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
Shoot Out At The University Fair
Drive Like I Do Lyrics
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If it's only for a while
But you're jealous and now in love
So just sit the fuck down and smile
And, Hey, stop pushing me
I'm only here 'cuz I wanna be
Your tight pants are way too scene
And now I'm through with talking to Jesus
'Cuz he was a prick when
I met him in Teasers
Now this is love without sleep
But watch out or you'll crash
And you'll go tumbling down
Like Jack or Jill
And cease to come back again
You said "I am now in love"
If it's only for a while
But you're jealous and now look
So just sit the fuck down and smile
Hey, this is for me
Exactly what you wanna be and I'm
So sorry you had to be
As soon as your brother got to the door
He was jumping off the roof
Like he does parkour
He broke his leg, I pissed myself and did one
Watch out or you'll crash
And you'll go tumbling down
Like Jack or Jill
And cease to come back again
You said "I am now in love"
She's only here for a while
But you're jealous and now in love
So just sit the fuck down and smile
So scared but what are you listening to?
It's fine if you want it too
I guess you'll go with that
And you said "I am now in love"
If it's only for you turned and ran
You turned and ran you turned and ran
The lyrics to "Shoot Out At The University Fair" by Drive Like I Do depict a tumultuous and complex romantic relationship. The song begins with the singer being told by their partner that they are in love, but only temporarily. The partner is experiencing jealousy and is now in love, which causes conflict in the relationship. The singer sarcastically tells them to sit down and smile, implying that their jealousy is unnecessary.
The song then takes a more rebellious tone as the singer expresses their frustrations. They reject the idea of talking to Jesus, possibly referring to seeking guidance or finding comfort in religion. The encounter with Jesus in Teasers is described as negative, with him being perceived as a prick. This rejection of religious influence suggests a desire for a more authentic and genuine love experience.
The lyrics continue with warnings about the dangers of love. The reference to Jack and Jill tumbling down alludes to the nursery rhyme, symbolizing the potential downfall or failure in love. The repeated line of the partner saying they are in love, even if it's temporary, suggests a fear of commitment and a lack of trust in the relationship. The song ends with the partner turning and running away, leaving the singer feeling rejected and abandoned.
Overall, "Shoot Out At The University Fair" explores themes of fleeting love, jealousy, rebellion, and the fear of emotional vulnerability in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
And you said "I am now in love"
You declared that you are currently experiencing feelings of love.
If it's only for a while
But you acknowledge that this love might be temporary.
But you're jealous and now in love
However, your jealousy stems from being in love.
So just sit the fuck down and smile
Therefore, you should calm down and be content with the situation.
Hey, stop pushing me
Please refrain from exerting pressure on me.
I'm only here 'cuz I wanna be
I am present because I chose to be, not because of external influence.
Your tight pants are way too scene
Your choice of tight pants is excessively fashionable and in line with a specific scene or trend.
And now I'm through with talking to Jesus
I have decided to end my conversations with Jesus.
'Cuz he was a prick when I met him in Teasers
This decision was made because he behaved rudely when we encountered each other at Teasers.
Now this is love without sleep
My current state of love is characterized by restlessness and the inability to sleep.
But watch out or you'll crash
However, be cautious or you might experience a detrimental crash.
And you'll go tumbling down like Jack or Jill
In this crash, you will metaphorically fall like Jack and Jill did in the nursery rhyme.
And cease to come back again
As a result, you may not recover or return from this fall.
Hey, this is for me
This situation is specifically for my benefit or enjoyment.
Exactly what you wanna be and I'm
I have become exactly what you aspire to be, and I acknowledge that.
So sorry you had to be
I apologize for the fact that you had to witness or experience this situation.
As soon as your brother got to the door
Immediately after your brother arrived at the entrance
He was jumping off the roof like he does parkour
He engaged in a display of parkour by jumping off the roof.
He broke his leg, I pissed myself and did one
Unfortunately, he suffered a broken leg, causing me to react fearfully or in shock.
So scared but what are you listening to?
Although afraid, you seem captivated by something. What is it that you're paying attention to?
