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Cadillac Lyrics by Michael Sembello

Bossa Nova Hotel

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It's a woman like that
She's gonna break your back
She has kind of a knack
To give a heart attack
Listen close
To what I say
I've been there before you
I'd like to help you find your way

In your quiet despair
You see her everywhere
It's like a kind of a hush
That makes you think too much
Talk to me
Am I getting through?
You say you love this girl now
You don't even know her

Cadillac, Cadillac
Takes me back to when I was younger
Cadillac won't be back
She has found a better driver
Than you

Such a silent pain
It goes against the grain
It's like a hungry cat
She scratches just like that
Turn away
From her eyes
Nighttime is her only friend
The light of day her enemy

Cadillac, Cadillac
Takes me back to when I was younger
Cadillac won't be back
She has found a better

Well, my friend, my words are few
Life is time and time's a teacher
And one thing before I go
I almost married her
I almost married her

Cadillac, Cadillac
Takes me back to when I was younger
Cadillac won't be back
She has found a better driver

Cadillac, Cadillac
Takes me back to when I was younger
Cadillac won't be back
She has found a better driver

Cadillac, Cadillac
Takes me back to when I was younger
Cadillac won't be back
She has found a...

About “Cadillac” by Michael Sembello

Read the complete lyrics to "Cadillac" by Michael Sembello from the album "Bossa Nova Hotel". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"Cadillac" is credited to Michael Sembello. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Cadillac" appears on "Bossa Nova Hotel".

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