On March 1, 2018, R5's social networks had their name changed to The Driver Era and all posts deleted. On March 2, it was confirmed that The Driver Era was a new band consisting of Ross and Rocky. On the same day, promotional videos were released for their first single, "Preacher Man", to be released on March 16th.
"Preacher Man" was released on March 16 as the duo's first single. After several previews of new songs, the band released "Afterglow" on July 3rd. The single was not released on platforms such as iTunes and Spotify, but on the band's official website for free download (later, on August 31, it was made available on digital platforms). On October 26th, the band released "Low".
OMG Plz Don't Come Around
The Driver Era Lyrics
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I'm addled up
'Cause you make me so damn confused (oh my God)
I'm out of luck
Spend it all up on loving you (oh my God)
I heard you're a liar
Tryna decipher
Maybe pariah
Maybe I like ya
Maybe I'll write but she like Mariah
Three octaves higher
Overproof diet then we retired
Lost the attire
Era The Driver
Yeah, you go around and you hold me like that
And I couldn't help but love you right back
Yet you go around and you touch him like that
I won't trust you like that
You make me feel bad
Ooh, ooh, oh my God
Ooh, ooh, oh my God (oh my God)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (oh my God)
We get along
Getting off in this hotel room (oh my God)
How much longer do I have to wait?
Get over here next to me
Low in a Hyatt
Tryna get higher
Look for the lighter
Neighborhood hire, now the supplier
What's with the people
Tryna go whiter (what the fuck?)
Children are dying
Moms at home cryin'
Fuck, now I'm cryin'
Yeah, you come around and hold me like that
And I couldn't help but love you right back
And you go around and you fuck him like that
I won't trust you like that
You make me feel bad
So go, go, go (wait one second Ryland)
So go, go, go (let me do it one more)
So go, go, go
So go, go, go
The Driver Era's "OMG Plz Don't Come Around" is an emotional rollercoaster that captures the feeling of being both intoxicated and confused. The song opens with a chorus of "Oh my God" sung in repetition, emphasizing the sense of desperation that the singer is feeling. As the first verse begins, the singer admits to feeling addled and confused, largely due to the person they are in love with. They confess to having spent all their luck and money on this individual, despite knowing that they may be a liar and a pariah. The bridge serves as a reminder of the mixed signals that the singer is receiving, particularly when the person they love seems to be connecting with someone else in a physical way. The song ends with the singer begging the person to leave them alone, having realized that they make each other feel bad.
The lyrics of "OMG Plz Don't Come Around" take the listener on a tour of confused emotions and bewildering situations, but the song's roots are grounded in reality. The Driver Era's song attempts to represent a part of the human experience that often goes unaddressed, particularly when it comes to romantic relationships. Through these lyrics, the band is attempting to explore the pain of being both addicted to and utterly confused by someone. The song is a reminder that love can be messy and complicated, but it's an essential part of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my God, oh my God
Expression of shock and awe.
I'm addled up
I am confused and incoherent.
'Cause you make me so damn confused (oh my God)
You are the reason for my confusion and disorientation.
I'm out of luck
I have run out of good fortune.
Spend it all up on loving you (oh my God)
I have spent all my resources on loving you.
I heard you're a liar
I heard that you are a dishonest person.
Telephone wire
Gossip spread through telephone conversations.
Tryna decipher
Trying to understand the truth behind the gossip.
Maybe pariah
Maybe you are an outcast or rejected by society.
Maybe I like ya
Maybe I still have feelings for you.
Maybe I'll write but she like Mariah
Maybe I'll write a song, but she sings like Mariah Carey.
Three octaves higher
Mariah Carey can sing three octaves higher than most people.
Overproof diet then we retired
We drank too much alcohol and now we're tired.
Lost the attire
We no longer have our clothes on.
Era The Driver
This is the era of The Driver, the band that created this song.
Yeah, you go around and you hold me like that
You treat me lovingly and I reciprocate in the same way.
And I couldn't help but love you right back
I feel compelled to love you back.
Yet you go around and you touch him like that
But then you touch someone else in the same way, which makes me not trust you.
I won't trust you like that
I cannot trust you to be faithful to me.
You make me feel bad
Your actions make me feel terrible.
Ooh, ooh, oh my God
Expression of shock and awe.
We get along
We have a good relationship.
Getting off in this hotel room (oh my God)
We are having sex in a hotel room.
How much longer do I have to wait?
I am tired of waiting for you.
Get over here next to me
Come to my side and be with me.
Low in a Hyatt
We are staying in a cheap hotel.
Tryna get higher
We are trying to get high on drugs or alcohol.
Look for the lighter
We are searching for a lighter to light up our drugs.
Neighborhood hire, now the supplier
A local drug dealer has become our supplier.
What's with the people
What is wrong with people?
Tryna go whiter (what the fuck?)
Trying to become whiter through skin bleaching, which is ridiculous and harmful.
Children are dying
Children are dying because of societal issues.
Moms at home cryin'
Mothers at home are crying because of their children's suffering.
Fuck, now I'm cryin'
This situation is so depressing that even I am crying now.
So go, go, go (wait one second Ryland)
Let's get out of this situation or end this conversation.
So go, go, go (let me do it one more)
Let me do one more thing before we leave or end this.
So go, go, go
Let's get out of here.
Lyrics Ā© BMG Rights Management
Written by: Ross Lynch, Rocky Lynch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
M J
this is so aesthetically pleasing and ross's voice omg
kara
"era the driver", iconic line
Yi
Iconic
haha I'm a no show
Ikr
BakedInLondon
Im gonna get that tattooed
Crista G
I'm-
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Javiera Arias
Cuando me pregunten quĆ© fue lo mejor de la cuarentena, yo dirĆ©: " Escuchar a The Driver Era" , sobre todo por esta canciĆ³n...
Juan Diego Linares chacĆ³n
Y si, dios
Rosa Makarena Torres CalderĆ³n
Completamente de acuerdo contigo