My Best Friend's Girl
The Cars
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You're always dancing down the street With your suede blue eyes And every new boy that you meet He doesn't know the real surprise (Here she comes again) When she's dancing 'neath the starry sky Ooh, she'll make you flip (Here she comes again) When she's dancing 'neath the starry sky I kinda like the way she dips She's my best friend's girl She's my best friend's girl But she used to be mine You've got your nuclear boots And your drip dry glove Ooh when you bite your lip It's some reaction to love, o-ove, o-ove (Here she comes again) When she's dancing 'neath the starry sky Yeah, I think you'll flip (Here she comes again) When she's dancing 'neath the starry sky (Here she comes again) I kinda like the way, I like the way she dips 'Cause she's my best friend's girl Well she's my best friend's girl And she used to be mine She's so fine You're always dancing down the street With your suede blue eye-eyes And every new boy that you meet Doesn't know the real surprise (Here she comes again) When she's dancing 'neath the starry sky (Here she comes again) Oh, she'll make you flip (Here she comes again) When she's dancing 'neath the starry sky (Here she comes again) I kinda like the way, I like the way she dips 'Cause she's my best friend's girl, uh She's my best friend's girl-irl uh-irl She used to be mine She so, fine (My best friend's girlfriend) oh (My best friend's girlfriend) She used to be mine (My best friend's girlfriend) yeah yeah (My best friend's girlfriend) Said she used to be mine (My best friend's girlfriend) oh, yeah yeah yeah (My best friend's girlfriend) She used to be mine (My best friend's girlfriend) (My best friend's girlfriend)
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Written by: Ric Ocasek
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Debuted Year"My Best Friend's Girl" was released in 1978.
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AccomplishmentIt was the second single from the band’s self-titled debut album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 35 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1978.
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GenreIt's a classic example of The Cars' musical style that combines new wave and classic rock elements.
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LyricsThe lyrics describe a man who is in love with his best friend's girlfriend.
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Album PerformanceThe Cars' debut album, with "My Best Friend's Girl" included, was a major success, reaching No. 18 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
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FormatThe track was released as a 7" single in 1978.
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Chart PresenceApart from its U.S. success, "My Best Friend's Girl" also appeared on the UK Singles Chart, reaching No. 3.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been covered by several artists and has made appearances in multiple movies and TV shows.
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SongwritersIt was written by Ric Ocasek, the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of The Cars.
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Signature Song"My Best Friend's Girl" is considered one of The Cars' most popular and enduring songs.
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CertificationThe Cars' debut album, which features "My Best Friend's Girl", was certified 6x platinum in the United States by the RIAA.
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RecognitionRolling Stone magazine placed The Cars' debut album at number 282 on its list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, highlighting the track "My Best Friend's Girl".
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Live Performances"My Best Friend's Girl" has long been a staple of The Cars' live performances.
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