She's driving away
With the dim lights on
And she's making a play
She can't go wrong
She never waits too long
She's winding them down
On her clock machine
And she won't give up
'Cause she's seventeen
She's a frozen fire
She's my one desire
And I don't want to hold her down
Don't want to break her crown
When she says
"Let's go"
I like the nightlife baby
She says
I like the nightlife baby
She says
"Let's go"
She's laughing inside
'Cause they can't refuse
She's so beautiful now
She doesn't wear her shoes
She never likes to choose
She's got wonderful eyes
And a risque mouth
And when I ask her before
She said she's holding out
She's a frozen fire
She's my one desire
And I don't want to hold her down
Don't want to break her crown
When she says
"Let's go"
I like the nightlife baby
She says
I like the nightlife baby
She says
"Let's go"
Ooh
I like the nightlife baby
She says
I like the nightlife baby
She says
"Let's go"
The Cars - Candy-O Album Lyrics
The Cars - Candy-O Lyrics
Writer: RIC OCASEK
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Since I Held You
i really love the way you talk
i don't mind saying so
oo i love it when you dance
so silky slow, baby please don't go
i know you refuse to get involved
you won't help me out none
you run around like a paperdoll
pretending it's fun, baby please don't run
something in the night just don't sit right
looks like i'm going to be up all night
it's been such a long time
since i held you
i won't forget the way you said
it doesn't bother you much
tutor impressions in your head
just before the last touch
that meant so much
i don't mind saying so
oo i love it when you dance
so silky slow, baby please don't go
i know you refuse to get involved
you won't help me out none
you run around like a paperdoll
pretending it's fun, baby please don't run
something in the night just don't sit right
looks like i'm going to be up all night
it's been such a long time
since i held you
i won't forget the way you said
it doesn't bother you much
tutor impressions in your head
just before the last touch
that meant so much
Writer: RIC OCASEK
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Its All I Can Do
one too many times
i fell over you
once in a shadow
i finally grew
and once in a night
i dreamed you were there
i cancelled my flight
from going nowhere
it's all i can do
to keep waiting for you
it's all i can do
one too many times
i twisted the gate
when i was crazy
i thought you were great
i kept my renditions
of you on the wall
where holiday romance
is nothing at all
you wait in the wing
like a saturday flirt
protecting the judge
you don't want to get hurt
once in a moment
it all comes to you
as soon as you get it
you want something new
i fell over you
once in a shadow
i finally grew
and once in a night
i dreamed you were there
i cancelled my flight
from going nowhere
it's all i can do
to keep waiting for you
it's all i can do
one too many times
i twisted the gate
when i was crazy
i thought you were great
i kept my renditions
of you on the wall
where holiday romance
is nothing at all
you wait in the wing
like a saturday flirt
protecting the judge
you don't want to get hurt
once in a moment
it all comes to you
as soon as you get it
you want something new
Writer: RIC OCASEK
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Double Life
it takes a fast car lady
to lead a double life
it takes a slow star lady
if you want to do it twice
you take your backseat rumble
take your frontseat wife
it takes a fast car lady
to lead a double life
it takes a light foot lady
to lead a double life
it takes a good book maybe
if you want to do it nice
when you idle at the stop light
you better get the signal right
light foot lady, you lead a double life
lift me from the wondermaze
alienation is the craze
and it's all gonna happen to you
and you think it's a phase
and it's all gonna happen to you
when you drive in a haze
it takes a freeway lady
to lead a double life
it takes some leeway lady
if you want to do it twice
neon blinking on the street
everyone is bittersweet
freeway lady, you lead a double life
to lead a double life
it takes a slow star lady
if you want to do it twice
you take your backseat rumble
take your frontseat wife
it takes a fast car lady
to lead a double life
it takes a light foot lady
to lead a double life
it takes a good book maybe
if you want to do it nice
when you idle at the stop light
you better get the signal right
light foot lady, you lead a double life
lift me from the wondermaze
alienation is the craze
and it's all gonna happen to you
and you think it's a phase
and it's all gonna happen to you
when you drive in a haze
it takes a freeway lady
to lead a double life
it takes some leeway lady
if you want to do it twice
neon blinking on the street
everyone is bittersweet
freeway lady, you lead a double life
Writer: RIC OCASEK
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Shoo Be Doo
It's funny, honey, but you don't care
You never wanna take me anywhere
You ride around in your cadium car
Keep wishin' upon a star
Why is it you don't care?
Don't ya go, don't ya go makin' eyes at me
Don't remind me
Don't you tell me what to do
Shoo be doo
Shoo be doo
Don't ya tell me what to do
Don't ya tell me what to do
Shoo be doo
Don't ya tell me what to do
Don't ya tell me what to do
You never wanna take me anywhere
You ride around in your cadium car
Keep wishin' upon a star
Why is it you don't care?
