Drive
♫ Incubus Lyrics
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Uncertainty stinging clear
And I can't help but ask myself how much I'll let the fear
Take the wheel and steer
It's driven me before and it seems to have a vague
Haunting mass appeal
But lately I am beginning to find that I
Whatever tomorrow brings I'll be there
With open arms and open eyes, yeah
Whatever tomorrow brings I'll be there
I'll be there
So if I decide to waiver my
Chance to be one of the hive
Will I choose water over wine
And hold my own and drive?
It's driven me before And it seems to be the way
That everyone else gets around
But lately I am beginning to find that when I drive myself
My light is found
Whatever tomorrow brings I'll be there
With open arms and open eyes, yeah
Whatever tomorrow brings I'll be there
I'll be there
Would you choose water over wine
Hold the wheel and drive?
Whatever tomorrow brings I'll be there
With open arms and open eyes, yeah
Whatever tomorrow brings I'll be there
I'll be there
The lyrics to Incubus's song "Drive" speak to the fear of uncertainty that we all experience at times, and the internal struggle between allowing that fear to control us and taking control of our own lives. The first two lines express the feeling of fear as something that stings and is a clear presence in our lives. The singer then questions how much they will allow the fear to control them and take over their actions. The fear is something that has driven them in the past and has a mass appeal to others, but they are realizing that it's time for them to take control and be the ones behind the wheel. The chorus expresses a sense of determination to be there no matter what tomorrow brings, with open arms and open eyes.
The second verse poses a question of whether or not the singer will be willing to go against the expected norm and hold their own, choosing to drive themselves instead of following the crowd. The fear-driven path may be the easier one, but it's not the path to personal growth or self-discovery. By choosing to hold their own and drive themselves, they are able to find their own light and stay true to themselves.
Overall, "Drive" is a powerful anthem about taking control of one's own life and navigating through the fear and uncertainty that inevitably arise. It's a song that inspires listeners to trust in themselves and their ability to navigate through life's obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes, I feel the fear of
Uncertainty stinging clear
At times, I experience intense fear and confusion
And I can't help but ask myself how much I'll let the fear
Take the wheel and steer
I wonder if I'll let the fear control me and take charge of my life
It's driven me before and it seems to have a vague
Haunting mass appeal
The fear has controlled me before and it seems like a powerful force that attracts me
But lately I am beginning to find that I
Should be the one behind the wheel
Recently, I am realizing that I should take control of my own life
Whatever tomorrow brings I'll be there
With open arms and open eyes, yeah
No matter what happens tomorrow, I'll be ready to face it with open arms and eyes
So if I decide to waiver my
Chance to be one of the hive
Will I choose water over wine
And hold my own and drive?
If I choose to deviate from the norm, will I choose the simpler, easier path or take charge and do things my own way?
It's driven me before And it seems to be the way
That everyone else gets around
The fear has controlled me before and it seems like the way that everyone else lives their lives
But lately I am beginning to find that when I drive myself
My light is found
However, I am realizing that when I take control of my own life, I discover my true self and potential
Would you choose water over wine
Hold the wheel and drive?
Would you choose the easier, simpler path or take control of your life and drive yourself to success?
Whatever tomorrow brings I'll be there
With open arms and open eyes, yeah
Once again, no matter what happens tomorrow, I'll be ready to face it with open arms and eyes
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOSE PASILLAS II, ALEX KATUNICH, MICHAEL EINZIGER, CHRISTOPHER KILMORE, BRANDON BOYD
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@Letitflow2u
This makes me think of good times in my life...Thank God for music....free therapy
@Awakening-Readiness_AR
My sentiments exactly.
@bigshermabg
Things could always be worse man
@laurieholey5379
Oh so right on Mike!
@erikasaucedo9559
You said it right, amen to that!
@ThisIsTheDon
Well don't thank God, thank the people of the music
@MT-pr5wp
Reminds me of having my headphones in playing this song and walking to the bus stop every morning for school. Miss those days.
@chrispy3998
sad times yet we miss them, i’d rather feel pain than nothing at all. lmao three days grace reference on accident tho.
@christophersilebi9832
yo MT i used to do the same thing
@carolinemadison
i keep their legacy on. i grew up on this song, i now listen to this song on the bus every single day. don’t worry, we live on.