Drive My Car
Jim Moray Lyrics
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She said baby, can't you see
I want to be famous, a star on the screen
But you can do something in between
Baby you can drive my car
Yes I'm gonna be a star
Baby you can drive my car
And maybe I'll love you
I told a girl that my prospects were good
And she said baby, it's understood
Working for peanuts is all very fine
But I can show you a better time
Baby you can drive my car
Yes I'm gonna be a star
Baby you can drive my car
And maybe I'll love you
Beep beep'm beep beep yeah
Baby you can drive my car
Yes I'm gonna be a star
Baby you can drive my car
And maybe I'll love you
I told a girl I can start right away
And she said listen babe I got something to say
I got no car and it's breaking my heart
But I've found a driver and that's a start
Baby you can drive my car
Yes I'm gonna be a star
Baby you can drive my car
And maybe I'll love you
Beep beep'm beep beep yeah
Beep beep'm beep beep yeah
Beep beep'm beep beep yeah
Beep beep'm beep beep yeah
Jim Moray's song "Drive My Car" is a cover of a Beatles classic. This song is about a man and his interaction with three different women who have different aspirations in life. Each woman has a different motivation, whether it's wanting to be famous, having a good time, or finding a ride. The singer of the song offers to drive them and help them achieve their desires.
The first woman wants to be a star on the screen, and the singer suggests that she can pursue this career path while he drives her car. The second woman is more practical and knows what he wants. She wants to have a good time, and the singer offers to give her that in exchange for driving his car. The third woman doesn't even have a car, and the singer offers to drive her around himself to help her accomplish her goals.
This song is timeless and speaks to the world's attraction to fame and fortune. It also reflects on the idea that people want to be noticed and recognized for their talents. Jim Moray's acoustic and folk version of "Drive My Car" adapts the song to a new audience and adds a layer of his unique style.
Line by Line Meaning
Asked a girl what she wanted to be
I inquired of a young lady her career aspirations
She said baby, can't you see
She responded affectionately, implying that the answer was obvious
I want to be famous, a star on the screen
She expressed her desire to achieve stardom and appear on screens
But you can do something in between
However, there is an alternative, a middle ground available
Baby you can drive my car
You can assist me by driving my vehicle
Yes I'm gonna be a star
I will undoubtedly accomplish my goal of becoming a celebrity
And maybe I'll love you
It's possible that my affections for you may grow stronger
I told a girl that my prospects were good
I informed a young lady of my positive outlooks and plans
And she said baby, it's understood
She responded with the idea that she comprehends my point of view
Working for peanuts is all very fine
Although it's okay to earn very little
But I can show you a better time
I can offer a more enjoyable lifestyle
Beep beep'm beep beep yeah
An onomatopoeic representation of a car horn
I told a girl I can start right away
I conveyed to a young woman that I can begin immediately
And she said listen babe I got something to say
She responded by suggesting that she has an important point to express
I got no car and it's breaking my heart
She does not have a vehicle, and it causes her emotional pain
But I've found a driver and that's a start
However, she has managed to find a driver, which is something positive
Beep beep'm beep beep yeah
Another instance of an onomatopoeic car horn representation
Beep beep'm beep beep yeah
A repetition of the car horn sound effect
Beep beep'm beep beep yeah
A continuation of the car horn representation
Beep beep'm beep beep yeah
A conclusion to the onomatopoeic car honk sound
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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