No Cars Go
Arcade Fire
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We know a place where no planes go We know a place where no ships go (Hey!) No cars go (Hey!) No cars go Where we know We know a place no space ships go We know a place where no subs go (Hey!) No cars go (Hey!) No cars go Where we know (Hey!) (Hey!) (Cars go!) (Hey!) Us kids know (Hey!) No cars go Where we know Between the click of the light and the start of the dream Between the click of the light and the start of the dream Between the click of the light and the start of the dream Between the click of the light and the start of the dream I don't want any pushing, and I don't want any shoving. We're gonna do this in an orderly manner. Women and children! Women and children! Women and children, let's go! Old folks, let's go! Babies needing cribs, let's go!
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Written by: Regine Chassagne, Win Butler
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14 facts about this song
Song Background"No Cars Go" is a song from the band Arcade Fire's 2007 album, Neon Bible. The song had previously appeared on the band's self-titled 2003 EP.
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Song’s MessageThe song explores the theme of escaping from modern pressures and technological advances, finding a place where "No Cars Go."
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Origins of the SongRegine Chassagne, one of the core members of the band, wrote the basic melody of "No Cars Go" when she was only 15.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, multi-instrumentalist band member Richard Reed Parry often plays the accordion and the bass at the same time.
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Recognition"No Cars Go" was named the #10 single of 2007 by Rolling Stone, #5 by Spin, and #4 by the NME.
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Music VideoThe music video for "No Cars Go", directed by Vincent Morisset, depicts the band members performing in front of a black background while overlaid with pulsating, technicolor graphics.
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ReceptionThe song is often touted as one of Arcade Fire's anthems, becoming a fan favorite and a staple at live performances.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics never explicitly describe the place where "No Cars Go," leaving it open to interpretation and inviting listeners to envision their own ideal escape.
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The Band's ThoughtsThe band members consider "No Cars Go" a song that captures the essence of Arcade Fire, despite it not being one of their commercial hits.
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Cover versionsPost-punk band Maxïmo Park performed a cover of "No Cars Go" during their BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge session in 2007.
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Pop Culture ReferenceThe song was featured in the trailer for the Disney film, Secretariat in 2010.
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Album Success"No Cars Go" contributed to the success of Neon Bible, which was acclaimed by critics and landed at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Unique PerformanceArcade Fire performed "No Cars Go" with David Byrne at a special show held at the Randall's Island in New York City in October 2007.
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InfluenceThe lyric "Between the click of the light and the start of the dream" from "No Cars Go" was used by Charlie in the TV show "The Newsroom" during a speech about visionaries.
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