Pink Cadillac
Bruce Springsteen Lyrics


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Well now you may think I'm foolish
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
Well honey it ain't your money
'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

Overall Meaning

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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