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Artist: The Cars
Track: Drive

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Who's gonna tell you when
It's too late?
Who's gonna tell you things
Aren't so great?

You can't go on
Thinking nothing's wrong, oh oh
Who's gonna drive you home
Tonight?

Who's gonna pick you up
When you fall?
Who's gonna hang it up
When you call?
Who's gonna pay attention
To your dreams?
Who's gonna plug their ears
When you scream?

You can't go on
Thinking nothing's wrong, oh oh
(Who's gonna drive you?)
Who's gonna drive you home
(Who's gonna drive you? Who's gonna drive)
Tonight?

Who's gonna hold you down
When you shake?
Who's gonna come around
When you break?

You can't go on
Thinking nothing's wrong, oh oh
(Who's gonna drive you?)
Who's gonna drive you home
(Who's gonna drive you? Who's gonna drive)
Tonight?
Oh, you know you can't go on
Thinking nothing's wrong
(Who's gonna drive you?)
Who's gonna drive you home
(Who's gonna drive you? Who's gonna drive)
Tonight?
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Genius Q&A
Q:When did The Cars release “Drive”?
The Cars released “Drive” on July 23, 1984.
Q:Who produced “Drive” by The Cars?
“Drive” by The Cars was produced by Robert John Lange & The Cars.
Q:Who wrote “Drive” by The Cars?
“Drive” by The Cars was written by Ric Ocasek.
Q:Who produced “Drive (Symphonic Version)” by The Cars?
“Drive (Symphonic Version)” by The Cars was produced by Andy Wright.
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The Cars formed in Boston in 1976 and disbanded in 1988. Over the course of their career they released 6 studio albums selling over 23 million copies. The original lineup consisted