Cars And Girls
Prefab Sprout
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Brucie dreams life's a highway too many roads bypass my way Or they never begin. Innocence coming to grief At the hands of life - Stinkin' car thief, that's my concept of sin Does heaven wait all heavenly over the next horizon ? But look at us now, quit driving, some things hurt more much more than cars and girls. Just look at us now, start counting, what adds up the way it did when we were young ? Look at us now, quit driving, some things hurt much more than cars and girls. Life's a drive through a dust bowl, what's it do, do to a young soul We are deeply concerned, someone stops for directions, Something responds deep in our engines, we have all been burned Will heaven wait all heavenly over the next horizon ? But look at us now, quit driving, some things hurt more much more than cars and girls. Just look at us now, start counting, what adds up the way it did when we were young ? Look at us now, quit driving, some things hurt much more than cars and girls. Little boy got a hot rod, thinks it makes him some kind of new God Well this is one race he won't win, 'Cos life's no cruise with a cool chick Too many folks feelin' car sick, but it never pulls in. Brucie's thoughts - Pretty streamers - Guess this world needs its dreamers may they never wake up. But look at us now, quit driving, some things hurt more much more than cars and girls. Just look at us now, start counting, what adds up the way it did when we were young ? Look at us now, quit driving, some things hurt much more than cars and girls. But look at us now, quit driving, some things hurt more much more than cars and girls. Just look at us now, start counting, what adds up the way it did when we were young ? Look at us now, quit driving, some things hurt much more than cars and girls.
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Written by: PADDY MCALOON
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12 facts about this song
Release DateThe song "Cars and Girls" by Prefab Sprout was released in March 1988.
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AlbumIt is from their fourth studio album titled "From Langley Park to Memphis."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 44 on the UK Singles Chart in March 1988.
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Songwriters"Cars and Girls" was penned by the British musician Paddy McAloon, the frontman of Prefab Sprout.
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Video DirectorThe music video for the song was directed by Eric Watson.
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InspirationThis song was partially a commentary on the simplistic songwriting of Bruce Springsteen, especially his songs focused on cars and girls.
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Musical StyleThe band’s musical style is often described as sophisticated pop, and “Cars and Girls” is a prime example with its catchy melody and lyrical depth.
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ProducerThe song was produced by the renowned American producer, Thomas Dolby.
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LengthThis song isn't very long, lasting only 4 minutes and 25 seconds.
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Critical AcclaimDespite not performing exceptionally well commercially, "Cars and Girls" received positive feedback from music critics for its intelligent lyrics and lush musical arrangements.
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Lyric MeaningWhile the title might suggest a simple pop song about two everyday topics, McAloon uses these themes to critique superficial songwriting and the overuse of particular themes by other artists.
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Cover VersionScottish indie band The Just Joans released a cover of "Cars and Girls" in 2012.
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