Cars
Sad Song Lyrics
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Wearing a mask
Too many dreamers
Looking for the ones that last
Too many eyes
Looking for hope
Too many tears
It's no joke
It's just a sad song
That pulls you along yeah
It's just a sad song
And it won't take long
Too many thoughts
Breaking your stride
Too many jekylls
Feeling like a mr. hyde
Too many clouds
Darken your day
Too many rain drops
Falling on your thunder bay
Everyday
Yeah
It's just a sad song
That pulls you along yeah
It's just a sad song
And you're getting it on
It's just a sad song
That pulls you along
It's just a sad song
And it won't take long
Too many heartaches
Waiting to strike
Too many clowns
Saying everything's all right
Too many fires
Scorching your mind
Too many preachers
Saying what you should find
Just see the signs
It's just a sad song
That pulls you along yeah
It's just a sad song
And it won't take long
It's just a sad song
It pulls you along
It's just a sad song
And it won't take long
It's just a sad song
A sad song yeah
It's just a sad song
And you're getting it on
It's just a sad song
Sad song
It's just a sad song
And it won't take long
The song "Cars" by Sad Song is a reflection on the overwhelming amount of pain and struggles in life that individuals face on a daily basis. The lyrics suggest the presence of too many "screamers" and "dreamers," all searching for something more substantial than what they currently have. The song emphasizes the painful realities of life, such as heartbreak and fear, indicating that there are "too many heartaches waiting to strike."
The chorus reiterates the central theme of the song - it's just a sad song that pulls you along. It showcases how people are almost forced to ride a wave of emotions, sometimes even against their wishes. Despite the darkness, the song doesn't leave listeners feeling hopeless, instead, it acknowledges that sadness is part of the human experience, and it won't take long to feel better.
The song could be interpreted as a reminder that everyone faces sadness at some point. It also highlights the value of being able to acknowledge negative emotions rather than trying to bury them or pretend they don't exist. Choosing to face them head-on can ultimately lead people to healing and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Too many screamers
There are too many people who shout and make noise
Wearing a mask
They hide their true selves behind false appearances
Too many dreamers
There are too many people who have unrealistic expectations and aspirations
Looking for the ones that last
They seek things that will endure the test of time
Too many eyes
There are too many people who are searching for something
Looking for hope
They want to believe things will get better
Too many tears
There are too many people who cry and show their pain
Looking for a way to cope
They are trying to overcome their difficulties
It's no joke
This is not something to be taken lightly
It's just a sad song
This is just a song about sadness
That pulls you along yeah
That makes you feel and experience the sadness
And it won't take long
It won't take much time before you feel the sadness
Too many thoughts
There are too many ideas and worries in your mind
Breaking your stride
They are interrupting and disturbing your rhythm
Too many jekylls
There are too many people who have two different sides to them
Feeling like a mr. hyde
They feel like they have a darker, more sinister side to their personality
Too many clouds
There are too many things that darken or mar your day
Darken your day
They make your day less enjoyable, less bright
Too many rain drops
There are too many negative experiences and events that accumulate
Falling on your thunder bay
They hit you hard, like a storm
Everyday
This happens every day
Yeah
Yes, it's true
Too many heartaches
There are too many things that cause you emotional pain
Waiting to strike
They are ready to hurt you when you least expect it
Too many clowns
There are too many people who pretend that everything is okay when it's not
Saying everything's all right
They try to convince you that things are fine when they're not
Too many fires
There are too many things that cause you mental anguish
Scorching your mind
They burn and hurt your mind
Too many preachers
There are too many people who tell you how to live your life
Saying what you should find
They tell you what you should pursue or achieve
Just see the signs
You should observe and understand the signs around you
A sad song yeah
This is a song that expresses sadness, yes
And you're getting it on
You're emotionally involved and invested in the song
Sad song
This is a song about sadness
And it won't take long
It won't take much time before you feel the sadness
Contributed by Bentley D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Miana Johnson
oo many screamers
Wearing a mask
Too many dreamers
Looking for the ones that last
Too many eyes
Looking for hope
Too many tears
Looking for a way to cope
It's no joke
It's just a sad song
That pulls you along yeah
It's just a sad song
And it won't take long
Too many thoughts
Breaking your stride
Too many jekylls
Feeling like a mr. hyde
Too many clouds
Darken your day
Too many rain drops
Falling on your thunder bay
Everyday
Yeah
It's just a sad song
That pulls you along yeah
It's just a sad song
And you're getting it on
oo many screamers
Wearing a mask
Too many dreamers
Looking for the ones that last
Too many eyes
Looking for hope
Too many tears
Looking for a way to cope
It's no joke
It's just a sad song
That pulls you along yeah
It's just a sad song
And it won't take long
Too many thoughts
Breaking your stride
Too many jekylls
Feeling like a mr. hyde
Too many clouds
Darken your day
Too many rain drops
Falling on your thunder bay
Everyday
Yeah
It's just a sad song
That pulls you along yeah
It's just a sad song
And you're getting it on
Jolene Twomey
This is my favorite off "Move Like This." It is SUCH a cars album, like the guys' love letter to the fans. Ric and Ben are gone, but the Cars' sound is immortal, at least to me.
Kelsey Mariel
I just couldn’t listen to this until now. Too hard without Ben. I was glad they chose not to replace him, very respectable. An incredible band full of all talented musicians. I’m so proud to be from Boston and these guys will always be a big part of our teenage years.
Benji F
This album grows. The more I listen to it the more genius it becomes. Ric Ocasek left us with some of his best work.
Fred Hollins
Sad that this album didn't sell more copies. It is really good.
Urganite
I didn't find out about it until two days ago. Pretty hilarious considering The Cars are my favorite band from the 70's/80's.
Bob Pierce
+Fred Hollins The radio stations never played any of the new stuff. The only reason I knew about the album when it came out in 2011 was because of their appearance on Jimmy Fallon at the time.
New Areopagus
The trouble with radio stations playing this song is that The Cars are only played on classic rock stations, and this is not classic rock since it is new. It's also not played on modern rock stations because they tend to lean toward more modern-sounding rock (and this sounds like the 80s), and The Cars are typically not played on any modern rock stations. As for pop stations, The Cars have been characterized as a pop band before, but they're not pop pop enough to be played on those stations. So the end result unfortunately is no one knows this wonderful song.
jeff abaray
It is a great record.
MaikeruSan
Agree. Very underrated.
CEDRIC HERRERA
I'm glad they stuck to their own sound and I love the album! Sad Song is terrific!!!