Drive
Eleventeen Lyrics

With this long ride home I search for the truth
The singer is using their journey home as a metaphor for the search for truth in their life.

Candid thoughts display my youth
The singer is sharing their honest thoughts and feelings, which reflect their youth and inexperience.

Frustration Distraction so scared that I can't get out of this
The singer is feeling overwhelmed with frustration and fear, which is preventing them from making progress.

I need to find my way home
The artist recognizes that they are lost and need to find their way back to a place of comfort and security.

What if I fell straight down then broke out of this mess that I've been living in
The artist is contemplating a drastic change in their life, one that involves breaking away from the problems they currently face.

Could I get back the things youth took from me
The singer wonders if they can regain some of the innocence and positivity they once had in their youth.

There's no ringing on the telephone
The singer is feeling lonely and isolated, as there is no one reaching out to them.

When the world expects you to be beautiful
The artist feels societal pressure to conform to certain standards of beauty.

And you can't stand the sight of your face in the mirror
The artist is struggling with their self-image and does not find themselves attractive.

We reach for things that turn to dust
The artist understands that some things they strive for in life are not fulfilling and ultimately lead to disappointment.

I've been in the water so long I started to turn bad
The singer has been in a negative situation for too long, and it is starting to affect them and their actions.

There's ringing on the telephone
Despite their loneliness, someone is trying to reach out to the artist.

No one is ever home
However, the singer is still unable to find connection and remains isolated.

What if I fell what if I fell
The singer is still considering a major change, wondering if it could result in a positive outcome.