"Drive By" peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band's third (and final) top 10 hit in the US. It was awarded a double platinum certification by the RIAA on July 23, 2012, for more than 2 million sales in the US. Internationally, the song became a top ten hit in 13 countries. Train performed the song on television series 90210 in the episode "Blood Is Thicker Than Mud", which aired on March 13, 2012. Train also performed a parody entitled "Five By" with Elmo and Count von Count for an episode of Sesame Street.
Singer Pat Monahan said, "'Drive By' was about meeting my wife and quickly falling in love, and being really scared about that because I was like, Man, I am not sure if this is a good idea — that something like this would happen so quickly. Because I think generally when you're looking for something big you're not gonna find it, and when you're not looking for that thing it's gonna probably show up and get you. And so, 'Drive By' was all about realizing that I have to not worry about it and just let it be what it is."
Monahan said the lyric, "Hefty bag to hold my love" was inspired by when he used to work at a restaurant in Erie, Pennsylvania. He and his friends would sneak the owner's beer out of the fridge, hide it in trash bags in the dumpster, and then take it home and drink it when their shift was over. This made him associate Hefty bags with holding things that made him happy. When the song was released, Hefty sent him several boxes of garbage bags in gratitude for the shout-out. The "shy guy" in the lyrics came from his restaurant days, when he went to a party where he was scared to talk to anyone. A husband of his coworker, who was a very large but kind man, came up to him and called him "Shy guy."
The single has proved to be a worldwide success primarily in the band's home country where it has been certified double platinum and was the 19th most successful song on the Hot 100 chart. In the UK, "Drive By" sold 502,700 copies and was the 23rd best selling single of 2012. It reached number 6 in the UK, making it their highest-charting single there since "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)" in 2001.
The music video was posted on YouTube on February 15, 2012, and was directed by Alan Ferguson. In the video, Monahan portrays a character who reconciles with an old flame during a weekend trip to Wine Country, and features the other band members driving classic cars.
Drive By
Train Lyrics
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Stood a girl that looked like you
I guess that's déjà vu
But I thought this can't be true
'Cause you moved to west L.A or New York or Santa Fe
Or wherever to get away from me
Oh, but that one night
I didn't leave you 'cause I was all through
Oh, I was overwhelmed, and frankly, scared as hell
Because I really fell for you
Oh, I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
Just a shy guy looking for a 2-ply
Hefty bag to hold my love
When you move me, everything is groovy
They don't like it, sue me
Mm, the way you do me
Oh, I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
On the other side of a downward spiral
My love for you went viral
And I loved you every mile you drove away
But now, here you are again
So, let's skip the "How you been?"
And get down to the "more than friends" at last
Oh, but that one night was still the highlight
I didn't need you until I came to
And I was overwhelmed, and frankly, scared as hell
Because I really fell for you
Oh, I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
Just a shy guy looking for a 2-ply
Hefty bag to hold my love
When you move me, everything is groovy
They don't like it, sue me
Mm, the way you do me
Oh, I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
Please believe that when I leave
There's nothing up my sleeve but love for you
And a little time to get my head together too
On the other side of a street I knew
Stood a girl that looked like you
I guess that's déjà vu
But I thought this can't be true
'Cause
Oh, I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
Just a shy guy looking for a 2-ply
Hefty bag to hold my love
When you move me, everything is groovy
They don't like it, sue me
Mm, the way you do me
Oh, I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
The song "Drive By" by Train is a catchy tune with a rather nostalgic, romantic theme. The first verse starts with the singer admitting that he saw a girl who looked like someone he used to know on the other side of the street. He thinks to himself that it must be déjà vu or an illusion as she had moved away from the area to get away from him. In spite of this, he recalls a night when they were together and how it was more than just a casual relationship. He falls for her genuinely and swears to be there for her, emphasizing that his intentions are not shallow and he is not looking for a drive-by relationship. The lines "just a shy guy looking for a 2-ply, hefty bag to hold my love" indicate how the singer is trying to make light of his shyness and promise to provide her with support.
The second verse starts with a downward spiral in their relationship, how his love for her became public and spread like wildfire. He loves her and misses her every mile she drives away from him. He admits that he didn't appreciate her until later and how that one night was always going to be special. He is overwhelmed by the fear that she doesn't feel as strongly for him and how he is trapped in his love for her.
