Drive
Hudgens Vanessa Lyrics


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I don't claim to know it all
I've had some wins I've had some falls
The road is long and time is short
I don't wanna spend too much time in thought

I don't intend to play it safe
I've gotta move to find my place
I wasn't born for small talk crowds
I know what I want and its not in this town

I don't wanna just survive
I'm gonna hit the road I'm gonna drive
I've hit the highway, and I'm not comin home
I'm gonna drive

I'll do it my way, I'll call you on the phone
When I arrive
It's all I got and I'm not gonna stop for no one
In my way as long as I'm alive

I'm gonna drive
Everything I said I meant, nothing comes by accident
I'll change my name, change my face
To want something better is no disgrace

I'm just following the signs
Keep my eyes ahead I'm gonna drive
I've hit the highway, and I'm not comin home
I'm gonna drive

I'll do it my way, I'll call you on the phone
When I arrive
It's all I got and I'm not gonna stop for no one
In my way as long as I'm alive

I'm gonna drive
I've come a long way
I see the light of day
I think I've found the answers I'm looking for

And there ain't no reason
For turning back, its just one life
I'll play the hand I've got
I'm gonna drive

I've hit the highway, and I'm not comin home
I'm gonna drive
I'll do it my way, I'll call you on the phone
When I arrive

It's all I got and I'm not gonna stop for no one




In my way as long as I'm alive
I'm gonna drive

Overall Meaning

The song “Drive” by Vanessa Hudgens is essentially about the desire to escape one’s current surroundings to pursue a greater purpose. The lyrics are imbued with a sense of determination, ambition, and courage that’s needed to relentlessly chase one’s dreams regardless of how difficult the journey may be. The first stanza captures the uncertainties and complexities of life. The singer acknowledges that she doesn't know everything, but she's had some successes and failures in life. The second stanza emphasizes the need to take risks, confront the unknown, and move out of one's comfort zone to find one's true path in life. The chorus of the song is a declaration of her determination to live life on her own terms, without compromise or hesitation. She sings about how she's going to hit the road and drive until she reaches her destination. There's a strong sense of conviction in her voice as she repeats "I'm gonna drive" with increasing intensity.


The bridge of the song provides some clarity and direction to the message of the song. The singer talks about how she's been searching for answers, and now that she's found them, there's no turning back. Life is short, and she's determined to make the most of it by pursuing her dreams. The song ends with the same chorus, affirming the singer's commitment to staying true to herself and never giving up on what she believes in.


Overall, the song “Drive” is a heartfelt ode to the power of ambition and determination. It emphasizes the importance of taking risks and following one's dreams, even when the journey seems uncertain or challenging.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't claim to know it all
I don't pretend to have all the answers


I've had some wins I've had some falls
I've experienced both success and failure


The road is long and time is short
Life is a journey and time is precious


I don't wanna spend too much time in thought
I don't want to overthink things and waste time


I don't intend to play it safe
I'm not interested in always taking the easy route


I've gotta move to find my place
I need to keep moving forward to find where I belong


I wasn't born for small talk crowds
I don't enjoy superficial conversations and meaningless interactions


I know what I want and its not in this town
I have a clear idea of what I'm looking for and it's not available here


I don't wanna just survive
I don't want to settle for merely existing


I'm gonna hit the road I'm gonna drive
I'm going to actively seek out my goals and dreams


I'll do it my way, I'll call you on the phone
I'll pursue my goals in my own unique way and keep in touch with loved ones


When I arrive
When I reach my destination


It's all I got and I'm not gonna stop for no one
This is my life and I won't let anyone stop me from pursuing my goals


In my way as long as I'm alive
As long as I'm alive, I'll keep pushing forward despite any obstacles


Everything I said I meant, nothing comes by accident
I'm serious about my goals and I believe that hard work is essential


I'll change my name, change my face
I'm open to taking drastic measures to achieve my dreams


To want something better is no disgrace
It's perfectly okay to want more out of life


I'm just following the signs
I'm trusting my intuition and the signs that guide me towards my goals


Keep my eyes ahead I'm gonna drive
I'm focused on what's ahead and I won't let anything distract me


I've come a long way
I've made a lot of progress


I see the light of day
I'm optimistic about the future


I think I've found the answers I'm looking for
I believe I've figured out what I need to do to achieve my goals


And there ain't no reason
There's no good reason


For turning back, its just one life
I only have one life so I won't waste time by giving up


I'll play the hand I've got
I'll work with what I have and make the most of it


I'm gonna drive
I'm committed to pursuing my goals no matter what




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LEAH JACQUELINE N COONEY, DAVID RICHARD CHRISTOPHER NORLAND

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Lara-ct7dm

I don't claim to know it all
I've had some wins, I've had some falls
The road is long and time is short
I don't wanna spend too much time in though
I don't intend to play it safe
I've gotta move to find my place
I wasn't born for small talk crowds
I know what I want and it's not in this town
I don't wanna just survive
I'm gonna hit the road
I'm gonna drive

I've hit the highway
And I'm not coming home
I'm gonna drive
I'll do it my way
I'll call you on the phone
When I arrive
It's all I got
And I'm not gonna stop for no one
In my way as long as I'm alive
I'm gonna drive

Everything I said, I meant
Nothing comes by accident
I'll change my name and change my face
To want something better is no disgrace
I'm just following the signs
Keep my eyes ahead
I'm gonna drive

I've hit the highway
And I'm not coming home
I'm gonna drive
I'll do it my way
I'll call you on the phone
When I arrive
It's all I got
And I'm not gonna stop for no one
In my way as long as I'm alive
I'm gonna drive

I've come a long way
I see the light of day
I think I've found t
The answers I'm looking for
For turning back
It's just one life
I'll play the hand I've got

I'm gonna drive (yeah yeah)
I'm gonna drive
Oh oh yeah
I'm gonna drive

I've hit the highway
And I'm not coming home
I'm gonna drive
I'll do it my way
I'll call you on the phone
When I arrive
It's all I got
And I'm not gonna stop for no one
In my way as long as I'm alive
I'm gonna drive, yeah

I've hit the highway
And I'm not coming home
I'm gonna drive
I'll do it my way
I'll call you on the phone
When I arrive
It's all I got
And I'm not gonna stop for no one
In my way as long as I'm alive
I'm gonna drive



All comments from YouTube:

@EbonyJean

11 years later and this song is still helping me through tough times. I love Vanessa

@jonbenoit17

2021 and I'm still jamming out

@maripazg21

2023 now jajsjdh

@holagurl2978

when i was young, i had her album & loved this song!

@ashleykutcher76

DeeDee Breezy we all did

@Indigenousaustralian

Yes we did 🇦🇺👌🏾😁

@lalagirl7640

It's been 5 years since I've listened to this, I suddenly find it while web surfing, didn't remember it at all, and once I hit the play button it all came back to me lol
How do I still know almost all the lyrics... the feels! She needs to make a comeback:(

@user-lk7by5qm6l

그 때도 한국 팬들이 계셨나보네요..덕분에 알라딘에서 하스뮤 책이랑 디비디 사서 볼 수 있어서 너무 감사해요 ㅎㅎㅎㅎ

@calif0rneyea

damn 8 years later and i still remember all the words to this album, makes me wish i was just an innocent kid again :(

@janicelawrence1773

this song is amazing and it gets to me cause i wanna drive and find a new place

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