Could you tell me what this lyric mean?

Tiny dancer ( Elton John)

Hold me closer, tiny dancer
Count the headlights on the highway
Lay me down in sheets of linen
You had a busy day today

Why do you think he asked “count the headlights on the highway”?

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From what I have read, Tiny Dancer is about the original song writer's first visit to California. California is a very big state and there can be a lot of traffic. I would say "count the headlights on the highway" is talking about how many people are in California.

Other people may interpret this song differently but this is what I would think. It's a great song!