Continental Drift
The Rolling Stones · The Rolling Stones Box Set [2009]
Love comes at the speed of light
Love comes at the speed of light
Love comes in a strange disguise
Love comes
Open the door and let the light pour over
Open the door don't you keep me out
Open the door and let the light pour over
Hear me shout
Open the door and let the light pour over
Open the door don't you keep me out
Open the door and let the light pour over
Love comes at the speed of light
Love comes
It's a pure as silver
It's as pure as gold
It's a rushing river
Let it run all over me
It's as pure as silver
It's as pure as gold
Let it run all over me
Love comes
Love comes at the speed of light
Love comes at the speed of light
Love comes at the speed of light
Love comes at the speed of light
Love comes in a strange disguise
Love comes
Open the door and let the light pour over
Open the door don't you keep me out
Open the door and let the light pour over
Hear me shout
Open the door and let the light pour over
Open the door don't you keep me out
Open the door and let the light pour over
Love comes at the speed of light
Love comes
It's a pure as silver
It's as pure as gold
It's a rushing river
Let it run all over me
It's as pure as silver
It's as pure as gold
Let it run all over me
Love comes
Love comes at the speed of light
Love comes at the speed of light
Continental Drift - The Rolling Stones
Continental Drift stands as a quintessential example of The Rolling Stones' mid-to-late 1960s rock and roll, blending bluesy instrumentation with the band's signature swagger. Recorded during a period when the group was refining their sound beyond early R&B influences, the track showcases the interplay between Mick Jagger's charismatic vocals and the band's tight rhythm section. As part of their extensive discography, this recording captures the essence of their transition into a more polished studio sound while maintaining the raw energy that defined their live performances. The song reflects the era's fascination with travel and exploration, themes often woven into the band's catalog during this creative phase. It remains a staple of their live sets and a key reference point for understanding the evolution of British rock music in the 1960s.