Upbeat and driving, designed for "cranking up the music" in a car.
Lead singer Pat Monahan uses a "tuneful, rap-like cadence" in the verses before shifting to a smooth pop melody in the chorus. Train - Drive By (Audio)
The song’s lyrics center on a protagonist trying to convince a one-night stand that he wants a real relationship. Upbeat and driving, designed for "cranking up the
Despite the upbeat music, the story has a slightly "darker" undercurrent as the narrator admits to leaving his partner before she woke up out of fear. Upbeat and driving
Some fans find the lyrics "nonsense" but "catchy as hell," while others find them "soul destroying" after repeated radio play.