!!!
HOLY SHITTTTTTT THE BEATTTT MACK WTFFFFF
Great song, great beat, I am never bored at any point. The lyrics are perfect. Amazing job!
What a glorious and beautiful song!
Motivational, as usual And I love it! You literally can feel the energy from this song
Favourite song on the album 💯🔥
Oh man, this is great. Awesome music consistently
Except for his last album
Beautiful song. Thanks Mack 🙏
I didn’t know he just released his new album… I will always love this man.. this song made me sob in my hotel room 😢.. those lyrics 😢 It’s raw and mental health is a big deal! Thank you for shining light and helping those like me know I’m not alone ❤
Gosh damn this one! Way to close out the album with this song! "Somewhere along the highway I got lost And I realized God was ahead of me all along My mind on my business, grind my only mission"
BEN MAKE SOME MUSIC VIDEO FOR THIS !!!!!
❤❤❤❤❤
4:00 is of the best parts of the song in my opinion idk what it is about it just like a different vibe
There's a formula that you used from the beginning. A formula never to stray from.. You stuck to the formula. It's raw, sassy, real and smells like another sexy, sultry, sleepless Seattle, night. Breaking out all your music and staying up till I see, The Sound Sunrise! 💜Lamore!!!
Favorite song right now dude you really out did yourself … both of you ‼️🎯
Thank you xx
So good! 🌈🤟✌️☀️
The best!!!!
Holy Shit, Mac. What a tune!
30 Seg and I love this song, it's to damn Macklemore
Wow!!!
Love your Song It is so relatable to my life. Appreciate it. I needed to hear this song. You don't know how you can touch a person's life. This song touched mine at the right time. Big props to you and be blessed 🙌
Damn man this is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Macklemore, you are one of my fav artists. greetings from Italy, thank you for always making nice songs . Ad maiora 🍀
Love ❤️
WE DEMAND A MUSIC VIDEO FOR THIS
Have you heard of the movie Yesterday? It's a story about a man who shifts to a dimension where the Beatles never existed. I've only just heard of Macklemore two weeks ago. I'm pretty sure that I'm from another dimension, but I think I like this one with Macklemore better.
i love you macklemore!❤
Thank you Macklemore.
Simply perfection ❤❤❤ this one hits home!
Amazing work!! Love this so much ❤️
This album is so incredible
Morray just too fire
Macklemore is a legend !
Fire my two favourties singers collaborating brooo
Powerful ❤️
MACKLEMORE is a huge inspiration to me and I WILL produce a song for him one day.
Please stop
Why the same comment?
Keep that confidence up, brotha!!!
That's what i like to hear.
Go little rockstar ✨
What a tune, My fav artist 🇬🇧🇺🇸
Your music has helped me in so many ways. I am truly grateful for the art you create. Thank you! Love and Respect, M.S.
I really hope this is not Ben's last song. What a great album!
❤️❤️❤️
What a great album
🔥🙌🔥
I thought this dude was Chris Brown! I know this weekend I’m gonna be Mackmore on Replays .
Best xx❤
Thnkyou Macklemore
The best
my energy been drained coded in a gift of intruements Benny Black is coming back to who he needs to be! LIVE LOVE LEARN PAIN TO LEARN TRUST this last month been ruff and this is what i needed Love you. -BOZO"S -
Love this brother keep rocking
this is my favorite macklemore album
This is a stadium track; without question!
Love!!!!
Loved this so much!!!!
esta buenísimo, desde Colombia 🤩
i already love it❤
This song, the day you die and grime are my top three.
You should give the happy, fun songs back. It's too depressing. Luv you
love
Yes thanks 💝
we create out of chaos music is a seance
❤❤❤ perfect
🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
my fav
Wow bro... Just wow. Deep
🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
amazing
Numero uno
Real nice
the brass😱❤❤❤❤❤
❤️❤️
YOOOOOOO
Ok get it macklemore
Fire
Guau 😮, cada canción me gusta más 👍🏼