Mustang Sally

Mustang Sally' by The Commitments is a song about a man's frustration with his lover, Sally, who spends too much time enjoying rides in her new car, neglecting their relationship and causing emotional strain.

The song 'Mustang Sally,' originally recorded by Mack Rice and popularized by Wilson Pickett and later The Commitments, encapsulates themes of jealousy and the deterioration of a relationship due to one partner's obsession. The repetitive plea to 'ride around Sally' emphasizes a longing from the speaker, who feels left in the shadows of Sally's new-found fascination with her Mustang. This car is symbolic of freedom and perhaps a new life Sally yearns for, which is in stark contrast to her current relationship, leading to inevitable emotional turmoil. Each refrain crescendoes with a warning that continual neglect will lead to sorrowful consequences, encapsulated metaphorically by the 'weeping eyes.' The song does more than just depict personal strife; it captures the universal anguish felt when love and attention are diverted by material fascination.