I Like to Drive
by @bethkille
Liner Notes
Just letting my freak flag fly a bit with this one. I've had this song idea forever, but needed a FAWM to kick me in the pants to execute it. Had fun with the "wah" guitar effect patch and the virtual latin drums in Logic ProX. I really do like to drive, but not quite as much as the character in this song does 😂 I probably could've spent more time mixing this and fixing some missed chords, but it's FAWM so I'm calling it a win.
Lyrics
I like to drive In the night In the day In the snow In the rain Anytime Any place I like to drive With my girls With my boys In the quiet With the noise Pack your suitcase And your toys
Call me weird but I just like to drivex2
I like to drive In a car In a van In a truck Or sedan I’ll pick you up Yes I can I like to drive In the burbs In the city In the country It’s so pretty When I drive I sing this ditty
Call me weird but I just like to drivex2
I guess I’m happiest on the move When we’re out on the road and into the groove It’s alright if we get lost sometimes Cuz that’s more time I get to drive (Beep beep)
I like to drive In the east In the west You could say I’m obsessed But when I drive I’m at my best I wave at people Honk my horn Past the lakes Fields of corn Windows down Windows up I can never get enough
Call me weird but I just like to drivex2
We can sing or have a laugh You can sip your coffee or take a nap Lay your seat back and soothe your mind Cuz I got the wheel and I like to drive!
Whoa! RED LIGHT (Tick, tock, tick, tock) Now green means GO!
Call me weird but I just like to drivex2 Through the desert In the woods Comin’ to your neighborhood in the north In the south & On the plains In the mountains Over bridges On the tundra Over gravel Over speedbumps….
Comments
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Groo---oovy! Tapping my toes and digging the bass line. Bit of a B-52s vibe in a way, really fun!
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Fantastic groove! Funky fun bass and percussion! I’m imaging some awesome road trips with the guys and dogs and with GCBR! This is a perfect on the road song! I literally have not been out of the house on the road for the past day and half and am feeling stir crazy. This inspires me to go jump in the Subara and get out on the road to go play in the snow for a bit.
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This makes me smile. Love the beat and very catchy melody. It feels a bit like Blondie, who I love. This makes me want to dance. Really great song!
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Really nice work, Beth! The opening melody borrows just enough from Pump Up The Jams to be effective... then you jog off into Bowie-land. I'd call this a huge win!
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I can picture you with a carload of little ones, and singing this and maybe, maybe, they're joining in! Very catchy! A great opener for FAWM25!
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Haha. What a funky, fun, quirky first entry. Nice job Beth. Love the sassy octave vocals and the hook.
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Ha, yes! Green Eggs and Ham for a mobile generation. The descent in the refrain is delicious, even better than finding forgotten snacks between the seats because this is clean and refreshing. Enjoyed your full commitment to it throughout. Waving in the rearview as you peel away....
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excellent , mesmerizing and tuneful great work , Beth
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Funkalicious Beth!!!! Your voice and the way compliment each other in way that makes me want to listen again and again! Awesome song #1!
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Love this! It has a Blondie tone; very catchy! I want to listen to this in the car as I drive! :)
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Not gonna lie, I started dancing in my chair to this. So clever and such a superb arrangement
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Heck yeah! head boppin' seat dancing right out of the gate. I also actually really love how dry the drums and bass are against the really delayed wah guitar. right on.
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You get my vote for making music fun again 😎
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All funkaliciousness aside, and the funk is unequivocally licious, it's such a joy to hear a song that expounds on a simple pleasure without regret or caveat. You make driving sound like the funnest thing ever. This is colourful and cartoonish - silly and Seussian.
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The funk is strong! Classic style I remember when this would have been a top 10 song! Still darned good to my ear! Hitting straight in the beat and then nice change ups
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This song about driving is really…driving! The mix and production is giving me 80s new wave R&B and I’m totally here for it
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Damn...getting a Missing Persons vibe here. This is infectious as hell!! Love it!!!
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Toe tapping experience here. I don’t like to drive but your song could make me a believer.
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YES! I'm back in my 1980s new wave pop happy place. Love the chromatic walkdown and your dry delivery!
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Call me weird but I just love this jive! 😀
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Oh, Beth, this would be so much fun to perform live! Recommending this even to those who don't have cars. Great visuals like the fields of corn, windows down, windows up,etc.
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This is such a bop, i don’t even like to drive but I want to now! Or dance. I really like the list convention, it feels like all the landscapes whizzing past, and the hook keeps it really grounded - i don’t think anyone could resist belting that out every time
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OMG! Such fun! Love the detached and cool vocal with the funky groove. I could listen to this on repeat in the car!