Why Can't I Have You
The Cars
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(Over? All over? All over? All over?) A dreamy lips, set in motion, flashing Ah breathless hush, poundin' soft, lasting Oh glossy mouth, a taste untamed, moving Carousel, up and down Just like you Oh baby Just one more time to touch you Just one more time to tell you You're on my mind Baby, why can't I have you? You're breakin' my heart in two You know what I'm goin' through Oh baby, why can't I have you? Oh candy smile, all the while, glinting Your eyes like mica, a lethal pout, hinting (Felt the pressure) Oh and I felt the pressure, tight and warm, softly striking (Oh tripped and stumbled) Oh I tripped and stumbled I cling forever I go all night Oh baby Just one more time to touch you Just one more time to tell you I'm not so blind Baby, why can't I have you? Always breakin' my heart in two You know what I'm goin' through Uh oh baby (why can't I have you?) (Baby) oh baby (why can't I have you?) why can't I have you? You know what I'm goin' through (You're breakin' my heart in two) You're breakin' my heart, breakin' my heart (You know what I'm gonna do) (You're breakin' my heart) breakin' my heart (Baby) oh baby (why can't I have you?) I need you (You know what I'm goin' through) (You're breakin' my heart in two) Oh baby, I need you so much (you know what I'm gonna do), I need you, touch (You're breakin' my heart) (Baby) oh baby (why can't I have you?)
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Written by: Ric Ocasek
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Why Can't I Have You" is a song by American rock band The Cars from their fifth studio album, "Heartbeat City", which was released in 1984.
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SongwriterThe band's lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Ric Ocasek, penned the song. He was the primary songwriter for the band and wrote most of their hit songs.
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Music GenreClassified as new wave and synth-pop, the song is known for its melancholic lyrics and synthesizer-heavy arrangements.
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Sound EngineeringThe song was co-produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, who is famous for his work with artists like Def Leppard, AC/DC, and Shania Twain. His intense focus on sound detail played an important role in shaping the song's distinctive layered soundscape.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough "Why Can't I Have You" didn't match the chart success of the album's major hits like "Drive" and "You Might Think", it reached number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Tim Pope, who has directed videos for other prominent bands such as The Cure and Soft Cell.
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Band Member's InputReportedly, it was the favorite song of band member Greg Hawkes from the "Heartbeat City" album.
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The Cars BandKnown for their cool, sleek brand of synth-infused rock, The Cars were one of the leading bands of the new wave movement. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018, four decades after their eponymous debut album put them on the map.
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Album ArtworkAn interesting tidbit about the "Heartbeat City" album – it featured artwork by famous pop artist Peter Phillips, further enhancing the polished, modern image that The Cars were known for.
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RelevanceEven today, the keyboard lines and glossy production make "Why Can't I Have You" a great example of the electronic direction that popular music was beginning to take during the 80s. It remains a favorite among fans of The Cars' discography.
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