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Who's gonna tell you when
It's too late?
Who's gonna tell you things
Aren't so great?

You can't go on
Thinking nothing's wrong, oh oh
Who's gonna drive you home
Tonight?

Who's gonna pick you up
When you fall?
Who's gonna hang it up
When you call?
Who's gonna pay attention
To your dreams?
Who's gonna plug their ears
When you scream?

You can't go on
Thinking nothing's wrong, oh oh
(Who's gonna drive you?)
Who's gonna drive you home
(Who's gonna drive you? Who's gonna drive)
Tonight?

Who's gonna hold you down
When you shake?
Who's gonna come around
When you break?

You can't go on
Thinking nothing's wrong, oh oh
(Who's gonna drive you?)
Who's gonna drive you home
(Who's gonna drive you? Who's gonna drive)
Tonight?
Oh, you know you can't go on
Thinking nothing's wrong
(Who's gonna drive you?)
Who's gonna drive you home




(Who's gonna drive you? Who's gonna drive)
Tonight?

Overall Meaning

The song "Drive" by The Cars is a melancholic and introspective piece about loneliness and the need for someone to rely on. The lyrics establish a series of questions that address the uncertainty and vulnerability associated with facing life on one's own. The idea of having nobody to turn to when things go wrong is a recurring motif in the song. The opening lines, "Who's gonna tell you when it's too late? Who's gonna tell you things aren't so great?" introduce the idea that the absence of someone to give guidance and support can lead to mistakes and regret.


As the song progresses, the themes of helplessness and isolation intensify. The chorus emphasizes the central question of the song, "Who's gonna drive you home tonight?" as a metaphor for the need for companionship and connection. The verses that follow describe scenarios in which the person in the song needs someone to be there for them, whether it's picking them up when they fall, paying attention to their dreams, or holding them down when they shake. The lack of anyone to fulfill these roles is underscored by the repeated line, "You can't go on thinking nothing's wrong."


The final chorus of the song is particularly poignant, as it acknowledges the futility of denying the need for others. The lyric "Oh, you know you can't go on thinking nothing's wrong" is almost a plea for the listener to recognize the importance of having someone to depend on. The repetition of the title question, "Who's gonna drive you home tonight?" throughout the song creates a haunting refrain that lingers long after the song has ended.


Line by Line Meaning

Who's gonna tell you when It's too late?
There will come a time when you make mistakes and fail to see the signs. Who will be there to warn and guide you?


Who's gonna tell you things Aren't so great?
At some point, you will face difficulties and hardships in life. Who will be honest with you and give you words of encouragement?


You can't go on Thinking nothing's wrong, oh oh
Ignoring problems and challenges will not make them go away. You need to confront them head-on.


Who's gonna drive you home Tonight?
When you're lost and don't know where to go, who will steer you in the right direction?


Who's gonna pick you up When you fall?
In moments of weakness and failure, who will be there to lift you up?


Who's gonna hang it up When you call?
Who will be attentive and responsive to your needs, even when inconvenient?


Who's gonna pay attention To your dreams?
Who will support and encourage your aspirations and goals?


Who's gonna plug their ears When you scream?
When you're in pain and distress, who will be able to withstand your cries for help and offer comfort?


(Who's gonna drive you?) Who's gonna drive you home (Who's gonna drive you? Who's gonna drive) Tonight?
When you're lost, hurt, and in need of guidance, who will be your source of stability?


Who's gonna hold you down When you shake?
When you're overcome with fear and uncertainty, who will be there to comfort and calm you?


Who's gonna come around When you break?
When you experience heartbreak and pain, who will be there to pick up the pieces and help you heal?


Oh, you know you can't go on Thinking nothing's wrong
You cannot continue to live in denial and ignore your problems, they will only worsen.


(Who's gonna drive you?) Who's gonna drive you home (Who's gonna drive you? Who's gonna drive) Tonight?
When you need someone to help you find your way back home, who will be your guide?




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ric Ocasek

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@kwhadda

This is one of those songs that defines a time in my life. I was 21, pregnant and working at the Pizza Hut at night and attending college in the day. After we shut down at night I would play this song on the jukebox while cleaning. I remember the feeling of not knowing what my life was going to be like after the birth of my child. So many unknowns for the future.

33 years later my daughter was pregnant with her second child and suffered an AVM rupture in her brain. She coded 5 times. Was in the hospital 2 months and we expected her at first to not survive the night then, as she pulled through we expected severe brain damage.

I heard this song again while driving to and from the hospital. Again so many unknowns for the future.

3 years later her mind is sound as ever but she has visual and balance problems. He baby is perfect.

Music has the special ability to connect us instantly with a time, place and emotion. I have more than one song that represents something but this one, this one carries a special feeling of "waiting for the unknown. "



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@rhino

Rest In Peace Ric Ocasek. Thank you for the music and the magic. We've compiled our favorite Cars and Ric videos and tunes. Watch them all here http://bit.ly/2ke4XcC

@slkshewolf

Always my go-to song when I'm feeling heartbreak...Rest easy Ric...and thank you.

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@dangelomode

The Cars always will be in our hearts, dear friends. Many, many sad. Rest in peace, Ric ❤️

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