Stevie Wonder

Released: August 28, 1984

Songwriter: Stevie Wonder

Producer: Stevie Wonder

[Verse 1]
He and his wife have had problems
That he's played off like nothing's wrong
'Til he comes home from work early
Just to find the girl is gone
Oh, but he gets into the cupboard
Picks out that bottle of gin
Drinks like there's no tomorrow
And decides to take a spin

[Chorus]
No, don't drive drunk
Don't drive drunk, no
Don't drive drunk
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers are mad

[Verse 2]
Teenager at a live party
Says, "Give me one for the road"
But he's already so inebriated
If you lit a smoke he'd explode
Oh, but bartender says, "I don't think so"
Young one says, "I can deal"
Staggering out he says, "Check you all later"
But I really don't think he will

[Chorus]
No, don't drive drunk
Don't drive drunk, no
Don't drive drunk
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers are mad
Don't drive drunk
Don't drive drunk, no no
Don't drive drunk
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers are mad

[Verse 3]
Boy out with girl on their first date
Gets pulled over by the law
Officer says, "Hey, can't you drive straight
Or have you been drinking alcohol?"
Oh, boy says, "Man, are you crazy?"
Cop says, "Hey, then walk this line"
But results from the breathalizer
Proves he's charged with D.U.I

[Chorus]
No, don't drive drunk
Don't drive drunk, no no
Don't drive drunk
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers are mad
Say it again, don't drive drunk
Don't drive drunk, no no no no
Don't drive drunk
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers are mad

No, don't drive drunk
Don't drive drunk
Don't you drive drunk
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers are mad
Yeah, don't drive drunk
Don't drive drunk, no
Don't drive drunk
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers are mad

No, don't drive drunk
No, don't drive drunk
Don't drive drunk
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers are mad
Don't drive drunk
Don't drive drunk
Don't drive drunk
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers are mad

Despite losing his sight at a young age, Stevie Wonder went on to become one of the most celebrated soul songwriters of the late 20th century. His songs manage to both innovate and catch the ears of listeners of all dispositions, whilst also being big chart hits.

Incredibly influential amongst musical circles, his voice rendered modern British soul-songwriter James Morrison close to tears the first time he heard it.

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