Silver
Ocasek Lyrics

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You were my silver you were my gold
You were all the things that cant be told
You were my star falling through the night
You were the one who showed me grand delight
I cant see you but I need you
And you're gone
You were my right hand you were my friend
You were always strong until the end

You were my good time you were my rave

You're the one that always set the stage
You're what I once new now I miss you
'Cause you're gone
Now I spend my lonely nights
Wishing you were here to make things right
To turn my darkness into light

You were my party you were my tea
You're the one that had faith in me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics "You were my silver you were my gold, You were all the things that can't be told" in Ocasek's song "Silver" can be interpreted as a tribute or reflection on the life of someone who was very special to the singer. The person could have been a lover, a friend, or a family member who held a significant place in the singer's life. The reference to the person being both "silver" and "gold" suggests that this individual was precious and valuable beyond measure. The line "You were my star falling through the night" invokes a sense of loss and the feeling of the person's light fading away.

The singer mourns the loss of their loved one, as reflected in the lines "I can't see you but I need you, and you're gone." The absence of this person leaves a void in the singer's life as they are reminded of their absence in everyday moments. The singer reminisces about the times they spent together, referring to the person as their "right hand" and their comrade in good times and bad. The person featured in the song could have been someone who provided unconditional support to the singer and helped them to navigate the ups and downs of life.

Overall, the lyrics in "Silver" suggest a sense of nostalgia, heartache, and loss. The singer pays tribute to someone who held a significant place in their life, and through this song, hopes to keep their memory alive.

Line by Line Meaning

You were my silver you were my gold
You were the most precious thing in my life that I cherished the most

You were all the things that cant be told
You were the kind of person who was beyond words and could not be described in words alone

You were my star falling through the night
You were the shining star that guided me through the darkest of nights

You were the one who showed me grand delight
You were the person who brought me immense happiness and joy

I cant see you but I need you
Even though I cannot see you, I still need you in my life

And you're gone
You are not with me anymore

You were my right hand you were my friend
You were my closest friend and confidante

You were always strong until the end
You were strong and resilient throughout your life, until the very end

You were my good time you were my rave
You were always the life of the party and someone who brought fun and excitement into my life

You're the one that always set the stage
You were always the one that would initiate and create memorable moments and experiences

You're what I once new now I miss you
You were someone I once knew and now miss very much

'Cause you're gone
Because you are no longer with me

Now I spend my lonely nights
I spend my nights feeling lonely and longing for you

Wishing you were here to make things right
I wish you were here to help correct the things that have gone wrong in my life

To turn my darkness into light
I wish you were here to help bring light and positivity back into my life

You were my party you were my tea
You were the one who brought fun and excitement into my life, but also provided comfort and calmness

You're the one that had faith in me
You were the person who believed in me, even when I did not believe in myself

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RIC OCASEK

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

kevin mitchell

4y↑3

@Mahatma Randy Ben had a problem with alcohol for a while. He often traveled in his own bus because of what alcohol abuse does to you. They did make up and Ric wrote the song "Silver" in memory of his best friend....
Silver....
"You were my silver you were my gold
You were all the things that cant be told
You were my star falling through the night
You were the one who showed me grand delight
I cant see you but I need you
And you're gone
You were my right hand you were my friend
You were always strong until the end
You were my good time you were my rave

You're the one that always set the stage
You're what I once new now I miss you
'Cause you're gone
Now I spend my lonely nights
Wishing you were here to make things right
To turn my darkness into light
You were my party you were my tea
You're the one that had faith in me"

All comments from YouTube:

kevin mitchell

5y↑66

R.I.P. Ric Ocasek, co-founder of the Cars with Benjamin Orr.... also passed. My Cars story growing up in Central New York... was in winter of 1978 during a blizzard, some friends and I set off to see a new band in Rochester New York at a local club. Most roads were closed, but the warriors plowed through the snow covered roads with my dads 4 wheel drive. When we arrived at the club, there was one car parked in front! We went in and the club owner said the gig is still on and said the "Cars" were traveling from Boston to Cleveland (where Ric and Benjamin grew up) and he booked them to to play on the way as they were looking for club exposure. We thought they were going to cancel as no one was there, but then walked in the band and started playing. We sat on the bar 10 feet away and only about 10 people showed that night (including the owner, bartender, and us)! They were awesome, friendly guys. This was a never forget moment....

