The song is a love song, seemingly about a long-distance relationship, and rarely seeing your significant other or not being able to see them at all after a breakup.
Drive Safe
Rich Brian Lyrics
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Five years from now, will this even matter? You hope
You don't know where to go
Construction every turn up on the road
Live life thinkin' why it's goin' so slow
Lookin' at the clock, wonderin' why mama's not home
You waited way too long
You noticin' a pattern in your home
I sleep and wake up when the world ends
Those memories, they so hard to forget
Question every day, "Are we there yet?"
Gone too far to change
Time to get your rollerblades
That smile is worth the wait
Here comes better days
All these thoughts I have in my head
Got me blinded from the sunset
I'm tryin' hard to stop the rain
'Cause smilin' doesn't feel the same
I just called to tell you, "Drive safe"
Will I see you in the mornin'?
'Cause I just wanna feel your touch
'Cause I don't think I had enough
The smiles turn to frowns quick
Need a break from night shifts
That's where the hours pass too slow
Leave no time to grow
My favorite things
Milk with cookies and cream
I swear, where did the good times go?
It don't show no more
Polaroid photos looking like a movie scene (ayy)
Thank you for the memories, I don't know what it means (ayy)
It's broken, don't know how to fix it, I need a minute
I never go away like a hiccup, I'm far from finished
Just made me happy, girl, I need it right now
A couple laughs and then I'm out the picture, sun down
This ain't the time to cry
We don't have much time
Gone too far to change
Time to get your rollerblades
That smile is worth the wait
Here comes better days
All these thoughts I have in my head
Got me blinded from the sunset
I'm tryin' hard to stop the rain
'Cause smilin' doesn't feel the same
I just called to tell you, "Drive safe"
Will I see you in the mornin'?
'Cause I just wanna feel your touch
'Cause I don't think I had enough
The lyrics of Rich Brian's "Drive Safe" convey a feeling of confusion, loneliness, and a sense of drifting aimlessly. The opening lines of the chorus – "Gone too far to change, time to get your rollerblades, that smile is worth the wait, here comes better days" – seem to suggest a recognition that things have gone too far to turn back now, but that there is still hope for the future. The verses touch on themes of uncertainty and fear, both about the future and about the present situation. The line "you don't know where to go" and "question every day, 'Are we there yet?'" convey a sense of aimlessness, while "fuck all the good times, it's a past tense" and "smiling doesn't feel the same" convey a sense of loneliness and a lack of connection with others.
However, the song's message is not entirely bleak. Despite the difficulties in life, Rich Brian encourages the listener to stay positive and hold onto hope for the future. He sings of the importance of human connection and the value of relationships, telling the listener "will I see you in the morning? 'Cause I just wanna feel your touch, 'cause I don't think I had enough." Ultimately, "Drive Safe" is a song about the human experience: the highs and lows, the joys and sorrows, and the never-ending quest for meaning and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Feeling left out from the pack, you gotta go rogue
Feeling excluded from the group, you must break free and go against the norm
Five years from now, will this even matter? You hope
You question if your current struggles will matter in the future
You don't know where to go
You feel lost and unsure about your life direction
Construction every turn up on the road
Obstacles and challenges are constantly blocking your path forward
Live life thinkin' why it's goin' so slow
You feel like life is moving too slowly
Lookin' at the clock, wonderin' why mama's not home
You are longing for your mother's presence and support
You waited way too long
You have delayed taking action for too long
You noticin' a pattern in your home
You have realized a recurring issue in your family life
Fuck all the good times, it's a past tense
You feel like the good times are gone and cannot be retrieved
I sleep and wake up when the world ends
You feel emotionally numb, disconnected from the world and its events
Those memories, they so hard to forget
You struggle to move on from certain memories and experiences
Question every day, "Are we there yet?"
