The song is built on a "virulently infectious" acoustic rhythm and a staccato guitar strum that mirrors the band's previous hit, "Hey, Soul Sister".
Some fans find the lyrics "nonsense" but "catchy as hell," while others find them "soul destroying" after repeated radio play. Train - Drive By (Audio)
"Drive By" by Train is widely regarded as a high-energy, infectious pop-rock track that polarized critics upon its 2012 release. While Billboard praised its "joyful exuberance," many critics and listeners found its lyrical choices—particularly the use of a "drive-by" as a romantic metaphor—to be bizarre or confusing. 🎵 Musical Vibe The song is built on a "virulently infectious"