Drive, She Said is the partnership of Mark Mangold and Al Fritsch. Origina… Read Full Bio ↴Drive, She Said is the partnership of Mark Mangold and Al Fritsch. Originally signed to
Columbia Records, the group recorded it's first record which spawned the singles "If This Is Love" and "Love Has No Pride" (written with Aldo Nova).

The Duo, with their band, toured extensively in europe and went on to record two more CD's for the European Label Music For Nations. Another European Label, Frontiers released the "Best Of" CD "Road To Paradise" and "Real Life" album.

Mangold- from Florida via the fertile entertainment breeding ground of New York’s Long Island--began his career as a pianist/organist with a series of rock bands, including Valhalla, a symphonic rock band that recorded for United Artists. He then did three Columbia albums with keyboard trio American Tears (showcasing his dynamic singing), which evolved into Touch, whose Atlantic Records debut had success at home and especially in Europe and Japan. In the middle I worked with Michael Bolton for quite awhile, and worked on his first two records,” Mark says. “I toured with him in his early stages, as a keyboard player--I was actually in his first video, for a song called “Fool’s Game” (written by Mark and Michael), playing keyboards.” Bolton’s first two albums count no fewer than five Bolton-Mangold compositions. He also worked as a co-writer and co-producer with hitmaker Benny Mardones and as a staff songwriter for CBS Songs and Columbia Picture’s publishing division. He is not one of those writers who has been content to let the others have the hits with his songs.

Notably, all instruments besides drums and keys are played by the amazingly multi-talented Al, who scathes on guitar, bass and keys, too boot, besides being an award-winning singer.

Hard Way Home
Drive She Said Lyrics

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Hey, yeah

Somewhere in the night
Somewhere in the wilderness
There beats a heart alone
One shattered life huddled cryin'
Maybe dyin' in the cold
Once he was a young boy

Playin' young boy's games
He only heard his own voice
Never thought twice, just walked away

Take it from me, it's a hard way home
You'll be alone when the night time falls
Better believe before the cold wind blows
No matter how far you roam
It's a hard way home, uh!

Rebel with a fight
Lookin' for a victim
To strike a fatal blow
Closer to the light
There's no spark of tenderness
In his heart of stone
Reachin' for the spotlight
Beggin' for kicks
Walkin' on the red line
Mama says the money and blood don't mix

Take it from me, it's a hard way home
You'll be alone when the night time falls
Better believe before the cold wind blows
No matter how far you roam
It's a hard way

Ooh, step into the future
Before you cross that line
Ooh, lovers and losers never get back
What they left behind

Take it from me, it's a hard way home
You'll be alone when the night time falls
Better believe before the cold wind blows
No matter how far you roam
(Take it from me)

Take it from me, it's a hard way home
You'll be alone when the night time falls
Better believe before the cold wind blows
No matter how far you roam

Take it from me
It's a hard way home, oh, yeah
It's a hard way home, yeah
It's a hard way home
Alright, come back tonight
It's a hard way home, yeah

It's a hard way home, yeah
It's a hard way home, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Drive She Said’s song “Hard Way Home” speak to the struggles of life and the consequences of choices made. The song tells the story of a young boy who played games and heard only his own voice. Years later, that same boy is alone, shattered, and possibly dying. He has become a rebel with a fight, looking for someone to strike a fatal blow against. His heart is made of stone, and he is driven by a need to reach the spotlight and beg for kicks. However, in the end, he finds that no matter how far he roams, he is still alone when the night time falls. The song serves as a warning to those who take the hard road, that it is not an easy path to follow.

Line by Line Meaning

Somewhere in the night
In the darkness and uncertainty of life, one can lose their way and feel lost.

Somewhere in the wilderness
In the vast emptiness of life, there can be a void of purpose and direction.

There beats a heart alone
One can feel isolated and disconnected from others, with a profound sense of loneliness.

One shattered life huddled cryin', Maybe dyin' in the cold
Experiencing extreme turmoil and hardship can leave one feeling helpless and vulnerable.

Once he was a young boy Playin' young boy's games
Innocence and carefree living can give way to harsh realities and difficult decisions as one grows up and experiences life.

He only heard his own voice Never thought twice, just walked away
Selfishness and a lack of empathy can lead to harmful decisions and negative consequences for oneself and others.

Take it from me, it's a hard way home You'll be alone when the night time falls Better believe before the cold wind blows No matter how far you roam It's a hard way home, uh!
Life can be challenging and difficult, with potential for suffering and isolation, and it's important to be aware of and prepare for these struggles.

Rebel with a fight Lookin' for a victim To strike a fatal blow
Some people turn to violence and aggression to assert themselves, seeking power and control over others.

Closer to the light There's no spark of tenderness In his heart of stone
Despite potentially feeling a sense of enlightenment or clarity, some may still lack empathy and love in their hearts, leading to destructive behavior.

Reachin' for the spotlight Beggin' for kicks Walkin' on the red line Mama says the money and blood don't mix
The pursuit of fame and thrills, often motivated by material gain, can lead one down a dangerous path, disregarding the wisdom of others.

Ooh, step into the future Before you cross that line Ooh, lovers and losers never get back What they left behind
It's important to consider the long-term consequences of one's actions and decisions, as some things cannot be undone or recaptured once they're gone.

Take it from me, it's a hard way home You'll be alone when the night time falls Better believe before the cold wind blows No matter how far you roam (Take it from me)
The artist is sharing words of caution and wisdom, drawing from their own experiences and observations.

Alright, come back tonight It's a hard way home, yeah It's a hard way home, yeah It's a hard way home
Despite the difficulty and challenges of life, it's important to persevere and have hope for the future, trying to find one's way back home.

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