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".
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The Driver Era Lyrics
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'Til I feel love
Wait, that's too much
Now I'm fucked up
Yeah, I'm past buzzed
Soon the re-up
From you
From you
'Til I feel love
Now I'm so high
In a flashdrive
And these good times
Turn to bad times
So soon
So soon
Oh, my dear
I can't think clear
I, I am lost, oh
Oh, I am lost
Yeah, oh, my dear
You're the baddest here
No, I, I can't stop, no
No, I can't stop
I don't even want you
But every time that I am with you
It always seems to go down so smooth
I always lose
And I, I, I can't stop, no
And I, I, I can't stop, no
And I, I, I can't stop, no
No, I can't stop
So fill my cup up
'Til I feel love
Wait, that's too much
Now I'm fucked up
Yeah, I'm past buzzed
Soon the re-up
From you
From you
So fill my cup up
'Til I feel love
Now I'm so high
In a flashdrive
And these good times
Turn to bad times
So soon
So soon
Run me dry
I can never hide
From all of these thoughts, no
All of these thoughts
And I don't really want to
But, oh, you got away with your moves
And now that I am lost in space, too
It's all bad news
And I, I, I can't stop, no
And I, I, I can't stop, no
And I, I, I can't stop, no
No, I can't stop
So fill my cup up
'Til I feel love
Wait, that's too much
Now I'm fucked up
Yeah, I'm past buzzed
Soon the re-up
From you
From you
So fill my cup up
'Til I feel love
Now I'm so high
In a flashdrive
And these good times
Turn to bad times
So soon
So soon
The Driver Era's "Flashdrive" is a song about indulgence and self-destruction. The singer seeks out love (or a substitute for it) in the form of alcohol and drugs, using them to numb the pain of their reality. The chorus speaks to their desire to escape, asking for more and more until they reach an unsustainable level of intoxication. They know that this behavior is self-destructive ("Now I'm fucked up") but they can't resist the promise of feeling something - anything - that isn't their own emptiness. The refrain "And I, I, I can't stop, no" reinforces the addictiveness of the behavior, showing that the singer is aware that it's harmful but can't bring themselves to break the cycle.
The second verse shows the singer still struggling with their addiction, but also starting to question the hold that the other person (presumably the person providing the alcohol and drugs) has over them. They know that they don't want to keep going down this path, but they feel powerless to stop it. The line "And now that I am lost in space, too / It's all bad news" is particularly poignant, as it shows that the singer is not only lost in their own thoughts and emotions, but also being led further astray by the other person's actions. The repetition of "No, I can't stop" at the end of each verse and chorus reinforces the theme of addiction and powerlessness.
Overall, "Flashdrive" is a powerful and relatable song about the allure and danger of escapism. It shows the way that addiction can take hold of a person's life and leave them feeling utterly helpless.
Line by Line Meaning
So fill my cup up
I need you to pour me another drink
'Til I feel love
Until I feel like I'm on top of the world
Wait, that's too much
I'm starting to feel like I should slow down
Now I'm fucked up
I've had too much to drink, and I'm not feeling good
Yeah, I'm past buzzed
I've gone past feeling good and am now wasted
Soon the re-up
I'll need another drink soon
From you
You're the one who keeps pouring for me
Now I'm so high
I'm not just drunk, I'm on another level
In a flashdrive
It feels like I'm plugged into a machine, like a computer being backed up on a flashdrive
And these good times
The fun and excitement of the night
Turn to bad times
Everything starts to go downhill
So soon
It doesn't take long for things to take a turn for the worse
Oh, my dear
Addressing the person who is pouring the drinks
I can't think clear
I'm so drunk that I can't even think straight
I, I am lost, oh
I feel like I've completely lost control
You're the baddest here
The person pouring the drinks is the one who has control over the situation
No, I, I can't stop, no
Even though I know I should stop, I can't help myself
I don't even want you
I know I shouldn't be drinking, but I can't resist the temptation you represent
But every time that I am with you
Being around you always leads to me drinking too much
It always seems to go down so smooth
I don't even realize how much I'm drinking, it feels good in the moment
I always lose
I never win when it comes to drinking and you
Run me dry
I want you to keep pouring, even though I know I should stop
I can never hide
