Story Behind The Song
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Song Description
A slightly-charming slightly drunk guy in a bar tries to talk his way into a ride home with a young lady. It's a blues-based rock swing groove with a brazen horn section...the lyrics have a Prince-style swagger. AN INSTRUMENTAL MIX IS ALSO AVAILABLE.
| Song Length |
4:02 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Blues - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Sociable, Engaging |
Subject |
Searching for Love, Cars |
| Similar Artists |
Prince |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
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Lyrics
Alright to Drive
Baby, I got a few drinks in me tonight
But they're leavin' me unsatisfied
And you're lookin' alright
Can we go for a drive--
My convertible's right outside?
Baby, can I buy you a drink tonight?
If you've had two, you're still two behind...
Don't mean to seem undignified...
But if you've got some time,
My car's parked right outside...
We could go for a ride,
Cuz I'm still ok to drive.
Baby, if I can get a few drinks in you
You'd start to see the things the way that I do
You'd let me take you home tonight--
Tell your girlfriends goodbye
Cuz you're going for a midnight ride
I got a full tank of gas,
And I'm still okay to drive.
We could take it slow
And enjoy the cruise control
Or I could get you home, burning rubber to the road.
Baby--my place is real close by...
Less than a downhill neighborhood mile
And it's almost closing time...
So I'm giving you my keys
But we're takin' an all night drive
Yeah--I'm giving you my keys
But I'm still okay
(No matter what they say)
You know I'm alright to drive.
You know I'm alright to drive.
I'm ready to roll
Do you like to go fast?
Copyright Brian Hartzog
Hartzog Publishing
www.brianhartzog.com
brian@brianhartzog.com