The band formed in February 2005 by Adam and played their first gig (a set of covers) at a MYB in Macclesfield two days later (the gig was actually booked before they had a drummer). They were received very well and all five guys decided to take things seriously (the idea had originally been just for the one show). A couple of months later and Drive Like I Do (or Me and You vs Them at the time) started to write original material and since then have recorded two 4 track demos, one in July at the Cutting Rooms in Manchester and the latest in Newcastle in October
Lost Boys
Drive Like I Do Lyrics
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Game face, getting why so serious, child
You're like a boy delirious
When you say is this town worth living in, living in
Is this town worth living in?
Cos all the girls and boys in the city, well
Saying how does my hair look? (very good)
Because we're oh so scared of you
We're oh so scared of you
We're oh so scared of you
Do you remember when we spotted him, all suited and booted
She said you're living in a cellophane house you're never leaving
You're living in a cellophane house you're never leaving
She said use your fangs in my spare time
Come on in the car you'll have a great time
You say is this town worth living in, living in
Is this town worth living in?
Because we're oh so scared of you
We're oh so scared of you
We're oh so scared of you
Because you're living in a cellophane house you're never leaving
Living in a cellophane house you're never leaving
Well you're, you're in a cellophane house you're never leaving
Living in a cellophane house you're never leaving
We're oh so scared of you
Oh so scared of you
We're oh so scared of you
Oh so scared of you
We're oh so scared of you
We're oh so scared of you
We're oh so scared of you, scared
Were oh so.
Because you're living in a cellophane house you're never leaving
Living in a cellophane house you're never leaving
Well you're, you're in a cellophane house you're never leaving
Living in a cellophane house you're never leaving
In "Lost Boys," Drive Like I Do explores the idea of feeling trapped in a town where everyone cares only about superficial things like appearances. The song speaks to the experience of being an outsider and feeling alienated from a society that values conformity above all else. The opening lines use the metaphor of a "game face" and being "serious" to convey the pressure to fit in and conform to society's expectations. The lyrics then move on to describe the singer's encounters with someone who is seemingly trapped in a "cellophane house" and unable to leave.
Throughout the song, there is an underlying sense of fear, echoing the title's reference to Peter Pan's Lost Boys. The chorus emphasizes this with the repeated refrain of being "oh so scared" of this person who is trapped and does not fit in with the rest of society. The significance of the "fangs" referenced in the lyrics is unclear, but they could symbolize some sort of power or aggression that the singer is attracted to or intimidated by.
Line by Line Meaning
Game face, getting why so serious, child
You're putting on a serious face, why so? You seem lost.
You're like a boy delirious
You act like a confused and disoriented child.
When you say is this town worth living in, living in
You question whether this place is worth staying in.
Cos all the girls and boys in the city, well
The girls and boys in the city
Just care about things like how does my hair look? (very good, very good)
They're obsessed with superficial things like their appearance.
Saying how does my hair look? (very good)
And constantly evaluating themselves and others based on their looks.
Because we're oh so scared of you
They're afraid of you.
Do you remember when we spotted him, all suited and booted
Do you recall when we saw him dressed up and formal?
She said you're living in a cellophane house you're never leaving
She implied that you don't see the world outside of your small bubble.
She said use your fangs in my spare time
She asked you to reveal your dark side when you have free time.
Come on in the car you'll have a great time
She urged you to get in the car and loosen up.
Because you're living in a cellophane house you're never leaving
You're trapped in your own transparent world.
We're oh so scared of you
They're still afraid of you.
Contributed by Violet Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@brianuchis13
Her game face, getting why so serious, child
You're like a boy, delirious when you say
"Is this town worth livin' in
Livin' in?" is this town worth livin' in?
'Cause all the girls with boys in the city
Well just care about things like
"How does my hair look?"
(Very good, Very good)
Sayin', "How does my hair look?"
(Very good)
Because we're oh so scared of you
We're oh so scared of you
We're oh so scared of you (Woo)
Did you remember when we spotted him?
All suited and booted she said
"You're living in a cellophane house
You're never leaving"
"You're living in a cellophane house
You're never leaving"
She said, "Use your fangs and my spare time
Come on in the car
You'll have a great time"
You say, "Is this town worth living in
Living in?" is this town worth living in?
Because we're oh so scared of you
We're oh so scared of you
We're oh so scared of you
Because you're living in a cellophane house
You're never leaving
Living in a cellophane house
You're never leaving well you're
You're in a cellophane house
You're never leaving
Living in a cellophane house
You're never leaving
We're oh so scared of you
Oh, so scared of you
We're oh so scared of you
Oh so scared of you
We're oh so scared of you
We're oh so scared of you
We're oh so scared of you, I'm scared
And we're oh so
Living in a cellophane house
You're never leaving
Living in a cellophane house
You're never leaving, well you're
You're in a cellophane house
You're never leaving
Living in a cellophane, cellophane
You're in a cellophane, cellophane
(We're oh so scared of you)
You're in a cellophane, cellophane
(We're oh so scared of you)
Living in a cellophane, cellophane
(We're oh so scared of you)
You're in a cellophane, cellophane house
(Cellophane House)
@olive324
i always listen to this when i need to be hyped up. "how does my hair look? very good, very good" always makes me feel like i can do anything lol
@annar9447
we're oh so scared of youuuUUuuuuOooooUuuUuuuUUUU
@camilaparra2600
Omg . That falsetto. This sound is like a bunch of songs mixed from the first album
@noxtracextoizer8442
1:11 gave me so much feels, the way he says "you" is just so calming and surreal
@reginagagnon9663
how does my hair look, VERY GOOD... still true
@ellievista833
Love this!! I had the feeling I was falling for this band just like I did for the first time
@DriveLikeIDid
Ella Ibañez It's my favorite DLID song. I'm glad you like it :)
@sockichan
I feel like this song inspired a great bit of 'If You're Too Shy' and I love it
@retnugnahte
Chocolate as well. They use the same notes in the intro
@retnugnahte
By intro I mean when the drums pick up