Well, to be fair, how many thousands of times has he performed it?
Also, "Cars" is kinda SUPPOSED to be done in a flat voice.
Not judging, just a side note.
The gig in Detroit, Mexican Town’s el club
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYWGLo1ixmg
https://elclubdetroit.com/
“Cars” is obligatory. It’s why people like myself in the “I remember that song, where I was and who I was with” crowd go when friends ask, only to discover he’s got great new stuff.