It's fine if you want it too
If you desire or enjoy it as well, that's perfectly acceptable.
I guess you'll go with that
I assume you will align yourself or go along with whatever that is.
If it's only for you turned and ran
If this love is fleeting and meant only for you, you abruptly left the situation.
You turned and ran
You made a swift departure from the scene.
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LYRICS
And you said "I am now in love"
If it's only for a while
But you're jealous and now in love
So just sit the fuck down and smile
[Verse 1]
And hey stop pushing me
I'm only here 'cos I wanna be
Your tight pants are way too scene
And now I'm through with talking to Jesus
'Cos he was a prick when I met him in Teasers
Now this is love without sleep
[Pre-Hook]
But watch out or you'll crash
And you'll go tumbling down like Jack or Jill
And cease to come back again
[Hook]
You said "I am now in love"
If it's only for a while
But you're jealous and now look
So just sit the fuck down and smile
@emmaleslie3935
And you said "I am now in love"
If it's only for a while
But you're jealous and now in love
So just sit the fuck down and smile
And hey stop pushing me
I'm only here 'cos I wanna be
Your tight pants are way too scene
And now I'm through with talking to Jesus
'Cos he was a prick when I met him in Teasers
Now this is love without sleep
But watch out or you'll crash
And you'll go tumbling down like Jack or Jill
And cease to come back again
You said "I am now in love"
If it's only for a while
But you're jealous and now look
So just sit the fuck down and smile
Hey, this is for me
Exactly what you wanna be and I'm
So sorry you had to be
As soon as your brother got to the door
He was jumping off the roof like he does parkour, he broke his leg
I pissed myself and did one
Watch out or you'll crash
And you'll go tumbling down like Jack or Jill
And cease to come back again
You said "I am now in love"
She's only here for a while
But you're jealous and now in love
So just sit the fuck down and smile
But what are you listening to?
But why are you listening to?
I guess you'll go with that
And you said "I am now in love"
If it's only for
You turn in the rain
You turn in the rain
You turn in rain
You don't need me
You don't need me
@AriWilde
And you said "I am now in love."
If it's only for a while
But you're jealous and now in love
So just sit the fuck down and smile
And, Hey, stop pushing me
I'm only here 'cuz I wanna be
Your tight pants are way too scene
And now I'm through with talking to Jesus
'Cuz he was a prick when I met him in Teasers
Now this is love without sleep
But watch out or you'll crash
And you'll go tumbling down like Jack or Jill
And cease to come back again
You said "I am now in love."
If it's only for a while
But you're jealous and now look
So just sit the fuck down and smile
Hey, this is for me
Exactly what you wanna be and I'm
So sorry you had to be
As soon as your brother got to the door
He was jumping off the roof like he does parkour
He broke his leg, I pissed myself and did one
Watch out or you'll crash
And you'll go tumbling down like Jack or Jill
And cease to come back again
You said "I am now in love"
She's only here for a while
But you're jealous and now in love
So just sit the fuck down and smile
[?]
But what are you listening to?
[?]
I guess you'll go with that
And you said "I am now in love."
If it's only for
You turned and ran
You turned and ran
You turned and ran
@daisybell9593
These are the same people that made ‘TOOTIMETOOTIMETOOTIME’
@saalem1975
this is so 2000s teenage angst!!!
@antitheticaldreamgirl
their old songs give me such nostalgia because they all sound like they'd be perfect background music for these really emo sims 2 sad stories i used to watch when i was younger lmao
@TheSkysFalling8238
Omg i can't get over matty's american accent when he says "tumbling down like jack or jill"
@kaiar9286
Can we please take a minute to worship George's drumming... Absolutely phenomenal.
@GoldyLox_florafauna
“Jumping off the roof like he does parkour.” xD most profound lyric
@PerfectImperfectiism
Album of unreleased songs please.
@mariacassandrataruc2574
Jwa-Maria you were on a binge, i see
@joshmcgeary2837
There’s a playlist on my channel called ‘drivelikeido’ that has all of them on. Close as you’ll get i think :)
@joshmcgeary2837
sorry I realise this is literally 4 years late but I was looking for the same thing