1) The Animators were a 4 piece b… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 groups with this name;
1) The Animators were a 4 piece band from Brooklyn 2002-2007. The band consisted of; Devon Copley, Alex Wong, Kevin Rice and Phil Galitzine. Alex and Kevin are both currently in The Paper Raincoat. Their albums can be downloaded for free at: http://www.theanimators.com/
2) The Animators are a 2 piece alternative rock band from Melbourne, Australia. The band consists of David Cuthbertson (piano, vocals) and Anthony Linklater (drums).
The Animators released their self titled debut EP in 2009.
The Drive
The Animators Lyrics
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have another drink, another cigarette, to settle you down
only twenty-four hours to go, if we stay on 'till morning
so keep your eyes on the road
breathe deep but don't make a sound
from what i recall, this was the time of our lives then
even thirty-six hours awake couldn't settle us down
so keep your hands on the wheel
look back but don't turn around
i live alone in a beautiful home
there's only so much to see
but you still look amazing to me
fever pitch is coming
the crowds are stampeding
nobody's making a sound
when the world still looks amazing on the way down
the faster we went, the days only seemed to get longer
even red and white lights in the rearview weren't slowing us down
the seatbelts, the airbags, the rollbars all waiting and ready
but i didn't know you could crash just by staring at the ground
i live alone in a beautiful home
there's only so much to see
but you still look amazing on TV
fever pitch is coming
the crowds are stampeding
nobody's making a sound
when the world still looks amazing on the way down
so just tell me the truth:
should i do what i'm told?
did we get there on time?
should i have the car towed?
am i just growing up
or am i growing old?
am i growing old?
am i growing old?
The Animators’ song “The Drive” is about a road trip that the singer and someone else are taking. The song implies that the other person in the car is in need of some sort of calming substance, perhaps because the reality of their situation is setting in as they get closer to their destination. The singer, who has been driving for an unknown amount of time, relinquishes control to the other person and tries to relax for the last stretch of their journey. Despite the risks of driving while fatigued, they seem determined to make it to their destination.
The song then shifts to the present tense, indicating that the road trip was in the past. The singer is now living alone in a beautiful home, and seems to be reflecting on the road trip with fondness. However, there seems to be a sense of melancholy as well, as indicated by the line “there’s only so much to see”. The singer then imagines the world in chaos as they come “crashing” down from their high, but still finds beauty in it.
Overall, “The Drive” explores the themes of nostalgia, the passage of time, and the bittersweet nature of memories. The song has a dreamy, wistful quality to it that suits the subject matter well.
Line by Line Meaning
you take the wheel, i don't know how long i've been driving
You drive now, I can't remember how long I've been driving so far.
have another drink, another cigarette, to settle you down
Have more alcohol and smoke another cigarette to calm down.
only twenty-four hours to go, if we stay on 'till morning
We only have 24 hours left if we keep going until morning.
so keep your eyes on the road
Focus on driving and keep your eyes on the road.
breathe deep but don't make a sound
Take deep breaths but stay quiet.
from what i recall, this was the time of our lives then
If I remember correctly, this was the best time of our lives.
even thirty-six hours awake couldn't settle us down
Staying awake for 36 hours didn't calm us down.
believe what you want — i never said i wasn't ready
Think what you want, I never said I wasn't prepared.
so keep your hands on the wheel
Keep your hands on the steering wheel.
look back but don't turn around
Glance back but don't turn completely around.
i live alone in a beautiful home
I live on my own in a stunning house.
there's only so much to see
There are only so many things to see.
but you still look amazing to me
But you still look incredible to me.
fever pitch is coming
The excitement is building.
the crowds are stampeding
The masses are moving at a fast pace.
nobody's making a sound
No one is making any noise.
when the world still looks amazing on the way down
Even as everything is crashing down, the world still looks beautiful.
the faster we went, the days only seemed to get longer
The faster we drove, the longer the days felt.
even red and white lights in the rearview weren't slowing us down
Not even the police lights behind us were making us slow down.
the seatbelts, the airbags, the rollbars all waiting and ready
The safety features of the car were all in place and ready for use.
but i didn't know you could crash just by staring at the ground
I didn't know that just looking at the ground could cause a crash.
so just tell me the truth:
Just be honest with me:
should i do what i'm told?
Should I do what I'm told?
did we get there on time?
Did we make it on time?
should i have the car towed?
Should I get the car towed?
am i just growing up
Am I maturing?
or am i growing old?
Or am I simply getting old?
am i growing old?
Am I getting old?
Contributed by Hunter F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lydiagrace1133
One day I want to be the gaint rat that makes all of the rules
@inkchip7351
Lydia Grace we have the same name and the same goals... Sister, are you my twin?
For real tho I'm just a director but some day the rat will bow to me!
@pinkiepurplez
We're rats, we're rats, we're da rats. We snoop at night, we stalk at night. WE'RE DA RATS!
And I am the giant rat that makes ALL. OF. THE. RULES. Let's see what kind of trouble we can get ourselves into!
@inyuji
I really needed to hear this because I needed to remind myself that outs okay if my ambitions are not in par with everyone else and that my interests will change with time
@FrancisChenSF
Toniko, this is one of the most best and balanced videos regarding different career paths in animation / entertainment, and what types of personality traits are needed or will do well in each path. Different personalities will thrive in different paths more than others, and I'm so glad you're providing a set of vocabulary and guidelines regarding the trade-offs of each path. Ultimately, it definitely comes down to the type of lifestyle one feels more comfortable with, at the end of the day.
@caroodraws
Also? Your animation and personal projects hit me really hard. I love how your lines are textured and alive, and I always see so much light in the eyes of your characters. Your stuff really inspires me and makes me want to animate in my own personal way, not be like whoever I think is good.
@cindyespindola4946
idk why am I seeing this, I'm a computer engineering student that has just made really simple little animations and like making realism drawings😅 But I like hearing people talk about their careers, creative process, proyects and specially about their passions 😁
@teacoston
This truly came at the right time
@rodellolorio2668
Same
@CydoniaOS
I love this. I think I'm alright with art and I really enjoy all aspects of it, animation included. People tend to look at me funny when I say that I'd be happy working as either an artist or in a flower show. TBH all that matters to me is that I can live making things I enjoy.