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Car On A Hill

Joni Mitchell

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Car On A Hill

I've been sitting up waiting for my sugar to show

I've been listening to the sirens and the radio

He said he'd be over three hours ago

I've been waiting for his car on the hill

He makes friends easy

He's not like me

I watch for judgement anxiously

Now where in the city can that boy be

Waiting for a car

Climbing

Climbing

Climbing the hill

He's a real good talker--I think he's friend

Fast tires come screaming around the bend

But there's still no buzzer

They roll on...

And-I'm waiting for his car on the hill

It always seems so righteous at the start

When there's so much laughter

When there's so much spark

When there's so much sweetness in the dark

Waiting for a car

Climbing

Climbing

Climbing the hill

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Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Car On A Hill by Joni Mitchell is a poignant song from her 1974 album 'Court and Spark.' The song captures feelings of longing and anticipation as the narrator waits for her partner to arrive. Themes of uncertainty and introspection dominate as she reflects on their relationship while questioning the partner's delayed arrival. The car metaphor aptly describes the emotional rollercoaster of waiting for someone who might never show up. Particularly poignant moments include lines where she wrestles with her own emotions, swinging between hope and doubt, making it a relatable exploration of love and expectation.

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