Motorcycle Drive By
Third Eye Blind · Third Eye Blind A Collection (The Best Of) [2006]
Outside in lower Chelsea
And I don't know
What I'm doing in the city
The sun is always in my eyes
It crashes through the windows
And I'm sleeping on the couch
When I came to visit you
That's when I knew
That I could never have you
I knew that before you did
Still I'm the one who's stupid
And there's this burning
Like there's always been
I've never been so alone
And I've never been so alive
Visions of you on a motorcycle drive by
The cigarette ash flies in your eyes
And you don't mind
You smile
And say the world it doesn't fit with you
I don't believe you
You're so serene
Careening through the universe
Your axis on a tilt
You're guiltless and free
I hope you take a piece of me with you
And there are things I would like to do
That you don't believe in
I would like to build something
But you'll never see it happen
And there's this burning
Like there's always been
I've never been so alone
And I've, never been so alive
And there's this burning
aaa-haaa
there is this burning
ah ya ya
Where's the soul?
I wanna know
New York City's evil
The surface is everything
But I could never do that
Someone would see through that
And this is the last time
We'll be friends again
And I'll get over you
You wonder who I am
And there's this burning
Just like there's always been
I've never been so alone
And I've, I've never been so alive
So alive
I go home to the coast
It starts to rain
I paddle out on the water
Alone
Taste the salt
And taste the pain
I'm not thinking of you again
Summer dies and swells rise
The sun goes down in my eyes
See this rolling wave
Darkly coming
To take me
home
And I've never been so alone
A-a-and I've never been so alive
Motorcycle Drive By
Motorcycle Drive By stands as a defining track from Third Eye Blind's early catalog, capturing the band's signature blend of alternative rock and melodic pop sensibilities. Released during the height of their initial success, the song showcases the group's ability to craft intricate, emotionally resonant narratives within a polished rock framework. The recording features the band's characteristic interplay of guitar textures and rhythmic drive, establishing a sound that became synonymous with late 1990s and early 2000s alternative music. As part of their broader discography, the track complements other well-known works by highlighting the band's consistent songwriting strength and dynamic vocal delivery. It remains a staple in their live performances and a key song point for listeners exploring the depth of their musical evolution.

