Magic
The Cars · The Cars Definitive Collection [2002]
Summer, summer, summer
It's like a merry-go-round
I see you under the midnight
All shackles and bows
High shoes with the cleats a-clickin'
A tempermental glow
Don't you let me go
I got a hold on you
Got a hold on you
I got a hold on you tonight
I got a hold on you
I got a hold on you
I got a hold on you
That's right
Oh, oh it's magic
When I'm with you
Oh, oh it's magic
Just a little magic
You know it's true
Got a hold on you
Ooh twisted under sideways down
I know you're getting twisted
And you can't calm down
I see you under the midnight
Love darts in your eyes
How far can you take it
Till you realize
There's magic in your eyes
I got a hold on you
Got a hold on you
Got a hold on you tonight
Got a hold on you
Got a hold on you
Got a hold on you
Yeah, oh
Oh, oh it's magic
When I'm with you
Oh, oh it's magic
Just a little bit of your magic
Pulls me through
You know it's true
Got a hold on you
I got a hold on you
I got a hold on you
Got a hold on you
Got a hold on you
Got a hold on you
That's right
It's magic
Oh, oh it's magic
When I'm with you
Oh, oh it's magic
Just a little magic inside of you
You know it's true
Got a hold on you
Magic - The Cars
Released on The Cars' 1978 album, 'Magic' stands as a quintessential example of the band's late-period synth-pop sound, blending polished production with melodic hooks. The track features the signature interplay between Rick Dees' vocals and the band's intricate guitar work, characteristic of their 1978 catalog. While the song shares thematic elements with other hits from the era, it remains a distinct song in The Cars' discography, showcasing their ability to craft radio-friendly anthems that balanced commercial appeal with artistic innovation. The recording reflects the band's transition during this period, utilizing synthesizers alongside traditional instrumentation to create a lush, atmospheric texture that defined their sound in the late 1970s.