Drive
Excel Lyrics


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[Intro:]
You need drive
(you need drive, you need drive)
To survive
(to survive, to survive)
That's no jive
(that's no jive, that's no jive)
You need drive

[Verse 1:]
You're kicking back no one's home
Feeling sorry, grab the phone
You have no friends you realize
You gotta start with some drive

[Chorus:]
You need drive to survive
That's no jive, you need drive

[Verse 2:]
Tomorrow is another day
Well tomorrow was yesterday
What it take to get you movie'
I got my cables, now your groovin'

[Repeat Chorus]

[Repeat Intro]





Drive!

Overall Meaning

"Drive" by Excel is a song that talks about the importance of having the drive and motivation to survive in life. The lyrics are trying to convey the message that without drive, nothing can be accomplished, and one can feel lost and alone. The song starts by emphasizing the need for drive to thrive and survive in this world. The repeated phrase, "you need drive," is a reminder that we need to have the motivation and the push to make things happen in life.


In the first verse, the song addresses the situation where someone feels hopeless, sitting alone, and realizing that they have no friends. The lines, "You're kicking back no one's home, Feeling sorry, grab the phone, You have no friends, you realize," reflect a sense of despair and loneliness. The song encourages taking charge of one's life and taking action to move forward despite the obstacles.


In the second verse, the lyrics deal with the idea of not procrastinating and being self-motivated. The lines, "Tomorrow is another day, Well tomorrow was yesterday, What it take to get you moving?" emphasizes the need to seize the day and not wait for the future to bring change. It conveys the message that we are in control of our fate and that we must push ourselves to make things happen.


Overall, the song's message is clear: drive is essential in life, and it is necessary to create momentum and propel us forward towards our goals.


Line by Line Meaning

You need drive
Motivation and ambition are necessary to achieve success


To survive
In order to overcome challenges and difficult situations


That's no jive
It's not a joke, it's a serious matter


You need drive
Reiterating the importance of motivation and ambition


You're kicking back no one's home
You're relaxing, but there's no one around to hang out with


Feeling sorry, grab the phone
Feeling down and lonely, you reach out for comfort


You have no friends you realize
Coming to the realization that you need to put effort into building relationships


You gotta start with some drive
You need to be motivated to take action and form connections


Tomorrow is another day
There will always be another chance to try again


Well tomorrow was yesterday
Don't keep putting things off until tomorrow, take action today


What it take to get you movie'
What do you need to get up and move forward?


I got my cables, now your groovin'
I have what I need to succeed and now I'm making progress


Drive!
An exclamation to motivate and encourage action




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@FDSSashbel

You need drive
(you need drive, you need drive)
To survive
(to survive, to survive)
That's no jive
(that's no jive, that's no jive)
You need drive

You're kicking back no one's home
Feeling sorry, grab the phone
You have no friends you realize
You gotta start with some drive

You need drive to survive
That's no jive, you need drive

Tomorrow is another day
Well tomorrow was yesterday
What it take to get you movie'
I got my cables, now your groovin'

You need drive to survive
That's no jive, you need drive

You need drive
(you need drive, you need drive)
To survive
(to survive, to survive)
That's no jive
(that's no jive, that's no jive)
You need drive

DRIVE!!
You need drive
(you need drive, you need drive)
To survive
(to survive, to survive)
That's no jive
(that's no jive, that's no jive)
You need drive



All comments from YouTube:

@toxicyouthofficial1769

Love Excel, one of the most underated bands ever

@bavitus7872

The bass player for the first band I was in played this while we were chillin' after practice one night. It was my first time hearing it and i thought the line was "you need YOUR EYES to survive". What an idiot! Good times in 1989!

@THPS4.

"Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam."

@FDSSashbel

You need drive
(you need drive, you need drive)
To survive
(to survive, to survive)
That's no jive
(that's no jive, that's no jive)
You need drive

You're kicking back no one's home
Feeling sorry, grab the phone
You have no friends you realize
You gotta start with some drive

You need drive to survive
That's no jive, you need drive

Tomorrow is another day
Well tomorrow was yesterday
What it take to get you movie'
I got my cables, now your groovin'

You need drive to survive
That's no jive, you need drive

You need drive
(you need drive, you need drive)
To survive
(to survive, to survive)
That's no jive
(that's no jive, that's no jive)
You need drive

DRIVE!!
You need drive
(you need drive, you need drive)
To survive
(to survive, to survive)
That's no jive
(that's no jive, that's no jive)
You need drive

@mralexforbes

Thanks Riley Gale for exposing me to this band! RIP
“U need drive, to survive, that’s no jive, U need drive”

@freepikero

Poco apreciada esta banda, pero me encanta

@elite.network

Song of the Year 💯⚔️💯⚔️💯⚔️ KiLL3D

@juan-ksporty7348

I bought the tape back in 87 .melrose days!!

@surferdude8086

I saw them play Jezebel's in Anaheim the same year.

@fabriciocastle8443

Topper

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