"Emotion in Motion" is a song by Ric Ocasek, primary vocalist, rhythm guitarist, songwriter, and frontman for the American new wave band of the Cars. It was featured on his second solo studio album, This Side of Paradise, and released as a single in late 1986. The tune topped the Album Rock Tracks chart and reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song features Tears for Fears' guitarist, and co-lead vocalist Roland Orzabal as a guest musician. It was Ocasek's only top 40 hit as a solo artist.