Story Behind The Song
I wrote this song while driving home from a gig that was out of town. The band was asleep in the back of the van, the moon was full, and I was missing my wife.
Song Description
A man is driving through the night to get home to his family after being away on business for a few days. He thinks of them fondly and wishes he could get home sooner. The only thing he wants to do is close the distance between him and his home.
| Song Length |
3:43 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Pop - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Tranquil, Endearing |
Subject |
General, Determination |
| Similar Artists |
Counting Crows, Matchbox Twenty |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Drive
I wish you could see this
Trees are reaching through the mist
And the sky?s on fire
Dylan?s on the radio
Telling me I?ve gotta go
And he?s no liar
Until I get back home to you
The only thing I want to do is burn the miles
Give me a shot of cold moonlight
A yellow double line
The ocean on my right
And a star that I can wish upon tonight
I just wanna drive
Sleeping dreamers in the back
I?m racing trains on southern tracks-here I go
Caffeine drinks and memories
Wishing you were here with me speeds me on
Until I get back home to you
The only thing I want to do is burn the miles
Give me a shot of cold moonlight
A yellow double line
The ocean on my right
And a star that I can wish upon tonight
I just wanna drive
Drive right back to your lovin arms
Back to the place where I belong
Give me a shot of cold moonlight
A yellow double line
The ocean on my right
With an angel on my mind
I just wanna drive
Oooh I just wanna drive