Driven by You

Queen

About Driven by You

"Driven by You" is a song by Queen's lead guitarist Brian May. It was written as part of his 1992 solo album, Back to the Light. It was released as a single in late 1991, peaking at number six on the UK Singles Chart, number 10 in the Netherlands, number 14 in Ireland and number 35 in Belgium in early 1992. In 1993 the song charted in North America, climbing to number nine on the US Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart and number 70 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart.


Year:
1999
4:09
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Woh everything I do I do for you 
Ow
Oh yeah

We touch and you're afraid of me 
And we burn and now I'm at your feet 
High speed, but you know you're in safe hands 
Oh, in the dark we make a brighter light 
From one spark to the horizon wide 
We trust, and together we tame the land, yeah 

Oh you'd be forgiven if you think you're dreaming 
But we're working night and day to make a dream come true, yeah 
Everything I do is driven by you 
Oh, come on babe 

Oh well it's tough to make a journey through 
The right stuff is dead ahead of you and me 
And you know we still got time
Whoo, hold on tight to the driving wheel 
This ride is really out of line 
Raw deal, but there's no other that's worth a dime

You know I love you but you drive me crazy 
'Cause you're saying all the things I want to say to you
(You say) everything I do is driven by you 
Everything we do, oh yeah, everything we do 
Everything we do, everything we do 
Everything we do is driven by you

Inner children lost their way 
Now they know the price you pay 
I'm holding on to life with you 
'Cause life without you just won't do 

Driven by you 

Ah, you know we're never gonna know who's dreaming 
But we're working night and day to make the dream come true yeah
Everything I do is driven by you 
Everything we do, everything we do, everything we do
Yeah everything we do, everything we do, yeah everything we do 
Everything we do, everything we do, everything we do
Is driven by, driven by, driven by you 

Yeah
Oh everything I do, I do for you

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Queen

Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of the late Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. After the late and great Freddie Mercury died, Queen continued to tour with multiple acts including Paul Rodgers, and currently, Adam Lambert. more »

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Written by: BRIAN MAY

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Driven by You" is a song by Brian May, best-known as the lead guitarist for the iconic rock band Queen. Originally, it was released on his 1992 solo album, "Back to the Light."
Commercial Purpose
It was initially penned as an advertising jingle for a Ford Motor Company television ad, which is unusual considering most songs in mainstream music are not initially commissioned for commercial purposes.
Chart Success
Despite its initial purpose, the song was successful on music charts. In the UK, it peaked at number six, while in the U.S., it reached the top ten on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
Brian May Solo Work
The song is one of the most famous pieces in Brian May’s solo work, showcasing his talent as both a guitarist and a songwriter outside of Queen.
Collaboration
Even though "Driven by You" is a solo work by Brian May, it features performances by Queen's drummer, Roger Taylor, and bass guitarist, John Deacon.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song are notable for their emotional and passionate delivery, woven with metaphors of driving and journey, reflecting the song's original commercial purpose for Ford Motor Company.
Music Video
The music video for the song presents Brian May performing the song on a set that continually rotates, emphasizing the song's driving theme. Rotating sets in music videos were not common at the time, adding to its uniqueness.
Live Performances
Brian May performs the song during most of his live solo performances, and it is often seen as one of the high points of his shows.
Re-releases
In 1991, "Driven by You" was released as a single and was again included on the 2011 compilation album, "The Lot".
Recognitions
Brian May’s performance of "Driven by You" during the Montreux Golden Rose Rock and Pop Festival won the award for Best Performance in a Video in 1992. This demonstrates the song's impact and popularity among fans and within the industry.

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