Magic
Cars The Lyrics
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Summer, summer, summer
It's like a merry-go-round
I see you under the midnight
All shackles and bows
The high shoes with the cleats a-clickin'
A temperamental glow
Oh, don't you let me go
Oh, got a hold on you
I've got a hold on you
I've got a hold on you tonight
Oh, I got a hold on you
I got a hold on you (I got a hold on you)
That's right
(Uh oh, it's magic)
When I'm with you
(Oh, it's magic)
(Uh oh, it's magic)
Just a little magic
You know it's true
I got a hold on you
Oh, twisted
Under, sideways, down
I know you're getting twisted
And you can't calm down
I see you under the midnight
Love darts in your eyes
How far can you take it?
'Til you realize
There's magic in your eyes
I got a hold on you
Got a hold on you
I got a hold on you tonight
I got a hold on you
Got a hold on you
(I got a hold on you)
Yeah, oh, yeah, oh
(Uh oh, it's magic)
Uh oh, when I'm with you
(Oh, it's magic)
(Uh oh, it's magic)
Just a little bit of magic
Pulls me through
I've got a hold on you
I've got a hold on you
I got a hold on you
(I got a hold on you)
That's right, it's magic
(Uh oh, it's magic)
Uh oh, it's magic
When I'm with you
(Oh, it's magic)
Uh oh
(Uh oh, it's magic)
Just a little magic
Inside of you
(Uh oh, it's magic)
Takes a little bit of magic
That's true
When I'm with you
(Uh oh, it's magic)
(Gotta be magic)
Your magic pulls me through
Oh, it's magic
(Uh oh, it's magic)
The song "Magic" by The Cars is a love song that talks about the intense feelings that come with falling in love. The opening lines of the song "Summer, it turns me upside down" suggests that the singer associates the feelings of falling in love with summer, which brings a sense of unpredictability and excitement. The feeling is compared to being on a merry-go-round, which is a metaphor for the whirlwind of emotions that come with love.
The lyrics talk about the singer seeing the person they love under the midnight, looking beautiful and lit up by a temperamental glow. The singer expresses their fear of losing this person and how they have a hold on them. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase, "Oh oh, it's magic," which suggests that the feeling of love itself is magical and that being with this person is like being under a spell.
Line by Line Meaning
Summer, it turns me upside down
The feeling of summer is so overwhelming that it flips my perspective.
Summer, summer, summer
The repetition of 'summer' emphasizes the depth of feeling associated with the season.
It's like a merry go round
The dizzying effect of summer is compared to a carnival ride.
I see you under the midnight
The artist observes someone special in the dark of night.
All shackles and bows
The person being observed is dressed up, possibly constrained or adorned.
High shoes with the cleats a clickin'
The subject's shoes are noticeable and make an audible sound.
A temperamental glow
The person gives off a moody, passionate vibe.
Oh, don't you let me go
The artist doesn't want to be separated from the person they're addressing.
Oh, I got a hold on you
The artist feels a powerful connection to the other person.
I'll check
Unclear, could be a reference to a specific action or phrase used in the relationship.
(Oh oh it's magic) When I'm with you
Being with the person is a magical experience.
(Oh oh it's magic) Just a little magic
The effect is subtle but evident.
You know it's true
The singer believes the other person feels the same way.
Oh, twisted under sideways down
The singer describes feeling disoriented and turned around.
I know you're getting twisted
The singer understands that the other person is caught up in the intensity of the moment.
And you can't calm down
They are unable to regain equilibrium.
Love darts in your eyes
The other person looks at the artist with a strong sense of affection.
How far can you take it?
The situation is intense, and the singer wonders how much further it can go.
Till you realize
It's unclear what specifically the other person needs to realize.
There's magic in your eyes
The artist feels that the other person has a special quality that they find enchanting.
I've got a hold on you
The artist asserts emotional control over the other person.
Lets try, it's magic
Possibly an invitation to explore the intense feelings further.
Yes I do
Unclear what specific question this is in response to.
Just a little bit of magic
The connection between the two people is not overpowering, but still meaningful.
That's true, when I'm with you
The singer affirms that the other person has a positive impact on them.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ric Ocasek
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@rhino
Rest In Peace Ric Ocasek. Thank you for the music and the magic. We've compiled our favorite Cars and Ric videos and tunes. Watch them all here http://bit.ly/2ke4XcC
@TitaIrzanOfficial
RIP Ric Ocasec. Thank you for the magic music that you made.
@beastygeorge
Magic is quite the masterpiece... This song makes Ric immortal! โค๏ธ
@paulinauli1
So painful to hear of his death. Good music.
@danlivni2097
I didn't realize Ric was 75 when he passed. I thought he was younger
@oleysiaogren1192
@@danlivni2097 70 Wikipedia
@leokimvideo
wow, this screams the 80's
@christianheichel
I'd say it screams a good decade.
@chitlitlah
And I'm okay with that.
@randywissler9923
I'd say it screams the best decade!!!