Verse 1 What’s a drive-in movie, I hear the young ones say? We know drive-thru Maccas, coffee on the way. Subway, Hungry Jack’s, KFC at speed, Red Rooster, Guzman — instant feed. Carl’s Jr., Grilled, Starbucks on the run, Gloria Jean’s and Coffee Club before the sun. Bottle shops, supermarkets, click and collect today, But what’s a drive-in movie? Come on, let me hear you say. Pre-Chorus All built for quick satisfaction, No pause, no room for distraction. Grab and go, don’t slow your stride, Convenience rules the other side. Chorus But there was a time we stayed awhile, Sat together, let the night run wild. Families close, young hearts learning how Love could grow beneath that screen somehow. Yeah there was a time for shared moments, stars above, silver light, That’s what a drive-in movie was On a warm Australian Friday night. Verse 2 Friday nights, we’d pile in tight, Mum and Dad, the kids, headlights bright. Sometimes one more hid in the boot, You had buckley’s if you drove a ute. Kids tucked under blankets low, Trying hard not to let folks know. Drive on in and find your place, Front wheels tipped toward the screen’s big face. Parked up on those little dirt mounds high, Chasing the best view of the silver sky. Verse 3 Line car up by the speaker pole, Grab that heavy cord — hope it holds. Static humming, “Oh my Lord!” Give a shake to that cord. Clipped on the window with care, movie magic in the air. If the rain came pouring down, wipers keeping time and sound. Fogged-up glass and blurry scenes, Still felt perfect, you know what I mean. The Love Bug, Dirty Harry too, On the big screen, came to life for you. Bridge All built for quick satisfaction, Grab and go, don’t slow your stride. But there was a time we stayed awhile, Sat together, side by side. No pause, no room for distraction, Convenience rules the other side. Families close, young hearts learning how love could grow — we let it ride. Final Chorus Friday nights we’d pile in the car, Blankets, popcorn, and chocky bar. First loves blooming, families tight, Silver screen in firefly light. That’s what a drive-in movie was On our warm Australian nights. Outro So when they ask what made it great, It wasn’t drive-through life, It was drive-in,... enjoy and wait.
