Drivin' Me Wild

Common, Lily Allen

About Drivin' Me Wild

"Drivin' Me Wild" is the third single from Common's 2007 album Finding Forever. The song was produced by Kanye West and features British singer Lily Allen. It contains samples of "Love Has Fallen on Me" by Rotary Connection. It released as first single taken from the album in the United Kingdom.


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2010
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It's this thing now, that's driving me wild
I gotta see what's up, before it gets me down
It's this thing now, that's driving me wild
I gotta see what's up, before it gets me down
It's this thing now, that's driving me wild
I gotta see what's up, before it gets me down

Love's not a mystery, it's everything

She was the type to watch Oprah and The Today Show
Be on the treadmill, like OK Go
Had the body that you can't pay for
That means she had some D's on her, but they wasn't fake though
Had a drive, a Drive for Rodeo
She spent pesos on those labels
Spent class at the gym, striptease on the pole
She was so obsessed with her body and clothes
To every party she goes, trying hard to be chose
They say it's hard for a pimp, but extra hard for these hoes
Reading US or People mag, trying to get these scoops
Chasing an actor for a Bentley Coupe
She recruit a ball player from the Clippers
Then came the pumps off
Thinking she Number One, when she just a jump off
Doing all she can for a man and a baby
Driving herself crazy
like the astronaut lady

It's this thing now, that's driving me wild
I gotta see what's up, before it gets me down
It's this thing now, that's driving me wild
I gotta see what's up, before it gets me down
It's this thing now, that's driving me wild
I gotta see what's up, before it gets me down

Love's not a mystery, it's everything

He had paper since we was in, we was in High School
Pop was a doc, mom taught at my school
Lock with the rocks, in his ear he kept jewels
One of the Diddy types, the Dame Dash dudes
Pushed the Maserati Sport, reading the ROB Report
Wanted to be Mike, but he was never live in sports
Since golf was in, he was in the driving course
To live the rap life is what he was striving for
Spending cash at the bar to get credit
Drinking Chandon just because BIG said
They say Ye is, but dude big-headed
Rocked the fur in the summer, so, somebody'll pet it
He had a fetish for shoes that's athletic
Pathetic on his myspace page, half naked
It's a shame what they do for fame, and to be respected
Joe you could of got it, if you never woulda stressed it

It's this thing now, that's driving me wild
I gotta see what's up, before it gets me down
It's this thing now, that's driving me wild
I gotta see what's up, before it gets me down
It's this thing now, that's driving me wild
I gotta see what's up, before it gets me down

Love's not a mystery, it's everything

They was one of them couples, people said they was it
Unbreakable like Bobby and Whit
Or Ryan and Reese, or Kimora and Russ
Relationships can be dead but look live to us
I guess we all been through it, where we try too much
Losing yourself and your lying and stuff
Wishing for the diamond cuffs, searching for the ring
Where love is not a mystery, it's everything, sing

It's this thing now, that's driving me wild
I gotta see what's up, before it gets me down
It's this thing now, that's driving me wild
I gotta see what's up, before it gets me down
It's this thing now, that's driving me wild
I gotta see what's up, before it gets me down

Love's not a mystery, it's everything
Gets me down
Gets me
Love's not a mystery, it's everything

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Common

Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. (born March 13, 1972), better known by his stage name Common (formerly Common Sense), is an American rapper and actor. more »

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Written by: LONNIE RASHID LYNN, CHARLES STEPNEY, LLOYD WEBBER, KANYE WEST

Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Drivin' Me Wild" is a hip- hop song categorized under the Soul and Jazz sub-genres for its incorporation of these elements.
Album Information
The song is a part of Common's seventh studio album, "Finding Forever," which was released on July 31, 2007.
Contribution of Other Artists
British singer Lily Allen features as a guest artist in "Drivin' Me Wild," contributing her vocals to the song
Chart Performance
"Drivin' Me Wild" made it to the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 56.
Production Details
The song was produced by a longtime collaborator of Common, Kanye West. Kanye's dynamic production style can be heard throughout the song.
Music Video Features
The music video for this song features Kanye West, Lily Allen, and actress Jill Scott.
Song Theme
The song carries the primary theme of societal pressures and the quest for materialistic success driving people "wild" or driving them to act in irrational or self-destructive ways.
Critique and Analysis
Many critics appreciate the song for its thought-provoking lyrics and its unique blend of hip-hop, soul, and jazz.
Recognition
"Drivin' Me Wild" was one of the four singles from "Finding Forever" and contributed to the album being recognized by Times as one of the Top 10 Albums of 2007.
Grammy Nomination
The album "Finding Forever" in which "Drivin' Me Wild" features, was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Album.
Song Length
The track runs about three minutes and fourteen seconds long.
Vinyl Release
The song was released as a 12" vinyl in the UK.
Recording Process
The song was recorded in 2006 as part of the album's recording sessions that took place in various recording locations.
Sample Information
The song samples "Love Has Fallen On Me," a song originally performed by soul singer Chaka Khan.
Songwriting Credits
"Drivin' Me Wild" was written by Common, Kanye West, and Lily Allen.

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