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“I’m on E(mpty)” is a fast-approaching song about being out of gas, and therefore, not having a car. The “car” shifts from literal to metaphor toward the end of the song, with Debbie Harry saying that she too, is personally on empty. Probably from walking so much.
It’s also in the key of E."
-Debb...
I'm on E
I'm on E
I'm on E
Got nothing to say
I used to have a car of my own
I'm on E
I'm on E
I'm on E for England
Laid out for maybe a week
I've walked my feet to the bone
I'd give my life for a car of my own
I'm on E
I'm on E
Two weeks ago Saturday I was on TV
I'd like a show of my own
But you see I'm still on E
Even though everything is happening to me
So when you're driving on home
Don't regret your loan
I'm on E
I'm on E
I gave my car to a guy named Vinnie
I feel like gassing my feet
They've totaled me and skipped a beat
I used to have a car of my own
28 or 58
Walking to refrigerator
To the pump, do the bump
Still on E, I'll think of something
I'm on E and I'm on E
I'll never have to stop my feet
28 or 58
Walking to refrigerator
To the pump, do the bump
Still on E, I'll think of something
I'm on E and I'm on E
I'll never have to fill my feet up
[Outro]
[Whistle until fade]
I’m on E was written by Chris Stein & Debbie Harry.
I’m on E was produced by Richard Gottehrer.