Drive
The Honour Recital Lyrics

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Who would of thought
That a drive home
Would break me
Of bad habits
Now replaced
By these fears

I'm so sorry

Still, I thank you
That you take me
Despite habits
Now replaced
By new fears
To let you know that I'm still scared

Maybe tomorrow
I can take the long way home

Shake it off
Don't let 'em know that you're scared boy, oh no
Eight more months are flashing red and blue, red and blue
Watch your step as I walk to my seat
Counting down the days until they reach May sixteenth
And it all comes back, it all comes back to me

When it's
More than cold out
And this bus stop
Is so lonely
The bad habits
Now replaced
By the same fears
That still haunt me
Maybe tomorrow
I can take the long way home

Shake it off
Don't let 'em know that you're scared boy, oh no
Eight more months are flashing red and blue, red and blue
Watch your step as I walk to my seat
Counting down the days until they reach May sixteenth
And it all comes back, it all comes back to me

The rain shows signs of slowing yeah yeah
Walking over rail road tracks
Just a couple more miles
An empty cigarette pack oh yeah
Oh yeah

Shake it off
Don't let 'em know that you're scared boy, oh no
Eight more months are flashing red and blue, red and blue
Watch your step as I walk to my seat

Counting down the days until they reach May sixteenth
And it all comes back, it all comes back to me

Overall Meaning

In "Drive," The Honour Recital explores the struggle of breaking bad habits and confronting new fears. The song begins with the realization that a simple drive home can bring about major changes in one's life. The singer acknowledges that their bad habits have been replaced by new fears, but they are grateful that someone is still willing to accept them despite these changes. The chorus urges the listener to "shake it off" and not let others see their fear, while counting down the days until a significant date, May sixteenth. The song ends on a somewhat hopeful note as the rain slows and the singer walks home, but an empty cigarette pack serves as a reminder of past struggles.

The lyrics of "Drive" are full of strong imagery and vivid detail, making it an emotionally resonant song for many listeners. The theme of struggling with personal demons and trying to move forward is a universal one, and the song speaks to the common experience of feeling stuck in old patterns of behavior. The repeated refrain of "shake it off" is a powerful reminder to stay strong and not let fear and doubt take over.

Line by Line Meaning

Who would of thought
I never would have thought

That a drive home
After driving home

Would break me
Would cause me to feel broken

Of bad habits
Of old behaviors

Now replaced
Now substituted

By these fears
With these new anxieties

I'm so sorry
I apologize

Still, I thank you
However, I am grateful

That you take me
That you accept me

Despite habits
Despite my old ways

Now replaced
Now changed