Yello was originally formed by Boris Blank and Carlos Perón in the late 1970s. Dieter Meier, a millionaire playboy with a very versatile career, was brought in when the two founders realised that they needed a singer. Meier and Blank joined forces in 1979 to release a single called I.T. Splash. The LP Solid Pleasure, featuring the hit dance single Bostich, was released the following year. It wasn't until 1983 that Yello received substantial media attention, with the release of I Love You and Lost Again. Peron left the band in 1983 to start a solo career.
Yello takes great pride in their original sound, which is mainly characterised by weird samples, a heavy reliance on rhythm and Dieter Meier's dark voice. Every track on a Yello album has been created by the band from scratch.
Sounds have been created using synths, samplers and effects by Boris Blank.
Yello rarely uses samples from previously released music; nearly every instrument has been sampled and engineered by Boris Blank, who over the years has built up an original sample library of over 100,000 named and categorized sounds.
The music is composed by Boris Blank, who considers himself a percussionist. When the tracks are mostly finished, Dieter Meier adds the vocal parts when fitting.
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Yello Lyrics
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You got it, you drive me out of my mind
Drive, driven
Gave, given
It's dangerous to stay
And I say
Drive, driven
I gave myself away
You drive me crazy
You're lazy
Calling my name
You drive me crazy
You're lazy
Out of my mind
Cause you're a diva
I'm a believer
Cause you're a diva
I'm a believer
Tonight, you gotta give me a number of games
You got it, you gotta give me a number of names
Drive, driven
Gave, given
It's dangerous to stay
And I say
Drive, driven
Gave, given
I gave myself away
You drive me crazy
The lyrics of Yello's song Drive / Driven seem to refer to a tumultuous relationship between two people. The first two lines suggest that the singer is deeply infatuated with their romantic partner and wants to connect with them on a deeper level. The repetition of the chorus, with its simple but catchy title, reinforces the sense of urgency and intensity in their desire.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more cryptic and difficult to interpret. The lines "You drive me crazy / You're lazy / Calling my name / You drive me crazy / You're lazy" suggest that there might be some kind of power dynamic at play, with one person causing the other to feel overwhelmed and frustrated while they remain uninvolved or indifferent. The repeated refrain of "cause you're a diva / I'm a believer" might indicate that the singer is struggling to reconcile their attraction to someone who seems to demand a lot of attention or validation with the reality of their situation.
The second verse is equally enigmatic, with lines like "Tonight, you gotta give me a number of games / You got it, you gotta give me a number of names" adding to the sense of mystery and intrigue. The chorus is repeated once more before the song abruptly ends, leaving the listener to contemplate the relationship between these two people and the emotions that are driving them both.
Overall, Yello's Drive / Driven is a complex and multi-layered song that seems to deal with themes of desire, obsession, and power dynamics in relationships. The repeated use of simple but catchy refrains and haunting electronic beats creates a hypnotic, almost trance-like effect that draws the listener in and keeps them engaged throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight you gotta look in my eyes
Tonight, I need you to connect with me on a deeper level and truly see me
You got it, you drive me out of my mind
You have the power to completely consume my thoughts and emotions
Drive, driven
Being in control and also being under someone's control
Gave, given
The act of giving something away or surrendering it to someone else
It's dangerous to stay
Staying in this situation could lead to risky and potentially harmful consequences
And I say
Expressing my opinion or stance on the matter
You drive me crazy
You have the ability to push me past my limits and make me feel insane
You're lazy
Your lack of effort or motivation is causing frustration and tension
Calling my name
You are actively seeking my attention and presence
Out of my mind
Completely consumed by feelings and emotions, unable to think clearly
Cause you're a diva
You have high expectations and demand attention and adoration
I'm a believer
Despite your demanding nature, I still believe in you and your potential
Tonight, you gotta give me a number of games
Tonight, I need you to show me that you are committed to making this relationship work by making an effort and showing me different sides of yourself
You got it, you gotta give me a number of names
You have the ability to reveal different aspects of yourself and I want to see them all
I gave myself away
I surrendered all of myself to this relationship and to you, and now I am feeling vulnerable and exposed
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BORIS BLANK, DIETER MEIER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Drive/Driven
Завожу/Завожусь
Tonight you gotta look in my eyes
Смотри же сегодня мне прямо в глаза
You got it, you drive me out of my mind
Ты добилась своего, ты сводишь меня с ума
Drive, driven
Завожу, завожусь
Gave, given
Отдаю, отдаюсь
It's dangerous to stay
Затягивать опасно
And I say
Как бы
Drive, driven
Завожу, завожусь
Gave, given
Отдаю, отдаюсь
I gave myself away
Раздал себя без остатка
You drive me crazy
Лишаешь меня разума
You're lazy
Лениво
Calling my name
Подзывая меня
You drive me crazy
Ты выводишь меня
You're lazy
Тихой сапой
Out of my mind
До полного сумасшествия
'cause you're a diva
Ведь ты мой идол......❤
@katerynaternavska7094
Drive, Driven
Tonight you gotta look in my eyes
You got it, you drive me out of my mind
Refrain:
Drive, driven
Gave, given
It's dangerous to stay
And I say
Drive, driven
Gave, given
I gave myself away
You drive me crazy
You're lazy
Calling my name
You drive me crazy
You're lazy
Out of my mind !
'Cause you're a diva
I'm a believer
'Cause you're a diva
I'm a believer
Tonight, you gotta give me a number of games
You got it, you gotta give me a number of names
@stefantaxacher5057
Одни русские комментарии, удивительно!
Честно говоря, я тоже открыл эту песню в России, когда я жил в Нижнем Новгороде, 2003 - 2007. Один русский друг мне крутил... Я сам из Австрии, Yello (группу я знал, конечно) из Швейцарии, наши соседи, а я узнал об этом шедевре в России. 🙃
Каждый раз, когда слышу эту песню, воспоминаю прекрасное время на Волге... Ностальгия...
@scalinata4384
Вот вы в острии отсталые )) Адольф ваш ? Неудивительно
@Snarkoid
Когда я смотрю на таких исполнителей, я вспоминаю слова Кацумото из "Последнего самурая": "Совершенство. Они все совершенство."
@nolpiyatcom2832
Совершенная композиция! Песня супер! Гениальная песня.Это уже классика в коллекции мировой музыки!!
@user-gq4yl9tr4g
Мурашки
@DROnYaRA9
Эта Вещь прекрасна для проверки акустики.
@DROnYaRA9
Только в качестве 320 скачайте.
@arturmeisov5582
У всех, кто слушал эти шедевры в молодости, все вызывает ностальгию. Слушал студентом. Кассетный МАЯК. Общага. Сессия сдана, лёгкое подпитие. DRIVE DRIVEN.
@user-im7hy8xm9l
Живая музыка, сейчас такой очень мало.
@user-vd9rn1uy3i
Режим зануда включен: она почти полностью электронная, это была их фишка в 70х :) режим зануда выключен. Трэк - прекрасен, спору нет