Driving
E.B.T.G Lyrics


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I miss those days spent in the trees
Oh
Hours climbin', sunlight catching all the leaves
Then I fall back down to earth
Look back up to friends in trances
Let them tell my worth
Now I'm done with second chances
I wish those days had never gone
Oh
Or maybe just to never wished that they were done
Can't turn back the time
Born too old, was never young
Never forced to climb
But to those branches I had clung
Oh
I fantasize of times to come
Oh
Of those will never be, for lack of coming from
To friends who parted ways
Only call back sunny days
To memories forgot
I only knew, I never thought
To friends who parted ways
Only call back sunny days
To memories forgot
I only knew, I never thought
Oh
When I long for a time gone away
I forget that I rush to the end of the day
When I think of the friends that I've lost
I remember the trouble, the pain, and the cost
When I long for a time gone away
I forget that I rush to the end of the day




When I think of the friends that I've lost
I remember the trouble, the pain, and the cost

Overall Meaning

The song "Driving" from E.B.T.G. starts with a strong line, "If you ain't on my team then who you really rootin for", which sets the tone of lyrical brilliance for the rest of the song. The singer talks about how people claim they would do anything for him, but in reality, they won't. The song is about pushing through and working hard towards your goals, even if it means getting lost sometimes, as it's all part of the journey.


Throughout the song, E.B.T.G. touches on a myriad of topics, including his music being cooler than others, and how he will look like he's looting stores when he gets rich. He also talks about his genius status and urges others to get moving more when they talk too much. The song is full of clever wordplay, metaphors, and punchlines that make the listener pause and reflect, making it a thought-provoking and insightful piece.


In conclusion, "Driving" by E.B.T.G. is a song about hard work, determination, and resilience. The lyrics are full of complex metaphors and clever wordplay, making them a joy to listen to and interpret.


Line by Line Meaning

If you ain't on my team then who you really rootin for
If you're not with me, then why should I trust you?


You say you'd slide for me but that ain't what I'm chuting for
You say you'd take a risk for me, but that's not what I need from you.


If you would take a bullet for me than you're the one I do it for
If you're willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for me, then you're who I'm doing this for.


I aim for the moon but it's the stars I'm really shooting for
I have big goals, but even exceeding them isn't enough for me.


It don't matter which sub genre of rap, my music way more cool than yours
No matter what type of rap you prefer, my music is cooler than yours.


When I get rich, I'm leaving the mall looking like I'm looting stores
When I have money, I'll be extravagant in my spending, like I just robbed a store.


Lately I've been been in a bad mood, I've been brooding more
I've been feeling down and spending more time lost in my thoughts.


Haven't been making music I need to lose it more
I haven't been making enough music, I need to get more creative.


I ain't stopping now, what would I conclude it for
I won't stop pursuing my dreams, what would be the point of giving up?


I don't win every battle but I bet you I won't lose the war
I may not succeed in everything, but I have a strong determination to win overall.


In high school I had a 4.0 gpa, now I'm going stupid whore
I used to have high academic achievements, now I'm taking risks and doing unconventional things.


But I'm a genius don't get it twisted or I'll kick you through the door
Don't underestimate my intelligence, or I'll react strongly.


The way on how I levitate, you would think I knew the force
The way I elevate myself and perform is impressive, like I have magical powers.


Y'all be talking too much you need to get to moving more
You talk a lot, but you need to take action more.


All I do is win and most of y'all are losing sore
I'm successful while most of you are struggling.


And if you don't believe me y'all can go and view the score
If you doubt my achievements, you can look at the evidence and see for yourself.


A prisoner of my own thoughts, I need to set my mind free
I feel trapped in my own thoughts and need to find a way to free myself from them.


So I hop on a beat and turn it into a whole crime scene
I use music to express myself and make it into something captivating.


Don't got 2020 vision but you ain't seen what I seen
I may not have perfect foresight, but I've experienced things you haven't.


I store too many ideas on my phone, I can't let you find out my schemes
I have a lot of ideas that I'm keeping secret and don't want anyone to steal them.


Keep a strong password so you can't pick the lock to get through my screen
I take precautions to protect my ideas and don't want them to be stolen.


