Drive

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About Drive

"Drive" is a song recorded by American rock band Incubus. It was released in November 2000 as a single from their third album Make Yourself. It is the band's biggest hit and breakthrough single, eventually reaching the top of the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart on March 3, 2001, and number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 on July 28. It also reached number four in Portugal, number 13 in New Zealand, number 34 in Australia (where it is certified Gold), and number 40 in the United Kingdom (where it is certified Silver). In 2001, "Drive" won Billboard's award for Modern Rock Single of the Year. Director Bill Draheim documented the making of "Drive" in 'Save Me from my Half-Life Drive'. 


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Sometimes, I feel the fear of uncertainty stinging clear
And I can't help but ask myself how much I'll let the fear
Take the wheel and steer

It's driven me before
And it seems to have a vague, haunting mass appeal
But lately I am beginning to find
That I should be the one behind the wheel

Whatever tomorrow brings
I'll be there with open arms and open eyes

Whatever tomorrow brings
I'll be there, I'll be there

So if I decide to waiver my chance
To be one of the hive
Will I choose water over wine
And hold my own and drive?

It's driven me before
And it seems to be the way that everyone else gets around
But lately I am beginning to find
That when I drive myself my light is found

So whatever tomorrow brings
I'll be there with open arms and open eyes
Whatever tomorrow brings
I'll be there, I'll be there

Would you choose water over wine
Hold the wheel and drive?

Whatever tomorrow brings
I'll be there with open arms and open eyes
Whatever tomorrow brings
I'll be there, I'll be there

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Incubus

An incubus (nominal form constructed from the Latin verb, incubo, incubare, or "to lie upon") is a demon in male form who, according to a number of mythological and legendary traditions, lies upon sleepers, especially women, in order to have sexual intercourse with them. Its female counterpart is the succubus. An incubus may pursue sexual relations with a woman in order to father a child, as in the legend of Merlin. Religious tradition holds that repeated intercourse with an incubus or succubus may result in the deterioration of health, or even death. more »

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Written by: Jose Pasillas II, Alex Katunich, Michael Einziger, Christopher Kilmore, Brandon Boyd

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"Drive" is a single by the band Incubus, which was released on November 14, 2000.
High Chart Rankings
The song reached number 1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, becoming the band's biggest hit to date.
Album
"Drive" appears on Incubus' third album, "Make Yourself," released in 1999.
Grammy Nomination
The song earned Incubus a nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 2002 Grammy Awards.
Acoustic Style
Unlike many of Incubus' other songs, "Drive" is primarily acoustic, giving it a softer sound compared to their usual alternative rock and nu metal genre.
Lyrics and Theme
The song's lyrics are about taking control and responsibility for one's own life, with the repeated line "Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there with open arms and open eyes."
Music Video
The music video features the band members creating a large painting on the floor of a room, representing the concept of "driving" one's own life.
Radio Success
"Drive" was the most played song on modern rock radio in the United States in 2001.
Cover Versions
Due to its popularity, "Drive" has been covered by several artists, including American Idol Season 11 contestant Colton Dixon.
Live Performances
"Drive" has been a staple of Incubus' live performances since its release and is arguably their most recognized song.
Songwriting
Brandon Boyd, the lead vocalist of Incubus, admits that the song was written whilst sitting on a curb outside a friend's house.

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