“11 Blocks” is Wrabel’s debut single for Epic Records, after parting ways with his previous label, Island Records.
In an interview with iHeartRadio, Wrabel spoke about the inspiration behind the song, and talked about how literal the writing was to his real life experiences. He also states that the...
[Verse 1]
11 blocks from my door to your doorstep
Three years later and it feels too close
I thought I broke the last of that breakdown
The morning I sold your winter coat
It doesn't feel right when I'm grabbing a coffee
The same old spot, but I'm on my own
I feel OK in the day, but at nighttime
You know how I get when I'm alone
[Chorus]
'Cause my mind won't stop, it's just 11 blocks
I know that you're home
'Cause it's Friday night, you're not that type
I know that you're home
[Verse 2]
14 blocks from your door to this party
I caught myself counting on the way
And right when I stepped in the door to the party
I stepped outside to grab a smoke
You know how I get when I'm alone, no
[Chorus]
'Cause my mind won't stop, it's just 14 blocks
I know that you're home
'Cause it's Friday night, you're not that type
I know that you're home
Someone stop me, please, from hurting myself
'Cause I'm two blocks away and you're hurting my health
And it's Friday night, you're not that type
I know that you're home
[Post-Chorus]
Somebody stop me
I should be going home
Somebody stop me
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
[Bridge]
Well, I met someone
And I think I'm in love
[Chorus]
But my mind won't stop, it's just 11 blocks
I know that you're home
'Cause it's Friday night, you're not that type
I know that you're home
And, I met someone and I swear I'm in love
But I'm two blocks away and you're just like a drug
My mind won't stop, it's just 11 blocks
I know that you're home
[Post-Chorus]
I got somebody
Waiting for me at home
I got somebody
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
[Outro]
11 blocks from my door to your doorstep
Three years later and it feels too close