Sad Song (The Cars song)

Sad Song is a track from The Cars' 1979 album, Candy-O. Written by Ric Ocasek, the song is a mid-tempo, new wave composition characterized by its prominent synthesizer melody and Ocasek's detached vocal delivery. Despite its title, "Sad Song" isn't overtly melancholic. Instead, it presents a somewhat ironic or sardonic take on sadness, typical of The Cars' often emotionally ambiguous lyrics. The song's arrangement features a driving rhythm section and layered instrumental textures, contributing to its distinctive and memorable sound. It was not released as a single but remains a well-regarded deep cut among fans of The Cars and is frequently included on compilation albums and retrospective collections. The song explores themes of unrequited love and emotional distance through its lyrics, although the overall tone remains somewhat detached and observational rather than deeply sorrowful.