The song's theme seems to be about the various emotions that come with a relationship, especially when it is something that is not immediately apparent. The lyrics reveal how each partner perceives the situation differently, and how it takes time to understand what matters most in a relationship. At its core, "Drive By" is about the power of love and how it drives couples together through thick and thin.
Line by Line Meaning
On the other side of a street I knew
The singer sees someone who looks like their past love.
Stood a girl that looked like you
The person he sees resembles his past love.
I guess that's déjà vu
He feels like he's seen this before.
But I thought this can't be true
He's skeptical that it could actually be her.
'Cause you moved to west L.A or New York or Santa Fe
He thought she moved far away to get away from him.
Or wherever to get away from me
He's unsure of where she actually went to get away from him.
Oh, but that one night
He has a specific memory of being with her.
Was more than just right
The night they spent together was perfect.
I didn't leave you 'cause I was all through
He didn't leave her because he was done with her.
Oh, I was overwhelmed, and frankly, scared as hell
He got scared because he realized he had strong feelings for her.
Because I really fell for you
He fell in love with her.
Oh, I swear to you
He's making a promise.
I'll be there for you
He's there to support her.
This is not a drive by
He's not just passing through, he's there to stay.
Just a shy guy looking for a 2-ply
He's shy and nervous, and just wants a simple way to express his love.
Hefty bag to hold my love
He wants to hold onto his love for her tightly.
When you move me, everything is groovy
When she makes him feel loved, everything is great.
They don't like it, sue me
He doesn't care if others don't like the way he feels about her.
Mm, the way you do me
He loves the way she makes him feel.
On the other side of a downward spiral
He went through a tough time after they broke up.
My love for you went viral
His love for her spread like wildfire.
And I loved you every mile you drove away
He loved her even when she was far away.
But now, here you are again
She's back in his life.
So, let's skip the "How you been?"
He doesn't want to waste time catching up on the past.
And get down to the "more than friends" at last
He wants them to be more than just friends like they used to be.
Oh, but that one night was still the highlight
That night they spent together was still the best and most memorable time he had with her.
I didn't need you until I came to
He didn't realize he needed her until he was without her.
And I was overwhelmed, and frankly, scared as hell
He's scared because he realizes he needs her.
Because I really fell for you
He fell deeply in love with her.
Please believe that when I leave
He's reassuring her that he'll come back.
There's nothing up my sleeve but love for you
He's not playing any tricks, he truly loves her.
And a little time to get my head together too
He needs time to sort out his thoughts and feelings.
Oh, I swear to you
He's making a promise.
I'll be there for you
He'll always be there to support her.
This is not a drive by
He's not just passing through, he's there to stay.
Just a shy guy looking for a 2-ply
He's shy and nervous, and just wants a simple way to express his love.
Hefty bag to hold my love
He wants to hold onto his love for her tightly.
When you move me, everything is groovy
When she makes him feel loved, everything is great.
They don't like it, sue me
He doesn't care if others don't like the way he feels about her.
Mm, the way you do me
He loves the way she makes him feel.
Oh, I swear to you
He's making a promise.
I'll be there for you
He'll always be there to support her.
This is not a drive by
He's not just passing through, he's there to stay.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Amund Bjorklund, Espen Lind, Pat Monahan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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On the other side of a street I knew
Stood a girl that looked like you
I guess that's déjà vu
But I thought this can't be true 'cause
You moved to west L.A., or New York or Santa Fe
Or wherever, to get away from me
Oh, but that one night, was more than just right
I didn't leave you 'cause I was all through
Oh, I was overwhelmed, and frankly scared as hell
Because I really fell for you
Oh, I swear to you, I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
Just a shy guy, looking for a two-ply Hefty bag
To hold my love
When you move me, everything is groovy
They don't like it sue me, mhmm the way you do me
Oh, I swear to you, I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
On the upside of a downward spiral
My love for you went viral
And I loved you every mile you drove away
But now here you are again
So let's skip the, "How you been?"