Nah, defenses are just too strong on my team
My protection against those who would try to steal my ideas is too strong.


Ain't nothing you can do that could step on my dreams
Nobody can stop me from pursuing my goals.


I could make a whole song using the same fucking rhyme scheme
I'm so skilled at writing that I could make an entire song using the same rhyme scheme.


Yeah but y'all ain't ready for that shit
I'm talented, but people aren't prepared for what I can do.


They tried to copy me, you know how real that these fax get
People have tried to plagiarize my work, you know how serious that is.


I'm on the road to success but I haven't even pulled out the map yet
I'm pursuing my goals, but I don't even have a clear plan yet.


Getting lost is part of the journey you know how bumpy this path get
It's normal to get lost or struggle when pursuing your goals.


And I ain't dragging you with me I gotta cover my tracks yet
I'm not taking anyone with me on this journey, I need to protect my own interests.


You know my price is high something like how this gas get
My value is high, like the cost of expensive gasoline.


Yeah, the punchlines are immaculate
My jokes and witty remarks are skillful and well-executed.


And I keep on adding more, I'm just stacking it
I keep improving and adding to my skill set.


My crew pull up, you're wasting my time if you don't let hours past
My friends arrive, but you're wasting my time if you don't spend a long time with us.


She put in that time at the gym and now she look like an hourglass
She worked hard on her body and now has a curvy figure.


But her heart cold like snow so I just come through and plow her ass
She has a cold personality, but I treat her poorly in response.


Fuck the world, I'm beefing with the whole planet smoking that louder pack
I'm angry at the world and have a disregard for societal norms, smoking potent marijuana as a form of rebellion.


I want my roses while I'm still here, where my flowers at
I want to be appreciated while I'm still alive, where are the people showing their love and support?


All you pussies really jealous of me, you some sour cats
You're all jealous of me and it's making you bitter and unpleasant.


Y'all just mad at me cause I got more on my plate, why I devour tracks
You're angry at me because I have more success, but I continue to produce great music.


You're quick to say something on social sites, but where you cowards at
You're willing to talk behind a screen, but you're afraid to confront me in person.


Sleeping on me, just wait until I show up in your nightmares
You're not recognizing my talent now, but you'll be reminded of it in your nightmares.


People hating on me cause I'm winning, why should I care
People resenting me for winning is not important or relevant to me.


I know they gon remember me because my type rare
I know that people will remember me because my talent and personality is rare.


I've got a lot of vision but I still got these glasses that eyewear
I have a lot of ambition, but I wear glasses to help me see clearly.


Now you wanting something from me but why would I share
You want me to share something with you, but you haven't shown me any support or kindness.


You ain't helped me on this journey up, I had to climb stairs
You haven't supported me or helped me on my journey, I had to overcome the obstacles by myself.


Some people pay the price for others that ain't quite fare
Some people are punished for the actions of others, which isn't fair.


But they'll get their karma when the right time's there
Those who have wronged others will receive their punishment when it's appropriate.


So you should head my warning
You should listen to my advice and be cautious.


You'll remember the sunny days when it just keeps on pouring
You'll remember the good times when everything is going wrong.


I keep shooting my shot and I keep on scoring
I keep taking my chances and succeeding.


Feels like I'm high in the sky, I keep on soaring
I feel like I'm on top of the world and continue to rise.


I show love to my fans and it really be rewarding
I have a strong appreciation for my fans and it's a rewarding experience.


It's crazy that people really love what we recording
It's amazing that so many people appreciate the music we make.


And I know it's slow, but nah this beat ain't boring
The beat may be slow, but it's not dull or uninteresting.


It makes me feel relaxed like driving at three in the morning
The music is calming and reminds me of a peaceful drive in the early morning.


You know when it's dark out
You know what it's like when it's nighttime.


With the stars out
When the stars are visible in the sky.


No other cars out
When there are no other cars on the road.


Going far now
Driving far away from where you started.


And I just might go ahead and take a different route
I might choose a different direction or path to take.


Getting lost and no, I ain't trying to be found
Getting lost and not necessarily wanting to be found or returning to the starting point.




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Written by: Elijah Feldman

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