You are impatient and anxious to reach a certain goal or destination
Gone too far to change
You feel like you have progressed too far to make significant changes
Time to get your rollerblades
It is time to adapt to new challenges and keep moving forward
That smile is worth the wait
The happiness that awaits you is worth the struggle and delay
Here comes better days
You believe that better days are ahead
All these thoughts I have in my head
Your mind is filled with various thoughts and worries
Got me blinded from the sunset
Your thoughts are preventing you from fully experiencing the beauty of the sunset
I'm tryin' hard to stop the rain
You are attempting to prevent negative emotions from taking over
'Cause smilin' doesn't feel the same
You find it difficult to genuinely smile and feel happiness
I just called to tell you, "Drive safe"
You express concern and care for someone's safety and well-being
Will I see you in the mornin'?
You wonder if you will have the opportunity to see someone again
'Cause I just wanna feel your touch
You desire physical contact and emotional connection with someone
'Cause I don't think I had enough
You feel like you have not fully experienced or appreciated a certain moment or person
The smiles turn to frowns quick
Happiness can quickly turn to sadness
Need a break from night shifts
You require rest and a break from your demanding work schedule
That's where the hours pass too slow
Time seems to slow down in certain situations
Leave no time to grow
Your busy life leaves little room for personal development and growth
My favorite things
You reflect on things that bring you joy and happiness
Milk with cookies and cream
You recall a specific memory or food item that brings you comfort
I swear, where did the good times go?
You lament the disappearance of happy times
It don't show no more
The positivity and joy of a situation no longer exists
Polaroid photos looking like a movie scene (ayy)
Nostalgic memories are reminiscent of a scene from a film
Thank you for the memories, I don't know what it means (ayy)
You are grateful for past experiences but unsure of their significance
It's broken, don't know how to fix it, I need a minute
You admit that something in your life is broken and you need time to reflect and figure out how to repair it
I never go away like a hiccup, I'm far from finished
You are resilient and refuse to give up despite setbacks
Just made me happy, girl, I need it right now
A certain person or moment has made you happy and you crave that feeling again
A couple laughs and then I'm out the picture, sun down
You enjoy brief moments of happiness and then they pass quickly
This ain't the time to cry
You believe that it is not the appropriate time to express sadness
We don't have much time
You feel a sense of urgency and the need to take action quickly
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, CTM Outlander Music LC, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Barney Bones, Brian Imanuel, Christian Dold, Craig Balmoris, Daniel Krieger, Daniel Tannenbaum, Ray Jacobs, Sergiu Gherman, Tyler Mehlenbacher
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ronaldoositumorang1
Feeling left out from the pack, you gotta go rogue
Five years from now, will this even matter? You hope
You don't know where to go
Construction every turn up on the road
Live life thinkin' why it's goin' so slow
Lookin' at the clock, wonderin' why mama's not home
You waited way too long
You noticin' a pattern in your home
Fuck all the good times, it's a past tense
I sleep and wake up when the world ends
Those memories, they so hard to forget
Question every day, "Are we there yet?"
Gone too far to change
Time to get your rollerblades
That smile is worth the wait
Here comes better days
All these thoughts I have in my head
Got me blinded from the sunset
I'm tryin' hard to stop the rain
'Cause smilin' doesn't feel the same
I just called to tell you, "Drive safe"
Will I see you in the mornin'?
'Cause I just wanna feel your touch
'Cause I don't think I had enough
The smiles turn to frowns quick
Need a quick break from night shifts
That's where the hours pass too slow
Leave no time to grow
My favorite things
Milk with cookies and cream
I swear, where did the good times go?
It don't show no more
Polaroid photos looking like a movie scene (ayy)
Thank you for the memories, I don't know what it means (ayy)
It's broken, I don't know how to fix it, I need a minute
I never go away like a hiccup, I'm far from finished
Just made me happy, girl, I need it right now
A couple laughs and then I'm out the picture, sun down
This ain't the time to cry
We don't have much time
Gone too far to change
Time to get your rollerblades
That smile is worth the wait
Here comes better days
All these thoughts I have in my head
Got me blinded from the sunset
I'm tryin' hard to stop the rain
'Cause smilin' doesn't feel the same
I just called to tell you, "Drive safe"
Will I see you in the mornin'?
