Make it Last
Diane Chase Lyrics
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Put the car in drive and I pulled away
I remembered this place that we used to go
Just to pass the time away
Well it was south of the city past the Walmart store
Out on the backroads my foot to the floor
Gonna push this baby, wanna get there fast
So I can take it slow down at the Make It Last
Chorus:
Where Betty met Billy and Billy met Sue
You met me, and honey I met you
Well something's change and some things pass
But it's still the same
Down at the Make It Last
Well there's Catfish Joe and his Creole band
Voodoo Daddy, he's their biggest fan
He just sits by the fire with his drink in hand
Talking 'bout the old days
And old Whiskey Will, he's served the best
If you can drink his shine then you've passed the test
You can fly from the east coast, to the west
And never even leave the room
Chorus:
Where Betty met Billy and Billy met Sue
You met me, and honey I met you
Well something's change and some things pass
But it's still the same
Down at the Make It Last
Get me there right now, take me away
I ain't gonna slow down,
So get out of my way, yay-yay
Get out of my way
I rolled back the top on a hot summer day
Put the car in drive and I pulled away
Step on up and into the past
Peer on in through the looking glass
Cause some things change a little too fast
The song "Make It Last" by Diane Chase is a nostalgic ode to the good old days and the memories we cherish. The lyrics begin with a vivid description of a hot summer day and the singer's desire to revisit a place of significance, likely from their past. They drive past the Walmart store and head out on back roads, pushing the gas pedal down to reach their destination. The destination is an unassuming spot, called "Make It Last," where people gather to reminisce about old times and make new memories. The singer then introduces the listener to the characters at the event, such as Catfish Joe and Voodoo Daddy, who share stories and drinks by the fire, surrounded by the music of a Creole band.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the universality of the experience. Betty met Billy, Billy met Sue, and the singer and their special someone met each other at Make It Last. Although time has passed and things may have changed, the essence of the experience remains the same, and it still offers a haven of memories and moments that will last forever. The line, "Cause some things change a little too fast," is a poignant reminder that such experiences should be cherished, as nothing lasts forever.
Overall, "Make It Last" is a touching, sentimental piece that evokes memories of the past and the importance of cherishing them.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I rolled back the top on a hot summer day
Diane Chase is telling us she's beginning her journey on a hot summer day and she's ready for anything.
Put the car in drive and I pulled away
Diane Chase is saying she's starting the journey by putting her car in drive and driving away.
I remembered this place that we used to go
Diane Chase is reminiscing about the place they used to go and the memories they shared.
Just to pass the time away
Diane Chase is reminiscing and saying that they used to go there just to pass the time away.
Well it was south of the city past the Walmart store
Diane Chase is giving the audience her exact location and whereabouts.
Out on the backroads my foot to the floor
Diane Chase is speeding out on the backroads, anxious to get to her destination.
Gonna push this baby, wanna get there fast
Diane Chase is on a mission to get to her destination as quickly as possible, and nothing is going to slow her down.
So I can take it slow down at the Make It Last
Diane Chase is saying that once she reaches her destination, she can enjoy herself and take it easy.
Where Betty met Billy and Billy met Sue
Diane Chase is saying that the Make It Last is a special place where magical things happen, and people come together.
You met me, and honey I met you
Diane Chase is saying that this place is where she met her significant other, and it is a special place to both of them.
Well something's change and some things pass
Diane Chase acknowledges that things change, and time moves on.
But it's still the same
Diane Chase finds comfort in the fact that the Make It Last still exists as it always has.
Down at the Make It Last
Diane Chase is summarizing the entire song into one phrase, emphasizing the importance of the Make It Last.
Well there's Catfish Joe and his Creole band
Diane Chase is describing the ambiance of the Make It Last with Catfish Joe and his band.
Voodoo Daddy, he's their biggest fan
Diane Chase is adding more details about the people at the Make It Last, highlighting Voodoo Daddy's presence.
He just sits by the fire with his drink in hand
Diane Chase is painting a picture of Voodoo Daddy enjoying himself, sitting by the fire with a drink in hand.
Talking 'bout the old days
Diane Chase is saying that people at the Make It Last reminisce about the past.
And old Whiskey Will, he's served the best
Diane Chase is giving props to Whiskey Will for serving the best drinks around.
If you can drink his shine then you've passed the test
Diane Chase is saying that understanding Whiskey Will's drinks is an important part of being part of the Make It Last community.
You can fly from the east coast, to the west
Diane Chase is emphasizing that the Make It Last is a place that attracts people from all over.
And never even leave the room
Diane Chase is saying that the Make It Last is so special that people can feel like they're traveling without ever leaving the room.
Get me there right now, take me away
Diane Chase is saying that she is so eager to return to the Make It Last that she wants to go there right away.
I ain't gonna slow down,
Diane Chase is saying that she refuses to slow down on her journey to the Make It Last.
So get out of my way, yay-yay
Diane Chase is conveying an urgency to her journey by asking other drivers to get out of her way.
Step on up and into the past
Diane Chase is inviting people to join her on a journey into the past at the Make It Last.
Peer on in through the looking glass
Diane Chase is asking people to look into the Make It Last, as if it were a looking glass.
Cause some things change a little too fast
Diane Chase is cautioning that some things change too quickly, but the Make It Last is a constant that remains unchanged.
Contributed by Grayson T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.