drive
Floyd's Funk Revival Lyrics
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Have fun, flat tire, so tired, everybody's downtown,
Horse town smoggy, smoggy all around.
Golf put pigeon strut, wing nut, sand truck, 4, 6, 8 wheels.
Six flags and scrubby deals.
Make a reservation with the leather on your seat.
Skip the 4th and go straight to 5 babyÂĄÂ
(chorus) drive, drive, drive, drive.
Winnebago move aside, making room for double wide.
Roadkill ballerinas, smash a bug, fill up at fina.
Roadside preachers with a kickstand promise.
Make a reservation with the leather on your seat.
I love the way you cruise, so fly, so babyÂĄÂ
(chorus)
Are you going my way?
The lyrics to Floyd's Funk Revival's song "Drive" are filled with vague references to highways, landmarks, and experiences that are common to many North American travelers. The opening line speaks of various highways and roads that one might encounter on a journey, including the Turnpike, Nursery Pike, and 285. The next few lines describe the exhaustion of driving long hours, seeing familiar sites like smog in Horse Town, and seeking entertainment like Six Flags and scrubby deals.
The lyrics in the chorus, "Drive, Drive, Drive, Drive" implore the listener to continue on with their journey. The next set of lines are a mix of more descriptive phrases and seemingly random references, including a "Winnebago move aside" and a reference to "Roadkill ballerinas."
The final lines of the song, "Make a reservation with the leather on your seat, I love the way you cruise, so fly, so baby, Are you going my way?" suggest that the song is about travel and the joy of cruising down a highway with someone you love or are close to.
Overall, the lyrics to "Drive" capture the restlessness and freedom that come with a long road trip. The references to various highways and landmarks are intentionally vague, meant to evoke a feeling of familiarity while allowing each listener to imagine their own specific journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Turnpike, nursery pike, moon pie, black eye, why try, 75, 41, 285,
Traveling on different roads, trying to find one's way through life, despite obstacles and setbacks. The mix of highways represents the many paths one can take to get to their destination.
Have fun, flat tire, so tired, everybody's downtown,
Going out to explore and have fun, but eventually getting worn out and experiencing challenges along the way. Despite this, everyone is still attracted to the hustle and bustle of the city.
Horse town smoggy, smoggy all around.
The negative effects of industrialization on rural areas, with pollution being a major problem.
Golf put pigeon strut, wing nut, sand truck, 4, 6, 8 wheels. Six flags and scrubby deals.
The variety of things one encounters on a road trip, from quirky roadside attractions to dusty old trucks. The mention of Six Flags theme park is a nod to the exciting and fun aspects of travel.
Make a reservation with the leather on your seat.
Enjoying the luxuries of modern travel and taking advantage of the comforts available.
Skip the 4th and go straight to 5 babyÂĄÂ
Skipping over obstacles and moving forward with confidence and enthusiasm.
(chorus) drive, drive, drive, drive.
The repetition of 'drive' emphasizes the message of moving forward, making progress, and enjoying the journey.
Winnebago move aside, making room for double wide. Roadkill ballerinas, smash a bug, fill up at fina. Roadside preachers with a kickstand promise.
Continuation of the theme of encountering various sights and scenes on the road trip. Passing by an RV to make room for a larger vehicle represents the idea of aiming for even bigger and better things. The 'ballerinas' and 'preachers' describe the colorful characters one meets while traveling.
I love the way you cruise, so fly, so babyÂĄÂ
Enjoying the feeling of freedom and adventure that comes with driving and traveling.
Are you going my way?
The singer questions whether others share his passion for travel and exploration.
Contributed by Lincoln S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@imacrapschick
I remember when they used to come to The Dock in Jackson,MS.......nice sound....I still have their cassette I bought.....My teenager stole it and loves the music!!!! He put it on CD and shared it with all his friends.....Still got it FFR!!!!!!! Rockin' another generation!!!!!! Yep!
@bigtoemojo8150
Thanks for posting, big BW fan, never heard his FFR stuff before, very cool!!!!
@karoshiga
Right on man.