'Cause I just wanna feel your touch
'Cause I don't think I had enough
Thx google ,youre my bestie
@mahmudyunus1861
Lyric]
Feeling left out from the pack, you gotta go rogue
Five years from now, will this even matter? You hope
You don't know where to go
Construction every turn up on the road
Live life thinkin' why it's goin' so slow
Lookin' at the clock, wonderin' why mama's not home
You waited way too long
You noticin' a pattern in your home
Fuck all the good times, it's a past tense
I sleep and wake up when the world ends
Those memories, they so hard to forget
Question every day, "Are we there yet?"
Gone too far to change
Time to get your rollerblades
That smile is worth the wait
Here comes better days
All these thoughts I have in my head
Got me blinded from the sunset
I'm tryin' hard to stop the rain
'Cause smilin' doesn't feel the same
I just called to tell you, "Drive safe"
Will I see you in the mornin'?
'Cause I just wanna feel your touch
'Cause I don't think I had enough
The smiles turn to frowns quick
Need a quick break from night shifts
That's where the hours pass too slow
Leave no time to grow
My favorite things
Milk with cookies and cream
I swear, where did the good times go?
It don't show no more
Polaroid photos looking like a movie scene (ayy)
Thank you for the memories, I don't know what it means (ayy)
It's broken, I don't know how to fix it, I need a minute
I never go away like a hiccup, I'm far from finished
Just made me happy, girl, I need it right now
A couple laughs and then I'm out the picture, sun down
This ain't the time to cry
We don't have much time
Gone too far to change
Time to get your rollerblades
That smile is worth the wait
Here comes better days
All these thoughts I have in my head
Got me blinded from the sunset
I'm tryin' hard to stop the rain
'Cause smilin' doesn't feel the same
I just called to tell you, "Drive safe"
Will I see you in the mornin'?
'Cause I just wanna feel your touch
'Cause I don't think I had enough
@kidsthoseday
Feeling left out from the pack, you gotta go rogue
Five years from now, will this even matter? You hope
You don't know where to go
Construction every turn up on the road
Live life thinkin' why it's goin' so slow
Lookin' at the clock, wonderin' why my mama's not home
You waited way too long
You noticin' a pattern in your home
Fuck all the good times, it's a past tense
I sleep and wake up when the world ends
Those memories, they so hard to forget
Question every day, "Are we there yet?"
[Pre-Chorus]
Gone too far to change, time to get your rollerblades
That smile is worth the wait, here comes better days
[Chorus]
All these thoughts I have in my head
Got me blinded from the sunset
I'm tryin' hard to stop the rain
'Cause smilin' doesn't feel the same
I just called to tell you "Drive safe"
Will I see you in the mornin'?
'Cause I just wanna feel your touch
'Cause I don't think I had enough
[Verse 2]
The smiles turn to frowns quick
Need a break from night shifts
That's where the hours pass too slow
Leave no time to grow
My favorite things, milk with cookies and cream
I swear, where did the good times go?
It don't show no more
Polaroid photos looking like a movie scene (Ayy)
Thank you for the memories, I don't know what it means (Ayy)
It's broken, don't know how to fix it, I need a minute
I'll never go away like a hiccup, I'm far from finished
Just make me happy, girl, I need it, right now
A couple laughs and then I'm out the picture, sun down
This ain't the time to cry, we don't have much time
[Pre-Chorus]
Gone too far to change, time to get your rollerblades
That smile is worth the wait, here comes better days
[Chorus]
All these thoughts I have in my head
Got me blinded from the sunset
I'm tryin' hard to stop the rain
'Cause smilin' doesn't feel the same
I just called to tell you "Drive safe"
Will I see you in the mornin'?
'Cause I just wanna feel your touch
'Cause I don't think I had enough
@willypro4949
Rich Brian says drive safe
Car accidents worldwide drop to 0
@rikoarundito4143
Car accidents worldwide goes up because every sadboy worldwide listening to this song when they driving.
@nic_galen
PARKOUR!
@neiltuladhar4572
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@willypro4949
@@neiltuladhar4572 love you
@loisverentika5633
HAHAHA
@user-yu6yu4fb4c
Best song of the album
Joji : i want sad songs
Brian : i can make sad songs.
@user-yu6yu4fb4c
Bi emorood baina zayuu
@tuuldia
Fuck you
@corazonxx1427
Oh yeah, bitch!