Drive By

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About Drive By

"Drive By" is a song by American roots rock band, Train, from their sixth studio album, California 37. It was released in the United States as the album's lead single on January 9, 2012, three months before the release of California 37. The song was written by lead singer Patrick Monahan and Norwegian songwriting duo Espen Lind, Amund Bjørklund, the same team responsible for Train's 2009 hit single "Hey, Soul Sister"."Drive By" peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band's third top 10 hit in the US. It was awarded a double platinum certification by the RIAA on July 23, 2012, for more than 2 million sales in the US. Internationally, the song became a top ten hit in 13 countries. Train performed the song on television series 90210 in the episode "Blood Is Thicker Than Mud", which aired on March 13, 2012. Train also performed a parody entitled "Five By" with Elmo and Count von Count for an episode of Sesame Street. 


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On the other side of a street I knew
Stood a girl that looked like you
I guess that's deja vu
But I thought this can't be true
'Cause you moved to west L.A or New York or Santa Fe
Or where ever to get away from me

Oh but that one night
Was more than just right
I didn't leave you cause I was all through
Oh I was overwhelmed and frankly scared as hell
Because I really fell for you

Oh I swear to ya, I'll be there for ya
This is not a drive by
Just a shy guy looking for a two ply
Hefty bag to hold my love
When you move me everything is groovy
They don't like it sue me, mm way you do me
Oh I swear to you, I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by

On the other side of a downward spiral
My love for you went viral
And I loved you every mile you drove away
But now here you are again
So let's skip the "how you been"
And get down to the "more than friends" at last

Oh but that one night
Is still the highlight
I didn't need you until I came to

And I was overwhelmed and frankly scared as hell
Because I really fell for you

Oh I swear to you, I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
Just a shy guy looking for a two ply
Hefty bag to hold my love
When you move me everything is groovy
They don't like it sue me, mm way you do me
Oh I swear to ya, I'll be there for ya
This is not a drive by

Please believe that when I leave
There's nothing up my sleeve but love for you
And a little time to get my head together too

On the other side of a street I knew
Stood a girl that looked like you
I guess that's deja vu
But I thought this can't be true, 'cause

Oh I swear to you, I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
Just a shy guy looking for a two ply
Hefty bag to hold my love
When you move me everything is groovy
They don't like it sue me, mm way you do me
Oh I swear to ya, I'll be there for ya
This is not a drive by

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Train

Train is an American pop rock band from San Francisco, California. The band currently consists of a core trio of Pat Monahan (vocals), Jimmy Stafford (guitar), and Scott Underwood (drums). more »

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Written by: AMUND BJORKLUND, ESPEN LIND, PAT MONAHAN

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Release Information
“Drive By” is a song by the American rock band Train, released on January 10, 2012, serving as the lead single from their sixth studio album, "California 37."
Chart Performance
The song attained substantial popularity, topping the charts in several countries including the United States, where it peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Songwriting Process
Train's lead vocalist, Pat Monahan, co-wrote “Drive By” with Norwegian songwriters Espen Lind and Amund Bjørklund. They wrote the catchy song in just 45 minutes.
Song Theme
The song is about a man who is hooked in love with a woman and promises that his feelings are not just a "drive by" - a fleeting romance.
Music Video
The music video for the song was shot in San Pedro, Los Angeles, and includes colorful and energetic footage of the band members performing amidst a variety of settings, including a lively street festival.
International Success
"Drive By" was also a hit internationally, reaching number one in three countries and the top 10 in 13 others. It was particularly successful in Australia and the UK.
Platinum Status
The song earned a multi-platinum status. In the U.S alone, it was certified 4× Platinum by the RIAA for selling over 4 million copies.
Awards
Although "Drive By" didn't earn any major music awards, it did receive a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance in 2013.
Radio Records
At the time of its release, it set the record for the most plays on U.S. radio in a week, demonstrating its wide appeal.
Catchy Tune
Many critics praised the "earworm" quality of “Drive By”, noting its catchy and infectious rhythm that sticks with listeners after hearing it.
Pop and Rock Fusion
The song is notable for its mixing of pop melody with rock instrumentation, a combination that has been characteristic of Train's music.

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