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1) The Cars is a popul… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:

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.

Running to You
The Cars Lyrics

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I'm comin' around
I want you to come
I'm comin' arou-ound
Just for the fun

Havin' a real time
Just taking what's not mine
And I'm doin' what I want to do

That's runnin' to you
Runnin' to you
Runnin' to you
That's (runnin' to you) runnin' to you

You're lookin' for someone
Maniacal shots
You're lookin' for someone
All over the top

I'm havin' a real time
Just reading your head-line
And I'm doin' just what I want to do

That's runnin' to you
(Runnin' to you) runnin' to you
That's runnin' to you
Runnin' to you

You're hopin' for someone
That fits in the plan
You're hopin' for someone
Two in the hand

Havin' a real time
Just taking what's not mine
And I'm doin' what I like to do

That's runnin' to you
(Runnin' to you)
A runnin' a runnin' to you (runnin' to you)
(Runnin' to you)
Uh that's runnin' to you
(Runnin' to you) runnin' to you
(Runnin' to you) runnin' runnin' runnin' to you
Runnin' to you
I like runnin' to you
(Runnin' to you) runnin' runnin' to you

(Runnin' to you) I like runnin' to you
(Runnin' to you) runnin' runnin' runnin' to you

Overall Meaning

The Cars' song Running to You is a lively, energetic tune that centers around the idea of living life on one's own terms and running towards what one desires. The lyrics are primarily about finding joy in spontaneity and taking risks, even if it means breaking norms or rules. The lead singer professes that he's "doin' what he likes to do" and having a "real time," purely for the sake of his own enjoyment. This idea is further emphasized in the chorus where he repeatedly exclaims, "That's runnin' to you," suggesting that chasing his dreams is equivalent to chasing a lover or a desired goal.

In the second verse, the singer takes a slightly more critical view of societal expectations and norms, mocking the idea of seeking out someone who fits a specific plan. He suggests that those who try to conform to a pre-determined mold might miss out on the fun and adventure that comes with spontaneity. This idea of rejecting the status quo and embracing individuality is a recurring theme in The Cars' music.

Overall, Running to You is a fun, upbeat song about living life on one's own terms, taking risks, and finding joy in the moment.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm comin' around
I'm changing my mind

I want you to come
I want you to reciprocate

I'm comin' arou-ound
I'm still unsure

Just for the fun
Just for the excitement

Havin' a real time
Having a great time

Just taking what's not mine
Doing what I want regardless of consequences

And I'm doin' what I want to do
Being unrestrained and free

You're lookin' for someone
You're searching for a specific person

Maniacal shots
Going to extreme lengths

All over the top
Exaggerated or too much