autopilot

I had a dream a year ago
I was in the backseat of a car
Looking out the window
Wondering how far I'd go

But the car was on autopilot
Suddenly no one was driving
And it was spinning out of control

I grabbed the wheel
Closed my eyes
Prayed to god I'll be alright
Crashed into a tree
Woke up from my dream
But it felt so real

And sometimes life felt like
Simply coasting by
With no control
Foot on the pedal
Or slamming the brakes
I was just doing what I was told
I was twenty one years old
I didn't know which way to go

The road was slippery
My thoughts were empty
I feared I wouldn't make it out alone
What if I went the wrong way
What if I made a mistake
But what if I proved myself wrong

I had the same dream last night
I was in the backseat of a car
But this time it felt different
Like I was ready to take control

And maybe this is what growing feels like
I feel more secure
Let go of the brakes
Hands on the wheel
I just do what I already know
Now I'm twenty four years old
And I've still got a longer way to go

I can say I'm not scared of the road anymore
I can say I'm not scared of this road anymore