Driven by You
Brian May, Queen
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Woh everything I do I do for you Ow Oh yeah We touch and you're afraid of me And we burn and now I'm at your feet High speed, but you know you're in safe hands Oh, in the dark we make a brighter light From one spark to the horizon wide We trust, and together we tame the land, yeah Oh you'd be forgiven if you think you're dreaming But we're working night and day to make a dream come true, yeah Everything I do is driven by you Oh, come on babe Oh well it's tough to make a journey through The right stuff is dead ahead of you and me And you know we still got time Whoo, hold on tight to the driving wheel This ride is really out of line Raw deal, but there's no other that's worth a dime You know I love you but you drive me crazy 'Cause you're saying all the things I want to say to you (You say) everything I do is driven by you Everything we do, oh yeah, everything we do Everything we do, everything we do Everything we do is driven by you Inner children lost their way Now they know the price you pay I'm holding on to life with you 'Cause life without you just won't do Driven by you Ah, you know we're never gonna know who's dreaming But we're working night and day to make the dream come true yeah Everything I do is driven by you Everything we do, everything we do, everything we do Yeah everything we do, everything we do, yeah everything we do Everything we do, everything we do, everything we do Is driven by, driven by, driven by you Yeah Oh everything I do, I do for you
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Written by: BRIAN MAY
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Driven by You" is a song by Brian May, best-known as the lead guitarist for the iconic rock band Queen. Originally, it was released on his 1992 solo album, "Back to the Light."
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Commercial PurposeIt was initially penned as an advertising jingle for a Ford Motor Company television ad, which is unusual considering most songs in mainstream music are not initially commissioned for commercial purposes.
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Chart SuccessDespite its initial purpose, the song was successful on music charts. In the UK, it peaked at number six, while in the U.S., it reached the top ten on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
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Brian May Solo WorkThe song is one of the most famous pieces in Brian May’s solo work, showcasing his talent as both a guitarist and a songwriter outside of Queen.
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CollaborationEven though "Driven by You" is a solo work by Brian May, it features performances by Queen's drummer, Roger Taylor, and bass guitarist, John Deacon.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song are notable for their emotional and passionate delivery, woven with metaphors of driving and journey, reflecting the song's original commercial purpose for Ford Motor Company.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song presents Brian May performing the song on a set that continually rotates, emphasizing the song's driving theme. Rotating sets in music videos were not common at the time, adding to its uniqueness.
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Live PerformancesBrian May performs the song during most of his live solo performances, and it is often seen as one of the high points of his shows.
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Re-releasesIn 1991, "Driven by You" was released as a single and was again included on the 2011 compilation album, "The Lot".
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RecognitionsBrian May’s performance of "Driven by You" during the Montreux Golden Rose Rock and Pop Festival won the award for Best Performance in a Video in 1992. This demonstrates the song's impact and popularity among fans and within the industry.
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