Inspired by disco and fun of the 70’s and 80’s, No Hot Ashes are taking the… Read Full Bio ↴Inspired by disco and fun of the 70’s and 80’s, No Hot Ashes are taking the UK by storm with their infatuating live atmospheres and well-crafted tunes full of groove and expertly timed rhythms. With those raw, British, unadulterated vocals, it’s no wonder they’ve amassed over 1 million streams on Spotify and have supported bands such as Spring King, Blossoms, The Amazons & Prides on their UK Tours.

CAR
No Hot Ashes Lyrics

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I wish that I could buy a car
I'd drive us up to the stars
And count them all up individually
And babe we'd do this habitually

I wish that I could buy a car
I'd drive us up to see the stars
And count them all up individually

And babe we'd do this habitually

I wish that I could buy some new clothes
A pair of socks to warm toes
Maybe t-shirt or two
So I look better for you

I'm sick of tripping over myself
I might need help, cos I'm not well
And I'm not onto one
Because I've got no funds

All alone, I dream of kissing you, in the back of my Subaru
All alone, instead I'm missing you
Thinking about what I should do
Cos I just wanna see that smile
All the time
But I never see that smile
And that's why...

I wish that I could buy a car
I'd drive us up to see the stars
And count them all individually
Cos babe we'd do this habitually

I want to buy you nice things
Posh clothes and diamond rings
But my finance is my problem
I want more money but I've got none

I'm sick of tripping over myself
I might need help, cos I'm not well
And I'm not onto one
Because I've got no funds

All alone, I dream of kissing you, in the back of my Subaru
All alone, instead I'm missing you
Thinking about what I should do
Cos I just wanna see that smile
All the time
But I never see that smile
And that's why...

I wish that I could buy a car

Overall Meaning

The No Hot Ashes song "Car" is a painful reflection of the singer's financial struggles and the everyday dreams that come with being limited by money. In the track, the singer worries about buying a car so they can share in the experience of stargazing with someone that they care about. The song speaks to the common feeling of frustration and powerlessness that people with low income may experience in situations where they want to do more but are limited by their financial circumstances.

The first verse describes the singer's longing for a car that he can use to take his significant other on a romantic drive to see the stars. He wishes he had the money to buy not only the car but also new clothes, including a t-shirt or two so that he can look better for his partner. The singer's lack of money is impairing his ability to invest in himself and his relationship, a byproduct of his frustration.

The second verse is a continuation of the first, with the singer lamenting the fact that he cannot buy his partner nice things like posh clothes and diamond rings. All the while, he is dealing with financial limitations that have left him feeling drained and helpless. The song concludes with the singer realizing that all he wants is to witness his partner's smile, even though they are not in a position to afford the things they want.

Line by Line Meaning

I wish that I could buy a car
The singer desires to buy a car

I'd drive us up to see the stars
The singer wants to take their loved one on a romantic drive to see the stars

And count them all up individually
The singer wants to take time to appreciate the stars and count them one by one

Cos babe we'd do this habitually
The artist wants to make stargazing a regular routine with their loved one

I want to buy you nice things
The artist wishes to purchase lovely items for their loved one

Posh clothes and diamond rings
The singer would like to buy their loved one expensive, luxurious items

But my finance is my problem
The singer cannot afford to buy these things because of their financial situation

I want more money but I've got none
The artist desires more money but currently doesn't possess any

I'm sick of tripping over myself
The artist is tired of feeling clumsy and making mistakes

I might need help, cos I'm not well
The artist may require assistance or support, as they are not doing well

And I'm not onto one
The singer isn't doing well financially

Because I've got no funds
The artist has no money to spend

All alone, I dream of kissing you, in the back of my Subaru
The singer daydreams of kissing their loved one in the back of a Subaru, a car which they don't currently own

All alone, instead I'm missing you
The singer is alone and misses their loved one

Thinking about what I should do
The singer is considering their options and trying to come up with a solution

Cos I just wanna see that smile
The artist desires to see their loved one's smile

All the time
The artist wants to see their loved one smile constantly

But I never see that smile
The singer rarely sees their loved one smile

And that's why...
The singer is explaining why they want to buy a car

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