Drive
Ashton Irwin Lyrics


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I know that you're hurting
I know you still care
I know his voicemails sound like a lullaby

I feel that you're hurting
I know it's not fair
I know his words still ring like bells in the back of your head
We could take a drive downtown to the pacific coast
We could work it all out, tell me where it hurts most
We could tie another knot between us and some hope

We could, we could
We could, we could

Just drive, just drive
Just drive tonight

Just drive, just drive
Just drive tonight

We could take a drive downtown to the pacific coast
We could work it all out, tell me where hurts most
We could tie another knot between us and some hope

We could, we could
We could, we could

Just drive, just drive
Just drive tonight

Just drive, just drive
Just drive tonight

I'm here for you
When your world is falling down
I'm here with you
When your world is falling down

Down
Down
Down

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

The violent voices loud and deafening
Red lights they burn us out like kerosene
The futures not so clear, I'll help you see
There's so much more to life, than you and me

Just drive, just drive
Just drive tonight (tonight, tonight, tonight)

Just drive, just drive
Just drive tonight (tonight, tonight, tonight)

Just drive, just drive
Just drive tonight (tonight, tonight, tonight)

Just drive, just drive
Just drive tonight (tonight, tonight, tonight)

You and me
You and me




You and me
You and me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ashton Irwin's song Drive talk about emotional pain, healing and finding hope. The opening lyrics acknowledge the pain and hurt the person is feeling, indicating that the singer knows that the person still cares despite the pain. The voice of the person's ex-partner is also mentioned in a way that is both soothing and painful. Later in the song, the singer talks about the possibility of working things out by taking a drive together to the pacific coast. He suggests a way to ease the hurt using physical movement, and also by tying "another knot between us and some hope." This line implies that they've been through a lot together, but there is still a chance for them to work it out and that they can hope for a brighter future.


The chorus, "Just drive, just drive," is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of action as a form of healing for the person who is hurting. The singer knows that the person is dealing with nightmarish thoughts and red signals that only serve to burn them out. He wants to help them see that there is still more to life than just their pain, and that a physical deed like driving can be just the thing they need. The phrase "when your world is falling down" is repeated, assuring the person that the singer is there for them, implying that they won't go through their painful experience alone.


Overall, the song Drive expresses a message of hope and perseverance in the face of emotional pain. The singer acknowledges the hurt and pain the person is feeling, but also knows that there is still a chance for them to work it out and move past it. The driving to the pacific coast represents a journey toward a better future, and with the support of the singer, the person will be able to make it through.


Line by Line Meaning

I know that you're hurting
I feel that you're hurting


I know you still care
I know it's not fair


I know his voicemails sound like a lullaby
I know his words still ring like bells in the back of your head


We could take a drive downtown to the pacific coast
We can go for a drive to the pacific coast


We could work it all out, tell me where it hurts most
We can talk about it and figure out where the pain is the worst


We could tie another knot between us and some hope
We can strengthen our relationship and give ourselves hope


Just drive, just drive
Let's go for a drive


Just drive tonight
Let's go for a drive tonight


I'm here for you
I'll be there for you


When your world is falling down
When everything seems to be going wrong


The violent voices loud and deafening
The bad thoughts and feelings are overwhelming


Red lights they burn us out like kerosene
The stress is taking a toll on us


The futures not so clear, I'll help you see
The future is uncertain, but I'll help you find some clarity


There's so much more to life, than you and me
There's more to our lives than just this moment or our relationship


You and me
You and me, together




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ashton Irwin, Matthew Pauling

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Cris Inofre

"Drive"

I know that you're hurting
I know you still care
I know his voicemails sound like a lullaby

I feel that you're hurting
I know it's not fair
I know his words still ring like bells in the back of your head

We could take a drive downtown to the pacific coast
We could work it all out, tell me where it hurts most
We could tie another knot between us and some hope

We could, we could
We could, we could

Just drive, just drive
Just drive tonight

Just drive, just drive
Just drive tonight

We could take a drive downtown to the pacific coast
We could work it all out, tell me where hurts most
We could tie another knot between us and some hope

We could, we could
We could, we could

Just drive, just drive
Just drive tonight

Just drive, just drive
Just drive tonight

I'm here for you
When your world is falling down
I'm here with you
When your world is falling down

Down!
Down!
Down!

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!

The violent voices loud and deafening
Red lights they burn us out like kerosene
The futures not so clear, I'll help you see
There's so much more to life, than you and me

Just drive, just drive
Just drive tonight (Tonight, tonight, tonight)

Just drive, just drive
Just drive tonight (Tonight, tonight, tonight)

Just drive, just drive
Just drive tonight (Tonight, tonight, tonight)

Just drive, just drive
Just drive tonight (Tonight, tonight, tonight)

You and me
You and me
You and me
You and me



All comments from YouTube:

Fede Casanova

imagine this on a summer day with friends, driving anywhere. no responsibilities, no school, no covid, no stress. just happiness

ximena con x

@Carlos Saliba lmao

Hanka Hamidović

Seems impossible

louisavocado

Fuck im emotional

academic delinquent

my last exam is tomorrow and I'm going on a trip with my friends a fortnight after 🥺 you bet I'm gonna blast this when we go up the coast

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Tara Evans

this sounds like it should be in an indie coming of age movie

mariel

YES

Romana Poprocká

that's literally what i was thinking of the second i heard it

Ipek

Ikr? If this came out the year Life Is Strange did, it would 100% be in the soundtrack.

Mindy 🌻

It totally does!

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