Kat Perkins grew up in Scranton, North Dakota surrounded by a family of mus… Read Full Bio ↴Kat Perkins grew up in Scranton, North Dakota surrounded by a family of musicians and quickly knew at a young age that performing is what she wanted to make her life career. After seeking as many opportunities as she could, including spending several summers as a main act on the Medora Musical stage, Kat followed her undeniable drive and passion for performing and moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota to pursue music on a more professional scale. She quickly gained the attention of the local Twin Cities music scene by taking stages in the several projects and bands she formed over the years. The most successful being her rock band, Scarlet Haze, which went to open for Bon Jovi, amongst working with some of the music industry's most well known acts. After a hiatus from performing due to vocal surgery, Kat made a musical comeback in 2014 by auditioning and appearing on season 6 of NBC's The Voice. Kat turned 3 chairs during her blind audition, charted in the top 5 on iTunes several times with her stand-out performances on the show, and sailed to the finals with help from her coach, Adam Levine. Being on The Voice brought new platforms of success and opportunities Kat's way. She's since gone on an average of two military tours per year to perform for the troops overseas, sold out venues across America with a variety of themed performances and tours, and began going into schools to speak to students about following their dreams, living a Fearless life, and making a positive impact on the world. The praise Kat received from these presentations even led her to begin a nonprofit foundation, The Rising Star Foundation, providing scholarships and opportunity for aspiring musicians while also giving back to the local community.

Releases
The Complete Collection - Online release
A Kat Perkins Christmas Vol. III - 2018
A Kat Perkins Christmas, Vol. II - 2016
A Kat Perkins Christmas - 2015
Kat Perkins - 2015
Fearless - 2014 EP

Drive
Kat Perkins Lyrics

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(aw yeah)
Here we go!
All the lights are blinking
All the stars are out
All the catches flowin'
And I'm beggin' now
Oh the strip is glitter and the streets are gold
I gotta have all I can hold

All the girls are tricks
And the boys are treats
I wanna feel everyone I'm near
I'll have three of whatever you got
I wanna be wherever I am [?]

Trying, trying, trying let's get out
(uh oh oh, uh oh oh)
Flying, flying, flying don't slow down
(uh oh oh, uh oh oh)
And burnin' it, burnin' it, burnin' it, burnin' it, burnin' it all night Trying, trying, trying let's get out
I get out I get out

Catch me catch me baby
Running trough this town
Fill my cup up yeah I'll drink it down
Hit me hit me honey with your juice and gim
This world's a limo and I won't end

Trying, trying, trying let's get out(get out)
(uh oh oh, uh oh oh)
Flying, flying, flying don't slow down
(uh oh oh, uh oh oh)
And burnin' it, burnin' it, burnin' it, burnin' it, burnin' it all night Trying, trying, trying let's get out (get out get out)
I get out I get out
(get out get out)
Oh get out

And burnin' it, burnin' it, burnin' it, burnin' it, burnin' it all night Trying, trying, trying let's get out
(uh oh oh, uh oh oh)
Flying, flying, flying don't slow down
(uh oh oh, uh oh oh)

And burnin' it, burnin' it, burnin' it, burnin' it, burnin' it all night Trying, trying, trying let's get out(go go go)
I get out I get out

Overall Meaning

Kat Perkins's song "Drive" is an upbeat and energetic song that talks about the desire to be free and have a great time, no matter what the cost. We can see this in the lyrics when it says, "All the girls are tricks, and the boys are treats. I wanna feel everyone I'm near." This line suggests that the singer wants to experience everything the world has to offer, including people. The chorus, "Trying, trying, trying let's get out," is a call to action to live life to the fullest.

The song's structure and melody are also designed to capture the listener's attention and urge them to let go and join in on the fun. The use of repetition in the lyrics and the catchy beat make it easy to sing along and feel like part of the party. The song also has a repetitive and straightforward chord progression, which helps build the song's powerful and energetic vibe.

In conclusion, Kat Perkins's "Drive" is a jubilant and carefree song that encourages people to take chances and enjoy life.

Line by Line Meaning

All the lights are blinking
The city is alive and bustling with activity.

All the stars are out
The nighttime sky is filled with bright stars, adding to the energy of the moment.

All the catches flowin'
There are endless opportunities and possibilities to be explored.

And I'm beggin' now
The artist is eager to jump into the excitement and experience everything.

Oh the strip is glitter and the streets are gold
The vibrant, colorful city is offering the artist everything they could ever want.

I gotta have all I can hold
The singer wants to take full advantage of this moment and the opportunities before them.

All the girls are tricks
The women in the area are looking for fun and thrilling experiences.

And the boys are treats
The men are offering excitement and pleasure to those around them.

I wanna feel everyone I'm near
The artist wants to intimately experience everything and everyone in the city.

I'll have three of whatever you got
The artist is open to trying anything and everything available to them.

I wanna be wherever I am [?]
The singer is fully present and embracing every moment of their experience, wherever it may lead.

Trying, trying, trying let's get out
The artist is urging themselves and those around them to seize the moment and take action.

Flying, flying, flying don't slow down
The singer wants to keep the energy and excitement of the moment going without losing momentum.

And burnin' it, burnin' it, burnin' it, burnin' it, burnin' it all night Trying, trying, trying let's get out
The singer is encouraging themselves and others to fully embrace the night and take advantage of the limited time they have.

Catch me catch me baby
The singer is inviting someone to come along for the ride and join in the excitement.

Running trough this town
The artist is actively exploring the city and all it has to offer.

Fill my cup up yeah I'll drink it down
The artist is embracing every experience and indulgence available to them.

Hit me hit me honey with your juice and gim
The singer is seeking even more thrilling and exciting experiences from those around them.

This world's a limo and I won't end
The singer feels invincible in this moment and wants to fully indulge in every experience available.

Going, going, going let's get out (get out)
The artist is continuing to push themselves and others to keep the energy and excitement going.

And burnin' it, burnin' it, burnin' it, burnin' it, burnin' it all night Trying, trying, trying let's get out (get out get out)
The artist wants to make the most of this limited time and indulge in every experience before them.

I get out I get out
The artist is taking control of their own experiences and will not let anything hold them back.

Oh get out
The singer wants others to join them in fully embracing the moment and making the most of the limited time they have.

Writer(s): Peter Amato, Stephony Smith, Shelly Fairchild

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