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Soul Driver
Ocean Colour Scene Lyrics


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Straighten your collar and smile
Cause you've never been lazy
Cause you in a style
Call the shots every day

Soul Driver
Don't hurry
It's my timing
It's not your worry
And I'm taking my time
And laying my roots
Since I've been so far away

You're such a practical man
You work so hard for your living
You make me understand
That it's all in the giving

Overall Meaning

In "Soul Driver," Ocean Colour Scene sings about a person who exudes confidence and style in everything they do. This person is always in control, calling the shots every day. And while others may be in a rush, this soul driver isn't worried about anything because they trust their own timing. They take their time growing their roots, despite having been far away for so long.


The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is a true individual, not afraid to be themselves and stand out from the crowd. The phrase "soul driver" refers to a person who is driving their own soul, meaning they are self-reliant and confident in their own abilities. The use of the term "roots" also suggests that this person is grounded and knows where they came from, despite perhaps having overcome obstacles or lived a transient lifestyle.


Line by Line Meaning

Straighten your collar and smile
Put on a confident appearance and show your positive attitude


Cause you've never been lazy
Because you have always been diligent and hardworking


Cause you in a style
Because you have a unique style and personality


Call the shots every day
You have the power and control to make decisions every day


Soul Driver
The driving force of your soul


Don't hurry
Take your time and don't rush


It's my timing
Things will happen when the time is right for me


It's not your worry
You don't have to be concerned about my timing


And I'm taking my time
I'm proceeding at my own pace


And laying my roots
I'm establishing myself and building a foundation


Since I've been so far away
Because I've been distant or disconnected for a while


You're such a practical man
You are a sensible and realistic person


You work so hard for your living
You put in a lot of effort to earn your livelihood


You make me understand
You help me comprehend things better


That it's all in the giving
It's about what you give and contribute to others




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAMON MINCHELLA, OSCAR LLOYD HARRISON, SIMON FOWLER, STEPHEN CRADOCK

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