Drive Lyrics

Lyric discussion by chefgroovy 

Cover art for Drive lyrics by R.E.M.

I'm not sure what the intention of this song was, but do know that when it came out I was into crack cocaine pretty heavy, and to me this whole song was talking about. Hell I even stole the tape so could listen to it more.

I credit this song (right or wrong) for making me realize what an idiot I was.

If really read into it, can see where I'm coming from. Rock Around the Clock isn't just a happy days theme, its about a 3 day crack binge. Shake a leg, is the withdraw,

What if you rock around the clock Tick-tock, tick-tock. What if you did? What if you walk What if you tried to get off, baby

Means, what if you do survive the binge, only a matter of time before it kills you.

Smack, crack. Shack-a-lack Tie another one to your back

is about coke and heroin speedballing and tying another monkey to your back.

I dunno, but quit crack cold turkey soon after that, So intentional or not, I gotta hand it to him, he saved my life. Sorry I stole your cassette.

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