Official sites:
On Bandcamp.com - http://miracleofsound.bandcamp.com
On Escapist magazine - http://www.escapistmagazine.com/profiles/view/MiracleOfSound
On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiracleOfSound
On Twitter - http://twitter.com/#!/miracleofsound
On YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/miracleofsound
Known interviews:
http://strangera.com/2012/04/05/my-interview-with-miracle-of-sound-eng-version/
http://nightmaremode.net/2011/09/interview-with-gavin-dunne-of-miracle-of-sound-10103/
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Miracle Of Sound Lyrics
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Caught in the big city
Losing all my joy
For a life that don't fit me
Got the same old dreams
As a million fools
Stacks of green
And I used to swear upon wisdom
You got brains to spare you gotta give some
I kick back and flare my ignition
It's time to ride
When I need to feel alive
I just get in my car and drive
When life it starts to break my stride
I just get in my car and ride
From an open window and a stolen ride
Came a broken lifter with a fallen pride
And now I walk beside
Psychotic guides
To listen to their whines and maniacal cries
Worship the dollar and cent
White collar dissent
You holler and vent
Over the most tiny moderate dent
In your mountains of gold
Accounts that you hold
You're wound up and old
Young blood - man that fountain is cold
And I used to swear upon wisdom
You got brains to spare you gotta give some
I kick back and flare my ignition
It's time to ride
When I need to feel alive
I just get in my car and drive
When life starts to break my stride
I just get in my car and ride
What you doin what you doin what you gettin into
What you doin what you doin what you gettin into
When I need to feel alive
I just get in my car and drive
When life starts to break my stride
I just get in my car and ride
Oooh I'm gonna drive my blues away
Gonna drive my blues away
Just another sunny day
The lyrics of Miracle Of Sound's song Drive capture the restlessness and disillusionment of a small-time boy caught in the big city. The singer is losing all joy for a life that does not fit him, and his dreams of wealth and success seem as elusive as they are common. There is a sense of frustration and wasted potential in his lamentations, as he realizes that he has been chasing the wrong kind of happiness. The "stacks of green and swimming pools" he craves only serve to heighten his alienation from the world around him, as he witness the shallow values and materialism of his peers.
The chorus of the song serves as a release valve for this pent-up frustration. Whenever life starts to break his stride, the singer turns to driving as a way to feel alive and regain his sense of agency. In a city of concrete and glass, the open road represents freedom, adventure, and the chance to rediscover oneself. The car becomes a symbol of power and escape, a way to leave behind the boring routine and stifling conformity of daily life.
The second verse introduces a more ambiguous and unsettling tone to the song. The singer has apparently stolen a ride and encountered some "psychotic guides" who lead him on a dangerous and self-destructive path. The lyrics suggest that he has been seduced by the allure of rebellion and transgression, but also that he is aware of the risks involved. The tension between the urge to escape and the fear of losing oneself is one of the central themes of the song, and adds a layer of complexity to what might otherwise be a simple anthem of liberation.
Line by Line Meaning
Small time boy
The song's narrator is a humble individual
Caught in the big city
Despite living in a busy metropolis, the singer feels lost
Losing all my joy
The pressures and stresses of city living are causing the singer to lose happiness
For a life that don't fit me
The artist feels like they are living a life that doesn't match their true aspirations
Got the same old dreams
The artist has typical dreams shared by many others
As a million fools
The singer sees their ambitions as foolish, just like many others
Stacks of green
The singer desires money and wealth
And swimming pools
The artist desires luxury and leisure
And I used to swear upon wisdom
The artist previously believed in the importance of knowledge and intellect
You got brains to spare you gotta give some
The artist believes that intelligent people should share their knowledge
I kick back and flare my ignition
The singer starts their car to relax and escape their troubles
It's time to ride
The artist is ready to go on a drive to escape reality
From an open window and a stolen ride
The singer had a rebellious past, perhaps stealing cars for enjoyment
Came a broken lifter with a fallen pride
However, this lifestyle resulted in negative consequences, causing the singer's pride to suffer
And now I walk beside
The singer has left their old lifestyle behind, but still associates with those who live that way
Psychotic guides
The artist's acquaintances are unstable and mentally unwell
To listen to their whines and maniacal cries
The artist spends time with these individuals, listening to their complaints and chaotic behavior
Worship the dollar and cent
The singer observes others' fixation on money and wealth
White collar dissent
The singer sees professionals with high-paying jobs who are still unhappy and unsatisfied
You holler and vent
People who have wealth still complain about minor issues
Over the most tiny moderate dent
People who have everything can be upset over something insignificant
