Night driving deserves a quiet night…

If you've looked in my About Me, you know that I consider night driving to be much more than a means of getting home after a night of unadultered fun. Clearly, I'm not the only one who thinks this. iTunes even has an iTunes Essentials playlist dedicated to late night driving songs, and it's pretty awesome if I might add. If you're not convinced of the amazingness of night driving, let me set the scene for you.

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It's 2:47AM

You've just left a rowdy gathering at a friend's house. You step into the cool night air. You walk to your car. The sound of your breathing mingled with the sound of your footsteps fills your ears. Everything else is silent. The streets are bare.

You get to your car. You're a little nervous and quickly open the door before settling into your car. You check the backseat. You can never be too cautious. You start your car; the loud roar makes you jump a bit. An eerie song comes on the radio as you start on your journey home.

Yours is the only car on the road. It's like you're the only person alive. The eerie music has your bones buzzing. The lyrics seep into your brain. Streaks of neon from stoplights and streetlights guide you on your way. You're thinking of everything and nothing.

You've arrived.

Home.

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Honestly guys, it's an amazing experience if you just immerse yourself in it. Some of you probably think I'm a crazy person, but I like to think I'm taking pleasure in the little things. Anyway, my favorite night driving song of all time is Do You Realize by The Flaming Lips. The sound, the guitars, the strings, the snare, the words, the feel, everything about it is just quintessential for night driving. If you're still not convinced, here's what iTunes has to say on the matter:

While the world sleeps, you're at the wheel - part road warrior, part nightrider. And, to paraphrase Jerry Seinfeld, you're inside, outside, moving, and still... all at the same time. You own the asphalt, and your car becomes something greater than the sum of its parts: a contemplation zone.
-iTunes

Just do it everyone. Seriously. Experience it. I swear you'll love it.

Peace,
Kim