Drive Safe Myles Smith & Niall Horan lyrics
Original Lyrics
English
[Verse 1: Myles Smith]
Watching you walk away
So sad to see you go
I know that people change
And I know for us to grow, we gotta let go (Ha, hey)
You'll be fine on your own, as long as you know
[Chorus: Myles Smith]
Follow your heart, wherever it takes you
Tears gonna fall and hell might just break loose
Life is a road, don't know what's along the way
So drive safe
Follow your heart, wherever it takes you
Tears gonna fall, just don't let it break you
Life is a road, don't know what's along the way
So drive safe
[Post-Chorus: Myles Smith]
Ah, ooh
Ooh-ooh
[Verse 2: Niall Horan]
We can be worlds apart
But I'll always be your home
Feelings and seasons change
But our love is set in stone
I hope that you know, do you know?
I hope you know
[Chorus: Niall Horan, Both & Myles Smith]
Follow your heart, wherever it takes you
Tears gonna fall and hell might just break loose
Life is a road, don't know what’s along the way
So drive safe
Follow your heart, wherever it takes you
Tears gonna fall, just don't let it break you
Life is a road, don't know what's along the way
So drive safe
[Bridge: Both]
Oh, I feel like running, but I can't escape
And the walls are crumbling, I can see your face
Wishing you could tell me, "It's gonna be okay"
So drive safe
[Chorus: Myles Smith, Niall Horan & Both]
Follow your heart, wherever it takes you
Tears gonna fall and hell might just break loose
Life is a road, don't know what’s along the way
So drive safe
Follow your heart, wherever it takes you
Tears gonna fall, just don't let it break you
Life is a road, don't know what's along the way
So drive safe
[Post-Chorus: Myles Smith & Niall Horan]
Ah, ooh
And drive safe, and drive, drive (Oh-oh-oh)
Ooh-ooh
So drive safe
And drive safe, and drive, drive (Oh-oh-oh)
So drive safe
Watching you walk away
So sad to see you go
I know that people change
And I know for us to grow, we gotta let go (Ha, hey)
You'll be fine on your own, as long as you know
[Chorus: Myles Smith]
Follow your heart, wherever it takes you
Tears gonna fall and hell might just break loose
Life is a road, don't know what's along the way
So drive safe
Follow your heart, wherever it takes you
Tears gonna fall, just don't let it break you
Life is a road, don't know what's along the way
So drive safe
[Post-Chorus: Myles Smith]
Ah, ooh
Ooh-ooh
[Verse 2: Niall Horan]
We can be worlds apart
But I'll always be your home
Feelings and seasons change
But our love is set in stone
I hope that you know, do you know?
I hope you know
[Chorus: Niall Horan, Both & Myles Smith]
Follow your heart, wherever it takes you
Tears gonna fall and hell might just break loose
Life is a road, don't know what’s along the way
So drive safe
Follow your heart, wherever it takes you
Tears gonna fall, just don't let it break you
Life is a road, don't know what's along the way
So drive safe
[Bridge: Both]
Oh, I feel like running, but I can't escape
And the walls are crumbling, I can see your face
Wishing you could tell me, "It's gonna be okay"
So drive safe
[Chorus: Myles Smith, Niall Horan & Both]
Follow your heart, wherever it takes you
Tears gonna fall and hell might just break loose
Life is a road, don't know what’s along the way
So drive safe
Follow your heart, wherever it takes you
Tears gonna fall, just don't let it break you
Life is a road, don't know what's along the way
So drive safe
[Post-Chorus: Myles Smith & Niall Horan]
Ah, ooh
And drive safe, and drive, drive (Oh-oh-oh)
Ooh-ooh
So drive safe
And drive safe, and drive, drive (Oh-oh-oh)
So drive safe
Translation
Normal
[Verso 1: Myles Smith]
Mirándote alejarte
Tan triste verte partir
Sé que la gente cambia
Y sé que para crecer debemos soltar (Ha, hey)
Estarás bien sola mientras lo sepas
[Estribillo: Myles Smith]
Sigue tu corazón dondequiera que te lleve
Las lágrimas caerán y el infierno puede desatarse
La vida es un camino sin saber qué hay adelante
Así que maneja con cuidado
Sigue tu corazón dondequiera que te lleve
Las lágrimas caerán pero no dejes que te quiebren
La vida es un camino sin saber qué hay adelante
Así que maneja con cuidado
[Post-Estribillo: Myles Smith]
Ah, ooh
Ooh-ooh
[Verso 2: Niall Horan]
Podemos estar en mundos distintos
Pero siempre seré tu hogar
Los sentimientos y estaciones cambian
Pero nuestro amor es inquebrantable
Espero que lo sepas ¿Lo sabes?
Espero que lo sepas
Mirándote alejarte
Tan triste verte partir
Sé que la gente cambia
Y sé que para crecer debemos soltar (Ha, hey)
Estarás bien sola mientras lo sepas
[Estribillo: Myles Smith]
Sigue tu corazón dondequiera que te lleve
Las lágrimas caerán y el infierno puede desatarse
La vida es un camino sin saber qué hay adelante
Así que maneja con cuidado
Sigue tu corazón dondequiera que te lleve
Las lágrimas caerán pero no dejes que te quiebren
La vida es un camino sin saber qué hay adelante
Así que maneja con cuidado
[Post-Estribillo: Myles Smith]
Ah, ooh
Ooh-ooh
[Verso 2: Niall Horan]
Podemos estar en mundos distintos
Pero siempre seré tu hogar
Los sentimientos y estaciones cambian
Pero nuestro amor es inquebrantable
Espero que lo sepas ¿Lo sabes?
Espero que lo sepas
Meaning & Explanation
'Drive Safe' by Myles Smith & Niall Horan is a poignant modern ballad that masterfully blends the pain of separation with uplifting life advice. At its core lies a powerful metaphor - comparing life's unpredictable journey to an open road where we must navigate carefully. The song captures the bittersweet moment when two people must part ways for personal growth ('we gotta let go'), yet maintain an unbreakable bond ('our love is set in stone'). What makes this track special is its dual perspective - while acknowledging the heartbreak ('tears gonna fall'), it emphasizes resilience ('don't let it break you'). The 'drive safe' refrain cleverly serves both as literal advice for physical safety and metaphorical guidance for emotional wellbeing. This lyrical depth resonates particularly with young adults facing transitions - whether breakup blues or career changes. The collaboration between Smith's raw vulnerability and Horan's comforting tone creates a perfect emotional balance that mirrors life's highs and lows. Musical elements like the haunting post-chorus harmonies amplify the song's melancholic yet hopeful atmosphere. Culturally relevant in our fast-paced world where relationships often face distance challenges ('we can be worlds apart'), this track offers solace through its gentle reminder that endings can be beginnings when we trust our inner compass ('follow your heart').
[Note: This explanation provides key insights into the song's themes and emotions.]
[Note: This explanation provides key insights into the song's themes and emotions.]