In your mountains of gold
The wealthy have an abundance of riches
Accounts that you hold
The singer sees people with numerous bank accounts and financial assets
You're wound up and old
Despite having wealth and success, some people are still unhappy and jaded
Young blood - man that fountain is cold
The singer sarcastically refers to the fountain of youth as being empty or unfulfilling
What you doin what you doin what you gettin into
The singer is questioning others' actions and lifestyle choices
When I need to feel alive
The singer needs excitement and passion in their life
I just get in my car and drive
The artist uses driving as a way to escape and feel alive
When life it starts to break my stride
When the artist faces hardship and obstacles, they turn to driving
Oooh I'm gonna drive my blues away
The singer believes that driving can cure feelings of sadness or depression
Gonna drive my blues away
The singer plans to use driving as a way to escape their problems
Just another sunny day
The artist is focused on enjoying the present moment and day
Contributed by Molly V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tomato von Dill
Small time boy
Caught in the big city
Losing all my joy
For a life that don't fit me
Got the same old dreams
As a million fools
Stacks of green
And swimming pools
And I used to swear upon wisdom
You got brains to spare you gotta give some
I kick back and flare my ignition
It's time to ride
When I need to feel alive
I just get in my car and drive
When life it starts to break my stride
I just get in my car and ride
From an open window and a stolen ride
Came a broken lifter with a fallen pride
And now I walk beside
Psychotic guides
To listen to their whines and maniacal cries
Worship the dollar and cent
White collar dissent
You holler and vent
Over the most tiny moderate dent
In your mountains of gold
Accounts that you hold
You're wound up and old
Young blood - man that fountain is cold
And I used to swear upon wisdom
You got brains to spare you gotta give some
I kick back and flare my ignition
It's time to ride
When I need to feel alive
I just get in my car and drive
When life starts to break my stride
I just get in my car and ride
What you doin what you doin what you gettin into
What you doin what you doin what you gettin into
When I need to feel alive
I just get in my car and drive
When life starts to break my stride
I just get in my car and ride
Oooh I'm gonna drive my blues away
Gonna drive my blues away
Just another sunny day
Руслан Иванов
Small time boy
Caught in the big city
Losing all my joy
For a life that don’t fit me
Got the same old dreams
As a million fools
Stacks of green
And swimming pools
And I used to swear upon wisdom
You got brains to spare you gotta give some
I kick back and flare my ignition
It’s time to ride
When I need to feel alive
I just get in my car and drive
When life it starts to break my stride
I just get in my car and ride
From an open window and a stolen ride
Came a broken lifter with a fallen pride
And now I walk beside
Psychotic guides
To listen to their whines and maniacal cries
Worship the dollar and cent
White collar dissent
You holler and vent
Over the most tiny moderate dent
In your mountains of gold
Accounts that you hold
You’re wound up and old
Young blood - man that fountain is cold
And I used to swear upon wisdom
You got brains to spare you gotta give some
I kick back and flare my ignition
It’s time to ride
When I need to feel alive
I just get in my car and drive
When life starts to break my stride
I just get in my car and ride
What you doin what you doin what you gettin into
What you doin what you doin what you gettin into
When I need to feel alive
I just get in my car and drive
When life starts to break my stride
I just get in my car and ride
Oooh I’m gonna drive my blues away
Gonna drive my blues away
Just another sunny day
CaJaKi
8 years later and it's still stuck in my head on almost a daily basis.
MrRoflWaffles
Really like this one. :)
Ben Crossman
Just a no nonsense song that genuinely slaps
Fire Knight
Franklin is the most relatable protagonist in GTA and defiantly the most moral. This song does a great job of showing it.
Ebak
I just love Gavins work. Yes not all his songs are my cup of tea, however those are really rare and usually I love everything about the pieces he does, with the music and lyrics he captures the essence of the games and compacts it down to a great song experience. Plus I love to hear the connections between songs. Listen to Little Sister and Dream of the Sky and you will notice common musical motifs in the two Bioshock songs.
Crusader1089
It continues to cheer me that despite the fact you've hit Minor Internet Celebrity status you still respond to fans here on youtube. You're one of only a handful of creators I can think who do this. I like the... synthy horn things in this song. Gives it an oddly GTAIV sound to my mind, acting almost as sort of a bridge between the two games - and Franklin does have the most Niko Bellic like story...
Jennifer Alt
I love this song. Each song in the GTA V series really reflects the characters' personalities. Miracle of Sound is my favorite youtube channel, hands down. I've never heard a song that I haven't liked.
Aaron Laughter
9 years later and I still play this to help me relax, its just so good.
Brandon Star
Same here
raz342
It's a nice change of pace to hear you rap, and you definitely manage to pull it off. I can't wait to hear what the rest of the songs are gonna sound like. Great work, Gav!