Drive My Car / The Word / What You're Doing
The Beatles Lyrics


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Asked a girl what she wanted to be
She said baby, can't you see?
I want to be famous, a star on 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 baby, I love you

Beep beep 'em beep beep, yeah

Look, what you're doing
I'm feeling blue and lonely
Would it be too much to ask you
What you're doing to me?

You got me running
And there's no fun in it
Why should it be so much to ask of you
What you're doing to me?

It's so fine, it's sunshine
It's the word, love

Beep beep 'em beep beep, yeah
Beep beep 'em beep beep, yeah
Beep beep 'em beep beep, yeah




Beep beep 'em beep beep, yeah
Beep beep 'em beep beep, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Beatles' song "Drive My Car / The Word / What You're Doing" can be interpreted in different ways, as the song consists of three different parts. The first part speaks about a girl's dreams of being famous and becoming a star on the screen. However, she acknowledges that there may be something in between before she attains her dreams. She then suggests that the person she is talking to can "drive her car," meaning they can help get her to her dreams by supporting her.


The second part talks about the singer feeling blue and lonely, possibly due to a broken heart. They then ask the person causing this pain what they are doing and why they are making them feel the way they do. This could represent a plea for clarity or closure, as they do not understand the other person's actions.


The final part of the song uses the word "love" to express how it makes everything sunshine and positive. The repetition of the phrase "beep beep 'em beep beep, yeah" throughout the song creates a fun and playful mood. The overall tone of the song is upbeat, and even though the lyrics speak about negative emotions, the melody and rhythm bring a sense of optimism.


Line by Line Meaning

Asked a girl what she wanted to be
The singer inquires a young lady concerning her life goals


She said baby, can't you see?
The lady confirms that her ambitions are quite evident and clear


I want to be famous, a star on the screen
The young lady aspires to become popular and be a leading figure in the entertainment industry


But you can do something in between
The artist informs the young lady of a moderate opportunity that she can capitalize on between her acting stints


Baby, you can drive my car
The artist offers the young lady a chance to drive his car


Yes, I'm gonna be a star
The lady asserts that she is certain of realizing her dreams about stardom


Baby, you can drive my car
The singer reiterates his invitation to the young lady to drive his car


And baby, I love you
The artist expresses his affection towards the young lady


Beep beep 'em beep beep, yeah
A sound effect indicating a car honking continually


Look, what you're doing
The artist calls the attention of someone to observe a particular action


I'm feeling blue and lonely
The singer expresses a state of sadness and solitude


Would it be too much to ask you
The artist inquires if it's unreasonable to request an answer


What you're doing to me?
The singer questions an unidentified agent for causing harm


You got me running
The singer explains that he is intensely involved in an unceasing activity


And there's no fun in it
The singer complains of the tedious nature of the activity


Why should it be so much to ask of you
The artist questions why requesting assistance is considered an overwhelming task


What you're doing to me?
The artist repeats his question concerning the questionable action of someone


It's so fine, it's sunshine
The singer describes something as excellent and pleasant


It's the word, love
The singer identifies something as 'love,' signifying affection or admiration


Beep beep 'em beep beep, yeah
A sound effect indicating a car honking continually


Beep beep 'em beep beep, yeah
A sound effect indicating a car honking continually


Beep beep 'em beep beep, yeah
A sound effect indicating a car honking continually


Beep beep 'em beep beep, yeah
A sound effect indicating a car honking continually


Beep beep 'em beep beep, yeah
A sound effect indicating a car honking continually




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORGE HARRISON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY

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