Stickshifts and Safetybelts is a simple, uncomplicated song with a cool retro style. I think many people can identify with wanting to hold your guy or girl closer and being frustrated by the distance created by modern car design. It’s just a sweet little song.
And of course, the lyrics:
Stickshifts and safetybelts,
Bucket seats have all got to go.
When we’re driving in the car,
It makes my baby seem so far.
I need you here with me,
Not way over in a bucket seat.
I need you to be here with me,
Not way over in a bucket seat.
But when we’re driving in my Malibu,
It’s easy to get right next to you.
I say, “baby, scoot over, please.”
And then she’s right there next to me.
I need you here with me,
Not way over in a bucket seat.
I need you to be here with me,
Not way over in a bucket seat.
Well a lot of good cars are Japanese.
But when we’re driving far,
I need my baby,
I need my baby next to me.
Well, stickshifts and safetybelts,
Bucket seats have all got to go.
When we’re driving in the car,
It makes my baby seem so far.
I need you here with me,
Not way over in a bucket seat.
I need you to be here with me,
Not way over in a bucket seat.