Kathy Grinder

@kevin mitchell wonderful story ❤

kevin mitchell

@Don Ramiro yes Don, burned into the memory cells.... what are left lol 😆

Don Ramiro

2y↑1

GREAT STORY!

kevin mitchell

@Roberta Gregory Yes, at 62 years old... I remember it like it was yesterday (well most of it before we all got wasted!).

Roberta Gregory

What a treasured memory!

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Lana Cheng

4y↑6

One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. I wonder though if Ric had some regrets about Ben...

mudgetheexpendable

5y↑90

I hope Ric and Ben are making up their sad estrangement right now. RIP good sir.

עסקית58

3y↑3

@GizziesGirl2 thanks for the nice answer. you had cleared a lot to me now . RIP Ric RIP Ben!

Mahatma Randy

4y↑6

GizziesGirl2 that's interesting and tragic. Thank you for explaining.

GizziesGirl2

4y↑11

@Mahatma Randy There were tensions in the whole band because the rest of the band were not happy with being allowed less creative input by Ric. Also those details aren't really in context. The alcohol problem was more a symptom of the problems between Ric and Benjamin than the cause. He always liked his drink but it didn't become a problem until he was unhappy. Seems like he was unhappy with what was going on with the band and with his relationship with Ric and that was his admittedly unhealthy outlet, he drank more. Ben traveled in his own bus because he didn't particularly want to be around Ric, by whom I believe he felt ill-used(IMO rightfully so), and also he apparently developed a fear, or at least an uneasiness, about flying, which I suppose also could have been stress related, but in any case he said he preferred to not fly any more than he had to. He felt safer on the ground. When possible, even when the others were flying, he would still take the bus.

Mahatma Randy

4y↑2

kevin mitchell thank you for explaining that. I didn't know the details. Was it just Rik and Ben who had the falliing out, or were other members involved, too?

kevin mitchell

4y↑3

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Carl McCullough

7y↑76

Ric has always struck me as kind of a serious quiet type guy and sounds like Benjamin Orr was a good friend who was happy-go-lucky and gave Ric self confidence. I think this is an excellent and touching song.

Kerry Moynihan

5y↑5

As I've grown, I've realized these guys are actually much better and realer than The Beatles. I like The Beatles too in terms of their music, but these guys seem far more down-to-Earth for one and if Ben was ever the pretty boy of the band he never shoved that in anyone's face it seems I'd be looking at that from a younger perspective at 23. This is a great song for a friend, and ultimately I really think Ric was Ben's actual friend irregardless of fame. McCartney and Lennon started hating each other once they got famous and both of them had a "feud" (typical obnoxious attention-seeking bullshit) after the breakup probably to monopolize on.

Tristan Allen

5y↑4

Like Ben was the Paul and Ric was the Lennon

macgirl1231

5y↑7

I believe this song was written to deliberately sound sad angry and awkward. I believe that is how he was feeling when he wrote it. Lost without his Benjamin

visionquest09

5y↑17

No worries Ric. You and Ben are together again. Thanks to you two for all the great music. May you two rest well.

Belle Starre

5y↑26

Oh Ric, the angst & pain you must have felt losing Benjamin. "You were my right hand, you were my friend, you were always strong until the end." I'm in tears, this is so beautiful & personal. Ric you have the words & the music is gorgeous. You are a musical virtuoso.

always knew to wear it well Fancyucantell

5y↑4

Darling Benjamin, Thank you so much for bringing the knowledge.Thank God. You will always be my gold. You guys work it all out before I get to the other side. Ego doesn't exist in the spirit world. Only forgiveness.

Sandi Zanotti

5y↑12

Ben was the heart of the Cars. He was talented beyond words. Too sad that he was taken way too soon. He didn’t get to finish playing or to see his son Ben grow up to be a beautiful young man. I know I will see your gorgeous,sensitive soul in heaven one day soon. Rest in love sweet man. 💔

dressshoeguy

7y↑26

Now that I seen the lyrics I think it is a pretty sweet tribute to Ben Orr who is so missed even to this day. I do believe the Cars may be inducted to the Rock and Roll hall of fame should they get enough votes to do this. That is something Ben Orr would have loved to see.

