"Drive My Car" is a song written by Paul McCartney, with lyrical contributi… Read Full Bio ↴"Drive My Car" is a song written by Paul McCartney, with lyrical contributions by John Lennon and first released by The Beatles on the UK version of the 1965 album Rubber Soul; it also appeared in the US on the Yesterday and Today collection. The upbeat, lighthearted "Drive My Car" was used as the opening track for both albums.

Drive My Car
The Beatles Lyrics

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Asked a girl what she wanted to be
She said, "Baby, can't you see?
I wanna be famous, a star of the screen"
But you can do something in between

Baby, you can drive my car
Yes, I'm gonna be a star
Baby, you can drive my car

And maybe I'll love you

I told that girl that my prospects were good
And she said, "Baby, it's understood
Working for peanuts is all very fine
But I can show you a better time"

Baby, you can drive my car
Yes, I'm gonna be a star
Baby, you can drive my car
And maybe I'll love you

Beep-beep, beep-beep, yeah

Baby, you can drive my car
Yes, I'm gonna be a star
Baby, you can drive my car
And maybe I'll love you

I told that girl I can start right away
When she said, "Listen, babe, I got somethin' to say
I got no car and it's breaking my heart
But I've found a driver and that's a start"

Baby, you can drive my car
Yes, I'm gonna be a star
Baby, you can drive my car
And maybe I'll love you"

Beep-beep, beep-beep, yeah
Beep-beep, beep-beep, yeah

Beep-beep, beep-beep, yeah
Beep-beep, beep-beep, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Drive My Car" by The Beatles is about a man who meets a girl and offers her a ride in his car. The girl expresses her desire to be famous, but the man tells her that there are other things she can do to be successful. The man offers the girl his car, suggesting that he will support her in her dreams of becoming a star. The girl agrees, and they take off on what could be the start of a new adventure.

The lyrics are a satire of the entertainment industry and the way that aspiring stars are often willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their dreams. The verses suggest that there is more to life than fame and fortune, and that sometimes the journey is more important than the destination.

The chorus, "Baby, you can drive my car, Yes, I'm gonna be a star, Baby, you can drive my car, And maybe I'll love you," is a playful and sarcastic invitation to the girl to join the singer on his journey. It is unclear whether the singer truly cares for the girl or is simply using her to further his own goals.

Overall, "Drive My Car" is a witty and clever song that pokes fun at our culture's obsession with fame and success.

Line by Line Meaning

Asked a girl what she wanted to be
Asking a girl about her aspirations

She said, "Baby, can't you see?
She responded with confidence

I wanna be famous, a star of the screen"
She wants to be a celebrity

But you can do something in between
But there's another option before becoming a star

Baby, you can drive my car
You can do that other thing I mentioned

Yes, I'm gonna be a star
I'm determined to become a celebrity

Baby, you can drive my car
You can support me on this journey

And maybe I'll love you
I might even develop feelings for you

I told that girl that my prospects were good
I shared my promising future with her

And she said, "Baby, it's understood
She acknowledged my potential