Heartbeat City
Heartbeat City

The Cars - Heartbeat City Lyrics

Rock
Mar 13, 1984
1K
Heartbeat City Music Video

Heartbeat City Lyrics

Oh Heartbeat City here we come
And happy days count on thumbs
And nothin' really gets us down
As long as Jacki's back in town

I'm glad you made it
I can't complain

Oh Jacki (Jacki)
What took you so long
On just a holiday
Oh Jacki (oh Jacki)
What took you so long
I thought you knew the way
(Heartbeat city)

The noise electric
Never stops
And all you need
Is what you got
And there's a place for everyone
Under Heartbeat City's golden sun

(Jacki)
Oh Jacki
(What took you so long)
What took you so long
On just a holiday
Oh Jacki (Jacki)
(What took you so long)
What took you so long
I thought you knew the way

Oh, yeah yeah yeah

You know, I'm glad you made it
I can't complain
I missed you so badly
When you jumped that train

(Oh Jacki) oh Jacki
(What took you so long)
What took you so long
On just a holiday
Oh Jacki (Jacki)
(What took you so long)
What took you so long
(Thought you knew the way)
I thought you blew away

(Heartbeat City)
Oh Heartbeat City
Lights at night
(Heartbeat City)
It's getting closer
Out of sight
(Heartbeat City)
Heartbeat City's on the loose
(Heartbeat City)
Better catch
The blue caboose
Oh, huh, Heartbeat City
It's my life
(Heartbeat city)
(Heartbeat city)
(Heartbeat city)

Writer(s): Ric Ocasek
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics for "Heartbeat City" by The Cars?

    The lyrics for "Heartbeat City" were written by Ric Ocasek, the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for The Cars.

  2. When was "Heartbeat City" released as a single?

    "Heartbeat City" was released as the sixth and final single from the album of the same name in September 1985.

  3. What was the B-side to the "Heartbeat City" single?

    The B-side to the "Heartbeat City" single was "Why Can't I Have You."

  4. How was "Heartbeat City" received by critics?

    "Heartbeat City" received positive reviews from critics. AllMusic's Greg Prato described it as 'ethereal' and a 'highlight' from the album. Donald A. Guarisco also of AllMusic, characterized it as 'a hypnotic bit of new wave that mixed impressionistic lyrics with an entrancing electronic soundscape.'

  5. What are some notable performances of "Heartbeat City"?

    One notable performance of "Heartbeat City" was during Live Aid in 1985, where The Cars performed it along with "You Might Think", "Drive", and "Just What I Needed."

  6. What is unique about the early US pressings of the "Heartbeat City" album?

    Original US pressings of the LP and cassette versions of the "Heartbeat City" album listed the title track "Heartbeat City" as "Jacki."

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