Burn Rubber on Me (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)


"Burn Rubber on Me " is a song originally performed by The Gap Band in 1980 and written by member Charlie Wilson and producer Lonnie Simmons.

Song Background

The song's lyrics refer to abandonment by a lover. The phrase "Burn Rubber on Me" itself refers to said woman driving off while her lover is away. The narrative is continued in "Early in the Morning".

Chart Performance

In 1981, it peaked at number eighty-four on the Billboard Hot 100, and it was a number one hit on the R&B charts. Billboard magazine ranked it as the 12th biggest R&B single of 1981.
A later single released, featuring "Humpin'" on the B-side, scored a #19 appearance on the dance charts.

Releases

All releases are in the U.S. unless indicated:
All the releases can be checked at Discogs

Samples