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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.
I Refuse
The Cars Lyrics
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That's what you said and went
Inside your fairy glass
Somethin' you think will last
And when they crop you like a clown
You got your smile on upside down
But baby I refuse
Uh, you can pick or choose
(I do refuse)
Find 'omebody else to use
(I do refuse)
'Cause I refuse to come along
And everything's on a whim
That's what you said to him
And lyin' in wunderlust
Are feelings you never trust
And when they pamper you with ice
I can't believe you don't think twice
But baby I refuse
(I do refuse)
Uh, you can pick or choose
(I do refuse)
Find somebody else to use
(I do refuse)
'Cause I refuse to come along
And everyone makes the play
With nothing left much to say
They're all in an endless line
Waiting for equal time
And they keep screaming it's the truth
And you keep kneelin' in the booth
Oh baby I refuse
(I do refuse)
Oh, you can pick or choose
(I do refuse)
Find somebody else to use
(I do refuse)
'Cause I refuse to come along
Oh, I do refuse
(I do refuse)
Oh, you got nothin' to lose
(I do refuse)
Find somebody else to use
(Find somebody else to use)
(I do refuse)
'Cause I refuse to come along
I refuse
(I do refuse)
Ah, oo-oo
(I do refuse)
(Find somebody else to use)
(I do refuse)
'Cause I refuse to come along
I refuse
(I do refuse)
Oo, oh got nothin' to lose
(I do refuse)
(Find somebody else to use)
(I do refuse)
The lyrics of The Cars' song, "I Refuse", present a bitter rejection of superficiality, deception, and insincerity. The song reaches an early height of irony, as the chorus that repeats throughout the song shows the singer refusing to go along with a world full of manipulators and game players. He challenges his lover's words, accuses her of lying, of following whims without true feelings, and objectifying other people. The verses give examples of the singer's incredulity with what's going on around him, from crop circles to diamond rings, from pretenses of truth to religious hypocrisies. The singer asserts his own refusal to play the game, to go along with the crowd, and to pretend that everything's just fine.
The imagery of the fairy glass, the circus clown, the booth, and the endless line shows the unreality of a superficial life, made up of illusions and faux shine. The whole song has an undertone of disillusionment and critique, even as the upbeat pop-rock tune tries to keep it from sounding too grim. The lyrics of this song can relate to anyone who feels like the world is more complex than they want it to be.
Line by Line Meaning
And everything's heaven sent
You believe that everything in your life is perfect and predetermined
That's what you said and went
You confidently stated your belief and moved on
Inside your fairy glass
You have a warped sense of reality, like viewing the world through a distorted lens
Somethin' you think will last
You cling to things despite their impermanence
And when they crop you like a clown
When people mock or make fun of you
You got your smile on upside down
You try and hide your sorrow or pain by pretending to be happy
But baby I refuse
I am taking a stand against you
(I do refuse)
I am firm and unwavering in my decision
Uh, you can pick or choose
You have to decide what you want to do, but I am not going to be a part of it
Find 'omebody else to use
You should go find someone else to take advantage of
And everything's on a whim
You live your life making impulsive decisions
That's what you said to him
You have encouraged someone else to live impulsively
And lyin' in wunderlust
You are delusional and dissatisfied with reality
Are feelings you never trust
You don't believe your own emotions
And when they pamper you with ice
When people shower you with gifts or flattery
I can't believe you don't think twice
You don't seem to question their motives or sincerity
And everyone makes the play
Everyone is trying to get ahead or manipulate the situation
With nothing left much to say
There is no honesty or substance behind their words
They're all in an endless line
People are constantly chasing after success, wealth and power
Waiting for equal time
Everyone wants their turn to shine, but rarely consider others
And they keep screaming it's the truth
People insist that their perspective is the absolute truth
And you keep kneelin' in the booth
You refuse to think critically or question what you are being told
Oh baby I refuse
I am standing up to you again
(I do refuse)
I am unwavering in my commitment
Oh, you can pick or choose
You have the freedom to do what you want, but I won't be a part of it
Find somebody else to use
You should go find someone else to take advantage of
(Find somebody else to use)
I will not be your pawn
I refuse to come along
I am not going to participate in your games
Oo, oh got nothin' to lose
You don't care about the consequences of your actions
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ric Ocasek
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