Ookay and Linney Unveil Emotional Breakup Track “Drive Away Slow”

Dance-pop meets heartbreak in Ookay and Linney’s “Drive Away Slow,” a breakup anthem with relatable lyrics and airy production.

Ookay and Linney bring listeners a new kind of breakup anthem with “Drive Away Slow,” out now on Dim Mak. The single blends emotional, metaphor-rich lyrics with airy vocals and upbeat dance-pop production, offering a fresh perspective on heartbreak.

“Drive Away Slow” is an ode to bittersweet farewells, with lyrics packed full of driving metaphors and vivid imagery. Linney’s vocals deliver lines like, “Break my heart fast and drive away slow. I want you to remember how much you’ll miss me,” capturing the raw emotion of a breakup while Ookay’s production keeps the mood upbeat and lighthearted.

Linney explains the inspiration behind the track, saying: “‘Drive Away Slow’ is the ultimate breakup anthem. We made sure to include as many driving metaphors as we could lyrically. They’re playing our song on the radio … will you think of me now? Look me in the eyes when I let you go, but would you drive away, drive away slow?”

Ookay adds: “This is the ultimate breakup song but in such an upbeat way! We know there’s definitely people that can relate to the lyrics.”

With its mix of emotional depth and feel-good energy, “Drive Away Slow” is a testament to the synergy between Ookay’s production and Linney’s storytelling. Fans can stream the single now and look forward to more music from both artists on Dim Mak.