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Who sang Night Driver?

Release date: 2006

Duration: 04:27

Tom Petty released the song Night Driver. Date of release: 2006.

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The meaning of the song 'Night Driver ', based on the lyrics

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The protagonist drives at night and sees a shadow on the moon that reminds him of his partner. He feels tired and worn out from saying goodbye, and his partner is a mystery that we know nothing about. The protagonist sings about driving home, the high tide rumbling, and a helicopter circling overhead, while he counts the days and tries to occupy his time. Overall, the lyrics describe the emotional state of the protagonist as he drives home late at night.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Night Driver’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.

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Tom Petty - Short Biography

Thomas Earl Petty était un chanteur et guitariste américain très apprécié, connu pour son travail en tant que chanteur et guitariste du groupe Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, qui a acquis une grande popularité dans la musique rock au cours des années 70 et 80. Outre son succès avec les Heartbreakers, Petty a également dirigé le groupe Mudcrutch et est devenu membre du supergroupe Traveling Wilburys à la fin des années 1980. Il est également connu pour son impressionnante carrière solo, ce qui fait de lui un artiste polyvalent dans différents genres musicaux. Les contributions de Petty à la musique rock restent très appréciées, même après son décès en 2017.