Ben met Tracey when they were at Hull University and she was singing in pop girl-band Marine Girls. Ben contributed a photograph, for a forthcoming album cover, after which, the pair became partners (later getting married). They formed Everything But the Girl in 1982, the name inspired by a Turner's Furniture advertising slogan (a popular store near the university). For a period, Tracey was active in both bands and the album with Ben's photo materialised, Lazy Ways (Apr 1983), which was to be Marine Girls' last. EBTG soon achieved national success and singles from The Language of Life (1990), got VH-1 airtime - heralding USA notoriety.
Once internationally established, they successfully achieved one of the greatest stylistic changes in modern music; originally a 'folk-pop with jazz influences' band, their fortunes changed with Amplified Heart (Jul 1994) and Todd Terry's successful remix of its track "Missing" (Aug 1994). Since then, EBTG have become more widely known as an electronic act, with Walking Wounded (May 1996), being a well-received example of their metamorphosed sound.
As of 1999, EBTG as a duo are currently on hiatus, as the couple raise their children, out of the public eye. Watt is a very successful club DJ, Buzzin Fly label-manager and remixer, releasing several 'Lazy Dog' mix compilations (named after his London-based deep house night).
Thorn's 2006 collaboration with Tiefschwarz, on the underground hit song "Damage", seems to have re-awoken her artistic spirit and she released a second solo album, Out of the Woods (Mar 2007).
As of March 2023 evidence that the hiatus will end soon emerges in an interview with Alexis Petridis, in which the release date of the new album 'Fuse' is given as 21 April. This new music was first mentioned by Tracy Thorn on twitter in late 2022, and now it emerging, with 2 new singles already released
Driving
Everything But the Girl Lyrics
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To you I belong
But maybe one day you'll wake
And you'll find me gone
But loverboy
If you call me home
I'll come driving
I'll come driving fast as wheels can turn
I know you too well
And all of my lonely secrets
To you I tell
The highest of highs
The lowest of lows
I'll come driving
I'll come driving fast as wheels can turn
Stretching away as far as my eyes can see
Deserts and darkness, my hand on the wheel
Loverboy, please call me home
A girl can get lonely out here on the road
You see
Some days I find the old ways
Frighten me too easily
I leave my key and say
I'm too young
But loverboy
If you call me home
I'll come driving fast as wheels can turn
The song "Driving" by Everything but the Girl is a beautiful song about a woman's commitment to her loverboy. The woman knows that her loverboy may not be ready for a commitment, but she loves him nevertheless. She's afraid that someday she may leave him and find someone new, but if he calls her home, she'll come back driving as fast as wheels can turn. The lyrics explain that she knows her loverboy too well and has shared all her lonely secrets with him. Despite the highs and lows of their relationship, she's willing to go the extra mile for her loverboy if he needs her.
The lyrics describe a sense of freedom as the woman travels through deserts and darkness while driving. However, she also expresses her loneliness out on the road and desires to be called home by her loverboy. She explains that sometimes the old ways scare her too easily, and she feels too young for all of this. Nevertheless, she still acknowledges her commitment to her loverboy and is willing to come back to him whenever he calls her home.
Overall, "Driving" is an emotional song about the ups and downs of a relationship, the desire for freedom, and the need for security and love. The vocals and guitar in the song are very smooth and blend effortlessly, enhancing the overall effect of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh loverboy
Addressing the person being referred to as “loverboy”.
To you I belong
Informing the person that they the author belongs to them.
But maybe one day you'll wake
Assuming that one day, the person may finally realize something important.
And you'll find me gone
The author might be gone and the person is likely to realize that.
But loverboy
Addressing the person being referred to as “loverboy” again after a brief pause.
If you call me home
Letting the person know that if they ask, the author will come back home.
I'll come driving
Means of transportation for the author if they have to come back.
I'll come driving fast as wheels can turn
The author will make use of speed while returning (depending on what the person chooses).
Oh loverboy
Addressing the person being referred to as “loverboy” once more after a break.
I know you too well
The author affirms that they know the other party well enough.
And all of my lonely secrets
Confessing to the lover an uncomfortable truth so that they may know more about the author's life .
To you I tell
The loverboy is the only one the author can trust with their secrets.
The highest of highs
Describes a moment when the author was genuinely happy.
The lowest of lows
Lowest point of sadness that the author has ever felt.
I'll come driving
The author will go back if the need arises.
I'll come driving fast as wheels can turn
The author promises to come back quickly if the need arises.
Stretching away as far as my eyes can see
The view is enormous and feels endless extending as far as the author can see.
Deserts and darkness, my hand on the wheel
The author is driving through a place that is both barren and dark. They maintain control taking safety precautions
Loverboy, please call me home
Requesting the loverboy to call them back home.
A girl can get lonely out here on the road
Explaining the loneliness of a girl while on the highway.
You see
The author has something important to tell the reader that they need to listen to carefully.
Some days I find the old ways
There are times that the author remembers how things used to be done.
Frighten me too easily
These ideas or memories can make the author scared.
I leave my key and say
The author leaves something behind while on the road.
I'm too young
The author believes they are too young to have certain responsibilities.
But loverboy
Addressing the person being referred to as “loverboy” once more and the author is ready to act.
If you call me home
The author agrees to come back if the person calls them back urgently.
I'll come driving fast as wheels can turn
The author is prepared to come back as fast as possible.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: HANS FLORIAN ZIMMER
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@SmartRobot-wc2fb
@JUST ME 80's and 90's!
@ritahorne9739
So many remember"s.
@nataliamartina1199
@JUST ME x,,z,,,,,
@beautyinthedark7406
Still listening 2021🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾. Timeless vocals😎🎤
@anthonybryan4749
Very classy vocals should do some new music
@ivanabrajato9195
Tracey has, by far, one of the most beautiful female voices...
@harrydeluca972
Agree! Her and Corinne Drewery!
@tracieross9928
This is my favorite of their songs.
@Robertonyc
Yes. I’m torn between her and Elizabeth Fraser from Cocteau Twins. It’s a tie.