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The song was released during the band's second phase, following their 1997 reformation.

The song remains a staple of the band’s late-90s catalog and is available through several formats: Go to product viewer dialog for this item. echo_the_bunnymen_get_in_the_car

: The recurring motif of the "ride" and the car serves as a metaphor for leaving behind current struggles or "tears" to find a new sense of purpose. The song was released during the band's second

"Get in the Car" is a significant late-career single by the English rock band Echo & the Bunnymen , released on April 15, 1999. It served as the second single from their eighth studio album, What Are You Going to Do with Your Life? . Written by founding members Ian McCulloch and Will Sergeant , the track represents a period of stylistic evolution for the band, moving away from their post-punk roots toward a more melodic and contemplative sound. Background and Production "Get in the Car" is a significant late-career

: The song opens with a call to "go and find a ride / Of all those starry nights / We used to fly upon when we were young". This reflects a longing for a time when "everything was coming right".