Cars
Newman Gary Lyrics


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Cars
Here in my car
I feel safest of all
I can lock all my doors
It's the only way to live

In cars
Here in my car
I can only receive
I can listen to you
It keeps me stable for days

In cars
Here in my car
The image breaks down
Will you visit me please
If I open my door

In cars
Here in my car
I know I've started to think
About leaving tonight
Although nothing seems right
In cars




I know I've started to think
I know I've started to think

Overall Meaning

Newman Gary's song Cars is a reflection on the emotional detachment that comes with modern living. The singer finds solace and safety within the confines of his car, where he can lock everything out and just focus on himself. The car is a symbol of how today's society values individualism and personal space over community and connection. The line "I can only receive, I can listen to you" illustrates this point further as it highlights the inability of the singer to truly connect with others.


Despite feeling safe and secure in his car, the singer acknowledges that the image of perfection that it represents eventually breaks down. He then invites someone in to share that vulnerability with him, to visit him and be there for him. The last lines of the song, "About leaving tonight, Although nothing seems right, In cars, I know I've started to think" suggest that the singer may be contemplating leaving his comfortable but ultimately unfulfilling lifestyle behind.


Overall, "Cars" is a melancholic song that highlights the often lonely and disconnected nature of modern living, and invites listeners to confront these issues and seek out meaningful connections and experiences.


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