Drive It In
Krokus Lyrics


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Red lights town is in full swing
Hold tight almost anything
The band is playing Rock 'n Roll
Stripper slidin' up and down the pole

I walked to the doll with the red dress and said
Come on let's drive it in, drive it in
Moonshot beast is on the loose
Straight cut blow away my blues
A little bit of lovin' let it go
Hallelujah, free your dying soul, yeah

I walked to the woman with the black dress and said
Come on let's drive it in, drive it in
Drive it in, drive it in

Passion lady took my breath away
She said love it baby come out and play
Tattooed body tight leather 'n' lace
Said I could have it all over at her place

Hitched with the mama with no dress and say
Come on let's drive it in, drive it in
Drive it in, you gotta drive it in

Drive it in, baby, drive it in
Drive it in, oh, drive it in
Come on drive it
Keep on drive it

Guilty, face believe baby




Drive it in baby
Drive it in baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Krokus's song Drive It In seem to describe a wild night out in a red-light town with a woman in a red dress, a stripper on a pole, and a band playing Rock 'n Roll. The singer looks to indulge in pleasure and escape his troubles with some "moonshot beast" and "a little bit of lovin'". He encounters a woman in a black dress and a "passion lady" who takes his breath away with her tattooed body and tight leather and lace. All three women are willing to fulfill his desires and he takes them up on their offers, saying "Come on let's drive it in".


The repetition of "drive it in" throughout the song suggests that this phrase is about sexual conquest, but it's not necessarily graphic or offensive. Instead, it's more of a suggestion of the singer's desire to indulge himself, escape reality, and be free. The lyrics are painted with vivid imagery - from the neon lights of the red-light town, the stripper sliding up and down the pole, and the passion lady's tight leather and lace.


Ultimately, the song seems to be about living in the moment and enjoying oneself regardless of the consequences. It celebrates indulgence in a way that's not meant to offend, but to empower. It's reminiscent of rock anthems from the 80s that celebrated the wild lifestyle of rock stars and their fans.


Line by Line Meaning

Red lights town is in full swing
The town is lively and full of activity, especially due to the presence of red lights (which may indicate a red light district with adult entertainment).


Hold tight almost anything
One should hold on or brace themselves for anything that may come their way during the lively activity in the town.


The band is playing Rock 'n Roll
There is a band performing rock music, which further adds to the lively atmosphere of the town.


Stripper slidin' up and down the pole
A stripper is performing a routine on a pole, likely in an adult entertainment establishment in the town.


I walked to the doll with the red dress and said Come on let's drive it in, drive it in
The artist approaches a woman in a red dress and invites her to engage in sexual activity, using the phrase 'drive it in' as a euphemism.


Moonshot beast is on the loose
The singer is feeling a sense of excitement and recklessness, as if a 'moonshot beast' has been unleashed inside of them.


Straight cut blow away my blues
The singer is using drugs (specifically, cocaine) to alleviate feelings of sadness or depression ('blues').


A little bit of lovin' let it go Hallelujah, free your dying soul, yeah
Sexual pleasure can bring a sense of emotional release or liberation, as if it is bringing life back to one's previously 'dying soul.'


I walked to the woman with the black dress and said Come on let's drive it in, drive it in Drive it in, drive it in
The artist approaches another woman, this time in a black dress, and again invites her to engage in sexual activity using the phrase 'drive it in.'


Passion lady took my breath away She said love it baby come out and play
The artist meets a woman who is so physically attractive ('passion lady') that it takes their breath away. The woman encourages them to engage in sexual activity ('come out and play').


Tattooed body tight leather 'n' lace Said I could have it all over at her place
The woman has tattoos and is wearing tight leather and lace clothing, and she invites the singer to engage in sexual activity at her place.


Hitched with the mama with no dress and say Come on let's drive it in, drive it in Drive it in, you gotta drive it in
The artist encounters another woman, who is not wearing a dress, and again invites her to engage in sexual activity using the phrase 'drive it in.'


Drive it in, baby, drive it in Drive it in, oh, drive it in Come on drive it Keep on drive it
The singer continues to encourage sexual activity, repeating the phrase 'drive it in' and urging their partner to keep going.


Guilty, face believe baby Drive it in baby Drive it in baby
The singer may feel guilty about their behavior, but they are still urging their partner to engage in sexual activity using the phrase 'drive it in.'




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