Ric Ocasek

Richard Theodore Otcasek (23 March 1944 – 15 September 2019), known as Ric Ocasek (/oʊˈkæsɛk/), was an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer and painter. He was the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and songwriter for the rock band the Cars.
 * See also:
 * The Cars

This Side of Paradise (1986)
True love just to make it Oh, there's got to be true love, true love True love just to take it.
 * Oh, there's got to be true love, true love
 * "True Love" · Official audio file at YouTube

Doing time But you still can't turn away Well you're looking for a real friend Any kind That wants to play the games you play On this side of paradise Where you're never going to go through twice Stay tuned at any price To this side of paradise.
 * Well you're looking for another end
 * "This Side of Paradise" · YouTube lyric video

Pay no attention to the faulty news Set yourself on automatic cruise Sometimes you just got to lose On this side of paradise You're never going to go through twice Stay tuned at any price To this side of paradise. You're on this side of paradise.
 * You've got to keep yourself well amused
 * "This Side of Paradise"