Drive
DBMK Lyrics
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Oh, what do you do?
Every single light of every city in the world
That's where you should keep me
I'll be just as human even if I ruled the world
Why don't you believe me
I want to be everything to everyone
I want to hear you tell me I'm everything
That I ever thought I was
I could lose my mind to the front of a windshield
Thank God for the seat belt
I could choose to loosen in exchange for a fast deal
To see how the road feels
You said I was hopeless then
What am I now?
Will I ever figure out?
Where if at all inside this world I fit somehow
Who do you drive to?
Who do you drive to?
Who do you drive to?
Who do you drive to?
Who do you drive to?
Who do you drive to?
Who do you drive to?
Who do you drive to?
The lyrics of DBMK's song "Drive" is a contemplative conversation with oneself while driving. The first verse sets the mood with the singer asking himself what he is doing while he's moving. He then presents a desire to be someone to everyone, to be everything and wants to be validated by these people. He is not aiming for world domination or greatness, only for human connections. The second part talks about the performer's driving journey. He could risk his life by losing his mind while driving, but he chooses to fasten his seatbelt and safely let his mind drift while he enjoys the road ahead. He questions his purpose, asks deep questions like where he fits in the world, and who he should be driving to, which implies his longing for a meaningful interaction or connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I move
I am always on the go, constantly moving forward.
Oh, what do you do?
What is your purpose or direction in life?
Every single light of every city in the world
That's where you should keep me
I'll be just as human even if I ruled the world
Why don't you believe me
I want to be everything to everyone
I want to be what you want
I want to hear you tell me I'm everything
That I ever thought I was
I want to be with you, no matter where we are in the world. I don't want power or fame to change who I am as a person. I want to be loved and accepted for who I am, and be everything you need me to be.
I could lose my mind to the front of a windshield
Thank God for the seat belt
I could choose to loosen in exchange for a fast deal
To see how the road feels
Driving can be a form of escapism for me, but I am grateful for the safety measures that protect me. I may be tempted to take risks for the sake of adventure or excitement, but I need to weigh the consequences before making any decisions.
You said I was hopeless then
What am I now?
Will I ever figure out?
Where if at all inside this world I fit somehow
You used to doubt me, so what do you think of me now? I am still searching for my place in this world, wondering if I will ever find it.
Who do you drive to?
Who do you drive to?
Who do you drive to?
Who do you drive to?
Who do you drive to?
Who do you drive to?
Who do you drive to?
Who do you drive to?
Who is worth driving to? Who is important enough for me to make the effort to reach them?
Contributed by Sydney I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.