Don't ya go, don't ya go makin' eyes at me
Don't remind me
Don't you tell me what to do
Shoo be doo
Shoo be doo
Don't ya tell me what to do
Don't ya tell me what to do
Shoo be doo
Don't ya tell me what to do
Don't ya tell me what to do
Writer: RIC OCASEK
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Candy-O
candy o i need you
sunday dress ruby rings
candy o i need you so
could you help me in
purple hum, assorted cards
razor lights, you bring
and all to prove you're on the move
and vanishing
candy o i need you so
candy o i need you so
the edge of night distract yourself
obstacles don't work
homogenize, decentralize
it's just a quirk
different ways to see you through
all the same in the end
peculiar star that's who you are
do you have to win
sunday dress ruby rings
candy o i need you so
could you help me in
purple hum, assorted cards
razor lights, you bring
and all to prove you're on the move
and vanishing
candy o i need you so
candy o i need you so
the edge of night distract yourself
obstacles don't work
homogenize, decentralize
it's just a quirk
different ways to see you through
all the same in the end
peculiar star that's who you are
do you have to win
Writer: RIC OCASEK
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Night Spots
Could be you're crossing the fine line
A silly driver, kinda off the wall
You keep it cool when it's t-t-tight
Eyes wide open when you start to fall
You go d-dancing in the dim lit club
Some pressure cooker crawls up on his knees
Flashing sensation like a one on one
Stomping around in the jitterbug breeze
Oo, how you shake me up and down
When we hit the nightspots on the town
Oh
Oo, how you shake me up and down
When we hit the nightspots on the town
Oh
It's all behind you when you do catch on
You keep your lovers in a penny jar
A real romantic with a sultry stare
You keep on messin' with your blonde, long hair yeah
Oo, how you shake me up and down
When we hit the nightspots on the town
Oh
(it's just an automatic line)
(it's just an automatic line)
(it's just an automatic line)
(it's just an automatic line)
A silly driver, kinda off the wall
You keep it cool when it's t-t-tight
Eyes wide open when you start to fall
You go d-dancing in the dim lit club
Some pressure cooker crawls up on his knees
Flashing sensation like a one on one
Stomping around in the jitterbug breeze
Oo, how you shake me up and down
When we hit the nightspots on the town
Oh
Oo, how you shake me up and down
When we hit the nightspots on the town
Oh
It's all behind you when you do catch on
You keep your lovers in a penny jar
A real romantic with a sultry stare
You keep on messin' with your blonde, long hair yeah
Oo, how you shake me up and down
When we hit the nightspots on the town
Oh
(it's just an automatic line)
(it's just an automatic line)
(it's just an automatic line)
(it's just an automatic line)
Writer: RIC OCASEK
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
You Cant Hold On Too Long
i can't put out your fire
i know it's too late
i can't be up for hire
it's not my best trait
the gallow glass is cracking
it's starting to smash
how can you cry
without blinking a lash
you're feeling cross and wavy
on the edge of the cuff
you're pushing and popping
you can't get enough
you wish that it was over
you never slow down
you're looking for kicks
there's nothing around
you can't hold on too long
it's alright
you can't hold on too
long it's alright
you're surrounded by the laughing boys
they puncture your style
they send for their bandanas
you try for their smile
you'd like to come in colors
you don't know which one
you can't be too choosy
it's just for fun
i know it's too late
i can't be up for hire
it's not my best trait
the gallow glass is cracking
it's starting to smash
how can you cry
without blinking a lash
you're feeling cross and wavy
on the edge of the cuff
you're pushing and popping
you can't get enough
you wish that it was over
you never slow down
you're looking for kicks
there's nothing around
you can't hold on too long
it's alright
you can't hold on too
long it's alright
you're surrounded by the laughing boys
they puncture your style
they send for their bandanas
you try for their smile
you'd like to come in colors
you don't know which one
you can't be too choosy
it's just for fun
Writer: RIC OCASEK
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Lust For Kicks
he's got his plastic sneakers
she's got her robuck purse
he's got his butane flicker
she's got it worse
they're crazy about each other
like a misplaced fix
they're mad about each other
they blame it all on the lust for kicks
he's got his own dumb waiter
she's reading one fell swoop
he gets around to it later
she fills the scoop
he's just a hit parader
she's just a cycle ride
he likes to masquerade her
and she tells him lies
she's got her robuck purse
he's got his butane flicker
she's got it worse
they're crazy about each other
like a misplaced fix
they're mad about each other
they blame it all on the lust for kicks
he's got his own dumb waiter