GeorgiaBound

5y↑7

dressshoeguy So glad they finally were!

J P Woods

5y↑7

RIP Mr. Ric Ocasek. RIP Mr. Benjamin Orr. The soundtrack of my youth. You were both so cool - so so cool - God Bless - Aloha

Scott Ouellette

5y↑4

Only in death will we find our answers to life's hardest questions.Ric and Ben thankyou.They are at peace again.

Greymantle12 Singollo

2y↑3

All I can say is thank you Ric and Ben and the rest for some of the best music of my life. You are missed!

CSAcitizen Feather

5y↑9

Now hopefully they are together again. Miss them both so much.

Teen Rahiri

6y↑33

What a nice tribute to Benjamin Orr,i don't think they talked over Benjamin on the last Interview you could see he wasn't well,and his voice was so soft,actually all of them are quiet speakers compared to some bands,They all had lovely things to say about one another and The Cars were a band that didn't have full on Drama etc.....

Carol Mahoney

5y↑6

What a beautiful song to immortalize his best friend, Ben Orr. They went way back to their Cleveland days. Now Ric is gone.

J Edwin

5y↑27

In memory of Benjamin Orr, bass guitarist for The Cars, who died in October, 2000, from pancreatic cancer.

Susan Wiggins

3y↑3

Broke my heart ♥️

Syd Kyd

5y↑72

He sung this for Ben, now we sing it for him 😪✌🏻

Ms M

4y↑1

@Syd Kyd This song was specifically written by Ric for Ben. It is not a general song about missing friends. It cannot be applied to Ric by his fans or to anyone else. No offense really, just had to say this.

Syd Kyd

4y↑1

Monica Wall miss gurl, this song is about missing a friend who died. My comment was in slight jest to lighten the mood of his passing, there’s no need for that energy.

Ms M

Did anyone listen to the lyrics? This is a very personal song by Ric about and for Ben. That's it. Saying now we sing it for Ric is the stupidest comment possible about this song. That makes no sense at all. Truly a ridiculous comment for this song. Listen to the lyrics.

Fred Flintstone

4y↑2

Hear, hear....

Belle Starre

5y↑1

@JoPa GeRi YES, now it's for both of them

MrAlbatros2

4y↑3

And today Ric is singing this beautiful song to Benjamin to his 73rd birthday in heaven. HAPPY BIRTHDAY lovely Benjamin!!!

Rob Walker

5y↑10

Hauntingly cool. Nice ode to a bud. Thanks Ric and thank you, Ben!

halonsox

6y↑19

I think it's a beautiful song because it is written precisely in a 100 percent Ric style. So it's kind of fool to pretend to put this song like a bland one, just because it doesn't feel like a complete 80's pop song. Come on! I believe one thing that makes Ric's songs great is that robotic progressive sound they have, this is like a requiem song for his friend. Is like hearing Ric's thoughts in those difficult moments of grief and duel for the loss of his beloved friend.

muz guz

5y↑12

WOW. What a tribute. Ben O RIP mate.

Bushy's Barefoot Bar

5y↑16

I clicked on this beautiful tribute and heartfelt song. I was moved by his last letter to Ben. I was truly disgusted that so many self appointed melody critics [nobodies] made it a point to criticize the song. He wrote it to Ben - NOT TO YOU OR FOR YOU OR FOR MONEY OR TO *BE A HIT*.
Get over yourselves!!!!

Matthew Dagnan

8y↑39

Wow just discovered this song while learning some bass covers for Benjamin Orr Cars songs. Sad as hell. Ric and Ben must have been good friends. RIP and thanks for the memories

Victor Ortiz

5y↑5

We miss you ben your voice was so angelic and always put me in a great mood !

MrAlbatros2

5y↑2

Thank you Ric so much for this beautiful song you have made for your friend and our lovely Benjamin. It is so so sad that you are now gone. I hope that soon there will be also a song dedicated to you. Rest in peace Benjamin and Ric. It was the best idea of you both to form "The Cars" - one of the best group ever.

