Let's Go

The Cars

About Let's Go

"Let's Go" is a 1979 song by the Cars, written by Ric Ocasek for the band's second studio album Candy-O. A new wave rock song with sarcastic lyrics, the song's hook was inspired by the Routers. The song's vocals are performed by bassist Benjamin Orr. "Let's Go" was released in 1979 as the debut single from Candy-O on Elektra Records. The single was a chart success, reaching number 14 in the United States and charting in multiple other countries. It has since appeared on several compilation albums and has seen critical acclaim.  


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She's driving away with the dim lights on
And she's making a play, she can't go wrong
She never waits too long

She's winding them down on her clock machine
And she won't give up 'cause she's seventeen
She's a frozen fire, she's my one desire

I don't want to hold her down
Don't want to break her crown
When she says "let's go
I like the nightlife baby"
She says, "I like the nightlife baby"
She says, "let's go"

She's laughing inside 'cause they can't refuse
She's so beautiful now, she doesn't wear her shoes
She never likes to choose

She's got wonderful eyes and a risqué mouth
And when I asked her before she said she's holding out
She's a frozen fire, she's my one desire

I don't want to hold her down
Don't want to break her crown
When she says, "let's go"
I like the nightlife baby"
She says, "I like the nightlife baby"
She says, "let's go"

"I like the nightlife baby"
She says, "I like the nightlife baby"
She says, "let's go"

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The Cars

The Cars are an American rock band that emerged from the New Wave music scene in the late 1970s. The band originated in Boston, Massachusetts, with lead singer and rhythm guitarist Ric Ocasek, lead singer and bassist Benjamin Orr, guitarist Elliot Easton, keyboardist Greg Hawkes and drummer David Robinson. They were signed to Elektra Records by George Daly, then A&R head, in 1977. more »

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Written by: Ric Ocasek

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12 facts about this song

Release Year
"Let's Go" was released on June 12, 1979.
Album Background
The song was the debut single from the band's second album "Candy-O."
Chart Success
It got as high as number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Songwriters
The song was written by Cars frontman Ric Ocasek.
Bass Line
The most distinctive part of the song is Benjamin Orr's repeating bass line, which serves as the tune's foundation.
Background Vocals
"Let's Go" featured background vocals from all the band members, something that was a rarity in Cars songs.
Music Video
An animated music video was made for the song, featuring the band members as drawings.
Live Performances
"Let's Go" was often included as part of The Cars' live performances and gained popularity due to its upbeat tempo and catchy chorus.
Featured Instruments
The song features a prominent use of synthesizers, a characteristic feature in many of The Cars' songs.
Song Reception
"Let's Go" was well received for its new wave rock sound and is considered a classic within the Cars' discography.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Smashing Pumpkins and R.E.M.
In Popular Culture
"Let's Go" has also been featured in several movies, TV shows and commercials, helping to keep its popularity alive for new generations of listeners.

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