Car Song

Elastica

About Car Song

"Car Song" is a song by the Britpop group Elastica. It was originally released in 1995 on the band's self-titled debut album. A year later, it was released as a single. The song, which is about having sex in a car, received positive reviews from critics. It peaked at #33 on the US Alternative Songs chart and at #14 on the Canadian alternative chart.


Year:
1995
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You could call me a car lover
'Cause I love it in a motor
And the way it feels
To ride around on new wheels.

I hardly know you
But I think I'm going to
Let's go siesta
In your Ford Fiesta

Here we go again
I'm riding in your car
Let me count to ten
'Cause it's gone way too far
Up my street to nowhere
You know what detours are
Here we go again
And it's gone way too far

Sometimes I just can't function
My heart's spaghetti junction
Every shining bonnet
Makes me think of my back on it.

I just can't escape the feeling
That I'd rather be free wheeling
In every little Honda
There may lurk a Peter Fonda, ho

Here we go again
I'm riding in your car
Let me count to ten
'Cause it's gone way too far
Up my street to nowhere
You know what detours are
Here we go again
And it's gone way too far

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Elastica

Elastica were an English alternative rock band that played punk rock, post punk and new wave-influenced music. They were best known for their 1995 album Elastica, which produced singles that charted in the US and the UK. more »

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Written by: JUSTINE ELINOR FRISCHMANN

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10 facts about this song

Background
The song "Car Song" is a track from Elastica's self-titled debut studio album.
Release Date
It was released on March 14, 1995, by Deceptive Records.
Genre
The song belongs to the genres: Britpop, alternative rock, punk rock, and indie rock.
Song Writers
"Car Song" was written by the band's lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Justine Frischmann.
Length
The song runs for a total of 2:25 minutes.
Popular Culture
The song was featured in the 1996 movie "Trainspotting."
Album Achievement
The album that "Car Song" is featured on peaked at #1 on the UK Albums Chart and was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 1995.
Critical Reception
Though it did not chart as a single, "Car Song" was well received by critics, many of whom praised its catchy, punk-inspired sound.
Band Personality
The lyrics of the song reflect Elastica's cool, carefree approach to life, depicting a reckless drive with an ambiguous lover.
Live Performances
"Car Song" was regularly performed live by Elastica during their concerts and promotional tours.

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