Zachary Knowles kicked off the weekend with his new song "carpool."

The intimate new cut, perhaps appropriate given its title, is perfect for hopping in the car and going on a long drive to clear your thoughts. And that seems to be partly the inspiration for the track, as the rising singer yearns to be hitting the road with his love sitting in the passenger seat next to him.

"'carpool' is about the mental traffic jam and anxiety of being separated from the person you love," he says. "I can’t stand being stuck in traffic, so I thought it would be the perfect concept to portray those lonely feelings. The song itself flowed out very naturally and I knew it was something special. At its surface, 'carpool' focuses on how bad it feels to be alone, but below, it’s a love song about desire and how your person makes all the lonely and sad times better."

Hear "carpool" below.