Tim Rogner - vocals and guitar
Kyle Lewis - guitar
Scott Murphy - vocals and bass
Mike Leverence - drums
Drive
Allister Lyrics
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and trust in everything you believe
There's a million different reasons why I should hold back
But I've come to far to sever it all
Do or die I've taken the fall
And so let's drive under cover of a blood red sky
Another mile until we finally step out from the darkness of the night
As they fade away into the rearview while all these streetlights pass by
Wait just for a while and you'll see
This could be everything that you need
It's the perfect ending to a life of promises and ideals that have fallen apart
now this time it's right from the start
So drive with me to the end of the road we're on
Ride this out until we end up alone
Fate is all that we can make of it
What do you want to make of it tonight?
The lyrics to Allister's song Drive speaks about taking risks and embracing change, despite any fear or doubts that may hold you back. In the beginning of the song, the lyrics "Breathe so I can feel you on me" suggests a feeling of closeness with someone, which gives the singer the courage to trust in their partner's belief in themself. The lyrics "There's a million different reasons why I should hold back, but I've come too far to sever it all" hint at the fear of failure, but a sense of determination to keep moving forward towards their goals regardless of the obstacles.
The chorus suggests driving away from their past and into a new future with a partner, and finally stepping out from the darkness that has been holding them back. The lyrics "We'll wave goodbye to the former lives we'll leave behind, as they fade away into the rearview while all these streetlights pass by" paint a picture of letting go of the past and embracing the present in order to create a better future. The verse that follows reinforces this, encouraging the listener to be patient and have faith that this change will bring them what they need for a fulfilling life.
The final lines of Drive push the listener to be active in shaping their life, having a sense of determination and self-reliance to make the most out of every moment. "Fate is all that we can make of it, what do you want to make of it tonight?" challenges the listener to seize the opportunity before them and create their own fate. In summary, the song is about taking risks, embracing change, and trusting oneself to make the most of life's opportunities.
Line by Line Meaning
Breathe so I can feel you on me
I need to feel your presence close to me
and trust in everything you believe
I will trust and support your beliefs and opinions
There's a million different reasons why I should hold back
I have many doubts and fears about moving forward
But I've come to far to sever it all
I have invested too much to just give up now
Do or die I've taken the fall
I have accepted the consequences of my actions, whatever they may be
And so let's drive under cover of a blood red sky
Let's take this journey together, regardless of the risks that may lie ahead
Another mile until we finally step out from the darkness of the night
We will keep pushing forward until we reach a brighter future
We'll wave goodbye to the former lives we'll leave behind
Let's leave the past behind us as we move on
As they fade away into the rearview while all these streetlights pass by
We will leave those memories behind us as we continue on our journey
Wait just for a while and you'll see
Just hold on a little longer and everything will be clearer
This could be everything that you need
This journey could be exactly what you need to find fulfillment
It's the perfect ending to a life of promises and ideals that have fallen apart
This journey is the solution to the broken promises and ideals of the past
now this time it's right from the start
This journey is the right course of action from the beginning
So drive with me to the end of the road we're on
Let's keep moving forward on this path until we reach the end
Ride this out until we end up alone
Let's stick together until the end, even if we end up alone
Fate is all that we can make of it
We can only control our destiny as much as we can make of it
What do you want to make of it tonight?
What do you want to accomplish on this journey tonight?
Contributed by Daniel Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.