Strap Me In
The Cars
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Well you took me for a ride You beat me to the gun And from the other side Well you came undone But when you tell me to I want to give in Just like you want me to Oh oh I'm fallin' through Oh you better strap me in All night long You got to strap me in All night long Got to strap me in All night long All all all night long Well you took me by the way And you showed me what is fun Just like a ricochet Uh back you come And when you tell me to I want to give it Just like you want me to Oh oh I'm falling through Uh you better strap me in All night long You better strap me in All night long You better strap me in All night long All all all night long All night then ? Uh Well you took me for a ride Uh you beat me to the gun And from the other side Oh well you came undone And when you tell me to I want to give in Just like you want me to Oh oh I'm fallin' through Oh better strap me in All night long You better strap me in All night long Strap me in All night long All all Well you better strap me in Strap me in Strap me in All night long All night long
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Written by: Ric Ocasek
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Strap Me In" is a song from The Cars' sixth studio album, "Door to Door," which was released in 1987.
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Band MembersThe members of The Cars who played in this song include Ric Ocasek, Benjamin Orr, Elliot Easton, Greg Hawkes, and David Robinson.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Ric Ocasek, the band's main songwriter, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist.
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Sound"Strap Me In" showcases The Cars' signature blend of rock, new wave and pop, marked by catchy hooks and quirky, synthesizer-infused arrangements.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 85 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number four on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart in the U.S.
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Music VideoA music video directed by Tamra Davis was released for "Strap Me In". The video features the band playing in a large white limousine against a backdrop of flames and explosions.
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Single ReleaseIt was released as the second single off the "Door to Door" album after "You Are the Girl".
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Last Album Appearance"Door to Door," the album featuring "Strap Me In," turned out to be The Cars' last studio release before they disbanded in 1988.
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ComebacksAfter the band's split, The Cars did make a comeback though, releasing "Move Like This" in 2011, however, "Strap Me In" remained a fan favourite from their earlier work.
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LegacyDespite its relative lack of commercial success compared to The Cars' earlier hits like "Drive" and "You Might Think," "Strap Me In" is still regarded by many fans and critics as a standout track in The Cars' catalog.
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