Drivin' Me Wild ft. Lily Allen
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It's this thing now, that's driving me wild
I gotta see what's up, before it gets me down
It's this thing now, that's driving me wild
I gotta see what's up, before it gets me down
It's this thing now, that's driving me wild
I gotta see what's up, before it gets me down

Love's not a mystery, it's everything

She was the type to watch Oprah and The Today Show
Be on the treadmill, like OK Go
Had the body that you can't pay for
That means she had some D's on her, but they wasn't fake though
Had a drive, a Drive for Rodeo
She spent pesos on those labels
Spent class at the gym, striptease on the pole
She was so obsessed with her body and clothes
To every party she goes, trying hard to be chose
They say it's hard for a pimp, but extra hard for these hoes
Reading US or People mag, trying to get these scoops
Chasing an actor for a Bentley Coupe
She recruit a ball player from the Clippers
Then came the pumps off
Thinking she Number One, when she just a jump off
Doing all she can for a man and a baby
Driving herself crazy
like the astronaut lady

It's this thing now, that's driving me wild
I gotta see what's up, before it gets me down
It's this thing now, that's driving me wild
I gotta see what's up, before it gets me down
It's this thing now, that's driving me wild
I gotta see what's up, before it gets me down

Love's not a mystery, it's everything

He had paper since we was in, we was in High School
Pop was a doc, mom taught at my school
Lock with the rocks, in his ear he kept jewels
One of the Diddy types, the Dame Dash dudes
Pushed the Maserati Sport, reading the ROB Report
Wanted to be Mike, but he was never live in sports
Since golf was in, he was in the driving course
To live the rap life is what he was striving for
Spending cash at the bar to get credit
Drinking Chandon just because BIG said
They say Ye is, but dude big-headed
Rocked the fur in the summer, so, somebody'll pet it
He had a fetish for shoes that's athletic
Pathetic on his myspace page, half naked
It's a shame what they do for fame, and to be respected
Joe you could of got it, if you never woulda stressed it

It's this thing now, that's driving me wild
I gotta see what's up, before it gets me down
It's this thing now, that's driving me wild
I gotta see what's up, before it gets me down
It's this thing now, that's driving me wild
I gotta see what's up, before it gets me down

Love's not a mystery, it's everything

They was one of them couples, people said they was it
Unbreakable like Bobby and Whit
Or Ryan and Reese, or Kimora and Russ
Relationships can be dead but look live to us
I guess we all been through it, where we try too much
Losing yourself and your lying and stuff
Wishing for the diamond cuffs, searching for the ring
Where love is not a mystery, it's everything, sing

It's this thing now, that's driving me wild
I gotta see what's up, before it gets me down
It's this thing now, that's driving me wild
I gotta see what's up, before it gets me down
It's this thing now, that's driving me wild
I gotta see what's up, before it gets me down

Love's not a mystery, it's everything
Gets me down




Gets me
Love's not a mystery, it's everything

Overall Meaning

The song “Driving Me Wild” by Common is a commentary on the obsession with superficial materialistic things and the pursuit of fame and wealth that drive people to act crazy. The first verse talks about a girl who was obsessed with her body and clothes and had a drive for rodeo. She tried hard to impress people and was always going to parties to be chosen. The next verse talks about a guy who had paper since high school and wanted to live the rap life. He spent money at the bar to get credit and sported fur in the summer to impress people. The chorus then says that love is everything and not a mystery. Finally, the song talks about a couple who was considered unbreakable by outsiders but who were actually trying too hard to keep up appearances.


The song “Driving Me Wild” is a commentary on the superficiality of fame and wealth and the negative impact it can have on people's lives. It is a reminder that love is the only thing that truly matters and that everything else is just a distraction. The song also highlights the pressure people feel to conform to societal norms and to try and impress others.


Line by Line Meaning

It's this thing now, that's driving me wild
There is something bothering me and I need to find out what it is before it affects me negatively.


I gotta see what's up, before it gets me down
I need to investigate and find a solution to the problem before it causes me distress.


Love's not a mystery, it's everything
Love is more than just a passing feeling, it's a significant part of life and worth pursuing.


She was the type to watch Oprah and The Today Show
She was someone who spent a lot of time consuming media, particularly talk shows aimed at women.


Be on the treadmill, like OK Go
She spent time exercising and trying to maintain her physical appearance.


Had the body that you can't pay for
Her physique was naturally attractive, not the result of cosmetic surgery.


That means she had some D's on her, but they wasn't fake though
She had natural large breasts rather than enhanced ones.


Had a drive, a Drive for Rodeo
She had a competitive spirit and enjoyed rodeos.


