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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Ric Ocasek
Ric Ocasek
Guitar
Andy Topeka
Andy Topeka
Fairlight CMI
Benjamin Orr
Benjamin Orr
Bass Guitar
David Robinson
David Robinson
Drums
Elliot Easton
Elliot Easton
Guitar
Greg Hawkes
Greg Hawkes
Keyboards
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Ric Ocasek
Ric Ocasek
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
The Cars
The Cars
Producer
Nigel Green
Nigel Green
Recording Engineer
George Marino
George Marino
Mastering Engineer
Mike Shipley
Mike Shipley
Mixing Engineer
Robert John "Mutt" Lange
Robert John "Mutt" Lange
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Dreamy lips
Set in motion
Flashing
A breathless hush
A pounding soft
Lasting
Oh, glossy mouth
A taste untamed
Oh, moving
Carousel
Up and down
Just like you
[PreChorus]
Oh, baby
Just one more time to touch you
Just one more time to tell you
You're on my mind
[Chorus]
Baby
Why can't I have you?
You're breakin' my heart in two
You know what I'm goin' through
Oh, baby
Why can't I have you?
[Verse 2]
Oh, candy smile
All the while
Glinting
Your eyes like mica
A lethal pout
Hinting
Felt the pressure
Ooh, and I felt the pressure
Tight and warm
The softly striking
Ooh, I tripped and stumbled
Ooh, I tripped and stumbled
I cling forever
I go all night
[PreChorus]
Oh, baby
Just one more time to touch you
Just one more time to tell you
I'm not so blind
[Chorus]
Baby
Why can't I have you?
Always breakin' my heart in two
You know what I'm goin' through
Oh, oh, baby
Why can't I have you?
[Verse 3]
Baby
Oh, baby
Why can't I have you?
Why can't I have you?
You know what I'm goin' through
You're breaking my heart in two
You're breaking my heart, I'm breaking your heart
You know what I'm gonna do
You're breaking my heart
You're breaking my heart
Baby
Oh, baby
Why can't I have you?
I need you
You know what I'm goin' through
You're breaking my heart in two
You're breaking my heart in two
You know what I'm gonna do
You're breaking my heart
Baby
Oh, baby
Why can't I have you?
You know what I'm gonna do
Written by: Ric Ocasek

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