Voc… Read Full Bio ↴Orange 9mm was a post-hardcore band from New York, United States
Vocalist Chaka Malik and guitarist Chris Traynor met in the New York hardcore band Burn, and began playing together as early as 1992. With an early version of Orange 9mm, the duo released a live EP in 1993. The recording earned the band a contract with East West, and after picking up bassist David Gentile and drummer Matthew Cross, Orange 9mm began recording. Driver Not Included was released in 1994, and the band spent time touring with Helmet before signing with Atlantic the following year. Gentile left later in 1995, and was replaced by Taylor McLam just after recording ended for Tragic, with production by Barkmarket's David Sardy. Tragic was released in 1996; it would be three years before Orange 9mm issued a follow-up, which bore the title of Pretend I'm Human.
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Driver
Orange 9mm Lyrics
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You dream 'cause you know what you're looking for
What's left for you, what's left for you to live for?
As you're floating in limbo sunken feeling nothing blowing around in the wind
Life is a game a lot of people lose because they don't roll their dice enough times to get it down right
So why do you bother?
So what are your chances?
Living alone is like dying alive your body shakes although you still feel still
Pain is nothing it's not the right kind your head spins inside out and close friends get red on their hands
I want to live
I want to live
I want to live
I want to live 'cause I can't take floating around anymore
So now you're trapped going nowhere on a ride you're already tried with your feet down and dragging low
I've seen people turn into dead weight when life gets so hard you got to push everything against the wind
Knocked down by a barrier that caught ya before you got the satisfaction of having a smile for a while
It seems like everybody's out to hurt you and you don't know who you are
How can you think you know what you really want when often times you think about opposite ways of life for yourself?
Giving up hopes for simplicity, living out dreams and nightmares when the easy way seems right there
The lyrics of Orange 9mm's song Driver suggest a feeling of being lost and directionless in life. The singer questions what is left to live for when they cannot find anything special, suggesting a lack of fulfillment and purpose. The idea of floating in limbo with a sunken feeling and nothing blowing around in the wind creates an image of being adrift and disconnected. The line "life is a game a lot of people lose because they don't roll their dice enough times to get it down right" speaks to the idea of taking chances and risking failure in order to succeed in life. The singer seems to be grappling with a sense of hopelessness and despair as they contemplate the pain of living alone and the idea that close friends may be complicit in causing them harm.
Despite this sense of despair, the singer also expresses a desire to live and to end the feeling of floating around without direction. The imagery of being trapped on a ride that has already been tried with feet dragging low suggests a feeling of being stuck and unable to move forward. The line "I've seen people turn into dead weight when life gets so hard you got to push everything against the wind" speaks to the idea that life can be a struggle and it's easy to give up or become complacent. Ultimately, the singer seems to be questioning their own sense of self and what they really want out of life. The line "How can you think you know what you really want when often times you think about opposite ways of life for yourself?" suggests a lack of clarity and direction in their own desires.
Line by Line Meaning
What's left for you, when you can't find nothing special?
You're feeling lost and empty, like nothing in life brings you joy or fulfillment.
You dream 'cause you know what you're looking for
You keep holding onto hope and dreaming of something better because you know deep down that there's more to life than what you're experiencing now.
What's left for you, what's left for you to live for?
You're questioning the purpose of your existence and can't find a reason to keep going.
As you're floating in limbo sunken feeling nothing blowing around in the wind
You feel like you're adrift in life, hopeless and directionless, with nothing to guide you or give you purpose.
Life is a game a lot of people lose because they don't roll their dice enough times to get it down right
Many people fail in life because they don't take enough risks or try hard enough to achieve their goals.
So why do you bother?
You're feeling hopeless and unmotivated, wondering if it's even worth trying anymore.
So what are your chances?
You're questioning whether success is even possible for you or if it's all a lost cause.
Of ever hitting jackpot
You feel like luck is never on your side and you'll never achieve that one big win or success.
Living alone is like dying alive your body shakes although you still feel still
You feel isolated and lonely, like you're slowly dying even though you're physically still alive.
Pain is nothing it's not the right kind your head spins inside out and close friends get red on their hands
The pain you're feeling is overwhelming and unbearable, causing confusion and making those close to you suffer as well.
I want to live
Despite all the struggles and pain, you still want to keep going and find a reason to live.
I want to live 'cause I can't take floating around anymore
You're tired of feeling lost and aimless, and want to find some direction and purpose in life.
So now you're trapped going nowhere on a ride you're already tried with your feet down and dragging low
Despite your efforts, you feel stuck and unable to break free from the cycle of disappointment and failure.
I've seen people turn into dead weight when life gets so hard you got to push everything against the wind
You've seen others struggle to the point of giving up and becoming a burden on society.
Knocked down by a barrier that caught ya before you got the satisfaction of having a smile for a while
You keep encountering obstacles and setbacks that prevent you from experiencing true happiness and fulfillment.
It seems like everybody's out to hurt you and you don't know who you are
You feel like the world is against you and you're unsure of your own identity and purpose in life.
How can you think you know what you really want when often times you think about opposite ways of life for yourself?
You're confused about what you want in life and often find yourself considering options that go against your current path.
Giving up hopes for simplicity, living out dreams and nightmares when the easy way seems right there
You're contemplating abandoning your aspirations for a simpler life, but know that living your dreams and facing your fears is the true path to fulfillment.
Contributed by Elena C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mikehall1370
Driver What's left for you, when you can't find nothing special?
You dream 'cause you know what you're looking for
What's left for you, what's left for you to live for?
As you're floating in limbo sunken feeling nothing blowing around in the wind
Life is a game a lot of people lose because they don't roll their dice enough times to get it down right
So why do you bother?
So what are your chances?
Of ever hitting jackpot
Living alone is like dying alive your body shakes although you still feel still
Pain is nothing it's not the right kind your head spins inside out and close friends get red on their hands
I want to live
I want to live
I want to live
I want to live 'cause I can't take floating around anymore
So now you're trapped going nowhere on a ride you're already tried with your feet down and dragging low
I've seen people turn into dead weight when life gets so hard you got to push everything against the wind
Knocked down by a barrier that caught ya before you got the satisfaction of having a smile for a while
It seems like everybody's out to hurt you and you don't know who you are
How can you think you know what you really want when often times you think about opposite ways of life for yourself?
Giving up hopes for simplicity, living out dreams and nightmares when the easy way seems right there
@MoneyMarc84Witness
To even state that Orange 9mm doesn't "have a hiphop sound" clarifies to me that they always have. I've been a fan of them and the bands preceding this as they were all active bands. Yes indeed, they have a hiphop sound and hiphop feel.
@shiftee7treez631
Man! THANK YOU!!!lastime i heard this was on cassette! Havnt found it since
@DestroyeurFilms
I agree, hard to believe no one else put up this Ep - Great stuff...
@funkenflut
I love this EP since I bought it in the 90ties. Hiphop sound? I don´t know? They have a certain groove and the singer is fucking awesome, in his tone and meaning of the words! thx for the rich info text. (fil of ffl)
@Calcutta151
Fuckin awesome guys . Timeless a f
@jaybwas
Been looking for this song for a while now. Thanks.
@shiftee7treez631
Bought it at newbury comics, another place thats closed alotta stores which sucks man, i mean the music didnt really take a hit cuz of streaming n shit but man, they had all the good merch, can fing hardcore tshirts without havin to mail order them shits n pay an arm and an ass for them.