The Driver
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The Driver Music Video

The Driver Lyrics

Shout out from the bottom of my lungs
A plague on both your houses
This thing
It's a family affair
It's drawing out my weakness

Big boys don't cry
They don't ask why

There was a time when a moment like this
Wouldn't ever cross my mind
The sun will rise with my name on your lips
'Cause everything will change tonight

I want to be back on the ground
Where my feet touch my shadow
I want to dig my heels in the dirt
Feel it break between all of my toes
Anything to stop floating 'round
Bring me down
Back down below, oh, oh, oh, oh

Take breath
And push the anger down
Try to remember calmness

Big boys don't cry
They don't ask why

There was a time when a moment like this
Wouldn't ever cross my mind
The sun will rise with my name on your lips
'Cause everything will change tonight

Hey now
What's the gravity upon your face
So I'm the one who's bleeding
Real men
Always thinkin' with our fists
My turn to be the victim

Big boys don't cry
They don't ask why

There was a time when a moment like this
Wouldn't ever cross my mind
The sun will rise with my name on your lips
'Cause everything will change tonight

There was a time when a moment like this
Wouldn't ever cross my mind
The sun will rise with my name on your lips
'Cause everything will change tonight

Writer(s): MARK STERLING CREW, DANIEL SMITH
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics for Bastille's song 'The Driver'?

    The lyrics for 'The Driver' were written by Mark Sterling Crew and Daniel Smith, who is also the lead vocalist of Bastille.

  2. Which mixtape does 'The Driver' feature on?

    'The Driver' is featured on Bastille's third mixtape, 'VS. (Other People's Heartache, Pt. III)', which was released in December 2014.

  3. What was the inspiration behind creating the mixtape 'VS. (Other People's Heartache, Pt. III)'?

    Unlike previous mixtapes in the series, 'VS. (Other People's Heartache, Pt. III)' does not feature covers but instead includes original tracks in collaboration with various musical artists.

  4. Was 'The Driver' used in any notable project or media?

    Yes, 'The Driver' was written and recorded for the re-score of the 2011 film 'Drive'. The re-scored version was released as part of a collaborative initiative spearheaded by DJ and radio presenter Zane Lowe.

  5. When was 'The Driver' officially released?

    'The Driver' was officially released in December 2014 as part of Bastille's mixtape 'VS. (Other People's Heartache, Pt. III)'.

  6. How was the mixtape 'VS. (Other People's Heartache, Pt. III)' received by critics?

    The mixtape received generally positive reviews from critics. The Guardian gave it a 3/5 rating, and PopMatters rated it 7/10, praising it as another fine outing for the group, proving their creativity off-album.

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