You Don't Own The Road
The Kills · Blood Pressures [2011]
Better kick up a storm
You don't own the big city lights
Better carve out your own
You don't own the green pines,
The blue sky, or the smoke
You don't own the dust in your
Big brown eyes
When you keep them closed
Yeah, steal them back for me love
Oh yeah, steal them back for me love, oh yeah
You don't own the road boy
And neither do I
You don't own the big city lights
Making my eyes cry
You don't own the green pines
So be careful where you lean
And when you're lost under the blue sky
Look down and you'll find me
Yeah, steal it back for me love
Oh yeah steal it back for me love, oh yeah
Come on over
If that's the way you feel
When you're lonesome
Steal it back when you're lonely
Back when you're lonely,
Back when you're lonely, back
You don't own the sadness son
See the tide just comes in
Guilt is played on a violin
By those who never cared to sing
Yeah, steal it back for me love
Oh yeah, steal it back for me love, back for me love
Oh yeah, steal it back for me love, back for me love
Oh yeah, steal it back for me love, back for me love
Back for me love
Back for me love
You Don't Own The Road
The Kills' 'You Don't Own The Road' stands as a defining track on the band's 2011 album 'Blood Pressures,' capturing the raw, lo-fi aesthetic that characterizes their post-punk revival sound. Recorded with a distinct sense of urgency, the song features the band's signature blend of distorted guitars and driving rhythms, reflecting the chaotic energy of their mid-2000s to early-2010s era. Released alongside other notable works like 'Future Starts Slow' and 'The Last Goodbye,' this recording exemplifies the group's ability to translate urban anxiety into a visceral musical experience. The track remains a staple of their discography, showcasing the collaborative chemistry between Jim Wood and Jamie Hince that has made them a pivotal force in modern alternative rock.