You Are the Girl

The Cars

About You Are the Girl

"You Are the Girl" is a 1987 song by the Cars, from their album Door to Door. It was released as a single in August 1987, reaching number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached number 2 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, and number 12 on the Adult Contemporary chart. It was the Cars' 13th and final Top 40 hit.


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1995
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Why don't you dream anymore
What's in the way
How come you point to the door
And ask me to stay
Why don't you flash that smile
Like you used to do
Why don't you stay for a while
Uh well it's up to you, 'cause

You are the girl
That keeps me up at night
You are the girl
That makes me feel all right
You are the girl
Well you give me a twirl
You are the girl
In my dreams

Why don't ya talk anymore
What did I say
How is it what I came for
Is floating away
Why don't you flash that smile
Like you used to do
Why don't you stay for a while
Uh well it's up to you, 'cause

You are the girl
That keeps me up at night
You are the girl
That makes me feel all right
You are the girl
(You are the girl)
Well you give me a twirl
(You are the girl)
(You are the girl)
In my dreams

Why don't you dream anymore
What's in the way
How come you point to the door
And ya ask me to stay
Why don't you flash that smile
Like you used to do
Why don't you stay for a while
Oh 'cause it's up to you, 'cause

You are the girl
That keeps me up at night
You are the girl
That makes me feel all right
(You are the girl)
(You are the girl)
Oh you give me a twirl
(You are the girl)
(You are the girl)
In my dreams

Well, you are the girl
(You are the girl)
And you give me a twirl
(You are the girl)
(You are the girl)
In my dreams

(You are the girl)
In my dreams

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The Cars

The Cars are an American rock band that emerged from the New Wave music scene in the late 1970s. The band originated in Boston, Massachusetts, with lead singer and rhythm guitarist Ric Ocasek, lead singer and bassist Benjamin Orr, guitarist Elliot Easton, keyboardist Greg Hawkes and drummer David Robinson. They were signed to Elektra Records by George Daly, then A&R head, in 1977. more »

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Written by: Ric Ocasek

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10 facts about this song

About The Song
"You Are the Girl" is a song by the American rock band The Cars from their sixth studio album "Door to Door" released in 1987.
Songwriters
The song was written by Ric Ocasek, the lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of the band.
Chart Performance
"You Are the Girl" reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 2 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
Music Video
A music video was made for the song. It was directed by actor Timothy Hutton.
Last Hit Single
"You Are the Girl" was the last Top 40 hit single for The Cars before the band's original breakup in 1988.
Reunion
Despite the band's breakup, The Cars reunited in 2010 and released their final album, Move Like This in 2011.
Band Members
At the time of recording "You Are the Girl," The Cars were comprised of members Ric Ocasek, Elliot Easton, Greg Hawkes, David Robinson and Benjamin Orr, who would pass away in 2000.
Genre
The song, similar to most works by The Cars, falls under the New Wave and Pop Rock genres.
Duration
The running time of "You Are the Girl" is three minutes and fifty-two seconds (3:52).
Label
"You Are the Girl" was released under the Elektra Records label.

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