Pink Cadillac
Bruce Springsteen Lyrics
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For the foolish things I do
You may wonder how come I love you
When you get on my nerves like you do
Well baby you know you bug me
There ain't no secret 'bout that
Well come on over here and hug me
Baby I'll spill the facts
'Cause baby I got plenty of that
I love you for your pink Cadillac
Crushed velvet seats
Riding in the back
Cruising down the street
Waving to the girls
Feeling out of sight
Spending all my money
On a Saturday night
Honey I just wonder what you do there in back
Of your pink Cadillac
Pink Cadillac
Well now way back in the Bible
Temptations always come along
There's always somebody tempting
Somebody into doing something they know is wrong
Well they tempt you, man, with silver
And they tempt you, sir, with gold
And they tempt you with the pleasures
That the flesh does surely hold
They say Eve tempted Adam with an apple
But man I ain't going for that
I know it was her pink Cadillac
Crushed velvet seats
Riding in the back
Oozing down the street
Waving to the girls
Feeling out of sight
Spending all my money
On a Saturday night
Honey I just wonder what it feels like in the back
Of your pink Cadillac
Pink Cadillac
Now some folks say it's too big
And uses too much gas
Some folks say it's too old
And that it goes too fast
But my love is bigger than a Honda
Yeah, it's bigger than a Subaru
Hey man there's only one thing
And one car that will do
Anyway we don't have to drive it
Honey we can park it out in the back
And have a party in your pink Cadillac
Crushed velvet seats
Riding in the back
Cruising down the street
Waving to the girls
Feeling out of sight
Spending all my money
On a Saturday night
Honey I just wonder what you do there in back
Of your pink Cadillac
Pink Cadillac
Pink Cadillac
Pink Cadillac
Pink Cadillac
Pink Cadillac
Pink Cadillac
Pink Cadillac
Pink Cadillac
The song Pink Cadillac by Bruce Springsteen is a romantic ode to a woman and her car. The lyrics reveal the singer's fascination with their lover's pink Cadillac, encapsulating their love for the plush crushed velvet seats, cruising through the streets, and the attention it draws from the ladies. The singer acknowledges the many things that may irk them about their lover but insists that it is not because of their wealth. Its catchy beat and memorable lyrics make it an instant classic that has been covered by several artists, including Natalie Cole and Jerry Lee Lewis.
The song's first verse conveys the singer's acknowledgement that they are aware of the foolish things they do and questions why they love someone who gets on their nerves. However, despite these irritations, the singer still loves the person for their pink Cadillac, which they cannot get enough of, and spends all their money on weekend rides in the car. The song's second verse describes the widespread temptation that plagues people everywhere, with materialistic things like gold, silver, and fleshly desires being dangled in front of everyone's eyes. The singer uses the example of how Eve tempted Adam with an apple as a metaphor for how the pink Cadillac has tempted him. In the third verse, the singer defends their love for the car, saying that it is bigger than a Honda or a Subaru because it is connected to a special person, and they can even throw parties in the car's backseat.
Line by Line Meaning
Well now you may think I'm foolish
I understand that some may disagree with my actions
For the foolish things I do
For the actions that may seem undesirable or unnecessary to others
You may wonder how come I love you
Others may be curious about my affection towards you
When you get on my nerves like you do
Despite the fact that you annoy me
Well baby you know you bug me
My dear, you are aware that you irritate me
There ain't no secret 'bout that
This is a well-known fact
Well come on over here and hug me
Despite the annoyance, I still desire your physical affection
Baby I'll spill the facts
I will speak the truth about my feelings
Well honey it ain't your money
My love for you is not based on your financial worth
'Cause baby I got plenty of that
I possess enough money, so that is not a factor in my feelings for you.
I love you for your pink Cadillac
I am attracted to you because of the car you drive
Crushed velvet seats
The luxurious velvet seats in the car
Riding in the back
Traveling in the back seat, enjoying the ride
Cruising down the street
Driving slowly down the street
Waving to the girls
Positively acknowledging and greeting other women on the street
Feeling out of sight
Experiencing a sense of pride and satisfaction
Spending all my money
Using up all of my money
On a Saturday night
Spending money on a weekend night
Honey I just wonder what you do there in back
I am curious about your activities in the back seat
Of your pink Cadillac
Of your grand pink car
Well now way back in the Bible
Referring to an earlier time in history
Temptations always come along
There are always desires and wants that arise
There's always somebody tempting
There will always be someone trying to lure another
Somebody into doing something they know is wrong
Persuading another to act against their moral compass
Well they tempt you, man, with silver
Men may be encouraged by monetary gain
And they tempt you, sir, with gold
Men with a higher status may be enticed with wealth
And they tempt you with the pleasures
Sinful desires sometimes can pull you from morality
That the flesh does surely hold
Desires of the body can be strong and overwhelming
They say Eve tempted Adam with an apple
Referring to the story of the Bible where Eve leads Adam astray
But man I ain't going for that
I don't believe Eve actually tempted Adam
I know it was her pink Cadillac
I believe it was the luxury and status of the car that enticed him
Oozing down the street
The visual impact of the car slowly driving
Now some folks say it's too big
Others may challenge your car's size
And uses too much gas
Likewise, some may find it wasteful to use excess fuel
Some folks say it's too old
Additionally, some may find the age of the car to be a negative factor
And that it goes too fast
Others may perceive the car to be too fast or reckless
But my love is bigger than a Honda
My love transcends practicality or value
Yeah, it's bigger than a Subaru
My love is even greater than a comparable, but cheaper car
Hey man there's only one thing
Nothing else compares to the car you drive
And one car that will do
Only this specific car will suffice
Anyway we don't have to drive it
Regardless, we don't have to use it all the time
Honey we can park it out in the back
We can park it and just enjoy each other's company
And have a party in your pink Cadillac
We can throw a celebration in honor of the car
Pink Cadillac
The car's vibrant color and unique status
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
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