Driver was born to parents of English, Irish, Scottish, Italian and French descent. She was raised in Barbados and educated at Bedales school near Petersfield, Hampshire, England, and the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Prior to her success as an actress, Driver was a member of a band called Puff, Rocks and Brown; the band was signed to a development deal with Island Records, which ended without a release.
She began a low-profile return to music in 2000; in 2004 she signed recording contracts with EMI and Rounder Records and performed at SXSW. Canadian music producer Colin Craig assisted in the eventual release of "Everything I've Got in My Pocket", which reached No. 34 in the UK, and a second single, "Invisible Girl" peaking at No. 68. An album, Everything I've Got in My Pocket, also reached No. 44 in the UK album chart, backed by a group that includes members of the Wallflowers and Pete Yorn's band. Driver wrote ten of the eleven songs on the album and also covered "Hungry Heart" from Bruce Springsteen's The River. In 2004, Minnie Driver was the support act for the Finn Brothers on the UK portion of their world tour.
In 2004, Driver played Carlotta Giudicelli in Joel Schumacher's film of The Phantom of the Opera. Because of the vocal requirements of the role, Driver was the sole cast member to have her voice dubbed. However, she did lend her own voice to Learn to be Lonely, a song written by Andrew Lloyd Webber specifically for the film version of his musical (it plays over the closing credits of the movie).
Driver released her second album entitled Seastories on 17 July 2007. The 12-track set is produced by Marc "Doc" Dauer, who also produced Everything I've Got in My Pocket. Ryan Adams and his band The Cardinals and Liz Phair are among the list of collaborators for the album.
Beloved
Minnie Driver Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
It?s curved as woman's side as far off as I feel inside
Gravity, it?s heavier than my fear, it pulls me to a new conclusion
The light of you is the weight that keeps me here
I wake up with my soul on fire
I'm swimming in my heart's desire
Not drowning in somebody's wake
Why don't you just stay here in the sun?
It beats me why you disappear, honey
Ain't I your beloved one
My beloved, my beloved, my beloved one
My beloved, my beloved, my beloved one
I see you blue eyed old and gray
Still up all night 'til break of day
You dance me across the kitchen floor
You still got one eye on the door
How you love me with them halfway eyes
And when I think there's nothing left
I think of love and all the time it buys
My beloved, my beloved, my beloved one
My beloved, my beloved, my beloved one
Late light of the desert made the mountains a silhouette
It?s curved as a woman's side as far off as I feel inside
The battle was hard fought but nobody won
I'll be your magnetic north, baby, you be my beloved one
My beloved, my beloved, my beloved one
My beloved, my beloved, my beloved one
In Minnie Driver's song "Beloved," the singer reflects on the nature of love and longing. The opening lines describe the beauty of the desert landscape, with the mountains appearing as silhouettes against the backdrop of the setting sun. As the singer contemplates her own feelings of isolation, she recognizes that gravity is a more powerful force than her fears, and that the light of the person she loves keeps her grounded. In the chorus, she proclaims her love for the object of her affection and asks them to stay with her, expressing confusion over their tendency to disappear. She declares herself their beloved one, sharing memories of dancing together and the comfort that their love brings her.
The second verse speaks directly to the person she loves, imagining them in old age and marveling at their endurance. The line "you still got one eye on the door" suggests that there may be some underlying insecurity or concern that the singer is not entirely sure of, but she is still enthralled by their love nonetheless. She acknowledges the struggles of their relationship but insists that she will remain steadfast, serving as their guiding star. Overall, "Beloved" is a deeply introspective song that explores the complexities of love and the power that it holds over us.
Line by Line Meaning
Late light of the desert made the mountains a silhouette
The dim light of the setting sun against the desert background created the silhouette of the mountains.
It?s curved as woman's side as far off as I feel inside
The shape of the mountains is as distant as the feelings inside the singer.
Gravity, it?s heavier than my fear, it pulls me to a new conclusion
The force of gravity is stronger than the singer's fear, pushing her to find a new perspective.
The light of you is the weight that keeps me here
The love and presence of the person the singer is addressing keeps her grounded and strong.
I wake up with my soul on fire
The singer wakes up feeling energized and passionate.
I'm swimming in my heart's desire
The singer is immersed in the feelings of her heart's deepest desires.
Not drowning in somebody's wake
The singer is not getting lost in someone else's actions or decisions.
Not smiling for somebody's sake
The singer is not pretending to be happy for another person's sake.
Why don't you just stay here in the sun?
The singer wants the person she is addressing to stay with her, in the light and happiness of their love.
It beats me why you disappear, honey
The singer is confused and upset as to why the person she is addressing keeps leaving her.
Ain't I your beloved one
The singer is questioning whether or not she is a priority for the person she loves.
I see you blue eyed old and gray
The singer imagines growing old with the person she loves, picturing them with blue eyes and gray hair.
Still up all night 'til break of day
The singer and the person she loves stay up all night together, enjoying each other's company until morning.
You dance me across the kitchen floor
The singer and her love share intimate moments together, dancing in the comfort of their home.
You still got one eye on the door
The singer acknowledges that her love may still be unsure about their future together, keeping an escape route open.
How you love me with them halfway eyes
The singer is touched by the way her love continues to show affection despite their uncertainty.
And when I think there's nothing left
The singer has moments of doubt and despair in their relationship.
I think of love and all the time it buys
The singer's love for the person helps her overcome these moments of doubt, reminding her of how much time they have invested in each other.
The battle was hard fought but nobody won
The singer acknowledges the struggles they have faced in their relationship, but understands that no one is truly victorious.
I'll be your magnetic north, baby, you be my beloved one
The singer offers to be a guiding light for her love, with the hope that they will reciprocate her feelings and become her beloved one.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MARC DAUER, MINNIE DRIVER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Taylor H
this album needs to be reissued on vinyl❤️❤️
Safety, ALWAYS Off🔫
Wow, I haven't heard this in so many years😢 Her album was so great and on heavy rotation back when this first came out💜
Taylor H
all three of her albums are stunning. new one out next year!!❤️
nae dae
One of my favorite songs. So beautiful!
Tristan Dunn
Love Minnie's music. Need more
Michael M.
I have her CD "Seastories" from 2007. This beautiful song, and several other gems, are on it. My favorites are 'Beloved', 'Stars and Satellites', 'How to be Good', 'London Skies', and 'Coming Back to Life'. Highly recommend it! Talented actress and singer-songwriter. Wow.
Alejandro Arroyo Cuevas
I love this song!!! 😍
Why Minnie haven't more videos?
Virginia Mora
hauntingly beautiful
唐子雲
I am so obsessed with this song and she's so charming.
James Standish
A beautiful woman with a beautiful voice !