Lyrics & Translation
Dive into Audrey Hobert's "Drive," a refreshing pop track that offers a masterclass in honest, conversational English. Through its relatable lyrics about navigating life's disappointments with humor and perseverance, you'll discover authentic expressions of frustration and determination. The song's unique blend of candid storytelling and a catchy melody makes it a compelling listen, perfect for understanding contemporary English in a raw and engaging way.
[English]
ShitAnother disappointin' night
Don't even wanna see it in a nice light
What's a girl to do? Like, play it cool?
But I'm playin' it cool and it's got me nowhere
(That's the problem) kick my shoes off at the bottom
Feelin' awesome (that's a lie)
But it's fine, I'll just put it in
Put it in drive again
Put it in drive again (again)
'Cause it's takin' time, but I think I'll find it in the end
Put it in drive again
Another disappointin' night, in a little black dress, tryin' not to cry
In a stupid dark room with a bunch of guys
In their dollar store suits like a dumb disguise
It's a sure thing and I sympathize
Got his borin' life story memorized
But all that ever seems to get me is six feet down and pushed to the side, oh
I don't know when it happened, must've happened overnight
I woke up from a nightmare where I loved a socialite
Nice try, it's gonna haunt you
Make you shut down and nonchalant
You gotta grab those keys before he clocks you
Yeah, come on girl, you know you want to (oh-oh)
Put it in drive again (oh-oh)
Put it in drive again (again)
'Cause it's takin' time, but I think you'll find it in the end
Put it in drive again
(Put it, put it, put it, put it) put it in drive again
(Put it, put it, put it, put it) put it in drive again
'Cause it's takin' time, but I'll think I'll find it in the end
Put it in drive again
Top down on the 405 at 5 a.m. and the traffic's light (oh-oh)
Top down, all the way to bed where I tell myself, "In another life" (oh-oh)
Top down, and I feel the wind, and I'm gone with it, and it's such a vibe (oh-oh)
Good God, man I said I'm fine, just put it in drive again
(Sometimes, it's all you) put it in drive again (it's all you can do)
(Sometimes, it's all you) put it in drive again (it's all you can do, oh)
Sometimes, it's all you, it's all you can do (mm)
It's all you can do (drive)
Key Vocabulary
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drive /draɪv/ B1 |
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night /naɪt/ A1 |
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girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1 |
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cool /kuːl/ B1 |
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disappointing /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ B2 |
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shit /ʃɪt/ B1 |
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black /blæk/ A1 |
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dress /drɛs/ A1 |
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cry /kraɪ/ A1 |
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dark /dɑːrk/ A1 |
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disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ B2 |
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haunt /hɔːnt/ B2 |
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grab /ɡræb/ B1 |
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keys /kiːz/ A1 |
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vibe /vaɪb/ B2 |
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traffic /ˈtræfɪk/ B1 |
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wind /wɪnd/ A1 |
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socialite /ˈsoʊʃəlˌaɪt/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Shit
➔ Interjection
➔ Used as an expression of frustration. It's informal and considered vulgar.
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What's a girl to do? Like, play it cool?
➔ Rhetorical Question & Tag Question
➔ The first is a rhetorical question seeking no answer. 'Like' introduces a suggestion, and 'play it cool?' is a tag question seeking confirmation or agreement.
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I don't know when it happened, must've happened overnight
➔ Past Perfect Modal (must have + past participle)
➔ "Must have happened" expresses a logical deduction about a past event. The speaker is inferring the event occurred overnight.
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You gotta grab those keys before he clocks you
➔ Contraction & Informal Imperative
➔ "Gotta" is a contraction of "got to", and the sentence is an informal imperative urging someone to take action. 'Clocks you' is slang for 'hits you'.
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Top down on the 405 at 5 a.m. and the traffic's light
➔ Present Participle as Adjective & Contraction
➔ "Top down" functions as an adjective describing the car's roof position. "Traffic's" is a contraction of "traffic is".
