The band takes influences from contemporary alternative music as well as melodic hard rock groups. In April 2008, Quietdrive parted with Epic Records, and the guys released an album titled 'Deliverance' on October 14, 2008 with the Militia Group. In 2009, they parted with Militia Group and released an independent EP called 'Close Your Eyes' on their own independent record label, which they dubbed Sneaker 2 Bombs Records. Their third full-length album, titled simply 'Quietdrive', debuted on December 14, 2010. The band's most recent release is 'Up or Down', coming out on April 24, 2012.
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C'est La Vie
Quietdrive Lyrics
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We never though that we'd get older
We got crazy we got carried away
but we made our mistakes
There's not a thing I would change
She's been waiting
I've been chasing dreams and all my
Always holding out for something more
C'est la vie, say no more
To all that I've promised
For all that I've hoped for
and nothing more
C'est la vie, say no more
We never listened no we never learned
When it comes to messing up
you know we all took a turn for the worst
For the better
If we're going down now
then we're going down together
She's been waiting
I've been chasing dreams and all my
expectations
Always holding out for something more
C'est la vie, say no more
To all that I've promised
For all that I've hoped for
and nothing more
C'est la vie
If I could be honest
If I could take back all I've said
because
She's been waiting
I've been chasing dreams and all my
expections
C'est la vie, say no more
C'est la vie
You say that you love me
You say that you care
but I know you better
Yes I know you better
You say that you need this
but I only need these simple words
(she's been waiting I've been chasing)
C'est la vie, say no more
To all that I've promised
For all that I've hoped for
and nothing more
Sing C'est la vie
I've had to many lovers
who've walked out on me
but
She's been waiting
I've been chasing dreams and all my
expections
C'est la vie, say no more
C'est la vie
She's been waiting and I've been
holding on
She's been waiting and I've been
holding on
The lyrics to Quietdrive's song "C'est La Vie" reflect the regrets and longing of the singer who, in looking back on his youth, realizes that he and his friends got "crazy" and "got carried away" but still wouldn't change a thing. The phrase "C'est la vie," which translates to "that's life" in French, is repeated throughout the song to emphasize the singer's acceptance of his mistakes and past failures. He recognizes that he and his friends never listened or learned from their mistakes but concludes that if they're going down, they're going down together.
The song's chorus particularly emphasizes the singer's regrets about breaking promises and dreaming too big without being able to fulfill them: "To all that I've promised, for all that I've hoped for, and nothing more." The phrase "she's been waiting" could be interpreted as referring to a romantic partner, friend, or even a future version of himself waiting for him to grow up and take responsibility for his actions. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer has been holding on to the past and hoping for a second chance with someone.
Line by Line Meaning
Back then you know we felt much younger
In the past, we were naive and felt like we had more time.
We never though that we'd get older
We never imagined aging and how it would take a toll on us.
We got crazy we got carried away
We indulged in reckless behavior without considering the consequences.
but we made our mistakes
We committed errors and faults in our choices and actions.
There's not a thing I would change
Despite the flaws and imperfections in our past, we wouldn't rewrite our history.
She's been waiting
There's someone in my life who's been patient and understanding.
I've been chasing dreams and all my expectations
I've been chasing after my aspirations for a better life instead of being present with this person.
Always holding out for something more
I've been seeking more in life, never content or satisfied with what I already have.
C'est la vie, say no more
That's life, there's nothing else to say.
To all that I've promised, For all that I've hoped for, and nothing more
All the commitments and aspirations I've had, I haven't found anything beyond that to strive for.
We never listened no we never learned
We didn't take any heed from our mistakes and didn't grow from them.
When it comes to messing up, you know we all took a turn for the worst, For the better
We took our share of wrong choices, but it had a significant impact on our lives.
If we're going down now, then we're going down together
If we're facing our downfall, we'll do it combined and interdependent.
If I could be honest, If I could take back all I've said because
If I am honest with myself and the situation, I could undo some of the wrong decisions I've made.
You say that you love me, You say that you care, but I know you better, Yes I know you better
Even though you claim to love me and care for me, I perceive otherwise.
You say that you need this, but I only need these simple words
I want only words of assurance, but you need something more substantial to validate our relationship.
Sing C'est la vie, I've had too many lovers who've walked out on me
Sing 'That's life.' I've had various partners in the past who've left me alone.
She's been waiting and I've been holding on
This person has been waiting for me, and I'm still holding on to aspirations that are yet to come true.
Writer(s): Tauheed Epps
Contributed by Adrian R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@PawsOff221
I love Quietdrive their music is fun and honest. They write songs that people can relate to and all their albums get progressively better. I love music in general but the only thing that is pretty annoying is people think because they like a specific band or dis on one it makes them cool. I hate to break it to people though their are over 12 BILLION ears on planet Earth that work and have different taste. Your opinion really doesn't matter :) Love you Quietdrive keep writing! XP
@MrNugs0
Just opened for these guys, OMG this song is sick live!!
@sanaenvy5981
2022♡ from Japan
@nachinathan3846
best song on youtube
@ataripunx
ohh greats memories about this song!
@raymondb5757
It's almost 2020
@crystalbretania4188
2020 😍
@orielyunker
i love dis song by thm!!!!
@abovethuniverse
amazing!
@KevinMartinez-hf1nl
Bookmark ...... done :)