Connie Campbell

6y↑18

I'm not sure if anyone else has mentioned some of their older stuff before they were "The Cars", but check "The Grasshoppers" singing Pink Champagne. You will hear Benjamin Orr. Check out Milkwood, as well...early years of Benjamin and Ric. There's a lot of stuff out there to be discovered if you're into "The Cars".

Fred Flintstone

4y↑1

@Connie Campbell 🤣🤣🤣🤣It's cool....I'm gonna check those songs out, anyway....

Cheryl Cuffe

I think Milkwood sounds very similar to the Beatles

Connie Campbell

6y↑1

OMG...don't tell anybody...seriously?

FranchiseSIX5

You were on Wikipedia huh?

Charles Tarr

5y↑7

This is an awesome song!

Robin Reality

9y↑12

Keep playing, if you all can. I love y'all, the cars and, Ben. You all were my yummies on my radio.

THENAKEDBEACH

11y↑10

this may be unfinished, yet great; not unlike Ben Orr's life!

MrCamelneck

10y↑21

The words are very touching. They suggest that Ric and Ben had a very special friendship and that Ric truly misses his friend.
Too bad Tom Scholz of Boston can't do a decent tribute for the great Brad Delp. Delp's role in Boston has been so dramatically understated.

splitenz85

5y↑4

Rest in Peace Ric , Thank You for the music !!!!!!! I'm sure your hanging with Ben now.

CHOCLODITE LENSMAN

5y↑7

I think it comes down to this: how can any song be written to justify a tribute to Ben. I guess that is why there are some people criticizing it. The words are very very touching. The melody just doesn’t seem to fit in my opinion. I think the closest song that has the melody that fits is “when angels fall” - a beautiful sounding song.

12B4Christ

5y↑1

First error with you Choc is in your first two words "I think". Second error is calling this a "tribute". Did Ric call this a "tribute", or just you. (its not a question) Your third error is in "I guess" (even the guess is in error). Your opinion of a melody written by Ric is irrelevant to the entire planet, especially in this emotionally charged note to his friend and bandmate.

Stacy Hackney

5y↑3

May he rest in peace. Such a great artist.

chadergeist82

5y↑4

This song was a commemorated song as a dedication from Ric to Orr upon Orr's death in 2000.

ARAIDERFAN13

5y↑4

RIP RIC! THANKS FOR THE SOUND TRACK OF MY LIFE!😥😥

Rodolfo Giudice

5y↑3

Eran la dueto perfecto .

Bertram Oredroc

5y↑2

May Ric Ocasek Rest in Peace. He's reunited with his band mate and friend, Benjamin.

TheBeetleGreen

5y↑5

R.I.P. Ric
This song now goes out to you and Ben

Paul Palguta

11y↑13

Yes..Tribute to Benjamin Orr...great musician

GLING

2y↑1

What a great tribute to Ben. Both are gone now and I hope they are reunited. Rest in peace, Ben and Ric. 😞❤️

Clau Atencio

7y↑10

Great tribut but such sad song!!! love Ben!!!

Belle Starre

5y↑3

Ric this song belongs to Benjamin & YOU now !
RIP The Cars, CO-LEADERS RIC & BENJAMIN together again making beautiful music in heaven

bonni Gabriela Rosales cance

Se ve q era un gran amigo lo dice en sus letras ahora los 2 buenos amigos estan juntos siempre lo recordaremos 😢😢😢😭

Eliana Lima

5y↑5

Today ,this song Silver go to you🙏 Ric Ocasek R.I.P...with sadness ♥💔😓

thezenbum

5y↑4

who is gonna write gold for ric?

applepitz

5y↑7

love you Ric... going to miss you brother... rock on in Heaven

lovcowgirls

4y↑1

Just an awesome singer for me. And he sang more than Ric did with the cars

factory rat

8y↑5

Nine years, I still remember all those adventures that can't be told and I cherish your advice still, fuck it, eh!

factory rat

8y↑2

AWESOME TUNE!

ghostt girl ghostt spook

6y↑33

beautiful song about a friend,

sandy winfield

5y↑3

Was in New York City this past weekend and heard some regulars talking about their interactions with Ric in the neighborhood over the years. Seems like he was well liked and a friendly guy.

