With its unforgettable horn hook and its rock-funk drum groove, “Vehicle” propelled Chicago-based The Ides of March onto the national charts in April of 1970 and endures to this day as a choice for car commercials and cover versions.
In the lyrics, the singer, sometimes using an urban patois, portr...
{Intro}
[ Verse 1]
Hey, well, I'm the friendly stranger in the black sedan
Woncha hop inside my car
I got pictures, I got candy, I'm a lovable man
And I can take you to the nearest star
[Chorus ]
I'm your vehicle, baby
I can take you anywhere you wanna go
I'm your vehicle woman
By that I'm sure you know
I love ya (love ya)
I need ya (need ya)
I wants ya gots to have you child
Great God in heaven, you know I love you
(Oh you know I do)
[ Verse 2]
Well, if you wants to be a movie star
I canna take-a you to Hollywood
But if you wanna stay just like you are
You know, I think you really should
[Chorus ]
I'm your vehicle, baby
I can take you anywhere you wanna go
I'm your vehicle woman
By that I'm sure you know
I love ya (love ya)
I need ya (need ya)
I wants ya gots to have you child
Great God in heaven, you know I love you
(Oh you know I do)
{Instrumental}
[ Verse 1 reprise]
Well I'm the friendly stranger in the black sedan
Oh woncha hop inside my car
I got pictures, candy, I'm a lovable man
And I can take you to the nearest star
[Chorus ]
I'm your vehicle, baby
I can take you anywhere you wanna go
I'm your vehicle woman
By that I'm sure you know
I love ya (love ya)
I need ya (need ya)
I wants ya gots to have you child
Great God in heaven, you know I love you
(Oh you know I do)
I'm your vehicle, baby
Y'know I love you (love ya)
I Needs ya (need ya)
I wantcha gots to have you child
Great God in heaven you know I love you
Vehicle was written by Jim Peterik.
Vehicle was produced by Frank Rand & Bob Destocki.
The Ides of March released Vehicle on Mon Jun 01 1970.