Review: "Just Drive" - Molly Millington
- Tessa Maddaloni
- Oct 8
- 2 min read
In a fresh and upbeat new single, Molly Millington explains the feeling of growing up and impending responsibilities. “Just Drive” is wistful and nostalgic, yet it relays a time that is not too far in the past. Millington set out to convey the feeling of having adult freedoms, but without the adult responsibilities. “I’ve asked a few older people in my life about this feeling,” she says. “They’ve all had a similar answer: once it comes it never fully goes away.” Driving is Millington’s way of clearing her mind, and this track gives the vibe of windows down, carefree energy, and nostalgia: all perfect things to clear your slate and be in the moment.
While Millington is frustrated in her current state, she does everything she can to make the past she is recounting feel shiny and fun. The soundscape of this song is very upbeat, with vocalizations and Millington chanting adding to the feeling of millions of positive possibilities. In the first verse, she sings “I remember that high hope / First taste of freedom feeling / Big dreams, hard at work / ’Til fingers bleeding / It was sacred, it was pure / And it was mine”. The feeling of finally being independent, of working hard for something and getting what you deserve in return. However, now Millington doesn’t want to have to grit her teeth and stick things out. She wants the easy simplicity back, and wants to be able to feel her emotions without having other things to do. In this chorus, she sings, “Now all I wanna do is just drive / Turn the music up and just cry / Feeling everything at once / All the time”.
Molly Millington is an Australian artist known for emphatic storytelling and a country-pop vibe that she calls “bandana chic”. She began writing songs at the age of just fourteen, and by sixteen was performing at festivals. While she has a plethora of EPs and singles under her belt, her debut album Frank Morgan is due in February of 2026. The title is the name of an actor who played multiple characters in the original Wizard of Oz, including the Wizard himself. Inspired by his ability to play different roles just like we do in our every day lives, Millington wanted to pay homage to the many hats each and every one of us wear. Make sure to follow the social medias below to stay tuned for more music from Molly Millington, including Frank Morgan.
Written By Tessa Maddaloni
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