You Might Think
Cars The Lyrics
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To hang around with you
Or maybe you think I'm lucky
To have something to do
But I think that you're wild
Inside me is some child
Or maybe it's untrue
(You might think) you might think I'm crazy
(All I want) but all I want is you
You might think it's hysterical
But I know when you're weak
You think you're in the movies
And everything's so deep
But I think that you're wild
When you flash that fragile smile
You might think it's foolish
What you put me through
(You might think) you might think I'm crazy
(All I want) all I want is you
And it was hard, so hard to take
There's no escape without a scrape
But you kept it going 'til the sun fell down
You kept it going
Oh well, you might think I'm delirious
The way I run you down
But somewhere sometimes, when you're curious
I'll be back around
Oh, I think that you're wild
And so uniquely styled
You might think it's foolish
This chancy rendezvous
(You might think) you might think I'm crazy
(All I want) but all I want is you
Oh, ooh, all I want is you
(All I want) all I want is you
The song “You Might Think” by the Cars is essentially about being in love with someone who may not reciprocate those same feelings, but rather views the relationship as simply something to do. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of this sentiment, but is still captivated by the unpredictable and “wild” nature of the person they have affections for. They are aware that they may be viewed as “crazy” or “foolish” for being so infatuated with someone who doesn’t feel the same, but they still can’t help themselves due to their deep feelings.
The first verse sets up the initial perception of the singer’s relationship with their love interest, depicting a potential tension or questioning of their association. The chorus reinforces this feeling of the partner’s connection as folly or unconvincing, but reveals that the singer simply wants to be with them. The second verse further explores the perceived depth of the love interest’s personality, illustrating the singer’s belief that there is more to this individual than meets the eye despite their tendency to fantasize like they’re in a movie. The bridge is somewhat ambiguous, but seems to express the struggle the singer has at times with holding onto this relationship, but ultimately that they are drawn back to it time and time again.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh well, you might think I'm crazy
You may have this perception that I am not thinking properly
To hang around with you
To spend time with you and be with you
Or maybe you think I'm lucky
Perhaps you believe that I am fortunate
To have something to do
To have an activity or a person to spend time with
But I think that you're wild
In my opinion, you are untamed and unpredictable
Inside me is some child
I have a childish nature or attitude towards you
You might think I'm foolish
You may view me as senseless or lacking good judgement
Or maybe it's untrue
Or perhaps that belief is incorrect
(You might think) you might think I'm crazy
You may think that I have gone mad
(All I want) but all I want is you
However, all I desire is to be with you
You might think it's hysterical
You may find it amusing or entertaining
But I know when you're weak
Yet, I am aware of your vulnerabilities
You think you're in the movies
You consider yourself to be in a cinematic scenario
And everything's so deep
And you perceive everything to be profound or significant
When you flash that fragile smile
When you smile with an expression that is easily breakable
You might think it's foolish
You may deem it foolish or unwise
What you put me through
The things you make me experience or go through
(You might think) you might think I'm crazy
You may have the belief that I am insane
(All I want) but all I want is you
Yet, all I am interested in is being with you
There's no escape without a scrape
Escaping comes with some level of difficulty or harm
But you kept it going 'til the sun fell down
Despite this complication, you continued with our interaction until the end of the day
Oh well, you might think I'm delirious
You may have the opinion that I am experiencing severe confusion and disorientation
The way I run you down
How I chase or criticize you
But somewhere sometimes, when you're curious
However, sometimes, when you are interested or inquisitive
I'll be back around
I will come back and be present again
And so uniquely styled
You are distinctive in your appearance or manner
You might think it's foolish
You may deem it absurd or unwise
This chancy rendezvous
This risky or uncertain meeting or encounter
(You might think) you might think I'm crazy
You may perceive me to be irrational or deranged
(All I want) but all I want is you
However, all I crave is being with you
Oh, ooh, all I want is you
All that I desire is to be close to you
(All I want) all I want is you
Being with you is my main priority
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ric Ocasek
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tylerh1918
Oh well uh, you might think I'm crazy
To hang around with you
Or maybe you think I'm lucky
To have somethin' to do
But I think that you're wild
Inside me is some child
You might think I'm foolish
Or maybe it's untrue
(You might think) You might think I'm crazy
(All I want) All I want is you
You might think it's hysterical
But I know when you're weak
You think you're in the movies
And everything's so deep
But I think that you're wild
When you flash that fragile smile
You might think it's foolish
What you put me through
(You might think) You might think I'm crazy
(All I want) All I want is you
And it was hard, so hard to take (So hard to take)
There's no escape (There's no escape)
Without a scrape (Without a scrape)
But you kept it going, till the sun fell down
You kept it, going
Oh well uh, you might think I'm delirious
The way I run you down
But somewhere, sometimes
When you're curious
I'll be back around
Oh, I think that you're wild
And so uniquely styled
You might think it's foolish
This chancy rendezvous
(You might think I'm crazy) You might think I'm crazy
(All I want is you) All I want is you, ah-oo
All I want is you (All I want is you)
All I want is you
@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
@captainfart231
Eddie Money and Ric in one week😭unreal
@samuellopezmessi9101
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭R.I.P.😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭.
@Zenigundam
No offense to him, but I always thought he was one of the ugliest music artists ever.
@materialgirl8707
we just lost Eddie Money and then another tragic loss of another music legend and only days apart. Reminds me of when we lost David Bowie, Glenn Frye, and Prince 3 years ago. All of them rest in heavenly peace!!
@michaelanderson9792
so sad I saw them in the 80's bye bye my freind
@Tenshii_Artii
The very concept that a band called ‘The Cars’, had this song covered in the movie Cars 2, is just too perfect for the universe. Never noticed it way back then, but absolutely beautiful!
@daryldraws8083
Same thoughts I had back then. Cars 2 have good soundtrack love all the songs.
@makyostars
Covered by a band the lead singer produced 3 albums for
@jdewitt77
I remember when this song was played in the movie Cars 2.