she's reading one fell swoop
he gets around to it later
she fills the scoop
he's just a hit parader
she's just a cycle ride
he likes to masquerade her
and she tells him lies
Writer: RIC OCASEK
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Got A Lot On My Head
i got a lot on my head
most of it is you
i got a lot on my head
can't forget about you
lock me away
where the silly boys go
i'm on top of my nerves
don't you know
take me apart
'cause i'm out of control
send me a letter
on a midnight scroll
dance by the window
in flamingo pink
go through the motions
in your romeo mink
condition's red disposition's blue
why am i so attracted to you
trip down the alleyway
take the back stairs
i know it's good
but good isn't fair
that's what you said
flashbulb in your eye
how can i hold you
when you're waving good bye
most of it is you
i got a lot on my head
can't forget about you
lock me away
where the silly boys go
i'm on top of my nerves
don't you know
take me apart
'cause i'm out of control
send me a letter
on a midnight scroll
dance by the window
in flamingo pink
go through the motions
in your romeo mink
condition's red disposition's blue
why am i so attracted to you
trip down the alleyway
take the back stairs
i know it's good
but good isn't fair
that's what you said
flashbulb in your eye
how can i hold you
when you're waving good bye
Writer: RIC OCASEK
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Dangerous Type
Can i touch you, are you out of touch
I guess i never noticed that much
Geranium lover, i'm live on your wire
Oo come and take me whoever you are
She's a lot like you
The dangerous type
She's a lot like you
Come on and hold me tight
Oo inside angel, always upset
Keeps on forgettin' that we ever met
Can i bring you out in the light
My curiosity's got me tonight
She's a lot like you
The dangerous type
Oo she's a lot like you
Come on and hold me tight
Museum directors with high shaking heads
They kick white shadows until they play dead
They want to crack your crossword smile
Oo can i take you out for awhile, yeah
She's a lot like you
The dangerous type
She's a lot like you
Come on and hold me tight
She's a lot like you
The dangerous type
She's a lot like you
Come on and hold me tight
Tonight
She's a lot like you
The dangerous type
She's a lot like you
Come on and hold me tight
Tonight
She's a lot like you
The dangerous type, alright
She's a lot like you
Come on and hold me tight
(tonight) tonight
She's a lot like you
The dangerous type
Tonight
She's a lot like you
Come on and hold me tight
Tonight
She's a lot like you
The dangerous type
She's a lot like you
Tonight
She's a lot like you
The dangerous type
She's a lot like you
Come on hold me tight
Tonight
She's a lot like you
The dangerous type
She's a lot like you
Come on hold me tight
Tonight
She's a lot like you
The dangerous type-acap
I guess i never noticed that much
Geranium lover, i'm live on your wire
Oo come and take me whoever you are
She's a lot like you
The dangerous type
She's a lot like you
Come on and hold me tight
Oo inside angel, always upset
Keeps on forgettin' that we ever met
Can i bring you out in the light
My curiosity's got me tonight
She's a lot like you
The dangerous type
Oo she's a lot like you
Come on and hold me tight
Museum directors with high shaking heads
They kick white shadows until they play dead
They want to crack your crossword smile
Oo can i take you out for awhile, yeah
She's a lot like you
The dangerous type
She's a lot like you
Come on and hold me tight
She's a lot like you
The dangerous type
She's a lot like you
Come on and hold me tight
Tonight
She's a lot like you
The dangerous type
She's a lot like you
Come on and hold me tight
Tonight
She's a lot like you
The dangerous type, alright
She's a lot like you
Come on and hold me tight
(tonight) tonight
She's a lot like you
The dangerous type
Tonight
She's a lot like you
Come on and hold me tight
Tonight
She's a lot like you
The dangerous type
She's a lot like you
Tonight
She's a lot like you
The dangerous type
She's a lot like you
Come on hold me tight
Tonight
She's a lot like you
The dangerous type
She's a lot like you
Come on hold me tight
Tonight
She's a lot like you
The dangerous type-acap
Writer: RIC OCASEK
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Candy-O is the second studio album by American new wave band the Cars, released on June 2, 1979, by Elektra Records.
Produced by Roy Thomas Baker, the album spawned two singles, "Let's Go" and "It's All I Can Do". The album outperformed the band's debut, peaking at number three on the US Billboard 200. The cover art was done by pin-up artist Alberto Vargas.
Performed By:
The CarsProduced by Roy Thomas Baker, the album spawned two singles, "Let's Go" and "It's All I Can Do". The album outperformed the band's debut, peaking at number three on the US Billboard 200. The cover art was done by pin-up artist Alberto Vargas.
Genre(s): Pop, new wave, rock
Producer(s): Roy Thomas Baker
Length: 36:25
Released: June 2nd, 1979
Year: 1979