drive
Queensryche Lyrics


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Oh, everything I do I do for you
Oh yeah, we touch and you're afraid of me and
We burn and now I'm at your feet
High speed,but you know you're in safe hands
In the dark we make a brighter light
From one spark to the horizon wide
We trust and together we tame the land, yeah
You'd be forgiven if you think you're dreaming
But we're working night and day to
Make a dream come true, yeah

Everything I do is driven by you
Oh, come on babe
Oh well it's tough to make a journey through
The right stuff is dead ahead of you and me
And you know we've still got time
Hold on tight to the driving wheel
This ride is really out of line
Raw deal, but there's no other that's worth a dime
You know I love you but you drive me crazy
'Cause you're saying all the things I want to say to you

You say
Everything I do is driven by you
Everything we do, everything we do
Everything we do, everything we do
Everything we do is driven by you

Inner children lost their way
Now they know the price you pay
I'm holding on to life with you
'Cause life without you just won't do driven by you
You know I'm never going to know who's dreaming
But we're working night and day to make a dream come true

Yeah
Everything I do is driven by you
Everything we do
Everything we do
Everything we do
Everything we do
Everything we do
Everything we do
Everything we do
Everything we do

Everything we do is driven by




Driven by, driven by you
Oh, everything I do I do for you

Overall Meaning

The song "Drive" by Queensryche is a love song with a more rock edge than the usual ballad format. The lyrics are about the intensity of a relationship, with the singer declaring that "everything I do is driven by you". The fear and the passion are both alluded to: "we touch and you're afraid of me and / We burn and now I'm at your feet". They continue to describe the intensity of the relationship, as they feel empowered together, and "together we tame the land". The lyrics express the singer's feelings towards their loved one, as they are willing to do anything for them- "everything we do is driven by you".


The chorus, "everything I do is driven by you", repeats multiple times, making the statement crystal clear. The verses describe the passion and intensity of their relationship, how they are willing to go to any lengths for the other person, and how their love fuels them like an engine. Their love is what drives them forward in life, as they move through the darkness and overcome obstacles together. The ending describes how they are holding on to each other, for without one another, it would be pointless.


Overall, "Drive" is a powerful love song that captures the intensity and rawness of a relationship. It is a declaration of an all-consuming love that drives them forward together.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, everything I do I do for you
The singer is expressing how all their actions are motivated by their love and devotion for another person.


Oh yeah, we touch and you're afraid of me and
The other person is fearful of the emotional and physical intimacy that comes with their relationship.


We burn and now I'm at your feet
The passion and intensity of their relationship has brought the singer to a vulnerable state where they feel submissive to the other person.


High speed,but you know you're in safe hands
Even though their relationship is intense, the trust between them keeps the other person feeling secure.


In the dark we make a brighter light
Their love brings illumination and clarity to aspects of life that were previously unclear or unknown.


From one spark to the horizon wide
Their love began with a small spark but has now grown to encompass their entire world and future.


We trust and together we tame the land, yeah
Their trust in each other allows them to overcome obstacles and conquer new challenges together.


You'd be forgiven if you think you're dreaming
Their love feels so perfect and surreal that the other person may feel like they are living in a dream.


But we're working night and day to
Despite the dreamlike quality of their relationship, the artist emphasizes the effort and dedication they are putting into making it work.


Make a dream come true, yeah
Their love feels like a dream, but they are striving to make it a permanent reality.


Everything I do is driven by you
The singer reiterates that their actions are entirely motivated by their love for the other person.


Oh, come on babe
The artist is urging the other person to join them in their passionate journey together.


Oh well it's tough to make a journey through
The singer acknowledges that their journey together may be difficult and challenging.


The right stuff is dead ahead of you and me
Despite the challenges, the singer believes that they are capable of achieving great things together.


And you know we've still got time
The singer reassures the other person that they have plenty of time to figure things out and achieve their goals.


Hold on tight to the driving wheel
They need to hold on tight and be in control of their journey together.


This ride is really out of line
Their journey together may seem unconventional and unpredictable.


Raw deal, but there's no other that's worth a dime
Their love may have come with unexpected challenges or setbacks, but they both know that it is worth it in the end.


You know I love you but you drive me crazy
The singer loves the other person deeply, but their intense emotions and actions can sometimes feel overwhelming.


'Cause you're saying all the things I want to say to you
They both want to express their love for one another but find it difficult to put into words.


Everything we do, everything we do
Both the artist and the other person are fully invested in their relationship and work together to achieve their dreams.


Inner children lost their way
The struggles and challenges of adulthood have caused them to lose touch with the more innocent and carefree aspects of their personalities.


Now they know the price you pay
They have learned that the pursuit of their dreams requires hard work, sacrifice, and perseverance.


I'm holding on to life with you
The artist wants to hold onto their life and journey together with the other person.


'Cause life without you just won't do driven by you
The singer cannot imagine living their life without the other person, as they are the driving force behind their dreams and ambitions.


You know I'm never going to know who's dreaming
The surreal and dreamlike nature of their relationship will always be a mystery.


Yeah
An expression of agreement or affirmation.


Everything we do
Both the artist and the other person are fully invested in their relationship and work together to achieve their dreams.


Everything we do is driven by
Their love is the motivation and driving force behind every action they take.


Driven by, driven by you
Repetition of the idea that their journey together is entirely motivated by their love for each other.


Oh, everything I do I do for you
The singer reiterates that their actions are entirely motivated by their love for the other person once again.




Lyrics © TRI-RYCHE CORPORATION DBA QUEENSRYCHE PUBLISHING COMPANY, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEOFFERY WAYNE TATE, JEFFREY CARL CARRELL, KELLY M. GRAY, SCOTT DOUGLAS ROCKENFIELD

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