Shut Up and Drive
Chely Wright
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Shut up and drive, you don't know what you're talking about He's not the one, you ought to know that by now You've got one of those hearts, that keeps changing your mind Your heart has a way of making you stay so shut up and drive Don't look in the mirror, he might have that look in his eyes The one that's so strong it strangles your will to survive He's mastered the art of looking sincere His eyes have a way of making you stay don't look in the mirror I'm the voice you never listen to And I had to break your heart to make you see That he's the one who will be missing you And you'll only miss the man That you wanted him to be Turn the radio on to drown out the sound of goodbye Blink back the tears show me you've still got your pride Just get yourself lost in a sad country song Those guys that they play know just what to say turn the radio on I'm the voice you never listen to And I had to break your heart to make you see That he's the one who will be missing you And you'll only miss the man That you wanted him to be Shut up and drive Don't look in the mirror Turn the radio on Get out of here Shut up and drive Shut up and drive Shut up and drive
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Written by: Kathleen Ann Wright, Melvern Rivers Ii Rutherford, Sam M. Tate
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Bluewater Music Corp.
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Shut Up and Drive" is a single by American country music artist Chely Wright.
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Release DateThe song was released in June 1997 as part of Wright's fourth studio album "Let Me In".
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 14 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of October 11, 1997.
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Music CompositionThis up-tempo country ballad was composed in the key of D Major.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics discuss a woman encouraging her lover to move on from their broken relationship, using the metaphor of a car needing to "drive" in order to heal.
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Song WriterThe song was written by acclaimed songwriters Rivers Rutherford, Sam Tate, and Annie Tate.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised Wright's vocals and the engaging storytelling in the lyrics.
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Music VideoIts accompanying music video portrays the theme of the song with Chely Wright repairing a car in a garage and driving on an open road.
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Additional RecognitionDespite not reaching the top ten on the country charts, "Shut Up and Drive" is regarded as one of Wright's signature songs.
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Personal LifeChely Wright came out as gay in 2010, and she has discussed in interviews how her personal experiences have influenced her songwriting, potentially including songs like "Shut Up and Drive".
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