Mike G

7y↑59

I can't believe some of these comments are actually criticizing Ric for the song not being "good enough." He wrote it just for Ben which speaks volumes in itself. I really don't think he gives a shit what you think of his songs. He knew Ben and you didn't, maybe he knew that Ben would have liked this song.

Jerry Howard

4y↑3

Good for you Bro. This is a great song because t came from the heart of a friend. Nothing can be better than that.

12B4Christ

5y↑3

Kelly S - Mike G didn't use the word "know". Mike used the word "maybe". Rather than agreeing or disagreeing with Mike, as if it matters at all, you only ask Mike how he would "know" something he never claimed to know and didn't state. You honestly believe you're building yourself up to tear down Mike, for something he did not say? Listening skills much? Or just in the business of sticking foot in mouth...

Kelly S

5y↑1

Make me!!!

Rob D

6y↑3

True that" Mike

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Ms M

4y↑1

I've become fascinated by Ben and I have been reading everything I can find about him since I rediscovered him after Ric passed away. I've been especially curious about Ben and Ric's friendship and relationship. There is so little about them together beyond the basic facts. Needless to say, I've listened to this song over and over again. I'm just surprised I haven't found a single discussion of what exactly Ric was saying in this song. I have my own thoughts of course, I believe Ric couldn't have been clearer. This song is truly a beautiful testament and expression of love to Ben, regardless of how exactly one chooses to interpret it.

martinpb

4y↑1

Monica Wall yes, I agree. That’s what I was trying to say.

Ms M

4y↑2

@martinpb I believe this is one song in which Ric did not leave the lyrics open to the listener's interpretation. I believe he chose each and every word for their specific meanings very carefully. I believe Ric was as clear as day about exactly what he was saying in this song. It's all there for the listener's recognition. Ric did admit in an interview in 2016 that this was the only song he ever wrote in his entire life about about a specific person. That one and only person was Benjamin.

martinpb

4y↑1

Many of Ric’s lyrics were oblique and left to the listener’s interpretation. With that said, I find this song to have very open and honest lyrics. I think he clearly gives the picture that Ben was a very close friend, whom he loved and misses. They were struggling musicians together and they hit the heights of success together. Despite their falling out when the Cars disbanded, by all accounts they reconciled before Ben’s death.

Mr.Shankly

11y↑38

I met Ben in the 80s at a concert at the Orpheum in Boston. Care to guess who the band was? DEVO

Robyn Giroir

4y↑1

Okay all this makes me so jealous. Devo and Ben? Yes, please.

TheDudeAbides000

2y↑1

This is even sadder than I thought it would be. To have such a friendship.

Eliana Lima

5y↑5

Ric Ocasek is true Friend, R.I.P Benjamin Orr ❤🙏💔😔🙇

Tammy Sours

5y↑9

RIP Ric So sad to hear this. 😥

misplacednewyawker

5y↑5

It sounds like a slow version of "I'm in touch with your world".

gsxerwhite

3y↑2

This song is making my eyes water for some reason

robert velie

11y↑9

ric needed to take more time with this. it sounds like was made to do this. ric, if you read this, get with the boys, play his music and don't leave the barn untill yo u have a smile on your face and say, 'ben would love this' .

MissJensk1

@Dr.Anne Indeed Ric did write this as a tribute to Ben. It is sad they were less close after so many years of friendship, but they loved each other. That last interview is so touching.

Mallory S

5y↑2

RIP my friend Janet 1931 -2002. Will always miss you.

Mart Narveson

10y↑68

I thought it was a good tribute God Bless the Cars and Benjamin Orr for the great music u gave this world.

audiophile man

Just goes to show that life is too short to be mad at each other. "Maybe, it's not too late to learn how to love and forget how hate". Ozzy Osbourne

Josué Britto

9y↑2

Sempre gostei de Drive! Hoje ouvi ela novamente e enviei luta minha namorada e pesquisando vôo que Benjamin morreu a tanto tempo! Quão pueril é vida! Mas a obra que fazemos permanece viva e agindo nas pessoas!

Gabriel Mansilla

8y↑13

Thanks, great song

M

Ric was never in a band without him. Sad 😭

THENAKEDBEACH

11y↑3

awesome!

