Double Life
The Cars
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It takes a fast car, lady, to lead a double life It takes a slow star, lady, if you wanna do it twice You take your backseat rumble, take your front seat wife Takes a fast car, lady, to lead a double life It takes a light foot, lady, to lead a double life It takes a good book, maybe, if you wanna do it nice When you idle at the stop light, better get the signal right Light foot, lady, you need a double life Well, lift me from the wonder maze Alienation is the craze And it's all gonna happen to you You think it's a phase And it's all gonna happen to you When you drive in the haze It takes a freeway, lady, to lead a double life It takes leeway, lady, if you wanna it twice Neon blinking on the street, everyone is bittersweet Freeway, lady, to lead a double life Well, lift me from the wonder maze Alienation is the craze And it's all gonna happen to you You think it's a phase And it's all gonna happen to you When you drive in the haze It's all Gonna happen to you It's all gonna happen to you That's right I said Well, it's all gonna happen to you That's right, well Gonna say it to you It's all gonna happen to you Well that's right, oh Well, it's all gonna happen to you, well I said, it's all gonna happen to you, ooh-ooh, yeah Gonna tell you again, I said It's all gonna happen to you, well
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Written by: Ric Ocasek
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12 facts about this song
Album Details"Double Life" is a song by the American rock band "The Cars". It is featured on their second album, "Candy O", which was released in 1979.
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Band MembersThe Cars were a five-member band featuring Ric Ocasek, Benjamin Orr, Elliot Easton, Greg Hawkes, and David Robinson. Of these, Ric Ocasek takes the lead vocals for "Double Life".
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Song Structure"Double Life" embodies The Cars' signature new wave rock sound. It’s characterized by catchy hooks, synth-heavy instrumentation, and Ocaseak’s distinctive vocals.
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Album PerformanceThe "Candy O" album reached number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking it as one of the band's most successful works. However, "Double Life" was not released as a single and therefore did not chart separately.
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Song ThemeThe song "Double Life" seems to explore themes of duplicity and living a façade, similar to the album's overall tone of love-related anxieties.
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Artistic InfluenceDespite not being a charting single, the song "Double Life" contributed to The Cars’ influence on the new wave genre, drawing from elements of punk and pop music while incorporating synthesizers.
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Reissues"Double Life" has been included in multiple reissues and box sets of The Cars' discography, including the comprehensive "The Elektra Years 1978 - 1987" box set.
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Live PerformancesThe band often included "Double Life" in their setlists during their active years, showcasing it to their fans at gigs and concerts. Although the song was never a major hit, it has remained a fan favorite.
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Song LengthThe song "Double Life" lasts for approximately 4 minutes and 14 seconds.
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Licensing and Media AppearancesWhile its media presence is not as extensive as other The Cars songs, "Double Life", along with other tracks from the Candy O album, is available across several digital platforms and streaming services.
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Critical ReceptionCritiques highlight the efficient arrangements, driving beat and Ocasek's stirring vocals as highlights of "Double Life" song in particular.
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LegacyEven though "Double Life" is not one of The Cars' best-known songs, it has benefited from The Cars' induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018, leading to renewed interest in the band's entire discography.
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