Drive
Kristin McCaig Lyrics


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Smack, crack, bushwhacked
Tie another one to the racks, baby

Hey kids, rock and roll
Nobody tells you where to go, baby

What if I ride
What if you walk
What if you rock around the clock
Tick-tock, tick-tock.
What if you did? What if you walk
What if you tried to get off, baby

Hey, kids, where are you
Nobody tells you what to do, baby

Hey kids, shake a leg
Maybe you're crazy in the head, baby

Maybe you did
Maybe you walked
Maybe you rocked around the clock
Tick-tock, tick-tock.
Maybe I ride
Maybe you walk
Maybe I drive to get off, baby

Hey kids, shake a leg
Maybe you're crazy in the head, baby

Ollie, ollie
Ollie ollie ollie
Ollie ollie in come free, baby

Hey, kids, where are you
Nobody tells you what to do, baby

Smack, crack. Shack-a-lack
Tie another one to your back, baby

Hey kids, rock and roll
Nobody tells you where to go, baby

Maybe you did
Maybe you walk
Maybe you rock around the clock
Tick-tock, tick-tock
Maybe I ride
Maybe you walk
Maybe I drive to get off, baby

Hey kids, where are you
Nobody tells you what to do, baby





Hey kids, rock and roll
Nobody tells you where to go, baby, baby, baby

Overall Meaning

The song "Drive" by Kristin McCaig is about the rebellion and freedom that comes with youth, as well as the desire to break away from conformity and societal expectations. The chorus of the song, "Hey kids, rock and roll, nobody tells you where to go, baby," emphasizes the idea that being young means being able to make your own choices and follow your own path.


The opening lines, "Smack, crack, bushwhacked, tie another one to the racks, baby," refer to the idea of being tied down and burdened by responsibilities, expectations, or addiction. The repetition of the phrase "maybe you did, maybe you walk, maybe you rocked around the clock" refers to the many possibilities of what one can do with their life and how they choose to live it.


The use of the phrase "tick-tock, tick-tock" throughout the song highlights the idea of time ticking away and the urgency that comes with making the most out of life. The repetition of the words "hey kids" also emphasizes the youthful spirit and rebellion that the song embodies.


Overall, "Drive" is a song about the freedom and choices that come with youth, and the desire to make the most out of life and enjoy every moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Smack, crack, bushwhacked
Life is hard and unpredictable, filled with obstacles and challenges.


Tie another one to the racks, baby
The world will not stop for anyone, so it's important to keep moving forward with perseverance and determination.


Hey kids, rock and roll
Life is meant to be lived to the fullest, and it's important to find joy and passion in whatever you do.


Nobody tells you where to go, baby
There are no set paths in life, and it's up to each individual to carve out their own way.


What if I ride
What if I take a chance on something new and unknown?


What if you walk
What if you take a slower, more deliberate approach to life and discover new things along the way?


What if you rock around the clock
What if you live life with exuberance and energy, never letting the clock dictate your actions?


Tick-tock, tick-tock.
Time is constantly moving forward, and it's up to us to make the most of every moment.


What if you did? What if you walk
What if you took control of your life and made decisions based on what you truly wanted, not what others told you to do?


What if you tried to get off, baby
What if you stepped outside of your comfort zone and tried something completely new and different?


Hey, kids, where are you
Life is an open road full of possibilities, and it's important to always be exploring and discovering new things.


Nobody tells you what to do, baby
True freedom means being able to chart your own course and make your own decisions.


Hey kids, shake a leg
Life is full of excitement and energy, and it's important to take advantage of every opportunity.


Maybe you're crazy in the head, baby
Maybe you're a bit unconventional, but that's okay - it's what makes you unique and interesting.


Maybe you did
Maybe you took that leap of faith and did something you never thought you could.


Maybe you walk
Maybe you took a slower, more deliberate path, but still discovered something new and interesting along the way.


Maybe you rocked around the clock
Maybe you lived with passion and energy, making the most of every moment and never letting the clock dictate your actions.


Maybe I ride
Maybe I take a chance on something new and unknown, embracing the thrill of the open road.


Maybe I drive to get off, baby
Maybe I take control of my life and make decisions based on what I truly want, not what others tell me to do.


Ollie, ollie
The game is on - it's time to step up and seize the day.


Ollie ollie ollie
Life is full of hidden opportunities, and it's up to us to discover them.


Ollie ollie in come free, baby
Let go of your fears and doubts, and embrace the freedom that comes with taking risks and trying new things.


Smack, crack. Shack-a-lack
Life is full of surprises, both good and bad, and there's no telling what might happen next.


Hey kids, rock and roll
Life is an adventure, and it's up to us to make the most of it.


Maybe I did
Maybe I took a risk and did something I never thought I could, discovering something new about myself in the process.


Maybe you walk
Maybe you took a slower, more deliberate path, but still discovered something new and interesting along the way.


Maybe you rocked around the clock
Maybe you lived with passion and energy, making the most of every moment and never letting the clock dictate your actions.


Maybe I ride
Maybe I take a chance on something new and unknown, embracing the thrill of the open road.


Hey kids, where are you
The world is full of possibilities, and it's up to us to explore and discover them.


Nobody tells you what to do, baby
True freedom means being able to make your own decisions and chart your own course in life.


Hey kids, rock and roll
Life is meant to be lived with passion and energy, and it's up to us to make the most of every moment.


Nobody tells you where to go, baby, baby, baby
Life is an open road, and it's up to us to choose our own path and make our own way in the world.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILL BERRY, MICHAEL STIPE, PETER BUCK, MICHAEL MILLS

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