Driver
Albert And Me Lyrics

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I got my driver's license last week
Just like we always talked about
'Cause you were so excited for me
To finally drive up to your house
But today I drove through the suburbs
Crying 'cause you weren't around
And you're probably with that blonde girl
Who always made me doubt

She's so much older than me
She's everything I'm insecure about
Yeah, today I drove through the suburbs
'Cause how could I ever love someone else?
And I know we weren't perfect but I've never felt this way for no one
And I just can't imagine how you could be so okay now that I'm gone
Guess you didn't mean what you wrote in that song about me
'Cause you said forever, now I drive alone past your street
And all my friends are tired
Of hearing how much I miss you, but
I kinda feel sorry for them
'Cause they'll never know you the way that I do, yeah
Today I drove through the suburbs
And pictured I was driving home to you
And I know we weren't perfect
But I've never felt this way for no one, oh
And I just can't imagine how you could be so okay, now that I'm gone
I guess you didn't mean what you wrote in that song about me
'Cause you said forever, now I drive alone past your street
Red lights, stop signs
I still see your face in the white cars, front yards
Can't drive past the places we used to go to
'Cause I still fuckin' love you, babe (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Sidewalks we crossed
I still hear your voice in the traffic, we're laughing
Over all the noise
God, I'm so blue, know we're through
But I still fuckin' love you, babe (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
I know we weren't perfect but I've never felt this way for no one
And I just can't imagine how you could be so okay, now that I'm gone
'Cause you didn't mean what you wrote in that song about me

'Cause you said forever, now I drive alone past your street
Yeah, you said forever, now I drive alone past your street

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Albert And Me's song "Driver" tell the story of heartbreak and longing after a breakup. The singer has recently obtained their driver's license, something they and their ex had spoken about before with excitement. However, now that they are driving through the suburbs alone, they are overwhelmed with emotions. They find themselves crying because their ex is no longer around, and they suspect that their ex is with someone else, a blonde girl who made the singer doubt themselves. This girl represents everything the singer is insecure about, heightening their feelings of loneliness and inadequacy.

The singer reflects on the imperfections of their relationship but admits to never having felt this way for anyone else. They cannot fathom how their ex could be so okay now that they are no longer together. The line "Guess you didn't mean what you wrote in that song about me" suggests that their ex had expressed promises of forever, making the singer question the sincerity of those words. Despite the pain, the singer continues to drive past their ex's street, clinging to the love they still feel.

The second verse emphasizes the singer's deep connection with their ex. The singer's friends may be tired of hearing about their longing, but the singer feels sorry for them because they will never truly understand the depth of their love for their ex. The singer imagines driving home to their ex, longing for the connection they shared. They reiterate the intensity of their emotions, admitting that they still love their ex despite knowing the relationship is over.

The chorus repeats the idea of not understanding how their ex could be so okay while the singer is still hurting. The line "I guess you didn't mean what you wrote in that song about me" is significant, as it suggests that their ex's declaration of forever was insincere. The repetition of driving alone past their ex's street serves as a reminder of the singer's ongoing pain and longing.

Overall, "Driver" captures the raw emotions and longing that come after a breakup, showcasing the singer's difficulty in moving on and their lingering feelings of love for their ex.

Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniel Nigro, Olivia Rodrigo

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