Drivin' Me Wild
Common, Lily Allen
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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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Written by: LONNIE RASHID LYNN, CHARLES STEPNEY, LLOYD WEBBER, KANYE WEST
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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.
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Album InformationThe song is a part of Common's seventh studio album, "Finding Forever," which was released on July 31, 2007.
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Contribution of Other ArtistsBritish singer Lily Allen features as a guest artist in "Drivin' Me Wild," contributing her vocals to the song
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Chart Performance"Drivin' Me Wild" made it to the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 56.
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Production DetailsThe song was produced by a longtime collaborator of Common, Kanye West. Kanye's dynamic production style can be heard throughout the song.
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Music Video FeaturesThe music video for this song features Kanye West, Lily Allen, and actress Jill Scott.
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Song ThemeThe 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.
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Critique and AnalysisMany critics appreciate the song for its thought-provoking lyrics and its unique blend of hip-hop, soul, and jazz.
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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.
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Grammy NominationThe album "Finding Forever" in which "Drivin' Me Wild" features, was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Album.
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Song LengthThe track runs about three minutes and fourteen seconds long.
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Vinyl ReleaseThe song was released as a 12" vinyl in the UK.
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Recording ProcessThe song was recorded in 2006 as part of the album's recording sessions that took place in various recording locations.
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Sample InformationThe song samples "Love Has Fallen On Me," a song originally performed by soul singer Chaka Khan.
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Songwriting Credits"Drivin' Me Wild" was written by Common, Kanye West, and Lily Allen.
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