Magic
The Cars
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Summer, it turns me upside down Summer, summer, summer It's like a merry go round I see you under the midnight All shackles and bows High shoes with the cleats a clickin' A tempermental glow Oh, don't you let me go Oh, I got a hold on you I got a hold on you I got a hold on you tonight Oh, I got a hold on you I got a hold on you I'll check (Oh oh it's magic) When I'm with you (Oh oh it's magic) Just a little magic You know it's true I gotta hold on you Oh, twisted under sideways down I know you're getting twisted And you can't calm down I see you under the midnight Love darts in your eyes How far can you take it? Till you realize There's magic in your eyes I got a hold on you I got a hold on you I got a hold on you tonight I got a hold on you I got a hold on you Yeah, yeah, uh (Oh oh, it's magic) Oh oh, when I'm with you Just a little bit of the magic Pulls me through I got a hold on you I've got a hold on you I got a hold on you Lets try, it's magic Oh oh, it's magic When I'm with you Just a little bit of magic Yes I do Just a little bit of magic That's true, when I'm with you
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Written by: Ric Ocasek
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Professional Achievement"Magic" is a song by American rock band The Cars released from their fifth studio album, "Heartbeat City," in 1984.
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PopularityThe song reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Top Tracks chart for two weeks in 1984, certifying its popularity worldwide.
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Musical StyleClassified as new wave and pop rock, "Magic" features a synth-pop style, a genre The Cars frequently incorporated.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Magic" depict the theme of unrealized dreams and the magic of love and life.
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Music VideoThe video for "Magic" was directed by Tim Pope, famous for his work with The Cure and Siouxsie and the Banshees. It featured lead singer Ric Ocasek walking on water in a swimming pool.
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Live Performances"Magic" was brought back into The Cars' live set list during their 2011 tour after not having been played since 1985.
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Artists' PreferenceAlthough Ric Ocasek wrote both "Magic" and "Drive", he preferred "Magic" even though "Drive" was the bigger commercial hit.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists covered the song after its initial release, including pop punk band The Muffs and alternative rock band The Dum Dum Girls.
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Chart Performance"Magic" peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100, but it reached #1 on the Billboard Top Tracks chart.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song has been prominently featured in several popular movies and TV shows, including a scene in the 2006 Adam Sandler film "Click" and an episode of Netflix's Stranger Things.
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