Drive
Alex Maxwell Lyrics

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I want to drive in your Cherokee
Hands high like we're born on the streets
White light at the dead of night
Looks so pretty in your headlights

Speeding through the night, uh-uh
Untamed, unrecognized, uh-uh
Tell me not to drive so, drive so

Walking on the edge on your terror
What are you to take off control?
City screams painted gold
Don't you know it's you-uuuh uh,
I want you-uuuh uh,
Hit me with your best shot, don't stop
Who are we?
Kings of the highway?

Burning up in the back of your car
Keep the engine running, I want to go far
Speeding through the nights, uh-uh
Untamed, unrecognized, uh-uh
Tell me not to drive so, drive so
Walking on the edge on your terror
What are you to take off control?
City screams painted gold
Don't you know it's you-uuuh uh,
I want you-uuuh uh,
Hit me with your best shot, don't stop
Who are we?
Kings of the highway?

Ahh...
Ahh...
Ahh...
Ahh...

Tell me not to drive so, drive so
Walking on the edge on your terror
What are you to take off control?
City screams painted gold
Don't you know it's you-uuuh uh,
I want you-uuuh uh,
Hit me with your best shot, don't stop

Who are we?
Kings of the highway?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Alex Maxwell's song Drive capture the feeling of being fearless and reckless while driving at night with a lover. The singer expresses the desire to drive in their partner's Cherokee jeep, feeling alive and free as if they were born on the streets. They describe the beauty of the white headlights of the car and the feeling of being untamed and unrecognized. The lyrics also suggest a sense of danger, as they walk on the edge of their partner's terror and try to take control. They acknowledge the risk of losing control, yet they feel alive in the chaos.

As the song continues, the lyrics talk about burning up in the back of the car, with the engine running, and the desire to go far. The singer feels alive with their partner, speeding through the nights, feeling untamed and unrecognized. They want their partner to hit them with their best shot and not to stop. It creates an image of youth, rebellion, and passion.

The lyrics of Drive suggest a metaphorical representation of the relationship between the singer and their partner. The car serves as a symbol for their escapades and wild journeys, with the lyrics describing the city around them as painted gold. Overall, the lyrics evoke a sense of adventure, excitement, and intense passion, making the song a thrilling and energetic anthem.

Line by Line Meaning

I want to drive in your Cherokee
I want to accompany you in your Cherokee car

Hands high like we're born on the streets
We want to emote a sense of belongingness to the streets by making gestures with our hands

White light at the dead of night
The luminous white light appears bright and prominent in the darkness of the night

Looks so pretty in your headlights
The objects look aesthetically pleasing under the illumination of headlights

Speeding through the night, uh-uh
We are driving fast through the darkness of the night

Untamed, unrecognized, uh-uh
We are taking the untamed path without any recognition

Tell me not to drive so, drive so
Even if you warn me not to drive recklessly, I won't listen

Walking on the edge on your terror
I am close to your fear and I am not afraid to take risks

What are you to take off control?
What can you do to take control over me?

City screams painted gold
The chaotic noises of the city seem pleasing to us

Don't you know it's you-uuuh uh
Don't you know that it is you who I desire