Drive My Soul

Lights

About Drive My Soul

"Drive My Soul" is the debut single by Canadian singer-songwriter Lights from her debut self-titled EP. It was released as the EP's lead single on March 11, 2008 in Canada and July 24, 2008 in the US. The song reached number 18 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 and was certified gold by Music Canada for digital sales of over 40,000. It was later included on her debut album The Listening.


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2009
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Seems somebody put out the moon
Now the road is a minefield
I can't follow the way she moves
I can't see past the shadows

You make the darkness disappear
I feel found when you stay near
I know where I am when you are here
My way becomes so clear

When you're gone
Will I lose control?
You're the only road I know
You show me where to go
Who will drive my soul?

Seems somebody burned out the signs
I can't expect the hard curves
There's no borders, there are no lines
How can I know where to turn?

You make the streetlights reappear
I feel bright when you stand near
I know what I am when you are here
My place becomes so clear

When you're gone
Will I lose control?
You're the only road I know
You show me where to go
Who will drive my soul?

Will I lose control?
You're the only road that I know
You show me where to go
Who will drive my soul?
Drive my soul

When you're gone
Will I lose control?
You're the only road I know
You show me where to go

When you're gone
Will I lose control?
You're the only road I know
You show me where to go
Who will drive my soul?

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Lights

Lights (born Valerie Anne Poxleitner on Apr 11, 1987) is a Canadian electropop musician, singer, and songwriter. Some of her notable singles include "Ice", "Second Go", and "Toes". In 2009, she was awarded the Juno Award for New Artist of the Year. more »

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Written by: Thomas Salter, Valerie Poxleitner

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14 facts about this song

Songwriting and Production
"Drive My Soul" was written and produced by Lights Poxleitner, Thomas "Tawgs" Salter, and Dave Thomson.
Debut Single
The track served as Lights' debut single, introducing her distinct electro-pop style to the music industry for the first time.
Chart Performance
"Drive My Soul" peaked at number 18 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart, indicating its commercial success.
Music Video
The music video for "Drive My Soul" has a unique, otherworldly theme- featuring Lights stranded on a distant planet, waiting for an astronaut to come and rescue her.
Astronaut Connection
The astronaut in the music video is said to be a metaphor for someone special who could drive Lights' soul, the way an astronaut drives a spaceship.
Album Placement
The song was included in Lights' debut album "The Listening", which was released in 2009.
Critical Acclaim
The combination of melodic synth hooks, smooth vocal delivery, and clever songwriting in "Drive My Soul" helped establish Lights as a promising newcomer and received positive reviews from music critics.
Theme of the Song
The song deals with themes of loneliness, longing, and desire for companionship.
MTV Video Music Award
The music video for "Drive My Soul" was nominated for a MuchMusic Video Award in 2008.
Signature Style
"Drive My Soul" is seen as a reflection of Lights' signature style, blending pop sensibility with electronic elements and fantasy-esque storytelling.
Live Performances
Lights often performs "Drive My Soul" at her live concerts, and it has become one of her fan favorites.
Song Inspiration
"Drive My Soul" was inspired by Lights' fascination with the universe and our place within it, which also ties into the astronaut and space themes seen in the accompanying music video.
First Major Exposure
The song served as Lights' first major exposure to the music industry, and played a crucial role in her subsequent ascent to popularity.
Meaningful Lyrics
The lyrics of "Drive My Soul" are said to contain deeply personal messages from Lights about relationships and self-discovery.

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