Shut Up and Drive

Rihanna

About Shut Up and Drive

"Shut Up and Drive" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for her third studio album, Good Girl Gone Bad (2007). It was written by Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris, Gillian Gilbert, Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers while the production was done by the last two. Released as the album's second single, the song was solicited to the US radios on June 12, 2007 and was physically released on August 27, 2007, in the UK. "Shut Up and Drive" is a new wave song which heavily incorporates 1970s and 1980s musical styles. Lyrically, it contains multiple references to cars and car parts including the '57 Cadillac. "Shut Up and Drive" was received with mixed reviews from music critics, who labeled its lyrics as fluffy and goofy. The song peaked at number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and at number one on the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart. On the UK Singles Chart, it reached number five, becoming Rihanna's fifth top-five single. "Shut Up and Drive" peaked within the top 10 in nine other countries, including in Australia, Canada, Germany and Italy. Its accompanying music video was directed by Anthony Mandler and was shot in Prague, Czech Republic. It features Rihanna in a makeshift junkyard. Rihanna performed "Shut Up and Drive" on the Good Girl Gone Bad (2007–09), Last Girl on Earth (2010–11) and Loud (2011) concert tours. 


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2011
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I've been looking for a driver who is qualified
So if you think that you're the one, step into my ride
I'm a fine cool supersonics speed machine
Got a sunroof top and a gangster lead

So if you feel it let me know, know, know
Come on now what you're waiting for, for, for
My engine's ready to explode, explode, explode
So start me up and watch me go, go, go

Get you where you wanna go, if you know what I mean
Got a ride that's smoother than a limousine
Can you handle the curves, can you run all the lights
If you can baby boy, than we can go all night
Cause it's zero to sixty in three point five
Baby you got the keys
Now shut up and drive, drive, drive
Shut up and drive, drive, drive

I got class like a fifty-seven Cadillac
Start over drive with a whole lot of boom in the back
You look like you can handle what's under my hood
You keeping saying that you will, boy I wish you would

So if you feel it let me know, know, know
Come on now what you're waiting for, for, for
My engine's ready to explode, explode, explode
So start me up and watch me go, go, go

Get you where you wanna go, if you know what I mean
Got a ride that's smoother than a limousine
Can you handle the curves, can you run all the lights
If you can baby boy, than we can go all night
Cause it's zero to sixty in three point five
Baby you got the keys
Now shut up and drive, drive, drive
Shut up and drive, drive, drive

You play that game, got what I got
Get it get it, don't stop, it's a sure shot
Ain't a Ferrari, huh boy, I'm sorry
I ain't need to worry, so step inside
And ride, ride, ride

So if you feel it let me know, know, know
Come on now what you're waiting for, for, for
My engine's ready to explode, explode, explode
So start me up and watch me go, go, go

Get you where you wanna go, if you know what I mean
Got a ride that's smoother than a limousine
Can you handle the curves, can you run all the lights
If you can baby boy, than we can go all night
Cause it's zero to sixty in three point five
Baby you got the keys
Now shut up and drive, drive, drive
Shut up and drive, drive, drive

Shut up and drive, drive, drive
Shut up and drive, drive, drive
Drive, drive, drive

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Rihanna

Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( /riˈɑːnə/ ree-AH-nə or /riˈænə/ ree-AN-ə; born February 20, 1988), known mononymously as Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist and actress. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, her career began when she met record producer Evan Rogers in late 2003. At age 16, she came to the United States to pursue a recording career and began recording demo tapes under Rogers' guidance, subsequently signing a contract with Def Jam Recordings after auditioning for Jay-Z. more »

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Written by: Evan A. Rogers, Carl Allen Sturken, Gillian Lesley Gilbert, Peter Hook, Stephen Paul David Morris, Bernard Sumner

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Shut Up and Drive" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her third studio album called "Good Girl Gone Bad."
Track Identification
The song is she third track on the album and it was released as the album's second single on June 12, 2007.
Genre Classification
Musically, it is a fast-paced, upbeat pop song that blends elements of rock and new wave music.
Song Writing
The song was co-written by Rihanna in collaboration with Carl Sturken, Evan Rogers, Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert.
Chart Success
Upon its release, "Shut Up and Drive" peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top ten in nine other countries, including the UK, Canada and Australia.
Music Video Development
The music video for "Shut Up and Drive" was directed by Anthony Mandler and premiered on June 13, 2007. It features Rihanna in a garage setting, surrounded by cars, while she sings and dances to the song.
Song Contents
Lyrically, this song uses vehicle metaphors to express the theme of a thrilling, fast-paced romance.
Critical Acclaim
While some critics felt that the track did not stand out compared to her previous hits, many acknowledged "Shut Up and Drive" for its catchy chorus and upbeat rhythm, as well as for showing a different side of Rihanna's music.
Cultural Impact
The song was used in various media and promotional campaigns, like in the "Wreck-It Ralph" movie, and in commercials for Jean Paul Gaultier's perfume "Classique."
Live Performances
Rihanna has performed "Shut Up and Drive" in a number of live events and televised appearances, including on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards, and during her 2007–09 "Good Girl Gone Bad Tour."

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