Drive My Car
Bobby McFerrin Lyrics
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She said baby, can't you see
I want to be famous, a star on the screen
But you can do something in between
Baby you can drive my car
Yes I'm gonna be a star
Baby you can drive my car
And maybe I'll love you
I told a girl that my prospects were good
And she said baby, it's understood
Working for peanuts is all very fine
But I can show you a better time
Baby you can drive my car
Yes I'm gonna be a star
Baby you can drive my car
And maybe I'll love you
Beep beep'm beep beep yeah
Baby you can drive my car
Yes I'm gonna be a star
Baby you can drive my car
And maybe I'll love you
I told a girl I can start right away
And she said listen babe I got something to say
I got no car and it's breaking my heart
But I've found a driver and that's a start
Baby you can drive my car
Yes I'm gonna be a star
Baby you can drive my car
And maybe I'll love you
Beep beep'm beep beep yeah
Beep beep'm beep beep yeah
Beep beep'm beep beep yeah
Beep beep'm beep beep yeah
In "Drive My Car," Bobby McFerrin tells a story of a girl who dreams of becoming famous and chasing stardom. However, she doesn't have a car, which makes it difficult for her to get there. The singer offers to drive her, hoping it might earn him her love.
The song reflects the social changes of the 1960s when it was written, as the idea of women pursuing a career or becoming famous was becoming more socially acceptable. However, it also reflects the traditional gender roles still prevalent at the time, as the singer is still trying to win the girl's love by offering to be her driver.
The phrase "drive my car" is used metaphorically throughout the song as a symbol of advancement or mobility. The girl in the song wants to move up in the world and the singer offers her a way to do so.
Overall, "Drive My Car" is an upbeat, catchy tune that tells a simple story of chasing one's dreams and hoping to find love along the way. It’s a classic example of the Beatles sound that so many other bands tried to emulate in the 1960s.
Line by Line Meaning
Asked a girl what she wanted to be
I inquired about a girl's career aspirations
She said baby, can't you see
She responded in astonishment to my inquiry
I want to be famous, a star on the screen
She expressed her dream of being a celebrity with a prominent position on TV
But you can do something in between
I suggested that there are other ways to be successful besides being a famous celebrity
Baby you can drive my car
I offered to let her use my vehicle
Yes I'm gonna be a star
She is confident that she will become a celebrity
And maybe I'll love you
She hinted at the possibility of developing romantic feelings for me if I helped her achieve her dreams
I told a girl that my prospects were good
I informed another girl that I have a promising future
And she said baby, it's understood
She acknowledged and agreed with my statement
Working for peanuts is all very fine
She recognized the value of hard work, even if it doesn't pay well
But I can show you a better time
She suggested that she could provide me with a more exciting and enjoyable experience
Beep beep'm beep beep yeah
Repetition of the sound of a car horn
I told a girl I can start right away
I told a third girl that I can begin something immediately
And she said listen babe I got something to say
She interrupted me to communicate a message
I got no car and it's breaking my heart
She confessed that not having a car is causing her emotional pain
But I've found a driver and that's a start
She shared that she was able to obtain a driver, which was a positive first step
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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