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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.
Think It Over
The Cars Lyrics
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I haven't got a clue what it's all about
Ooh I never had a dream that looked so much like you
I'll do anything that you want me to
(Think it over, think it over)
There's nothin' you can do to make me wanna stop
(Think it over, think it over)
What's it gonna take to make you change your line?
What's it gonna take to get your valentine?
How can I be sure that you're the one for me?
I only know that you wanted to be free
(Think it over, think it over)
There's nothin' you can do to make me wanna stop
(Think it over, think it over)
Every time you run around it makes me want to pop
Nothin' you can do to make me wanna stop
Every time you run around makes me want to pop
Nothin' you can do to make me wanna stop
Think it over
Pop, pop, pop, pop, pop, pop
Pop
Every time I see you I got to jump and shout
I haven't got a clue what it's all about
I never had a dream that looked so much like you
Well I'll do anything that you want me to
(Think it over, think it over)
There's nothin' you can do to make me wanna stop
(Think it over, think it over)
Every time you run around it makes me want to pop
(Think it over, think it over)
Well nothin' you can do to make me wanna stop
(Think it over, think it over)
Every time you run around it makes me want to pop
There's nothin' you can do to make me wanna stop
Every time you run around it makes me want to pop
There's nothin' you can do to make me wanna stop
Think it over
Yeah
Nothin' you can do
Nothin' you can do
(Think it over)
Nothin' you can do
Nothin' you can do
(Think it over)
Nothin' you can do
Nothin' you can do
(Think it over)
You gotta think it over
Nothin' you can do
(Think it over)
Nothin' you can do
Think it over
Nothin' you can do
(Think it over)
Nothin' you can do
Nothin' you can do
(Think it over)
Nothin' you can do but think it over
Nothin' you can do
Nothin' you can do
(Think it over)
Nothin' you can do
Nothin' you can do
(Think it over)
Nothin' you can do, nothin' you can do
Nothin' you can do, nothin' you can do
But think it over (think it over)
Nothin' you can do
Nothin' you can do
(Think it over)
Nothin' you can do
Nothin' you can do
(Think it over)
Think it over
Nothin' you can do
(Think it over)
Nothin' you can do
Nothin' you can do
(Think it over)
Nothin' you can do
Nothin' you can do
(Think it over)
The Cars' song Think It Over is a classic pop-rock tune that expresses the confusion and desperation of a person who deeply yearns for someone they love, but cannot seem to get through to them. The song begins by describing the intense excitement and attraction that the singer feels when they see the object of their affections, but they do not understand why they feel this way. The chorus encourages the person to "think it over" and realize that nothing they can do will make the singer want to stop loving them, even though every time the person runs around, it makes the singer want to "pop" with frustration.
The second verse pleads with the person to change their "line," or their behavior, and to become the singer's valentine. The singer wonders how they can be sure that the person is the one for them, but they know that the person wanted to be free. The chorus repeats twice more, emphasizing the singer's resolve to continue loving the person despite their confusion and frustration.
Overall, Think It Over is a classic example of the Cars' unique blend of new wave and rock music, and it showcases the band's skill at crafting memorable tunes with catchy hooks and lyrics that resonate with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I see you I got to jump and shout
When I see you, I feel extreme joy and excitement
I haven't got a clue what it's all about
I don't understand what is happening between us
Ooh I never had a dream that looked so much like you
You are exactly like someone I dreamed of before
I'll do anything that you want me to
I am willing to do whatever it takes to make you happy
(Think it over, think it over)
Pause and reflect on our situation
There's nothin' you can do to make me wanna stop
I won't give up on us easily
Ooh every time you run around it makes me want to pop
When you're unfaithful, it drives me crazy
What's it gonna take to make you change your line?
What do I have to do to make you committed to me?
What's it gonna take to get your valentine?
What do I have to do to make you love me?
How can I be sure that you're the one for me?
I'm not certain if we're meant to be together
I only know that you wanted to be free
I'm aware that you prioritize your freedom
Every time you run around makes me want to pop
Your infidelity is driving me crazy
Pop, pop, pop, pop, pop, pop
I feel like I'm going to explode
Yeah
Affirmation of the previous statement
Nothin' you can do
You have no control over the situation
You gotta think it over
It's important to reflect on what we have and make a decision
Nothin' you can do but think it over
All we can do is take time to consider our relationship
Think it over
Reflection is important for our situation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ric Ocasek
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Kylea Heaven Kim
every time I see you I got to jump and shout
I haven't got a clue what it's all about
oo I never had a dream that looked so much like you
I'll do anything that you want me to
(think it over, think it over)
there's nothin' you can do to make me wanna stop
(think it over, think it over)
oo every time you run around it makes me want to pop
what's it gonna take to make you change your line?
what's it gonna take to get your valentine?
how can I be sure that you're the one for me?
I only know that you wanted to be free
(think it over, think it over)
there's nothin' you can do to make me wanna stop
(think it over, think it over)
every time you run around it makes me want to pop
nothin' you can do to make me wanna stop
every time you run around makes me want to pop
nothin' you can do to make me wanna stop
think it over
pop (echo)
pop
every time I see you I got to jump and shout
I haven't got a clue what it's all about
I never had a dream that looked so much like you
well I'll do anything that you want me to
(think it over, think it over)
there's nothin' you can do to make me wanna stop
(think it over, think it over)
every time you run around it makes me want to pop
(think it over, think it over)
well nothin' you can do to make me wanna stop
(think it over, think it over)
e-every time you run around it makes me want to pop
there's nothin' you can do to make me wanna stop
every time you run around it makes me want to pop
there's nothin' you can do to make me wanna stop
think it over
yeah
(think it over)
Joe G Class of 1978
If I was one a deserted island, and could only bring one Cars song, this would be it (and I am a big fan). I was living on the Jersey Shore in 1981 when Shake It Up came out. I thought it was a great album! I could barely steer the car straight when I was listening to it. Synth-driven guitar rock with outstanding drumming (David Robinson is an under-rated drummer) coalescence into one great pop/rock song. Thanks for posting.
Bob Smith
My favorite song off of Shake It Up. Helped me get over the fact that I didn't like Shake It Up as much as Panorama. But I later realized that the Cars were just moving into their next phase, which they continued to do with later albums.
bob haering
The coolest part of this song is the way Been Orr sings this song!!! As a matter of fact it's tooooooo cool!!!!! Love the Cars😀!!!!!!!!!
Peter Ripley
Plus the way he plays the synth base.
Lynne Brown
EVERYTHING the Cars did was/is AMAZING!!! Their music is SO bouncy, good-feeling, pick me up no matter what music!!!
Carlos Anibal Vazquez
this song is fresh air . i love the cars
SoundDeva5
I'm 47 years young, started listen to both The Cars and The Cure when I was 14, saw the Cars twice and the Cure four times, they both put on great concerts, AND I will die a Cars and a Cure fan!
jas22
What a delightful, airy, fresh-feeling, song. Have a lovely day.
Tamara Owens
My FAVORITE CARS SONG EVER!!!
Victor Marshall
Tamara Owens I was 14 Back then,