drive
Miley Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus Lyrics


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Drive my heart into the night
You could drop the keys off in the morning
'Cause I don't want to leave home
Without your love
Without it

You told me that you wanted this
I told you it was all yours
If you're done with it
Then what'd you say forever for
If forever is out the door
I'll ignore when you call

Drive my heart into the night
You could drop the keys off in the morning
'Cause I don't want to leave home
Without your love
Without it

You told me you were coming back, right back
You promised it was real and I believe that
But if I fall for it again, I would be a fool
If our love is at the end, then why do I still want you

But I guess I got no valentine
Send me roses, I just let 'em die
I was crazy thinking you were mine
It was all just a lie

Drive my heart into the night
You could drop the keys off in the morning
'Cause I don't want to leave home
Without your love
Without it

I always knew I never wanted this
I never thought it could happen
You acted like you wanted this,
But then you let me off

I thought you would be there when I go
You promised you would be there when I go
But all the broken promises I won't miss
I'm finished, all I know are the facts
When I look you in the eyes, all I see are the lies
Been there done that

Drive my heart into the night
You could drop the keys off in the morning
'Cause I don't want to leave home




Without your love
Without it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus's song, "Drive," convey the feeling of a lost love that has left the singer feeling dejected and confused. The song begins with the line, "Drive my heart into the night," which is a metaphor for the singer's vulnerability and willingness to put herself out there. She goes on to say that the other person can drop off the keys in the morning because she doesn't want to leave home without their love, conveying a sense of dependence on the other person.


The chorus of the song repeats the line, "You told me that you wanted this," and addresses the issue of broken promises, with the singer wondering why the other person said "forever" if they didn't mean it. She even mentions that if forever is out the door, she'll ignore their calls, indicating a sense of betrayal and anger. The second verse continues this theme, with the singer questioning why she still wants the other person if their love has come to an end. She admits to feeling foolish and like a "valentine," someone whose feelings were not reciprocated.


Overall, the lyrics of "Drive" convey a sense of hurt and disappointment, as the singer grapples with the complexity of relationships and the pain of unrequited love.


Line by Line Meaning

Drive my heart into the night
I'm entrusting my heart to you and our love, and I'm willing to go through the dark, uncertain times with you.


You could drop the keys off in the morning
If you have to leave in the morning, you can leave the keys to your car with me, as a sign of your trust.


'Cause I don't want to leave home
I don't want to leave this relationship and this feeling of love, comfort, and security.


Without your love
I need your love to feel complete, happy, and fulfilled.


Without it
Without your love, my life would be empty and meaningless.


You told me that you wanted this
You expressed to me that you wanted to be together.


I told you it was all yours
I assured you that I was willing to give you my heart and my love.


If you're done with it
If you changed your mind or you no longer feel the same way.


Then what'd you say forever for
Why did you use the word 'forever' or make promises that you couldn't keep?


If forever is out the door
If you don't want to commit to forever or you want to leave.


I'll ignore when you call
I'll try to distance myself emotionally from you and not respond to your attempts to reconcile.


You told me you were coming back, right back
You assured me that you would return soon and that I shouldn't worry.


You promised it was real and I believe that
You pledged that our love was genuine, and I trusted you completely.


But if I fall for it again, I would be a fool
If I let myself be deceived by you once more, I would be acting like a naive and foolish person.


If our love is at the end, then why do I still want you
If our relationship is over, and you've hurt me, why do I still feel this strong attachment to you?


But I guess I got no valentine
I'm feeling lonely and unloved, especially during Valentine's Day.


Send me roses, I just let 'em die
Even if you send me flowers or tokens of your love, they won't make up for the emptiness and disappointment I feel.


I was crazy thinking you were mine
I was foolish and deluded to believe that you belonged to me and that our love was unbreakable.


It was all just a lie
Our relationship was built on false promises, fake love, and betrayal.


I always knew I never wanted this
Deep down, I never wanted to be in a relationship that would end up hurting me and making me feel less worthy.


I never thought it could happen
I didn't expect that our love story would end in such a tragic and painful way.


You acted like you wanted this
You pretended to care about me and made me believe that our love was mutual and authentic.


But then you let me off
But in the end, you broke my heart and released me from your grip and your lies.


I thought you would be there when I go
I assumed that you would be by my side, no matter what challenges or difficulties we faced.


You promised you would be there when I go
You assured me that you would always support me and care for me, no matter what.


But all the broken promises I won't miss
But now I realize that your promises were empty and meaningless, and I won't miss them anymore.


I'm finished, all I know are the facts
I'm done with this relationship, and I only care about the truth and the reality of our situation.


When I look you in the eyes, all I see are the lies
When I see your face or hear your voice, all I can remember are the false words and the hurtful actions you took.


Been there done that
I've experienced enough heartbreak and disappointment, and I don't want to go through this again.




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@meganedwards1039

"Daddy's little convict say what?" Thank you Disney and Billy Ray for such a classic line.

@NEAmarillo79107

Daddy's little convict say what ? Thank you Disney and Billy Ray for such a classic line.

@brittnaefrank1426

I loved it that line now my mom uses it on me when I'm in trouble

@sierragoodenough0713

That line always makes me laugh😂.

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@fenyxember9958

Why she didn't sing from the get-go is seriously beyond me.

@ashleyharrelson2666

Fenyx Ember i hear ya

@jdolaktv

Vocal imitation is very possible.

@williambuttlicker5654

@@jdolaktv While her singing is the only thing made the kid believed

@JamaicanRain

Miley's voice=money. That's probably why. She gave away like $1250 for a front row a'capalla seat. (yes, rip-off)

@David.124

She didn’t want anyone to know

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