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.
Home
Minnie Driver Lyrics
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You don't know, how you're gonna grow.
Think you'll be strong and kind like your daddy
Sweet and generous, as your mamma too.
Sky above, endless and ever blue
filled with stars, shining their light on you
They're there when you're feeling scared you're all alone, they lead you home.
Angel, look what you've come to.
Like the deep blue sea love is all around you.
It's there when you're standing tall
it'll be there when you fall
It's at the edge of all the dreams you dream
Sky above, endless and ever blue
filled with stars, shining their light on you
They're there when you're feeling scared, you're all alone, they lead you home.
Home
Angel, asleep on my shoulder
you don't know how you're gonna grow.
Think you'll be strong, like your daddy
sweet and generous, as your mamma too.
It's waiting for you, it's waiting for you, it's waiting for you.
The lyrics of Minnie Driver's song 'Home' are filled with parental love and hope for their child's future. In the opening verse, the singer addresses their child, who is sound asleep on their shoulder. The child is unaware of the uncertain future that is awaiting them, but the singer has faith that they will grow up to be a strong and kind person, just like their father and sweet and generous like their mother. The following lines of the song describe the ever-present nature of the sky above, that is painted in the singer's vision as endless and ever-blue, and filled with stars. The stars act as a metaphor for the presence of loved ones who watch over us from afar, and who are there to guide us home when we feel lost or alone. The chorus repeats the song's title, emphasizing that home is where our loved ones are waiting and where we feel safe and loved.
In the second verse, the singer again addresses the child and makes a reference to the deep blue sea. They describe how love is all around us, and that it acts as a protectant, both when we're standing tall and when we fall. The last line of the verse mentions that it's at the edge of all the dreams we dream, implying that love is the foundation of all that we hope to achieve in life. Once again, the chorus talks about the ever-present nature of our loved ones who will always be there to guide us home.
Overall, the song 'Home' is a beautiful ode to love, family, and the bond that we share with our loved ones. It gives a sense of comfort and hope that no matter where we go or what we do, our loved ones will always be waiting for us to come back home.
Line by Line Meaning
Angel, asleep on my shoulder
My child is sleeping peacefully, feeling safe and protected in my arms.
You don't know, how you're gonna grow.
My child is still young and innocent, not knowing what the future holds and how they will develop as a person.
Think you'll be strong and kind like your daddy
I believe that my child will inherit their father's strength and kindness as they grow up and face life's challenges.
Sweet and generous, as your mamma too.
I hope that my child will also have my kind and giving nature, and that they will carry these qualities with them throughout their life.
Sky above, endless and ever blue
filled with stars, shining their light on you
The world is vast and full of wonder, with a beautiful sky that is always above and stars that shine down on us and guide us through our darkest moments.
They're there when you're feeling scared you're all alone, they lead you home.
Even when my child feels lost or afraid, there are always comforting forces at work that will guide them back to safety and security.
Angel, look what you've come to.
Like the deep blue sea love is all around you.
As my child grows and matures, they will come to discover that love is all around them, like the vast and powerful sea that surrounds us.
It's there when you're standing tall
it'll be there when you fall
It's at the edge of all the dreams you dream
No matter how high my child reaches or how hard they may fall, love will always be there to support and uplift them, even in their wildest dreams.
It's waiting for you, it's waiting for you, it's waiting for you.
Love is always present and waiting for my child, no matter where they go or what they do in life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Marc Dauer, Minnie Driver
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