Kenickie were a punk-indie band from Sunderland, England that formed in 199… Read Full Bio ↴Kenickie were a punk-indie band from Sunderland, England that formed in 1994 at the height of the Britpop era. Championed by the British DJ John Peel, two of their singles were voted into the Festive Fifty of 1996, with "Punka" coming in at number 4, and "Come Out 2Nite" being placed at number 1. 1997 saw three UK Top 40 chart singles ("In Your Car", "Nightlife" and a re-release of "Punka") and their debut album, "At The Club", made the UK Top 10. The follow-up, "Get In", was less successful, and the group famously disbanded following a show in 1998, when lead singer Lauren Laverne declared, "We were Kenickie ... a bunch of fuckwits."

Line-up

Lauren Laverne
Marie du Santiago
Emmy-Kate Montrose
Johnny X

In Your Car
Kenickie Lyrics

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You`ve got a gift, I can tell by looking,
Give us a lift, I get so tired of walking,

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah x2

I`m in heaven, I have been told, (who told ya!)
I`m in heaven, I`m too young to feel so old

(What happened then? I asked him...)

Is this your car, It`s quite a machine
Doting father, I see you keep it clean oh

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah x2

I`m in heaven, I have been told, (who told ya!)
I`m in heaven, I`m too young to feel so old

(We heard you talking! And I was saying...)

Back in your house in the afternoon,
What are you talking about? Why would I want to see your room?

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah x2

Its so seductive when he un-derstands,
Its so seductive when he takes my head in his hands and says,

It doesn`t matter what kind of mess I make, Oh yeah,
He`s going to see for certain everything will be OK

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah x2

I`m in heaven, I have been told, (who told ya!)
I`m in heaven, I`m too young to feel so old

(How`d ya leave him? I just said...)

Thanks for the ride, It sure beats walking,
Your really alright, Though you can`t tell by looking,

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah x2

This is heaven, Didn`t you know? (d`ya Reckon?)

This is heaven, I`m too young to feel this old...

Overall Meaning

The Kenickie's song "In Your Car" tells the story of a young woman who is offered a lift by a man driving a fancy car. She is grateful for the ride as she is tired of walking. She feels like she is in heaven and too young to feel old. She admires the man's car and appreciates how clean it is. The man takes her back to his house, but she declines his offer to see his room. She finds his understanding nature and the way he holds her head in his hands seductive. She trusts him enough that she believes everything will be okay, regardless of the mess she makes. She thanks him for the ride and suggests that he is okay, and you can't tell by looking.

The song's lyrics are a reflection of youthful innocence and adventurous nature. The girl is looking for a lift and someone to spend time with, while the man seems to be looking for companionship. The chorus "I'm in heaven, I have been told, I'm too young to feel so old" is a nod to the lyricist's love of early '90s pop and punk music. A theme of dependency is also prevalent in the song, with the girl relying on the car to lift her from her burdensome walk and the man relying on her affection for company. The song's upbeat tempo and punk sound further enhance the theme of youthful recklessness and impulsive behavior.

Line by Line Meaning

You`ve got a gift, I can tell by looking,
I can tell just by glancing at you that you possess a special quality, a gift.

Give us a lift, I get so tired of walking,
Can you offer me a ride, because I am tired of walking everywhere?

I`m in heaven, I have been told, (who told ya!)
I feel incredibly happy, overjoyed even - someone else said I look like I'm in heaven. Who said this?!

I`m in heaven, I`m too young to feel so old
I feel so euphoric that I must be in heaven, despite feeling too young to feel as old as I do.

Is this your car, It`s quite a machine
This is your car, right? It's really impressive and well-built!

Doting father, I see you keep it clean oh
You must be a proud and loving father, considering how well-maintained and polished your car looks.

Back in your house in the afternoon,
We are in your house now, in the afternoon.

What are you talking about? Why would I want to see your room?
I don't understand why you would ask me if I want to see your room - what could be interesting about it?

Its so seductive when he un-derstands,
It's very alluring and attractive when he comprehends what I'm feeling or thinking.

Its so seductive when he takes my head in his hands and says,
It's so enticing when he holds my head in his hands and says something to comfort or reassure me.

It doesn`t matter what kind of mess I make, Oh yeah,
It doesn't matter how much of a mess I create or how disorganized I may seem - he will see through it and know everything will be okay.

He`s going to see for certain everything will be OK
He has the ability to discern that everything will be fine in any situation, and he will.

Thanks for the ride, It sure beats walking,
Thank you for offering me a ride, it's much better than having to walk!

Your really alright, Though you can`t tell by looking,
You seem like a genuinely good person, although it may not be obvious just by looking at you.

This is heaven, Didn`t you know? (d`ya Reckon?)
This feels like an incredibly good, perfect place to be - didn't you already realize that? (Do you see what I'm saying?)

This is heaven, I`m too young to feel this old...
I can't believe how much I enjoy this moment - it feels too good to be true, and I'm still so young that it's incredible to feel this much joy.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LAUREN GOFTON, LAUREN LAVERNE, MARIE DUSANTIAGO, MARIE NIXON

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