She spent pesos on those labels
She spent a lot of money on designer clothing brands.


Spent class at the gym, striptease on the pole
She invested time in fitness classes and also did sensual dancing on a pole.


She was so obsessed with her body and clothes
She placed a lot of importance on her physical appearance and fashion choices.


To every party she goes, trying hard to be chose
She attended many social events and actively sought attention from men and women.


They say it's hard for a pimp, but extra hard for these hoes
Being a prostitute or promiscuous woman can be more difficult than being a pimp.


Reading US or People mag, trying to get these scoops
She read celebrity gossip magazines to keep up with the latest news and rumors.


Chasing an actor for a Bentley Coupe
She pursued a romantic relationship with an actor in hopes of getting a luxury car.


She recruit a ball player from the Clippers
She seduced a basketball player from the Los Angeles Clippers.


Then came the pumps off
After sex, she would take off her high heels.


Thinking she Number One, when she just a jump off
Believing she was important to men, when really she was just a casual hookup.


Doing all she can for a man and a baby
She would go to great lengths to please a man and possibly have a child with him.


Driving herself crazy
Her actions and desires were causing her to feel mentally unwell.


like the astronaut lady
Similar to Lisa Nowak, an astronaut who became involved in a love triangle and acted erratically.


He had paper since we was in, we was in High School
He had a lot of money even back in their high school days.


Pop was a doc, mom taught at my school
His father was a doctor and his mother was a teacher at his school.


Lock with the rocks, in his ear he kept jewels
He had earrings with diamonds that he wore all the time.


One of the Diddy types, the Dame Dash dudes
He was similar to Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Damon Dash, successful entrepreneurs.


Pushed the Maserati Sport, reading the ROB Report
He drove a luxury car and read a magazine about wealth and finance.


Wanted to be Mike, but he was never live in sports
He admired Michael Jordan's athletic ability, but was not talented in sports himself.


Since golf was in, he was in the driving course
He began playing golf when it became popular and spent time practicing on the course.


To live the rap life is what he was striving for
He aspired to live like a successful rapper, with money, fame, and luxury.


Spending cash at the bar to get credit
He would spend money at bars in order to appear wealthy and cool.


Drinking Chandon just because BIG said
He drank an expensive champagne brand because The Notorious B.I.G. mentioned it in a song.


They say Ye is, but dude big-headed
He is similar to Kanye West in terms of ego and self-promotion.


Rocked the fur in the summer, so, somebody'll pet it
He wore a fur coat in warm weather to get attention and compliments.


He had a fetish for shoes that's athletic
He had a strong liking for sports shoes.


Pathetic on his myspace page, half naked
He appeared sad and desperate in his profile on the social networking website MySpace, with revealing photos.


It's a shame what they do for fame, and to be respected
It is unfortunate that some people go to great lengths to become famous and gain the admiration of others.


Joe you could of got it, if you never woulda stressed it
He is saying that his friend Joe could have achieved success and found love if he had not tried so hard and stressed himself out.


They was one of them couples, people said they was it
They were a couple who many people believed had a strong and lasting relationship.


Unbreakable like Bobby and Whit
Their relationship was seen as being similar to the enduring marriage of Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston.


Or Ryan and Reese, or Kimora and Russ
They were compared to other high-profile couples, such as Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon, and Kimora Lee Simmons and Russell Simmons.


Relationships can be dead but look live to us
Some relationships may seem healthy and strong from the outside, but in reality they may be troubled or even over.


I guess we all been through it, where we try too much
We have all had experiences where we have tried too hard in a relationship and possibly lost our true selves in the process.


Losing yourself and your lying and stuff
In trying to impress someone, you may act differently and not be truthful about who you are.


Wishing for the diamond cuffs, searching for the ring
Desiring material possessions like expensive jewelry and searching for a marriage proposal.


Where love is not a mystery, it's everything
Love is not something that should be kept secret or unacknowledged, it is a crucial and meaningful part of life.


Gets me down
The situation is causing me sadness or distress.


Gets me
The situation is affecting me in some way, likely negatively.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LONNIE RASHID LYNN, CHARLES STEPNEY, LLOYD WEBBER, KANYE WEST

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@champloo9

People don't understand, some songs are just the soundtrack to life. It's beautiful.

@jadaony4145

I was obsessed with this song when I was a kid! It just popped in my head randomly after so many years

@kenyattatucker1279

2023 I know Y'all Still Listening This

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@kamo9846

I was 11 years old when this song came out. I know exactly what you mean

@ProperWasteman

Such an underrated song, Commons flow is incredible on this

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Completely agree🙌🏽

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Wilfried ikr

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