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You're in the corner of my eye
And every time I see you smile
You make me feel something
If we had a good thing going
We would lose it anyway
If it snows
I can't stop looking at you
You make your way on to my phone
And when I'm bored and all alone
You make me feel something
If we had a good thing going
We would lose it anyway
If it snows
The rain will wash it away
In the song "Wash" by Cars, the lyrics express a sense of longing and infatuation with someone. The singer is captivated by the person they're singing about, unable to take their eyes off them. The mention of the person being in the corner of their eye suggests that the singer is not directly engaging with them but is constantly aware of their presence. The sight of this person's smile evokes strong emotions within the singer, causing them to feel something special.
The lyrics also hint at the fragility of relationships and the fear of losing something good. The line "If we had a good thing going, we would lose it anyway" implies a pessimistic outlook on love and suggests a belief that even if a relationship were to start, it wouldn't last. This may stem from past experiences or a fear of vulnerability. The metaphor of snow getting washed away by rain further emphasizes the transitory nature of things. It symbolizes how even something beautiful and pure can disappear or be erased.
Overall, "Wash" portrays a sense of yearning for someone and a pessimistic view on relationships. The lyrics convey the powerful emotions that can arise from a simple smile, while also acknowledging the potential for loss and transience.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stop looking at you
I am continuously drawn to your presence and cannot divert my gaze away from you
You're in the corner of my eye
You constantly occupy a part of my visual field, even if not directly in focus
And every time I see you smile
Whenever I witness the expression of joy on your face
You make me feel something
You elicit an emotional response within me, stirring unknown sensations
If we had a good thing going
In the hypothetical scenario where our relationship was thriving and successful
We would lose it anyway
It is inevitable that we would still face the dissolution or expiration of what we had built
If it snows
In the event that snow falls from the sky
The rain will wash it away
The precipitation in the form of rain will cleanse and remove the snow's presence
You make your way on to my phone
You find a means to enter the digital device I possess, appearing within its screen
And when I'm bored and all alone
During moments when I am lacking stimulation and in solitude
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Written by: Adam Wilson
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@alking7655
@@leonardbrown2219, Even more when you do dance moves that replicate working at a car wash. Wax on, wax off.
Don't know how many calories I burned (probably minimal) but it and "Boogie Wonderland" got me moving today. Nice to finally get some Sunday spring sun in Australia and dance in the backyard.
My top 3 fitness music tracks.
- This
- Boogie Wonderland - Earth, Wind, and Fire.
- Neutron Dance by the Pointer Sisters
@tnawcwvictoria
#1 on the Pop Chart 40 years this week and #1 on the Soul Chart as well
God Bless Rose Royce for a job well done
and BTW, I use to listen to this song on The Best of Soul Train on WGN America and The Best of Dick Clark's American Bandstand on VH1
Plus, this song was out when shows like All in the Family, Maude, Good Times, One Day at a Time, The Jeffersons, Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, Police Woman, Cannon, Kojak, The Streets of San Francisco, Barnaby Jones, The Original Hawaii Five-O, Barney Miller, The Scooby-Doo Show, Superfriends, TattleTales, M*A*S*H, The Waltons, Little House on the Prairie, Clue Club, Jabberjaw, Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, Sanford & Son, Starsky & Hutch and Charlie's Angels were still on the air
Plus, the late Richard Dawson was still KING of the Family Feud, Peter Marshall was still the Master of The Hollywood Squares, Chuck Woolery & Susan Stafford were still spinning the Wheel of Fortune, Roy Clark was still the King of Hee Haw, the late Jack Narz was still the KING of Concentration, the late Don Cornelius was still the Master Conductor of the Soul Train, the late TV Icon was still KING of the American Bandstand and he and the late Bill Cullen were the KINGS of the Pyramid, the late Casey Kasem was still the KING of the American Top 40 and Terry Bradshaw, Lynn Swann and the Pittsburgh Steelers STILL RULED the NFL
@genesis0932
I miss funk music. This is great stuff. No computers.
@charliebay9441
My first job as a kid was working at the car wash. Of course this song came out while I was working there. Ahhh, the 70s . . .
@CharlesAitch
Q
@ericgonzalez6366
.. and I loooved your comment, too!
@terryrosa7780
❤
@415JayTee
Wow! about a hundred people seriously need their car washed. Who in the hell would give a thumbs down to this sweet jam??
@eumorpha876
they probably couldn't find the downbeat
@DarthPhallix
Enemies of freedom, that’s who.
@brittanymercier1269
Somebody who definitely hates life would thumbs down this.
@dunbartonspartanz
😂