Drive In
The Donnas Lyrics

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Doo wop wop
Doo wop wop
Every time I have a date there's only one place to go
That's to the drive in

Doo wop wop
It's such a rab place to go and maybe watch a show
Down at the drive in

Doo wop wop

Gonna have a little pill and maybe smoke a bowl
Then I went to the back so I can rock 'n roll
Down at the drive in
Doo wop wop

Down at the drive in
Doo wop wop
Doo wop wop
If the windows get foggy I'll have to take a breath

Down at the drive in
Doo wop wop
Twenty minutes to go there's no Correcto left
Down at the drive in

Doo wop wop
I want to extra-large pizza and maybe have a toke
But there's so much money, have to go go go
Down at the drive in

Doo wop wop
Down at the drive in

Overall Meaning

The Donnas's song "Drive In" is a catchy tune that captures the essence of teenage rebellion and fun. The lyrics describe the singer's excitement over going to the drive-in movie theater, which is the perfect place to go on a date with a significant other. It's a romantic, yet slightly mischievous place to go, especially if you sneak away to the backseat with your date.

The first verse sets the scene for the rest of the song, with the singer declaring that the only place to go on a date is to the drive-in. The second verse mentions the singer taking some pills and smoking a bowl, which suggests that they are trying to get high before going to the drive-in. The third verse talks about the singer's desire for an extra-large pizza and a toke, but the lack of funds makes them want to leave the drive-in quickly.

Overall, the song captures the sense of fun and rebellion that many teenagers feel as they try to find experiences outside of the adult world. The drive-in represents a safe space to explore and have fun, without having to worry about the pressures of society.

Line by Line Meaning

Doo wop wop
Musical onomatopoeia to set the mood of the song

Every time I have a date there's only one place to go
I always go to the drive-in when I have a date, there is no other option.

That's to the drive in
The only option for a date is to go to the drive-in.

It's such a rab place to go and maybe watch a show
The drive-in is a cool place to go and maybe watch a movie.

Gonna have a little pill and maybe smoke a bowl
I plan to take some drugs and maybe smoke marijuana.

Then I went to the back so I can rock 'n roll
I went to the back to have some private fun.

If the windows get foggy I'll have to take a breath
If the windows fog up because of the heat, I'll have to breathe in some fresh air.

Twenty minutes to go there's no Correcto left
There's only twenty minutes left till the movie starts and there is no coffee left.

I want to extra-large pizza and maybe have a toke
I want an extra large pizza and maybe smoke some marijuana.

But there's so much money, have to go go go
But I don't have enough money, I need to hurry up and leave.

Down at the drive in
Referring to the drive-in location again.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL LOVE, BRIAN WILSON

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