Cars
Anteenagers M.C. Lyrics
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I'm sayin', "See you again, " so many times, it's becoming my tagline
But you know the truth, I'd rather hold you
Than try to catch this flight
So many things I'd rather say
But for now, it's goodbye
You say I'm always leavin'
You, when you're sleepin' alone
But I don't wanna go tonight
I'm not gettin' in the Addison Lee
Unless you pack your bags
You're comin' with me
I'm tired of lovin' from afar
And never being where you are
Close the windows, lock the doors
Don't wanna leave you anymore
Oh-oh, ah
I'm starin' at the same four walls in a different hotel
It's an unfamiliar feelin' but I know it so well
Oh, but you know the truth, I'd rather hold you
Than this mobile in my hand
But I guess it'll do, 'cause for you
I would run up my phone bill
You say I'm always leavin'
You, when you need me the most
But the, the car's outside
But I don't wanna go tonight
I'm not gettin' in the Addison Lee
Unless you pack your bags
You're comin' with me
I'm tired of lovin' from afar
And never being where you are
Close the windows, lock the doors
Don't wanna leave you anymore
Ooh-ooh, ah
Ooh-ooh, ah
Ooh-ooh, ah
Don't wanna leave you anymore
Oh, darling, all of the city lights
Never shine as bright as your eyes
I would trade them all for a minute more
But the car's outside
And he's called me twice
But he's gonna have to wait tonight
I'm not gettin' in the Addison Lee
Unless you pack your bags
You're comin' with me
I'm tired of lovin' from afar
And never being where you are
Close the windows, lock the doors
Don't wanna leave you anymore
Ooh-ooh, ah
Ooh-ooh, ah
Ooh-ooh, ah
No, I don't wanna leave you anymore
I don't wanna leave you
(Ooh-ooh, ah) I don't wanna leave you
(Ooh-ooh, ah) I don't wanna leave you
Don't wanna leave you anymore
The lyrics to "Cars" by Anteenagers M.C. depict the internal struggle of the singer who frequently travels but longs to be with their loved one. The song starts with the singer packing their bags, seemingly tired of the constant cycle of leaving and saying goodbye. They express their desire to hold their loved one instead of catching another flight. Despite having so much to say, they can only utter a temporary farewell for now. The singer addresses their loved one, acknowledging that they are often left alone while the singer is away. However, they reveal their hesitation to get into the car waiting outside because they don't want to leave tonight. They express their fatigue of loving from a distance and not being physically present with their loved one. The line "Close the windows, lock the doors, don't wanna leave you anymore" emphasizes their unwillingness to continue living this way.
In the second verse, the singer finds themselves in a different hotel room, staring at the same four walls again. They mention feeling a mix of unfamiliarity and familiarity, as they know this situation too well. They admit that they would rather hold their loved one than their mobile phone, but for their lover's sake, they would continue running up their phone bill to maintain connection. The singer acknowledges that they are often absent when their loved one needs them the most, but still hesitates to leave tonight.
The chorus repeats the sentiment expressed earlier—the singer refusing to get into the Addison Lee (a type of car service in the UK) unless their loved one joins them. They are tired of the distant love and not being where their loved one is. The lyrics emphasize the desire to close the windows and lock the doors, indicating a desire for stability and permanence in their relationship. The repetition of "Ooh-ooh, ah" reflects the emotional longing and yearning to be together.
The bridge of the song reveals the singer's realization that despite the bright city lights, they would trade it all for just a minute more with their loved one. The car is waiting for them, and despite receiving calls from whoever is outside, they express that person will have to wait tonight. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the singer's refusal to leave their loved one any longer.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm packin' my bags that I didn't unpack the last time
I'm preparing to leave again, even though I haven't fully settled from my previous trip
I'm sayin', 'See you again,' so many times, it's becoming my tagline
I keep repeating the phrase 'See you again' because it has become a repetitive part of our goodbyes
But you know the truth, I'd rather hold you
Than try to catch this flight
Deep down, I prefer to be with you and physically hold you instead of rushing to catch my flight
So many things I'd rather say
But for now, it's goodbye
I have many things I want to express, but at this moment, all I can say is goodbye
You say I'm always leavin'
You, when you're sleepin' alone
You believe I'm constantly leaving you alone when you're asleep
But the car's outside
But I don't wanna go tonight
Although the car is waiting outside, I have no desire to leave tonight
I'm not gettin' in the Addison Lee
Unless you pack your bags
You're comin' with me
I refuse to get into the Addison Lee vehicle unless you also pack your bags and come along with me
I'm tired of lovin' from afar
And never being where you are
I'm exhausted from loving you from a distance and never being physically present where you are
Close the windows, lock the doors
Don't wanna leave you anymore
I want to close the windows and lock the doors as a symbol of not wanting to leave you behind anymore
I'm starin' at the same four walls in a different hotel
It's an unfamiliar feelin' but I know it so well
I find myself looking at the same four walls in a new hotel, experiencing a familiar feeling of loneliness and longing
Oh, but you know the truth, I'd rather hold you
Than this mobile in my hand
You understand that I would prefer to embrace you instead of clinging to my mobile phone
But I guess it'll do, 'cause for you
I would run up my phone bill
Although it's not ideal, I'm willing to accumulate high phone bills just to maintain a connection with you
You say I'm always leavin'
You, when you need me the most
You often express that I'm constantly leaving you when you require my presence the most
But the car's outside
But I don't wanna go tonight
Despite the car being outside, I lack the desire to depart tonight
I'm not gettin' in the Addison Lee
Unless you pack your bags
You're comin' with me
I won't step into the Addison Lee vehicle unless you also prepare your belongings and join me
I'm tired of lovin' from afar
And never being where you are
I'm exhausted from expressing love from a distance and continuously being physically distant from you
Close the windows, lock the doors
Don't wanna leave you anymore
I want to close off the outside world by closing the windows and locking the doors, signifying my refusal to leave you anymore
Oh, darling, all of the city lights
Never shine as bright as your eyes
My love, the city lights can never compare to the radiance and brightness of your eyes
I would trade them all for a minute more
But the car's outside
I would willingly give up all the city lights just for a single additional minute with you, but unfortunately, the car is waiting outside
And he's called me twice
But he's gonna have to wait tonight
Someone has called me twice, probably the driver, but tonight he will have to wait because I'm not ready to leave
I'm not gettin' in the Addison Lee
Unless you pack your bags
You're comin' with me
Unless you gather your belongings and come with me, I refuse to enter the Addison Lee vehicle
I'm tired of lovin' from afar
And never being where you are
I'm fatigued from loving you from a distance and constantly being away from your physical presence
Close the windows, lock the doors
Don't wanna leave you anymore
To emphasize my commitment, I want to shut out the outside world by closing the windows and locking the doors, declaring my unwillingness to leave you any longer
No, I don't wanna leave you anymore
No, I don't desire to depart from you any longer
I don't wanna leave you
(Ooh-ooh, ah) I don't wanna leave you
(Ooh-ooh, ah) I don't wanna leave you
I don't want to leave you, as repeated in the lines, indicating my strong desire to stay
Don't wanna leave you anymore
I have reached a point where I no longer want to part ways with you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: James Arthur, Alex Beitzke, Bradley Spence, Dave Gibson
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