"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.
Black Flowers have lost their way
They`ve lost their way again
Cursed for their will to dream
Raped by mankind again
Like the auction blocks of castrated dreams
Kills the heart of love turned into disease
And each day I pray
Please take me away
Please take me away
Black flowers have lost their way (X4)
Why does this hatred linger on
Voices in my mind remind me everyday
And the passing time has healed no wounds
Deep inside my heart the pain it lingers still
And the love
Away the colors
Oh the love
Fade and blur
Has rotted away
Outside my window sill
And I can`t bear this feeling anymore
No I won`t give into hatred
And I`ll never stop dreaming
And I`ll love
Oh I`ll love
Till my very last breath
Is taken away
"You have to put on your imagination
Heart glasses to see the rest !"
They`ve lost their way again
Cursed for their will to dream
Raped by mankind again
Like the auction blocks of castrated dreams
Kills the heart of love turned into disease
And each day I pray
Please take me away
Please take me away
Black flowers have lost their way (X4)
Why does this hatred linger on
Voices in my mind remind me everyday
And the passing time has healed no wounds
Deep inside my heart the pain it lingers still
And the love
Away the colors
Oh the love
Fade and blur
Has rotted away
Outside my window sill
And I can`t bear this feeling anymore
No I won`t give into hatred
And I`ll never stop dreaming
And I`ll love
Oh I`ll love
Till my very last breath
Is taken away
"You have to put on your imagination
Heart glasses to see the rest !"
Lyrics submitted by spliphstar
Black Flowers Lyrics as written by Dowd
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
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.
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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Magical
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Why no comments on this amazing record? Possibly my favourite song of all time, I've read that it's about the band getting down about racism in the music industry. They are the black flowers and because they don't play traditional "black music" whatever that means they have been hindered by executives, companies and radio stations who don't know where to place them. However, i think it's actually a much deeper song. For me it's actually about how the world in general just breaks you down, particularly sensitive or artistic people. You can get so wrapped up in beautiful art and music but the reality of everyday existence drags all that out of you "cursed for their will to dream, raped by mankind again". There you have it. The final verse - "no i won't give in to hatred..." might out of context seem a little cheesy or clichéd, but in this song, I find it tremendously uplifting. A triumphant note of defiant hope. I love this song.
One last thing - when i listen to this song, a scene plays out in my head really clearly -something that has never happened with any other song - I won't say what it is, but I wonder if anyone else has a visual association with this music.
@jonny17 <br /> I can't agree more.....fantastic, under appreciated song!!!!!!!!!