The song ”If It Were True” by THE DRIVE is certainly personal and emotional in the sense that it portrays the band’s journey, challenges, and brotherhood. Understanding their background, such as coming from a big family, facing hardships, and aspiring to make music, only adds to the depth of the lyrics. The song is a portrayal of both their past and the people who matter most, wondering whether they do stand by them no matter what.

The lyrics suggest a person who is deep into self-sabotaging behaviors, almost as if imagining a part of themselves that is completely out of control. The imagery in “stolen a car while I was doing hard drugs” or “put a bullet in the bright side” goes beyond reckless behavior; it exemplifies the fear of losing good, letting down the people who have been there since day 1. Having come from a tight family, Daniel and Isaac Griffin must know the weight of that fear. “Would you still be my friend,” is a repeated question that feels like a test of unconditional love and loyalty.

In the lyrics, there is also a feeling of epiphany. Lines that contain knowing the distinction of right and wrong while feeling left behind hint at an internal conflict, one that most is bound to suffer from – the desire to make a change but be unable to do so because of old patterns. This ties most beautifully with the song’s backstory of the brothers composing the fusion of the chorus when they were children and returning years later to piece the rest. That journey encapsulates the song’s message of: regardless of how lost a person might feel, there is always an opportunity to return and do the right thing.

In sum, “If It Were True” is a song whose message stretches beyond the bounds of regret. It conveys a deeper meaning of the hope that after all has been said and done, love and connection will forever prevail. THE DRIVE have done something wonderful. They turned their raw personal experiences into something universal, and in the process gave deeper meaning to the lyrics.