Elduderino61

4y↑3

RIP Ric and Ben. 😔

Aussie Mum2014

5y↑16

Now they are together! 😥

Chocolate Midnight

5y↑2

RIP Ric

Juangel Fernandez

WOW! Just... WOW!

R S

5y↑5

RIP Ben Orr

Scott Erwin

5y↑1

Rest in peace Shrek you and Ben are together again

QUEEN TIGRESS

4y↑2

RIP BOTH 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

Baiya 6567

5y↑1

R.I.P Rick Ocasek.. thanks with beauty music n magic..
230344 - 150919
From Malaya Fan...

Matthew Neufer

6y↑7

I think he was distant in that he didn't put his heart into the music he put his heart into the lyrics but the music wasn't his best Ben and Ric go back to mid 60s its sad to loose one of your best friends they grew up pretty much together they were kids starting bands in college' out of high school , their no doubt that Ric loves Ben it seems Ric took the wide road and Ben took the narrow path it's sad to see how they did Ben .

THENAKEDBEACH

11y↑5

you wer my party, you were my tea.

Retro Music TV

5y↑3

RIP Ben and Ric.

David Muñoz

5y↑4

you're gone and now who's gonna drive you, home

THENAKEDBEACH

11y↑8

unfinished like Ben

Anniefanny Charles

Good one.

John Peña

11y↑5

Ben Orr te extrañamos mucho...!!!

uncleblakey0777

I know this song is Ric's sentiment to Ben, but the lyrics sound like they were written by a kid in high school.

Anthony Slevin

7y↑6

cars reunion with Brandon flowers replacing Ben Or. I'd pay big style for that.

GizziesGirl2

4y↑3

No. Orr was a gentleman, he's repeatedly described that way by people who met him. Flowers was rude as heck(frankly so was Ric) talking while the other guys were giving their Hall of Fame speeches. Elliot gave a great speech but they didn't hear it for being too self-involved to pay attention. Flowers was acting like a little kiss ass and Ric was definitely old enough to know better but apparently didn't.

Bushy's Barefoot Bar

5y↑5

@Belle Starre I agree wholeheartedly. Fkn disrespectful!!! I was actually angry at both of them for their RUDENESS! 😡Elliot made an awesome speech.

Belle Starre

5y↑4

Let me rephrase that. The Cars did not exist after 1988, when the ORIGINAL members disbanded. ✌

Belle Starre

5y↑8

@Turtlegod12 NO WAY, that guy was a jerk at the R&RHOF 2018. DURING everyone's speech he was rudely buttering up to Ric. Pointing out his black & white checkered jacket to Ric. Elliot Thanked Ric & Ric didn't hear him bc that guy was talking Ric's ear off ! I was so angry & I'm feeling the same way now. As far as THIS TRUE CARS FAN is concerned, The Cars were no more when Benjamin left this earth. Enough said. CASE CLOSED.

Turtlegod12

I agree!!

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Otto Greenleaf

5y↑8

Joe Milliken: thanks.

Heather Morrow

just as I thought

Robin Reality

9y↑6

:'(

Denise Daake

5y↑1

RIP ric

Ravi Britto

Wonderful song.....so Nice.......

Francisco Costa

So sad the notíce that Ric died

Sandra Regina Martins

5y↑2

R.I.P Ric, sorry

Charles Tarr

5y↑1

Obviously Gotye, ripped this off for “Somebody That I Used to Know”.

TheArcV

8y↑2

Sad....cancer sucks :(

Mike O

5y↑1

rip ric

Karen Chandler

10y↑25

Not impressed with this. Ric has written many brilliant lyrics and music that was outstanding as well. This kind of sounds forced or something - can't put my finger on it but I would have expected better for a tribute song for Benjamin. I was already miffed at the way Ric and the others talked over Benjamin in the final interview and really just acted pretty much like he wasn't there. Just my opinions - but we sure lost a great vocalist in Benjamin. And yes, Ric, he did set the stage! Always.

Belle Starre

5y↑2

I correct what I stated. There IS a photo of Elliot standing with Benjamin's poster at the RRHOF induction ceremony in 2018. Too bad there isn't a group photo of all the living Cars members with Benjamin's poster. (One hasn't surfaced yet to my knowledge). The hustle & bustle of the ceremony may have prevented a group photo from happening. It doesn't mean they didn't love Benjamin. All their accolades to Benjamin in their acceptance speeches says it all.

