My Drive Thru
Santigold, Santogold, Pharrell Williams, Julian Casablancas
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I want you Do you want me too? I have one question Can I help you? Now watch me, what I do Now thank you for coming through my drive-thru Oh! When you're haunted by the demons that'll never let you rest Not shy in front of crowds, but shy in front of just one guest Not dumb enough to win at their game But not smart enough to dumb it down, and take it away It's black & white like space at night If you wanna be like us you better work every night One question, what's your impression? Now, with a walk like mine, I'm a big presence So make your move real slow my mind's a weapon I said just move in slow no second guessing I find your approach so adolescent I may look young but your game is prepubescent So watch my feet I'm known for my quick steppin' You wanna keep up gotta show me somethin' Oh! Look at all the leaders Hanging in the playground Always beating up the weaker ones (I'm going after you) The answer to the question That I don't understand Is a word that I have never heard (I'm going after you) You think happiness is watching TV all night long? You dig the job of dealing, you're the people in this song Well I am here to change your goal I regret everything I've done You wonder oh, how do I inspire? Got the world spinnin' 'round inside my palm Don't hate me, you know they got you wired You better short circuit, be your own program Cause we all wanna dance, just wanna dance Dance, we wanna dance, just wanna dance (2x) It's summer, in the city I'ts summer, in the city I want so bad to dance with you Don't waste your time with one or two The time is right, the summer night You fall in love at every light You wonder who do I inspire Got the world spinnin' 'round inside my palm Don't hate me, you know they got you wired You better short circuit, be your own program Cause we all wanna dance, just wanna dance Dance, we wanna dance, just wanna dance Dance, we wanna dance, just wanna dance
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Written by: SANTI WHITE, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS, JULIAN CASABLANCAS
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Collaborative Craft"My Drive Thru" is not just a solo project by Pharrell Williams. He collaborated with Julian Casablancas from "The Strokes" and Santigold on the track.
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Converse ConnectionThe song was actually commissioned by Converse, the popular shoe brand, as part of their Centennial celebration. They wanted to celebrate 100 years of their brand with a unique and memorable song.
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Three Musical Worlds"My Drive Thru" blends the unique styles of three musical worlds: Pharrell's hip-hop flair, Julian Casablancas's indie rock edge, and Santigold's eclectic pop influence.
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Download DelightWhen the song was released in 2008, Converse offered it as a free download on their website, as a gift to their customers and music fans worldwide.
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Unique VideoThe music video for "My Drive Thru" is quite renowned. It features the artists as animation with a significant amount of the film being paper doll cut-outs on a white background, symbolizing the shoe design process.
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Relentless RequestPharrell Williams reportedly asked Julian Casablancas relentlessly to collaborate on a song before "My Drive Thru" came into existence.
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The Creative ProcessAccording to Santigold, when making "My Drive Thru," the artists never actually sat in a studio together; instead, parts were sent back and forth digitally.
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Limited Physical ReleaseThough the song was released mainly as a digital track, there was a limited-edition vinyl record released, which has since become a collector's item.
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Critics' ViewsThe song received mostly positive reviews from music critics, who praised its catchy blend of rock, new wave, and hip-hop influences.
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Fashion InspirationsEach artist brought personal style and unique fashion inspirations to the project. Pharrell is known for his streetwear influences, Julian for his laid-back indie style, and Santigold for her eclectic and vibrant tastes.
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Genre-Bending"My Drive Thru" is an example of Pharrell's genre-bending capabilities, emphasizing his ability to collaborate with artists across different musical styles and to create a cohesive, catchy, and accessible track.
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Santigold's Big BreakWhile she was already known in indie circles, this song was a major mainstream exposure for the singer Santigold, which helped elevate her status in the pop world. This collaboration helped bring her unique sound to a larger audience.
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