On the road
The Drives Lyrics


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I'm on the same road as all the other suckers
And I'm just trying to get like all the others
But I know what to do so I'mma push on through
Well I'mma slow down on all the medication
And I find me some time for vacation
But I know it ain't due so
I'mma back to you like I always do 
Selfish goals
Well you can find me rollin with the truckers
Doin' ninety going like no other
Got a lead foot in my boot
I'm on a one-way road headed straight for you
Well I can go around all across the nation
And I don't know what I'm really chasing
Well nothing else will ever do
I'm on a one-way road and I'm headed straight back to you
So I'mma think of all the temptation
And I don't wanna to go
But I am late so I head out the door for a day or two
But you remind me of all of the good times
That we have I want to rewind
Back to a place with just me and you
Nothing else will do
But selfish goals
Well you can find me rollin with the truckers
Doin' ninety going like no other
Got a lead foot in my boot
I'm on a one-way road headed straight for you
Well I can go around all across the nation
And I don't know what I'm really chasing
Well nothing else will ever do
I'm on a one-way road and I'm headed straight back to you
         
I'm just trying to get by anyway a man can
Not always on the up but I still enjoy the ride man
It ain't about the gold it's about what you put in
I had it all
I lost it all
And now I'm back again
Well you can find me rollin with the truckers
Doin' ninety going like no other
Got a lead foot in my boot
I'm on a one-way road headed straight for you
Well you can find me rollin with the truckers
Doin' ninety going like no other
Got a lead foot in my boot




I'm on a one-way road and I'm headed straight back to you
I'm on a one-way road and I'm headed straight back to you

Overall Meaning

The Drive's song "On The Road" depicts the journey of a man, who is trying to make his way in life, just like everyone else. He has recognized his selfish goals and is intent on achieving them, even if it means being on medication or taking time off work. He acknowledges his tendency to chase after temptations, but despite them, he knows that nothing else will do for him except to be with the one he loves. He sings, "I'm on a one-way road headed straight back to you."


The song conveys a sense of determination and resilience, despite the ups and downs of life. The singer speaks of losing everything he had, only to get it all back again. He realizes that it's not about material possessions or riches, but rather about what one puts into life. And from everything that he's been through, he still manages to enjoy the ride, even when things get tough.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm on the same road as all the other suckers
I'm not unique, just chasing dreams like everyone else.


And I'm just trying to get like all the others
I'm striving to achieve the same success as others on this road.


But I know what to do so I'mma push on through
I have a plan and I'll keep going despite any obstacles.


Well I'mma slow down on all the medication
I'll take a break from any harmful habits.


And I find me some time for vacation
I'll take a break to recharge and relax.


But I know it ain't due so
I can't take too much time off, gotta keep moving.


I'mma back to you like I always do
I'll eventually return to my loved ones like I've done before.


Well you can find me rollin with the truckers
I'm on the road with the hardworking drivers.


Doin' ninety going like no other
I'm driving fast and focused, with determination.


Got a lead foot in my boot
I'm determined and focused to reach my destination.


I'm on a one-way road headed straight for you
I'm on a direct path towards my loved ones, with no detours.


Well I can go around all across the nation
I could take various different routes across the country.


And I don't know what I'm really chasing
I'm not exactly sure what it is that I'm after.


Well nothing else will ever do
I know that nothing else can replace the feeling of being home.


So I'mma think of all the temptation
I'll reflect on distractions that could steer me off course.


And I don't wanna to go
I don't want to leave my loved ones behind.


But I am late so I head out the door for a day or two
I can't delay my journey, but I'll come back soon.


But you remind me of all of the good times
Memories of happy times with loved ones motivate me.


That we have I want to rewind
I wish I could go back to those moments with my loved ones.


Back to a place with just me and you
A serene space with loved ones is what I crave.


But selfish goals
Although I want to reach home, I'm also driven by personal ambitions.


I'm just trying to get by anyway a man can
I'm doing whatever it takes, hustling to survive.


Not always on the up but I still enjoy the ride man
Life is not always perfect, but the journey still has its moments worth cherishing.


It ain't about the gold it's about what you put in
Success is not just about monetary gain, but the effort put into it.


I had it all
I had everything I ever wanted.


I lost it all
I lost everything I had.


And now I'm back again
I'm back on track to achieve my goals after losing everything.


I'm on a one-way road and I'm headed straight back to you
I'm driving with a sense of urgency and purpose, headed back to my loved ones.




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Written by: Grant Petty

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