Cadillac
Marc Bolan T-Rex Lyrics
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Baby I wanna walk you home
Oh baby I wanna walk you home
There's a shadow in the basement
And I'm scared to sleep alone
Baby doesn't everybody weep
Oh baby doesn't everybody weep
I'd slide up there beside you
Yeah
Baby I wanna buy you a Cadillac
Baby I wanna buy you a Cadillac
I bought it with my song
But you say that you're gonna give it back
Yeah
Baby I love you baby
I love you baby I love you baby
The song "Cadillac" by Marc Bolan T-Rex appears to be a love song to a woman, with Bolan professing his desire to "walk [her] home." However, the lyrics also contain darker references, such as a "shadow in [his] basement" that makes him "scared to sleep alone." Bolan seems to be highlighting the idea that everyone has their own fears and flaws, with the line "Baby doesn't everybody bleed?" suggesting that vulnerability is a universal trait. Despite his fears, Bolan wants to be with the woman he loves, even if it means confronting his own nightmares.
The chorus of the song focuses on the idea of buying the woman a Cadillac, a symbol of luxury and status. Bolan seems to be suggesting that he wants to provide for her and make her happy, but there's a sense of caution as well. He sings, "you say you're gonna give it back," suggesting that perhaps the woman is reluctant to accept such gifts, or that their relationship is more complicated than it appears on the surface. Overall, "Cadillac" is a song that blends romance and darkness, with Bolan's trademark poetic lyrics creating a rich, evocative atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Beginning of the song, expressing excitement or agreement.
Baby I want to walk you home
Expressing desire to accompany the partner.
There's a shadow in my basement
Imagery indicating fear or anxiety about being alone.
And I'm scared to sleep alone
Strong indication of fear and vulnerability being alone.
Baby doesn't everybody bleed
An attempt to rationalize fear by expressing vulnerability as a universal experience.
I'd slide up there beside you
Imagery expressing a desire to be close to the partner.
But my nightmare long too steep
Explanation that fear and anxiety are too overwhelming to take action.
Baby I want to buy you a Cadillac
Expression of a desire to provide for the partner.
I'm going in with my song
Imagery expressing intention to succeed and provide materially.
But you say you're gonna give it back
Resistance from the partner, indicating conflict in their relationship.
Baby I love you baby
Affirmation of romantic feelings towards the partner.
I love you baby I love you baby
Reiteration of romantic feelings towards the partner.
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: MARC BOLAN
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David Mark
50 years old this song.still sounds so perfect.timeless classic
Janine Farnell
We were allowed to borrow this handsome and talented man for a while.......and boy it was worth it!!!! We miss you Electric Warrior
Mirror Time
We are indeed lucky folk. Beautifully said. I love his being... as always. And this blue shirt is so gorgeous!. Plus, his photo should be next to the word "Charisma"
MarieRChild
He shines like nobody before and after him ! I really LOVE other singer and lead guitar, but Marc Bolan, always special for me ! And time doesn't change that lol thanx one more time, dear trexmarcbolan, you rock
Reinhold Leistikow
Me to
baz barret
One of my favourite Bolan tracks ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Andrew Westwater
Marc Bolan, just a phenomenally talented, charismatic, witty, brilliant rocker, awesome ♥️✌️🎸
Peach R
my god what a beautiful, talented man. really obsessed with this song.such a shame he died so young.
Verisimilitudo
50 years on and people are still listening to Marc Bolan.
trexmarcbolan
Marc was on top of the world at this point thanks for stopping by