Drive
Marley Ziggy Lyrics
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It's too late
Who's gonna tell you things
Aren't so great
You know you can't go on
Thinking nothing's wrong
Who's gonna drive you home tonight
When you fall
Who's gonna hang it up
When you call
Who's gonna pay attention
To your dreams
Who's gonna plug their ears
When you scream
You can't go on
Thinking nothing's wrong
Who's gonna drive you home tonight
Who's gonna hold you down
When you shake
Who's gonna come around
When you break
I said you can't go on
Thinking nothing's wrong
Who's gonna drive you home tonight
You can't go on
Just thinking, that nothing is wrong
Who's gonna drive you home tonight
The song "Drive" by Ziggy Marley is a poignant reflection on the question of who will be there to support and pick us up when we need it the most. The song opens with an existential question - "Who's gonna tell you when it's too late?" - which sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. It's a query that is both introspective and a commentary on the societal norms of avoiding discussing sensitive topics until it is too late. The next lines, "Who's gonna tell you things aren't so great? You know you can't go on thinking nothing's wrong," accentuate the theme of the need to confront our insecurities and recognize when we need help.
The chorus, "Who's gonna drive you home tonight," takes on a symbolic meaning beyond the literal interpretation of driving. It represents the need for emotional support when we are stuck in a dark place and don't know how to move forward. The next verse continues the same line of thought, "Who's gonna pick you up when you fall? Who's gonna pay attention to your dreams? Who's gonna plug their ears when you scream?" The lyrical imagery in these lines is noteworthy as it highlights the feelings of vulnerability and the need for someone to take note and be there when we need it.
In conclusion, "Drive" by Ziggy Marley is a song that encapsulates the sentiment of needing support, guidance, and an empathetic ear to lean on during tough times. The lyrics force us to confront our emotional needs and recognize how important it is to ask for help when we need it, rather than expecting to be able to handle everything alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's gonna tell you when
Who will be your guide or counselor when
It's too late
the time for action is already gone
Who's gonna tell you things
Who will tell you the truth
Aren't so great
even when things are hard or not well
You know you can't go on
It is no longer possible to continue
Thinking nothing's wrong
believing that everything is okay when it is not
Who's gonna drive you home tonight
Who will take you home tonight
Who's gonna pick you up
Who will come to rescue you
When you fall
when you have problems
Who's gonna hang it up
Who will stop communicating with you
When you call
When you need them
Who's gonna pay attention
Who will listen carefully
To your dreams
To your aspirations
Who's gonna plug their ears
Who will ignore or pretend not to listen
When you scream
when you're in agony or pain
You can't go on
It's not feasible to keep moving forward
Just thinking, that nothing is wrong
Believing that things are fine when they are not
Who's gonna drive you home tonight
Who's taking you home tonight
Who's gonna hold you down
Who's gonna be there for you
When you shake
When you're unstable or experiencing a tough moment
Who's gonna come around
Who's gonna return / come back
When you break
when you fall apart or give up
I said you can't go on
I'm telling you it's not possible
Just thinking, that nothing is wrong
Believing that things are fine when they are not
Who's gonna drive you home tonight
Who's taking you home tonight
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RIC OCASEK
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Who's gonna tell you when
It's too late
Who's gonna tell you things
Aren't so great
You know you can't go on
Thinking nothing's wrong
Who's gonna drive you home tonight
Who's gonna pick you up
When you fall
Who's gonna hang it up
When you call
Who's gonna pay attention
To your dreams
Who's gonna plug their ears
When you scream
You can't go on
Thinking nothing's wrong
Who's gonna drive you home tonight
Who's gonna hold you down
When you shake
Who's gonna come around
When you break
I said you can't go on
Thinking nothing's wrong
Who's gonna drive you home tonight
You can't go on
Just thinking, that nothing is wrong
Who's gonna drive you home tonight
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Thanks I couldn't remember where else I heard this song because also heard it on the assignation of Versace
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I hadn’t listened to this song for probably 12 years or more. Heard it again tonight, so many memories I haven’t thought back on in far too long. What an incredible cover by Ziggy.
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sounds just like his daddy, god bless the marley family.
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