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.
Close to Me
Minnie Driver Lyrics
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I've made myself so sick
I wish I′d stayed asleep today
I never thought that this day would end
I never thought that tonight could ever be
This close to me
Just try to see in the dark
To feel the fear before you're here
I make the shapes come much too close
I pull my eyes out, hold my breath
And wait until I shake
But if I had your faith
Then I could make it safe and clean
If only I was sure
That my head on the door was a dream
I've waited hours for this
I′ve made myself so sick
I wish I′d stayed asleep today
I never thought that this day would end
I never thought that tonight could ever be
This close to me
But if I had your face
I could make it safe and clean
If only I was sure
That my head on the door
Was a dream
The lyrics to Minnie Driver's song "Close To Me" convey a sense of longing, vulnerability, and a desire for comfort and reassurance. The singer expresses their anticipation and impatience, as they have been waiting for something significant for a long time. This wait has consumed them to the point of making themselves physically sick. They reflect on how they wish they had stayed asleep that day, perhaps to avoid the anxiety and uncertainties they are currently facing.
The singer never imagined that this day would come to an end, and they never expected to be in such close proximity to someone or something. There is an underlying fear and apprehension about what lies ahead. They implore themselves to navigate through the darkness, to make things work, and to confront their fears before embracing whatever is awaiting them. The mention of making shapes come too close suggests a discomfort with intimacy or the intensity of emotions.
The singer describes a desperate state of self-inflicted blindness and breath-holding. They hold onto this state until they reach the point of shaking, indicating a level of anxiety or anticipation. They yearn for someone's faith, possibly some kind of belief or trust, to make them feel safe and provide a sense of purity. They express a longing for certainty, wishing that their current situation, represented by having their head on the door, was just a dream. The lyrics ultimately convey a desire for reassurance, security, and emotional connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I've waited hours for this
I've been eagerly anticipating this moment for a long time
I've made myself so sick
I've stressed and worried to the point of making myself physically ill
I wish I'd stayed asleep today
I regret waking up and facing the challenges of the day
I never thought that this day would end
I never imagined that this day would eventually come to a close
I never thought that tonight could ever be
I never anticipated that tonight could feel
This close to me
So intimately close to me
Just try to see in the dark
Make an effort to find clarity despite the uncertainties
Just try to make it work
Attempt to make the situation functional and successful
To feel the fear before you're here
Experience the apprehension before you arrive
I make the shapes come much too close
I bring the threatening or unsettling aspects uncomfortably close
I pull my eyes out, hold my breath
I strain myself, unable to look away and holding my breath in anticipation
And wait until I shake
And anxiously wait until I tremble with fear
But if I had your faith
If I had your trust and belief in me
Then I could make it safe and clean
Then I could navigate through this situation without harm or complications
If only I was sure
If only I had complete confidence
That my head on the door was a dream
That the difficulties and struggles I face were merely a figment of my imagination
But if I had your face
But if I had your presence and support
I could make it safe and clean
I could handle this situation with security and precision
If only I was sure
If only I had full certainty
That my head on the door was a dream
That the challenges I face were nothing more than a fantasy
Writer(s): Robert James Smith
Contributed by Matthew W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.