And get down to the "More than friends" at last
Oh, but that one night, is still the highlight
I didn't need you, until I came to
And I was overwhelmed, and frankly scared as hell
Because I really fell for you
Oh, I swear to you, I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
Just a shy guy, looking for a two-ply Hefty bag
To hold my love
When you move me, everything is groovy
They don't like it sue me, mhmm the way you do me
Oh, I swear to you, I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
Please believe that when I leave
There's nothing up my sleeve but love for you
And a little time to get my head together too
On the other side of a street I knew
Stood a girl that looked like you
I guess that's déjà vu
But I thought this can't be true, 'cause
Oh, I swear to you, I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
Just a shy guy, looking for a two-ply Hefty bag
To hold my love
When you move me, everything is groovy
They don't like it sue me, mhmm the way you do me
Oh, I swear to you, I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
@purplepotato2441
2012: Listening by myself
2013: Listening by myself
2014: Listening by myself
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2019: Listening by myself
2020: Still Listening by myself
2021: Probably still listening by myself
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@danieltothmusic
On the other side of a street I knew
Stood a girl that looked like you
I guess that's déjà vu
But I thought this can't be true
'Cause you moved to west LA
Or New York or Santa Fe
Or wherever to get away from me
Oh but that one night
Was more than just right
I didn't leave you 'cause I was all through
Oh I was overwhelmed and frankly scared as hell
Because I really fell for you
Oh I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
Just a shy guy looking for a two-ply
Hefty bag to hold my love
When you move me everything is groovy
They don't like it sue me
Mmm the way you do me
Oh I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
On the upside of a downward spiral
My love for you went viral
And I loved you every mile you drove away
But now here you are again
So let's skip the "how you been"
And get down to the "more than friends" at last
Oh but that one night
Is still the highlight
I didn't need you until I came to
And I was overwhelmed and frankly scared as hell
Because I really fell for you
Oh I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
Just a shy guy looking for a two-ply
Hefty bag to hold my love
When you move me everything is groovy
They don't like it sue me
Mmm the way you do me
Oh I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
Please believe
That when I leave
There's nothing up my sleeve
But love for you
And a little time to get my head together too
On the other side of a street I knew
Stood a girl that looked like you
I guess that's déjà vu
But I thought this can't be true
'Cause
Oh I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
Just a shy guy looking for a two-ply
Hefty bag to hold my love
When you move me everything is groovy
They don't like it sue me
Mmm the way you do me
Oh I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
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Lyrics:
On the other side of a street I knew
Stood a girl that looked like you
I guess that's déjà vu
But I thought this can't be true 'cause
You moved to west L.A., or New York or Santa Fe
Or wherever, to get away from me
Oh, but that one night, was more than just right
I didn't leave you 'cause I was all through
Oh, I was overwhelmed, and frankly scared as hell
Because I really fell for you
Oh, I swear to you, I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
Just a shy guy, looking for a two-ply Hefty bag
To hold my love
When you move me, everything is groovy
They don't like it sue me, mhmm the way you do me
Oh, I swear to you, I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
On the upside of a downward spiral
My love for you went viral
And I loved you every mile you drove away
But now here you are again
So let's skip the, "How you been?"
And get down to the "More than friends" at last
Oh, but that one night, is still the highlight
I didn't need you, until I came to
And I was overwhelmed, and frankly scared as hell
Because I really fell for you
Oh, I swear to you, I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
Just a shy guy, looking for a two-ply Hefty bag
To hold my love
When you move me, everything is groovy
They don't like it sue me, mhmm the way you do me
Oh, I swear to you, I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
Please believe that when I leave
There's nothing up my sleeve but love for you
And a little time to get my head together too
On the other side of a street I knew
Stood a girl that looked like you
I guess that's déjà vu
But I thought this can't be true, 'cause
Oh, I swear to you, I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
Just a shy guy, looking for a two-ply Hefty bag
To hold my love
When you move me, everything is groovy
They don't like it sue me, mhmm the way you do me
Oh, I swear to you, I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
@yow5434
Train: This is not a Drive-by
Title of song: Drive-by
Title: Am I a joke to you?
@zoeducharme4938
Yael Naruto Uzumaki McDonald’s: am i a joke to you
@rebeccadaniels4234
Not at All why would you Think That 😱🤷♀️😱💋
@ncyid4599
What the hell
@Samuelrodrigues_
Im searching top drive by gangsta and found this
@arikakarin2323
@@Samuelrodrigues_ maybe not the type that you want.. But definitely the type you need
@domsquaaa4323
I FINALLY FOUND IT
@TImagineMashups
Hahaha that's what I thought too when I found it again a few years ago after trying to find it for so long
@sw1shersweets
Dom Squaaa SAME ALSO WITH STEREO HEARTS
@tora3746
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