Peak
9
Weeks
35
Score
5,343
Chart Year
2003
The music video was directed by Bronston Jones. Filmed in Kracker's hometown of Detroit, it shows him performing the song on stage to an audience (Dobie, during his parts, comes in to perform) and Kracker working at a garage (owned by his brother), unloading and stacking tires. Scenes also feature him walking alone on snowy railroad tracks, and singing on an empty stage in the garage. His mechanic's uniform is labeled "Matt," a reference to his real first name, Matthew.
[Verse 1: Unckle Kracker] Day after day, I'm more confused Yet, I look for the light through the pourin' rain You know that's a game that I hate to lose And I'm feelin' the strain Oh, ain't it a shame? [Chorus: Unckle Kracker] Oh, give me the beat boys and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away Give me the beat boys and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away Won't you take me away? [Verse 2: Unckle Kracker] Beginnin' to think that I'm wastin' time I don't understand the things I do The world outside looks so unkind And I'm countin' on you You can carry me through [Chorus: Unckle Kracker] Oh, give me the beat boys and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away Give me the beat boys and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away Won't you take me away? You might also like Jingle Bombs Achmed The Dead Terrorist Welcome to the Black Parade My Chemical Romance K la Meteo What’s UP [Bridge: Dobie Gray] And when my mind is free You know a melody can move me When I'm feelin' blue The guitars come in through to soothe me [Verse 3: Uncke Kracker and (Dobie Gray)] Thanks for the joy that you've given me (Ooh, the joy that you've given me) I want you to know that I believe in your song (oh, yeah) Your rhythm, and rhyme, and harmony (mm) You helped me along (makin' me strong) Oh, you're makin' me strong [Breakdown: Uncke Kracker and (Dobie Gray)] Oh, give me the beat boys and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away (drift away, ooh) And give me the beat boys and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away (drift away) [Chorus: Uncke Kracker and (Dobie Gray)] Give me the beat boys and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away (drift away, oh) Give me the beat boys and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away [Outro: Dobie Gray and (Uncle Kracker)] Yeah, won't you take me? Won't you take me? I wanna drift away (won't you take me away?) I wanna drift away I wanna drift away (won't you take me?) Take me home Let me drift away (Won't you take me away?)
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 29, 2003 | 75 | 51 |
| 2 | Apr 5, 2003 | 66 | 60 |
| 3 | Apr 12, 2003 | 54 | 72 |
| 4 | Apr 19, 2003 | 51 | 75 |
| 5 | Apr 26, 2003 | 41 | 85 |
| 6 | May 3, 2003 | 36 | 90 |
| 7 | May 10, 2003 | 34 | 92 |
| 8 | May 17, 2003 | 28 | 98 |
| 9 | May 24, 2003 | 24 | 102 |
| 10 | May 31, 2003 | 19 | 107 |
| 11 | Jun 7, 2003 | 18 | 108 |
| 12 | Jun 14, 2003 | 17 | 109 |
| 13 | Jun 21, 2003 | 15 | 111 |
| 14 | Jun 28, 2003 | 15 | 111 |
| 15 | Jul 5, 2003 | 14 | 112 |
| 16 | Jul 12, 2003 | 14 | 112 |
| 17 | Jul 19, 2003 | 13 | 113 |
| 18 | Jul 26, 2003 | 12 | 114 |
| 19 | Aug 2, 2003 | 9 | 117 |
| 20 | Aug 9, 2003 | 14 | 112 |