The song is sampled form the Boards of Canada song of the same name.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ygfh6dFUtcU
She tweeted in 2011 that she was a huge fan of Boards of Canada, which is why this track and “This Bird” sampled the band.
https://twitter.com/solangeknowles/status/64731347465416704
You.. You got one hand in your pocket
The other holds my heart
We, We got a plan of a lifetime
But don’t know where to start
And all you think is stay happy
If I could just talk at all
Polaroid,
Before it comes to life
You’re never blowing out the candles
And I can’t learn to say goodbye
You'll never get too far
And I’ll always be here waiting
You never come
You drive around in circles
So you never get too far
You never do
Slow down
You’re moving too fast
You always do
You never get too far
And I’ll always be here waiting
On the left side drive
Ive become a serial lover
And don’t know where to end
You.
You’re in the state of confusion
And don’t know where to begin
And all I see is rainbows running
If I could just talk at all
Polaroid
Before it comes to life
You seem like heaven from a distance
And I can’t learn to say goodbye
You never get too far
And I’ll always be here waiting
You never come
You drive around in circles
So u never get too far
You never do
Slow down
You’re movin’
You’re movin’
And I can’t be here waiting
I won’t be waiting
I won’t be waiting
I won’t be waiting
And the lost isle of Bangladesh
Barbados, Berbuda, Bermuda
This is the pure road
We don’t drive on the left side
But I’ve been waiting on the right side
For you.
Left Side Drive was written by Boards of Canada & Solange.
Left Side Drive was produced by Solange.
Solange released Left Side Drive on Sun May 01 2011.