As of late, Yap's position has been replaced by Isa Garcia, formerly from The Bitter Pill.
Zialcita, Chua, Yap, and Kong, who have been friends since elementary school, formed a rock band in 1998 when they were high school sophomores. In an interview, Zialcita said that their only goal was to play gigs in saGuijo, a cafΓ© in Makati City, Philippines, which caters to indie rock enthusiasts. They performed during their high school and college days under different names like "Kung Fu Benny," "Mexican Rice Bowl," and "Morning Wood" until finally deciding on the name "Taken by Cars" because of its association with the concept of movement and that they "listened to a bulk of their music in their cars." They also tried out several music genres before settling into its "classic rock-modern indie vibe" when Marco joined the group in 2006.
Later that year, the band took its first steps into the public eye, as they started playing their own material to an audience in small gigs and productions for the very first time. Unfortunately, after just one short month, the band had to take a hiatus from gigging due to personal reasons. During this period, they made most of the idle time to write new materials and record more songs for their demo in preparation for their comeback in March 2007.
As heralded by a guesting on Francis Brewβs show, βIn the Rawβ on NU107 back in February and the release of one of the tracks off their demo, βA Weeknight Memoir (in High Definition)β, the band took the scene by storm. βA Weeknight Memoirβ reached #1 on NU107βs daily countdown, βStairway to Sevenβ.
The band launched its debut album "Endings of a New Kind" in January 2008.
Visit them at their site at http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/takenbycars/,http://takenbycars.multiply.com/ and at http://www.twitter.com/TakenbyCars
Uh Oh
Taken By Cars Lyrics
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I see you look my way
My mind's filled with cruel intentions
I'm wanting your affection
Cold heart
Cold, cold, cold hands
I think I'm beginning to understand
Across the floor
Make all things new
*Uh oh...
This is where it ends
Past perfect future tense
An altered state of mind
Your words no longer grind
Here I am in full battle gear
Here I am I'm wanting you
I'm wanting you near me
Repeat *
**I miss my heartbeat for you
I miss my heartbeat
Repeat 2x
I want to live and love
I want to live and love
Like I'm high above
The lyrics of Taken By Cars's song "Uh Oh" describe a moment of attraction and desire between two people. The singer feels that the time has come to play and notices the other person looking their way. They are filled with "cruel intentions" and a strong desire for the other person's affection. The lyrics mention "cold hands" and a "cold heart", which could indicate that the singer is feeling detached or perhaps that they are trying to mask their feelings. They see the other person as an "automatic flash point" that could ignite their passion.
The chorus of "Uh Oh" features the repeated phrase "Uh oh", which seems to represent a recognition that these feelings could lead to trouble or could be risky in some way. The second verse suggests that the singer has entered a new state of mind β perhaps a more confident or empowered one β and that the other person's words no longer bother them the way they used to. The singer is ready for battle, but not in a violent sense; they are ready to pursue the person they desire.
The final lines of the song express a desire to "live and love" and suggests a sense of freedom or liberation that comes from pursuing one's desires. Taken By Cars use evocative language and imagery to capture the feeling of a growing attraction, as well as the sense of uncertainty and risk that comes along with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel the time has come to play
I am ready for action and I want to have fun
I see you look my way
I notice that you are paying attention to me
My mind's filled with cruel intentions
I have negative thoughts and desires
I'm wanting your affection
I desire your love and attention
Cold heart
I feel emotionally detached or unfeeling
Cold, cold, cold hands
My hands are cold, possibly due to nerves or anxiety
I think I'm beginning to understand
I am starting to comprehend something
Automatic flash point I see you
Seeing you triggers a reaction in me
Across the floor
You are on the opposite side of the room
Make all things new
You have the power to change things for me
*Uh oh...
An expression of concern or alarm
This is where it ends
This is the conclusion, the end of something
Past perfect future tense
An aspect of grammar used to describe an action completed before a certain time or event in the future
An altered state of mind
I am in a different mental state than usual
Your words no longer grind
Your words used to bother me, but they don't anymore
Here I am in full battle gear
I am ready to fight for what I want
Here I am I'm wanting you
I desire you, and I am here to pursue you
I'm wanting you near me
I desire your proximity and companionship
Repeat *
Repeating the previous expression of concern or alarm
**I miss my heartbeat for you
I long for the excitement and passion that you once brought to my life
I want to live and love
I desire to experience life and romantic love
Like I'm high above
I want to feel elated and free, as if I am above the constraints of everyday life
Contributed by Isaiah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
brie quetua
I was in my gradeschool years when I first heard this song. Nostalgia hits me very hard! ππ
Prometheus Exorsus
Saw them live in an acoustic fest ππ
AnnaStorm
The intro reminds me soo much of Bloc Party i love it β€
kaprediem
It's so good, describing it as orgasmic is an understatement for this song.
ywonttheytalktome
ganda naman ng band na to. when I heard this in a bar I thought it was foreign a band since it really has that indie feel music
gerome trinidad
uh oh!!! gusto ko to!!!! i really love this joint ....... i hope u make more songs like this one....
Julz Mundane
ive just found another favourite!!well done
Creep
i miss the old Mtv.. childhood days..
ZimUnknown
Frankly, MTV nowadays is just full of shit.....
renzo590
Classic tune.