Drive
Pepper Coyote Lyrics
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Every time I'm at my worst
Every time I feel it all come down around me
You're the one that I call first
Gimme a break and I'll be your angel
Gimme a chance and I'll be the one that you are for me
Yes, even now I wanna pay you back cause you're just that good
Give me your everything
And I will give you mine
Never thought that I'd have anyone
Like you in my life
If we stay in this together
I know we'll be alright
Take a breath and then we both
We'll dive
You hold me up when I can't stand
Give me something I can feel
Judging by the way you keep me going when I stumble
You stitch me up so I can heal
Gimme a break and I'll be your angel
Gimme a chance and I'll be the one that you are for me
Yes even now I wanna pay you back cause you're just that good
Give me your everything
And I will give you mine
Never thought that I'd have anyone
Like you in my life
If we stay in this together
I know we'll be alright
Take a breath and then we both
We'll dive
We all need somebody sometimes
And I can't do it all by myself
I got people standing sidelines
Waiting for a hand from someone else
And oh, I can't hide this feelin
In a card or in a gold-leaf type-faced line
About how I need you
I gotta try one time
I gotta get up, I gotta get up now
I gotta be loud and shout it, oh
Give me your everything
And I will give you mine
Never thought that I'd have anyone
Like you in my life
If we stay in this together
I know we'll be alright
Take a breath and then we both
Take a breath and then we both
Take a breath and then we both
We'll dive
In Pepper Coyote's song Drive, the lyrics express a deep gratitude for someone who has been there for the singer through their tough times. The first verse states that every time the singer starts to fall, feels at their worst, or watches everything come down around them, they call this person first. They seem to be the one constant during difficult times. The chorus continues this sentiment with the positivity of a reciprocated relationship, saying that if they give their everything, they will receive everything in return. The second verse expands on the support given by this person, holding the singer up when they cannot stand, and stitching them up to heal.
However, the bridge provides an interesting twist on the song's theme. While the chorus emphasizes a mutual give-and-take, the bridge talks about the importance of needing others. It is not possible to do everything alone, and it is necessary to reach out for help. The singer addresses their fear of vulnerability, stating that they can't hide the feeling of needing someone in a card or gold-leaf typeface line. They must try one time to get up, be loud and shout it, asking for the support they need.
Overall, the song is a beautiful declaration of appreciation for someone who has been a constant support system during tough times. It also reminds the listener of the importance of asking for help when needed, even if it may be scary to be vulnerable. This is a powerful message that can resonate with anyone who has gone through hardships and needed someone to lean on.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I start to fall
Every time I feel like I'm losing control
Every time I'm at my worst
Every time I'm feeling at my lowest
Every time I feel it all come down around me
Every time I feel overwhelmed by everything around me
You're the one that I call first
You're the first person I reach out to for help and support
Gimme a break and I'll be your angel
Give me some space and I'll be there to support and help you
Gimme a chance and I'll be the one that you are for me
Give me a chance to be there for you, like you are there for me
Yes, even now I wanna pay you back cause you're just that good
I want to show my gratitude and thankfulness to you, because you're always there for me
Give me your everything
Give me your complete trust and vulnerability
And I will give you mine
And I'll reciprocate by giving you my complete trust and vulnerability
Never thought that I'd have anyone
I never thought I would find someone like you, who supports and understands me
Like you in my life
Who is an important part of my life
If we stay in this together
If we work together and support each other
I know we'll be alright
I'm sure we can overcome any challenges or struggles we face
Take a breath and then we both
Pause and take a moment to gather ourselves
We'll dive
And then we'll move forward and face whatever comes our way
You hold me up when I can't stand
You support and uplift me when I'm struggling
Give me something I can feel
Give me something that reassures me and makes me feel secure
Judging by the way you keep me going when I stumble
I can tell from the way you support me when I make mistakes
You stitch me up so I can heal
You help me recover and heal from difficult times
We all need somebody sometimes
We all need help and support at some point in our lives
And I can't do it all by myself
I can't handle everything on my own
I got people standing sidelines
There are people watching and waiting for me to ask for help
Waiting for a hand from someone else
Waiting for someone to reach out and offer support
And oh, I can't hide this feelin
I can't suppress or ignore the feeling that I need your help
In a card or in a gold-leaf type-faced line
I can't express this feeling through a material object or formal expression
About how I need you
About how much I rely on and appreciate your support
I gotta try one time
I have to try and express this feeling once, even though it's difficult
I gotta get up, I gotta get up now
I have to take action and ask for your help now
I gotta be loud and shout it, oh
I have to be clear and direct when asking for your help and support
Take a breath and then we both
Pause and take a moment to gather ourselves
We'll dive
And then we'll move forward and face whatever comes our way
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jared Michael Clark
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