Belle Starre

5y↑2

@Firefly Me too

Bushy's Barefoot Bar

5y↑6

Who cares if you were not impressed with this. Was it a tribute letter to you? No! Did Ric write it for fans? No! Did he write it for money?
No! He wrote it to his deceased friend and collaborator to say all those things left unsaid when another is living. He expressed his grief and it was probably his own way of saying goodbye and 'I wish I told you this more often'. The melody is melancholy and the words speak volumes.
As for the last Cars interview. I think you are wrong. Re watch it. 32.05. My favourite part. Ben so humble. Despite his perfect looks and voice, never had an ego. I've read so much criticism of the boys for not involving or speaking over Ben including yours! Not true. They didn't. When he chose to speak they listened. He was clearly in pain, they never interrupted him when he spoke, he smiled and seemed happy to be a part of it and God knows how fragile and how many pain killers he was on. He was brave to even be there and never a big talker in interviews. I think they simply kept the conversation to steer clear of the obvious - his illness. That had to be tough for them too. 💖💖💖Beautiful Ben.🙏 RIP

Belle Starre

5y↑6

@Mark Sacher Benjamin was always a "listener." It appears that Benjamin was quite content being together with his bandmates again in the last interview. He never sought the limelight, it was given to him in the past bc of his looks & stage presence. If he had an ego like so many Hollywood types, he would not have been there on camera. Ive said it time & time again - Benjamin was all about the music. I'm sure after the interview, the guys all hugged & made peace. They know. But gee whiz, what a musical library The Cars created for the world ! RIP Benjamin 🕊🕊🕊

Belle Starre

5y↑2

@MrCamelneck I agree with you 100%

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Lucky Eteeths

3y↑1

the lyrics was good but the the vocal ruined it

Peter Cionek

why grew-up in BACK-BAY BOSON ,1955 .one thing children of a lesser GOD ,stop, stop shut-up go to sleep ,know nothing ,do u know anything ???? kids,

buminbeer2

8y↑10

Yes Cancer does suck as lost my dad and a few others along the way. The problem I have with Ric, these lyrics could have been about a girl or anything. I would think a great singer/Bass player who wrote many, many, hits deserved more. I'm not saying he should have mentioned Ben's name, but damn, he could have wrote more about him as a person. I have played music 30 plus years. He could have said, " You were my music, now your in the past". "You were my inspiration, How long will the pain last". Something along those fucking lines. That's how I would have started the lyrics...pisses me off. sorry.

Belle Starre

5y↑1

@Vicky Pharo I am sorry for your losses, I lost my Daddy to cancer 17 years ago & it will always hurt. Upon reflection, Silver is a testimony to all those we have lost who were dear to us. It touches all of us in different situations of loss. Thank you Ric.

Vicky Pharo

6y↑4

In a way, I kind of see where you're coming from. I'm terribly sorry for your loss, stay strong for them- and for your loved ones, for the people that care about you, and remember to 'let the good times roll.' I hope I don't come off as mean in this, just voicing my opinion. Cancer effects me in a very personal way too, it's left me with some permanent issues. I lost my Grandmother, who helped me put my foot down, and then move on from someone who was extremely abusive to me, just last year... I almost lost my Mom (who actually got me into this band) to it when I was just five years old and very clear images remain in my head to this day- there's more than that, but... those are the main things. I heard that Ben DID have some problems with Ric when it came to the band, and only him. May be stating the obvious here, you can tell Ric has regret when it came to this... but I believe Ric's intention here is to also create a song that others may relate to- not just him. Ric MAY have known Ben since the '70s, and has actually considered him a best friend, but that's what I believe his intention was. He may have been writing about him, but he wanted to make it to where other people can relate to it, maybe... you know? Anyway, I'm very glad you're praising Ben! I adore, and look up to Benjamin Orr. Of course, the other members as well, but... especially him. He seemed like a kind, genuine, and just... we all know he was an overall amazing person... saw a live version of Bye Bye Love on here, and he makes what he does almost look easy. There will be nothing, and nobody like Benjamin Orr again. I'm sure Ric would want to say more to him...