I Can't Drive 55
Sammy Hagar
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One foot on the brake and one on the gas, hey! Well, there's too much traffic, I can't pass, no! So I tried my best illegal move Well, baby, black and white come and touched my groove again! Gonna write me up a 125 Post my face wanted dead or alive Take my license, all that jive I can't drive 55! Oh No! Uh! So I signed my name on number 24, hey! Yeah the judge said, "Boy, just one more... We're gonna throw your ass in the city joint" Looked me in the eye, said, "You get my point?" I said Yea!, Oh yea! Write me up a 125 Post my face wanted dead or alive Take my license, all that jive I can't drive 55! Oh, yea! I can't drive 55! I can't drive 55! I can't drive 55! I can't drive 55! Uh! When I drive that slow, you know it's hard to steer. And I can't get get my care out of second gear. What used to take two hours now takes all day. Huh! It took me 16 hours to get to L.A. Gonna write me up a 125 Post my face wanted dead or alive Take my license, all that jive I can't drive 55! No, no no, I can't drive... (I can't drive 55!) I can't drive... (I can't drive 55!) I can't drive 55!
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Written by: SAMMY HAGAR
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"I Can't Drive 55" is a signature song by Sammy Hagar, released in 1984 on his Geffen Records debut album, "VOA."
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InspirationThe song was inspired by a real-life incident. Sammy Hagar wrote "I Can't Drive 55" after being issued a speeding ticket on a trip from Albany, New York to the festival at Lake Placid.
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Pop Culture ImpactThe phrase "I can't drive 55" became a pop culture catchphrase, reflecting the sentiment of many drivers frustrated by the then national maximum speed limit in the U.S., which was 55 miles per hour.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was a hit on early MTV, and it starred Sammy Hagar and featured a cameo role of actor Cliff Bemis.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at #26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and it also hit #9 on the Album Rock Tracks chart.
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Remake VersionIn 2001, Hagar remade "I Can't Drive 55" as "I Can’t Drive 65" for NASCAR’s use during races.
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Song's Use in MediaThe song has been featured in various media outlets and events over the years - it was used in the soundtrack for "Back to the Future Part II" and in commercials for the NASCAR Sprint Cup series, among others.
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Live Performances"I Can't Drive 55" is a staple of Hagar's live performances. The song has been played at virtually every one of his concerts since its release.
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Allegorical InterpretationThough the song's lyrics narrate a story about speed restrictions, some interpret it as a rebellious protest against any form of authority or restrictions.
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Public RecognitionIn 2009, the song was named the 45th best hard rock song of all time by VH1.
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