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1) The Cars is a popular American new wave/power pop band that formed in 1976, after going through several different incarnations. The band was founded in Boston, Massachusetts and were signed to Elektra Records in 1977. The band originally consisted of David Robinson (drummer), Benjamin Orr (singer/bassist), Ric Ocasek (singer/rhythm guitarist), Elliot Easton (lead guitarist), Greg Hawkes (keyboardist).
During their career, they have released seven albums: The Cars (1978), Candy-O (1979), Panorama (1980), Shake It Up (1981), Heartbeat City (1984), Door to Door (1987) and Move Like This (2011). The first five of these albums all were certified platinum by the RIAA, and their self-titled debut was one of the best-selling albums of the 1970s, remaining on the Billboard album charts for over a year. They experienced a second wave of popularity in 1984 with the album Heartbeat City and the popular MTV staples"You Might Think," "Magic," and "Drive," the last of which was their highest-charting single, peaking at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 1985, the group released a greatest hits album, which contained "Tonight She Comes", a mega-hit that reached #1 on the Billboard 'Top Rock Tracks'. However, after that peak, they vanished from the public eye and worked on solo projects, and released one final album, Door to Door, before breaking up in early 1988.
Benjamin Orr died of pancreatic cancer in October 2000. Guitarist Elliot Easton played in a surf music group and joined a touring act called Creedence Clearwater Revisted with ex-members of Creedence Clearwater Revival. Lead vocalist Ric Ocasek married supermodel Paulina Porizkova not long after The Cars' breakup and has since become a prolific producer, working on albums by such diverse artists as Bad Brains,Weezer, Guided by Voices and No Doubt. He has also released a number of solo albums, including 2005's Nexterday. Greg Hawkes and Elliot Easton have recently teamed up with Todd Rundgren and his rhythm section as The New Cars; they have released a live album and are currently touring. Ocasek gave the band his support but otherwise is not involved.
The remaining members reunited in 2010 to record a new album, titled Move Like This, which was released on May 10, 2011. The first single from the album was Sad Song. It was released to radio on March 1, 2011. (Source Songfacts)
2) Cars is an experimental group from the UK consisting of Patrick Farmer and Pascal Nichols.
Hello Again
The Cars Lyrics
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Hello, hello again
You might have forgot
The journey ends
You tied your knots
And you made your friends
You left the scene
One hand on the ground
One hand in space
Oh, you passed on mercy
You tried the rest
You gave your body
You gave your best
Staring at the green door
Living in the sky
You don't want to know it
You just want to fly
Hello, (hello) hello again
Hello, (hello) hello again
I know (I know you're a dreamer)
Who's under the gun
I know (I know you're a dreamer)
Who's only just begun
(Hello) hello, hello again
(I'm saying) hello, (hello) hello again
Oh, and when there's nothing
Nothing left to lose
You leave it all
To fade to blue
(Oh, yeah, yeah)
(Wanna feel) electric
(Wanna feel) loose
(You wanna be) eclectic
You wanna call a truce
(Look) at the profile
Staring at the flame
(Waiting) for the sunshine
Standing in the rain
(Hello) hello again
(I said hello) hello, (hello) hello again
(I said hello) hello, (hello) hello again
Hello (uh oh), hello again
Hello, hello
Hello, hello
The Cars’ song “Hello Again” is a classic new wave/power pop track about the journey of life and the freedom to express oneself. The chorus contains the iconic refrain “hello, hello again” repeated throughout the song that serves as a metaphor for the cyclical nature of new beginnings.
The verses paint a picture of somebody who has moved on from their past, with lyrics such as “you left the scene without a trace” and “you tied your knots and you made your friends.” They are on a journey to somewhere new, with one foot on the ground and one hand in space. The song is infused with the idea of chasing dreams and going after what one truly wants, as evidenced by lines such as “you just want to fly” and “you wanna be eclectic.”
Overall, “Hello Again” is a song about self-discovery, freedom, and the power of choice. The lyrics are thought-provoking and relatable, and are set against a backdrop of catchy synth melodies and driving rhythms. It is a quintessential new wave classic and remains a staple of The Cars’ discography to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, hello again
Hey there, it's been a while since we last talked
Hello, hello again
I'm still here, it's great to see you
You might have forgot
You may have lost touch
The journey ends
Your trip has come to an end
You tied your knots
You created a life for yourself
And you made your friends
You found companionship along the way
You left the scene
You departed without a trace
Without a trace
Without leaving a mark
One hand on the ground
One hand planted in reality
One hand in space
One hand reaching for the stars
Oh, you passed on mercy
You refused any kind of assistance
You tried the rest
You attempted all the other options
You gave your body
You exerted yourself to the fullest extent
You gave your best
You put forth your greatest effort
Staring at the green door
Looking at the way out
Living in the sky
Existing in a state of freedom
You don't want to know it
You'd rather not be aware of reality
You just want to fly
You want the freedom to escape
I know (I know you're a dreamer)
I understand that you have big aspirations
Who's under the gun
Who is under pressure
Who's only just begun
Who has just started their journey
Oh, and when there's nothing
When there is nothing left
Nothing left to lose
No more chances to take
You leave it all
You abandon everything
To fade to blue
To dissolve into nothingness
Wanna feel electric
You desire excitement
Wanna feel loose
You want to let go
You wanna be eclectic
You want to be different
You wanna call a truce
You want to end a conflict
Look at the profile
Consider the big picture
Staring at the flame
Gazing at the light
Waiting for the sunshine
Anticipating something better
Standing in the rain
Being stuck in a difficult situation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ric Ocasek
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@timemusic3600
RIP the two members of The Cars
Ric Ocasek (March 23, 1944 – September 15, 2019), aged 75
Benjamin Orr (September 8, 1947 – October 3, 2000), aged 53
You both will always be remembered as legends.
@elisabeth......
Bei Benjamin Orr stand am Grab das er am 4.Oktober starb
@wilberodirpalaciosortiz7322
😭😭😭😭
@johnm2631
Not being rude friend, but Benjamon Orr was 73 when he passed away, all good no drama. I think people did'nt want to be rude out of respect for such a great band, all the best.
@jenx5870
I adored Benjamin Orr. I guess it makes sense now that I know we share a birthday. He had a beautiful voice, and some good basslines. He was also quite handsome. May they both RIP. Their music lives on.
@rockwhk
@@johnm2631 73? Come on. He was 53 when he died
@timemusic3600
This song is a masterpiece..
It was a privilege for me to have lived in the 80's... 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@privateprivate1865
Right on
@user-nv3kx2dl3o
Before we become a woke shithole? Yeah..... You and me both.
@ellaah2962
Totally, emphatically agree