My feelings are obvious to you, and you know I can't resist your influence
From all of these thoughts, no
I can't seem to get rid of the thoughts and feelings I have about you and drinking
And I don't really want to
Part of me knows that I should stop drinking and spending time with you
But, oh, you got away with your moves
You know just how to convince me to keep drinking, even when I know I shouldn't
And now that I am lost in space, too
I'm completely out of control, and I feel like I'm in a completely different world
It's all bad news
I know that things are going to go wrong if I continue on this path
No, I can't stop
Despite all of this, I know that I won't be able to stop drinking or seeing you
And I, I, I can't stop, no
I know that I'm making a mistake, but I can't help myself
And I, I, I can't stop, no
My addiction to drinking and being around you is too strong
And I, I, I can't stop, no
I know what I should do, but I can't bring myself to do it
No, I can't stop
I'm too far gone and my addiction is too strong to just stop now
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Rocky Lynch, Ross Lynch
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Giada Scialpi
So fill my cup up
'Til I feel love
Wait, that's too much
Now I'm fucked up
Yeah, I'm past buzzed
Soon the re-up
From you
From you
So fill my cup up
'Til I feel love
Now I'm so high
In a flashdrive
And these good times
Turn to bad times
So soon
So soon
Oh, my dear
I can't think clear
I, I am lost, oh
Oh, I am lost
Yeah, oh, my dear
You're the baddest here
No, I, I can't stop, no
No, I can't stop
I don't even want you
But every time that I am with you
It always seems to go down so smooth
I always lose
And I, I, I can't stop, no
And I, I, I can't stop, no
And I, I, I can't stop, no
No, I can't stop
So fill my cup up
'Til I feel love
Wait, that's too much
Now I'm fucked up
Yeah, I'm past buzzed
Soon the re-up
From you
From you
So fill my cup up
'Til I feel love
Now I'm so high
In a flashdrive
And these good times
Turn to bad times
So soon
So soon
Run me dry
I can never hide
From all of these thoughts, no
All of these thoughts
And I don't really want to
But, oh, you got away with your moves
And now that I am lost in space, too
It's all bad news
And I, I, I can't stop, no
And I, I, I can't stop, no
And I, I, I can't stop, no
No, I can't stop
So fill my cup up
'Til I feel love
Wait, that's too much
Now I'm fucked up
Yeah, I'm past buzzed
Soon the re-up
From you
From you
So fill my cup up
'Til I feel love
Now I'm so high
In a flashdrive
And these good times
Turn to bad times
So soon
So soon
Zita Whitlock
~ flashdrive ~
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By : The Driver Era 🎤🖤
LYRICS
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So fill my cup up
'Til I feel love
Wait, that's too much
Now I'm fucked up
Yeah, I'm past buzzed
Soon the re-up
From you
From you
So fill my cup up
'Til I feel love
Now I'm so high
In a flashdrive
And these good times
Turn to bad times
So soon
So soon
Oh, my dear
I can't think clear
I, I am lost, oh
Oh, I am lost
Yeah, oh, my dear
You're the baddest here
No, I, I can't stop, no
No, I can't stop
I don't even want you
But every time that I am with you
It always seems to go down so smooth
I always lose
And I, I, I can't stop, no
And I, I, I can't stop, no
And I, I, I can't stop, no
No, I can't stop
So fill my cup up
'Til I feel love
Wait, that's too much
Now I'm fucked up
Yeah, I'm past buzzed
Soon the re-up
From you
From you
So fill my cup up
'Til I feel love
Now I'm so high
In a flashdrive
And these good times
Turn to bad times
So soon
So soon
Run me dry
I can never hide
From all of these thoughts, no
All of these thoughts
And I don't really want to
But, oh, you got away with your moves
And now that I am lost in space, too
It's all bad news
And I, I, I can't stop, no
And I, I, I can't stop, no
And I, I, I can't stop, no
No, I can't stop
So fill my cup up
'Til I feel love
Wait, that's too much
Now I'm fucked up
Yeah, I'm past buzzed
Soon the re-up
From you
From you
So fill my cup up
'Til I feel love
Now I'm so high
In a flashdrive
And these good times
Turn to bad times
So soon
So soon
Xerylle
THE DRIVER ERA, THANK U FOR SAVING US ALL DURING THIS QUARANTINE
Aylxexn Becxrrxa
amen
Valentina Del Valle Ferro
idk why i didnt hear this before i was wasting my time with trap omg
Anabella Martinez
yes
Alejandro Chamorro
I follow waiting their next álbum.
They are great.
Fatima Graillet
Listening to Rocky's voice is like being in heaven
Momo Mon'amie
Right?! Ugh.. I need MMOOAAARR
Vale Esquivel
Definitely ❤️
Mia
I know right . Best voices ever !!
luciana blanco
@flightofthestars ok but this is about rocky