Let's Go
The Cars · The Cars Definitive Collection [2002]
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
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 risqué mouth
And when I asked her before she said she's holding out
She's a frozen fire, she's my one desire
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"
"I like the nightlife baby"
She says, "I like the nightlife baby"
She says, "let's go"
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
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 risqué mouth
And when I asked her before she said she's holding out
She's a frozen fire, she's my one desire
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"
"I like the nightlife baby"
She says, "I like the nightlife baby"
She says, "let's go"
Let's Go
The Cars' "Let's Go" stands as a quintessential example of their late-1970s new wave sound, characterized by crisp production and rhythmic precision. Released on the 2002 Definitive Collection, the track exemplifies the band's signature blend of rock energy and pop sensibility. Written by Ric Ocasek, the song features the distinctive interplay between bass and guitar that defined their catalog during the era. It captures the upbeat, driving atmosphere typical of their work, serving as a reminder of their influence on the genre. The recording showcases the band's ability to craft catchy melodies with a polished, radio-ready sheen that became a hallmark of their discography.