The Back Seat Of My Car
Linda McCartney & Paul McCartney Lyrics
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But listen to her daddy's song, don't stay out to long
Were just busy hidin', sitting the back seat of my car
(Looking for a ride and all about)
(Looking for a ride in and out of town)
(Strolling around and all about)
(Looking for a ride in and out of)
We may end up in Mexico city
But listen to her daddy's song
Making love is wrong
Ooh, we're just busy riding
Sitting in the back seat of my car
Oh oh, Oh oh
Oh oh, Oh oh
Oh oh, Oh oh
Oh oh, Oh oh
Oh oh, Oh oh
For we was only hiding
Sitting in the back seat of my car, yeah
And when we finished driving
We can say we were late in arriving
And listen to her daddy's song
We believe that we can't be wrong, yeah
Oh oh, we believe that we can't be wrong
Oh oh, we believe that we can't be wrong
We can make it to Mexico city
Sitting in the back seat of my car, oh oh
Oh oh, we believe that we can't be wrong
Oh oh, we believe that we can't be wrong
Oh oh, we believe that we can't be wrong
Oh oh, we believe that we can't be wrong
Oh oh, we believe that we can't be wrong
Oh oh, we believe that we can't be wrong
No, no, no
We believe we can't be wrong
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh oh, oh oh, yeah, oh, yeah
In "Back Seat of My Car," Paul McCartney sings about a young couple who are sneaking away to be together without the approval of the girl's father. As they speed down the highway, they listen to the father's music and sneak kisses in the backseat. They talk about running away to Mexico City, but worry that they are doing something wrong because the father's music tells them so. Throughout the song, they assert their belief that they can't be wrong and that their love will conquer all.
The lyrics seem to be an exploration of teenage rebellion and the desire to break free from parental control. McCartney reflects on the sense of invincibility that young people often feel while driving in a car and the sense of liberation it can bring. The father's music acts as a symbol of authority and societal norms that the young couple is rebelling against. The repetition of the phrase "we believe that we can't be wrong" highlights the couple's confidence in their love and their ability to trust their instincts.
Overall, "Back Seat of My Car" is a song about youthful rebellion and romantic infatuation. It's a nostalgic look back at the thrill of breaking the rules and defying authority, while also acknowledging the uncertainty and fear that come with being young and in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Speed along the highway, honey I want it my way
I want to travel fast and reach my destination my way.
But listen to her daddy's song, don't stay out to long
Even though I want to be free, I remember her father's advice to not stay out too long.
Were just busy hidin', sitting the back seat of my car
We are enjoying the thrill of hiding in the back seat of the car, looking for a ride.
(Looking for a ride and all about)
We are looking for excitement and adventure.
(Looking for a ride in and out of town)
We are looking to travel and explore different places.
(Strolling around and all about)
We are leisurely wandering around, enjoying the ride.
(Looking for a ride in and out of)
We are searching for a ride to take us in and out of different places.
The laser lights are pretty
The lights around us are captivating and appealing.
We may end up in Mexico city
We may end up going all the way to Mexico City.
But listen to her daddy's song
Despite the allure of adventure, we remember the warning from her father's song.
Making love is wrong
Her father's song cautions us that physical intimacy is not acceptable.
Ooh, we're just busy riding
We are just preoccupied with riding around and having fun in the car.
Sitting in the back seat of my car
We are sitting in the back seat, enjoying the thrill of the moment.
Oh oh, we believe that we can't be wrong
We both feel confident that we are doing the right thing and won't get caught.
We can make it to Mexico city
We are hopeful that we can reach Mexico City and enjoy ourselves there.
And when we finished driving
After we are done enjoying the ride,
We can say we were late in arriving
We can make an excuse for being late when we arrive at our destination.
We believe that we can't be wrong, yeah
We are confident that we won't be caught or punished for our actions.
No, no, no
We are denying that we have done anything wrong.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
We are excited and enjoying the ride.
Oh oh, oh oh, yeah, oh, yeah
We are caught up in the moment and enjoying ourselves.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PAUL MCCARTNEY
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