Dangerous Type
The Cars
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Can I touch you, are you out of touch I guess I never noticed that much Geranium lover, I'm live on your wire Oh 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 Oh 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 Oh 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 Oh 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 Tonight Tonight She's a lot like you The dangerous type She's a lot like you Tonight, tonight She's a lot like you The dangerous type She's a lot like you
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Written by: Ric Ocasek
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10 facts about this song
Release Year"Dangerous Type" was released in 1979. It is part of the band's second studio album "Candy-O."
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SongwriterThe song was written and sung by Ric Ocasek, who was the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for The Cars.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough "Dangerous Type" did not chart as a single, the album "Candy-O" reached number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Film AppearanceThe song was featured in the 1980 movie "Times Square" and also part of its soundtrack. The film aired on November 14, 1980.
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Genre"Dangerous Type" is often classified under the "new wave" genre, which incorporates elements of rock, punk, and pop music. It also has an undercurrent of the synth-pop sound The Cars were known for.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Dangerous Type" hint at the allure of a risky, unpredictable woman. This is a common theme in many of The Cars' songs.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised the song for its catchy chorus and edgy lyrics. It has also been lauded for the slick production and polished sound.
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Band MembersAlong with Ric Ocasek, the other members of The Cars who performed on "Dangerous Type" are Elliot Easton (lead guitar), Greg Hawkes (keyboards), Benjamin Orr (bass), and David Robinson (drums).
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Live Performances"Dangerous Type" was occasionally played during The Cars' live performances, and it always had a great response from the audience.
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Cover VersionsNot many bands have covered "Dangerous Type," but the American rock band Letters to Cleo made a popular cover version for their 1995 album "Wholesale Meats and Fish." Their version was also included in the film "The Craft."
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