Tonight She Comes
The Cars Lyrics


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I know tonight she comes
She's taken a swipe at fun
She gives me a reason
The sight in my sights
Well I know tonight she comes

She channels me up
She does it with ease
And sometimes she passes through me
Just like a breeze
She gives me a reason
For feeling alright, oh well
(Know tonight) (I know tonight) I know tonight
(Know tonight) (I know tonight) I know tonight
(Know tonight) (I know tonight) she comes

I know she's gonna to stay implanted
In my mind
Why does she keep me hanging
On the line

I know she going to do it to me
One more time (one more time)
I know she gonna to stay implanted
In my mind
Oh, why does she keep me hanging
On the line, oh yeah

I know the way that she feels
And all of the hearts that she steals
She tells me it's easy
When you do it right, oh well
I know tonight she comes

She tells me it's easy
When you do it right
(Know tonight) (I know tonight) I know tonight
(Know tonight) (I know tonight) I know tonight
(Know tonight) (I know tonight) she comes

I know tonight (I know tonight)
Oh yeah (I know tonight)




Well, I know tonight
(Know tonight) (I know tonight) tonight she comes

Overall Meaning

The Cars' upbeat and catchy "Tonight She Comes" is a song that explores the excitement and uncertainty of a fleeting encounter with a woman. The opening lines "I know tonight she comes, she's taken a swipe at fun" immediately set the tone for the rest of the song as the singer anticipates an encounter with this woman. He speaks of how she channels him and sometimes passes through him like a breeze, and gives him a reason for feeling alright. However, throughout the song, there seems to be a sense of apprehension and uncertainty as he wonders why she keeps him on the line and why he can't seem to get her out of his mind.


The lyrics are straightforward yet poetic, with lead singer Ric Ocasek's signature quirky and unique style shining through. He delivers the lyrics with a sense of urgency and anticipation, perfectly complemented by the upbeat and energetic instrumentation that The Cars are known for. The repetition of the phrase "I know tonight" throughout the song also adds to the sense of excitement and anticipation that the singer feels.


Overall, "Tonight She Comes" is a fun and infectious song that captures the fleeting excitement and uncertainty of a chance encounter with a woman.


Line by Line Meaning

I know tonight she comes
I am aware that she will arrive tonight


She's taken a swipe at fun
She has taken a chance at having fun


She gives me a reason
She provides me with a motive


The sight in my sights
The person I have my eyes on


Well I know tonight she comes
I am certain that she will come tonight


She channels me up
She elevates my spirits


She does it with ease
She effortlessly does this


And sometimes she passes through me
At times, she seems to go through me


Just like a breeze
Just as calmly as a light wind


For feeling alright, oh well
For feeling good


I know she's gonna to stay implanted In my mind
I know she will linger in my thoughts


Why does she keep me hanging On the line
Why does she keep me in suspense


She tells me it's easy When you do it right, oh well
She tells me that it's simple when it's done correctly


I know the way that she feels And all of the hearts that she steals
I am aware of her emotions and how she steals people's hearts


I know tonight (I know tonight) Oh yeah (I know tonight) Well, I know tonight
I am certain that tonight is the night


I know she going to do it to me
I know that she will do it to me


One more time (one more time)
She will do it again


(Know tonight) (I know tonight) she comes
I know she will come tonight




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RIC OCASEK

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@Francloy1

Still great in 2024. Am I alone?

@monicamanyari954

No

@mr.business974

No bro this is a classic hit

@zfold4699

nope. listening in 2023...

@ashlytheo

Yes it is! Love the cars

@edwardpate6128

I miss the 80's so much!

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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.

@L4Lowes

Still rockin in 2022

@frost7724

@L4Lowes same here, the cars are such a great band

@luisgeradoramos5860

Muy lamentable.

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