“You Are the Girl” is a song by the American rock band The Cars, released in August 1987 with “Ta Ta Wayo Wayo” on the B-side. It served as the lead single from their sixth studio album, “Door to Door.” The song is notable for its catchy melody, upbeat tempo, and the interplay between lead vocalists Ric Ocasek and Benjamin Orr.
“You Are the Girl” was written by Ric Ocasek, the band’s primary songwriter and rhythm guitarist. By the time of this release, The Cars had established themselves as a leading band in the new wave and rock genres with numerous hits throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s. “Door to Door” marked a return to the studio for the band after a brief hiatus following their previous album, “Heartbeat City” (1984).
“You Are the Girl” achieved moderate commercial success. It reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, reflecting its popularity on mainstream radio. It also reached number 2 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, and number 12 on the Adult Contemporary chart. It was the band’ thirteenth and final Top 40 hit. While it did not reach the heights of some of the band’s biggest hits, it was still a significant release that helped maintain their presence in the music scene during the late 1980s.
The Cars – You Are the Girl – Lyrics