"Fast car" is kind of a continuation of Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run." It has all the clawing your way to a better life, but in this case the protagonist never makes it with her love; in fact she is dragged back down by him.
There is still an amazing amount of hope and will in the lyrics; and the lyrics themselve rank and easy five. If only music was stronger it would be one of those great radio songs that you hear once a week 20 years after it was released. The imagery is almost tear-jerking ("City lights lay out before us", "Speeds so fast felt like I was drunk"), and the idea of starting from nothing and just driving and working and denigrating yourself for a chance at being just above poverty, then losing in the end is just painful and inspiring at the same time.
Man wakes up as animal
Hallucinates a fire
Man wakes up as as ghost
Bloodless but inspired
Man wakes up as music
And liberates the calm
Man wakes up as a child
And builds a bridge of charm
And the silence you keep
And I just wanna sleep
Still waiting
Man wakes up as a gun
And doesn't get the joke
Hallucinates a fire
Man wakes up as as ghost
Bloodless but inspired
Man wakes up as music
And liberates the calm
Man wakes up as a child
And builds a bridge of charm
And the silence you keep
And I just wanna sleep
Still waiting
Man wakes up as a gun
And doesn't get the joke
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In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Mountain Song
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"'Mountain Song' was actually about... I hate to say it but... drugs. Climbing this mountain and getting as high as you can, and then coming down that mountain," reveals Farrell. "What it feels to descend from the mountain top... not easy at all. The ascension is tough but exhilarating. Getting down is... it's a real bummer. Drugs is not for everybody obviously. For me, I wanted to experience the heights, and the lows come along with it."
"There's a part - 'Cash in now honey, cash in Miss Smith.' Miss Smith is my Mother; our last name was Smith. Cashing in when she cashed in her life. So... she decided that, to her... at that time, she was desperate. Life wasn't worth it for her, that was her opinion. Some people think, never take your life, and some people find that their life isn't worth living. She was in love with my Dad, and my Dad was not faithful to her, and it broke her heart. She was very desperate and she did something that I know she regrets."
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Amazing
Ed Sheeran
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Ed Sheeran tells a story of unsuccessfully trying to feel “Amazing.” This track is about the being weighed down by emotional stress despite valiant attempts to find some positivity in the situation. This track was written by Ed Sheeran from the perspective of his friend. From the track, we see this person fall deeper into the negative thoughts and slide further down the path of mental torment with every lyric.
So fragile and cynical. It's true. I love these songs, that doesn't deal with a vase amount of issues in them, and yet they reflect reality and life brilliantly.
This is my favorite Porcupine Tree song. Or rather a tie with Trains. It's great.
One thing I realized recently is that this song is a complement to "Pure Narcotic". It even has the same guitar music, changed slightly to make it sound darker. And it shares a few lyrics with that song as well. It's strange when you compare them, because Pure Narcotic is such an upbeat song.
Steven Wilson's other group "No-Man" made a song with the same music but different lyrics. It's called "Jack the Sax." If you like this song, check it out.
In my opinion this song is about reincarnation and the fact that most of the people on this world are to egoistic to think about the part they play in this world. They just consume and live their little slave lifes wile empowering governments & big bussiness to steal / ly / cheat / destruct and rage war...
The last sentence is the best, because most of the people don't even know that they are doing this shit, they just live their lives. Most of them do feel that there is something wrong, but they don't know what it is and don't care (or dare) to investigate the real cause.
So the message is; don't let this world get ruined by a few deranged people; investigate the power structures and remember that you are not alone. Don't believe the lies about crazy moslims or christians, they are mothers / fathers / sons (etc. you get the point) just like you, Trapped in a land shaped by big bussiness and their governments.
To put it in 2 words; ONE LOVE! Beautifull song btw :)
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"Man wakes up as animal Hallucinates a fire"
Divination device. Fluid following..
"Man wakes up as a ghost Bloodless but inspired"
Point, check-out "Echoplex" by Nine Inch Nails.
"Man wakes up as a child And builds a bridge of charm"
Unclear on device "bridge of charm" but the implication of what is allowed via travel, roots affirmed.
"And the silence you keep And I just wanna sleep"
Denial of a shocking arousal.
"Man wakes up as a gun And doesn't get the joke"
Lyrical curve ball, to only hint the worth of a vacuum cleaner. Foggiest thing to hint. If unclear point of reference.