My cadillac car
Eddie Nilsson Lyrics
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but I realized this car won't drive so far
so I sold it nice and quick, and bought me a car at route 66
It was a Cadillac, oh my cadillac car
When I'm cruisin' around in my brand new car
well I feel like a king, and nothing is too far
so I filled her to the top, and hit the gas and she won't stop
My cadillac car (cadillac car)
My cadillac car (cadillac car)
My cadillac car (cadillac car)
and we will go far (will go far)
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My cadillac car (cadillac car)
My cadillac car (cadillac car)
My cadillac car (cadillac car)
and we will go far (will go far)
All of my friends wanna ride with me
they love my car and wanna ride for free
I used to say gimme a buck,
then you can ride with american luck
It's a Cadillac, oh my cadillac car
My cadillac car (cadillac car)
My cadillac car (cadillac car)
My cadillac car (cadillac car)
and we will go far (will go far)
When I'm cruisin' around in my brand new car
well I feel like a king, and nothing is too far
so I filled her to the top, and hit the gas and she won't stop
It's a Cadillac, oh my cadillac car
It's my Cadillac, oh my cadillac car
The song "My Cadillac Car" by Eddie Nilsson tells the story of how the singer was given a car by his father when he was young, but quickly realized that the car was not suitable for him. He then sold that car and purchased himself a Cadillac from Route 66. The song expresses the singer's pride and joy in his Cadillac as he drives it around, feeling like a king. The car becomes a symbol of success and freedom, allowing him to go anywhere he wants without any limitations.
The lyrics convey a sense of rebellion and independence as the singer takes control of his own life by purchasing the car that he wants, rather than sticking with what he was given. The Cadillac also becomes a social currency, with the singer's friends wanting to ride for free. However, he asserts his dominance by insisting on payment, adding to the image of the Cadillac as a symbol of power and success.
Overall, "My Cadillac Car" is a fun and upbeat anthem to the joy of driving a beautiful car and feeling free. It celebrates the American Dream of independence and success, embodied in the iconic Cadillac.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was young my father bought me a car
As a child, my dad bought me a car but I realized it wouldn't take me far.
but I realized this car won't drive so far
Unfortunately, the car my father gifted me fell short of my transportation needs.
so I sold it nice and quick, and bought me a car at route 66
I quickly sold the old car and purchased a new one at Route 66.
It was a Cadillac, oh my cadillac car
The new car was a Cadillac, and I could not contain my excitement.
When I'm cruisin' around in my brand new car
Whenever I drive my new Cadillac,
well, I feel like a king, and nothing is too far
I feel powerful and unstoppable, like a king, and I can go anywhere I want.
so I filled her to the top, and hit the gas and she won't stop
I filled the gas tank to the brim and hit the accelerator; the car wouldn't stop.
All of my friends wanna ride with me
My friends all want to ride with me because they love my car.
they love my car and wanna ride for free
They are so enamored with my car that they would like a ride without paying.
I used to say gimme a buck,
Previously, I used to charge them a dollar for the ride.
then you can ride with american luck
I used to say that for the price of a dollar, they could ride with American luck.
It's a Cadillac, oh my cadillac car
My car is a Cadillac, and it's amazing.
and we will go far (will go far)
With my car, we will be able to go anywhere we want.
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