"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.
on clearer days I can see the lights from my bedroom door, on windy nights I can smell the lake as it drifts to me from the shore
the traffic lights silently change a thousand times a day but I'm still waiting, yeah I'm still waiting
if my hand could block the sun, would we ever wake up? If I turned back all these clocks would that be time enough?
I can't remember exactly when this longing began but I know it wasn't before the day you touched my hand, laugh and shout in blissful daze and numbers are exchanged, I'm still waiting, yeah I'm still waiting
if my hand could block the sun, would we ever wake up? If I turned back all these clocks would that be time enough?
so put your hands where I can see them, and shut your mouth, I know who you are, in a world void of feeling or heart I know that we are the torches in the dark
let's break this down, let's make this count,
let's leave this one-horse town, no better time than now
the angels dance like feathers float, they're here to see and to be seen, the clock strikes two, the music slows and each one slowly dons their wings, once outside they all pair off and hand in hand they leave but I'm still waiting, yeah I'm still waiting
if my hand could block the sun, would we ever wake up? If I turned back all these clocks would that be time enough?
the traffic lights silently change a thousand times a day but I'm still waiting, yeah I'm still waiting
if my hand could block the sun, would we ever wake up? If I turned back all these clocks would that be time enough?
I can't remember exactly when this longing began but I know it wasn't before the day you touched my hand, laugh and shout in blissful daze and numbers are exchanged, I'm still waiting, yeah I'm still waiting
if my hand could block the sun, would we ever wake up? If I turned back all these clocks would that be time enough?
so put your hands where I can see them, and shut your mouth, I know who you are, in a world void of feeling or heart I know that we are the torches in the dark
let's break this down, let's make this count,
let's leave this one-horse town, no better time than now
the angels dance like feathers float, they're here to see and to be seen, the clock strikes two, the music slows and each one slowly dons their wings, once outside they all pair off and hand in hand they leave but I'm still waiting, yeah I'm still waiting
if my hand could block the sun, would we ever wake up? If I turned back all these clocks would that be time enough?
Lyrics submitted by rjbucs28
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Fast Car
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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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.
Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield
I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
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Blue
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Blue” is a song about a love that is persisting in the discomfort of the person experiencing the emotion. Ed Sheeran reflects on love lost, and although he wishes his former partner find happiness, he cannot but admit his feelings are still very much there. He expresses the realization that he might never find another on this stringed instrumental by Aaron Dessner.
First verse: The guy can't leave his "bedroom" because it is jail. The lake drifts to him from the shore, and he can't get there, but he's still waiting to be released from prison.
Chorus: The wonders whether if his hand blocked the sun if people would ever realize that the world is messed up. His "crime" didn't make people notice, he was just shunned and jailed. And if he "turned back all these clocks" he would never have enough time to make people realize the wrongs being committed.
Second verse: This verse is about a girl who meets the guy, and loves him, but he is sent to jail for what he believes in.
"so put your hands where I can see them, and shut your mouth, I know who you are, in a world void of feeling or heart I know that we are the torches in the dark": This is the part that gives away that he is in jail, but in a world void of feeling or heart, those who want to fix things are the torches in the dark.
"let's break this down, let's make this count, let's leave this one-horse town, no better time than now": The guy wants to break out of jail for the girl and leave town, while the time is right.
"the angels dance like feathers float, they're here to see and to be seen, the clock strikes two, the music slows and each one slowly dons their wings, once outside they all pair off and hand in hand they leave but I'm still waiting, yeah I'm still waiting": This bridge sort of thing here means that everyone who wants to leave and go off and have a life together can do it, but the guy who is in jail and the girl who love him cannot do it.
In my opinion this is RA's second best song besides Heaven Knows. It is absolutely incredible in every way. I wish they would play it live again...
"the clock strikes two, the music slows and each one slowly dons their wings, once outside they all pair off and hand in hand they leave but I'm still waiting, yeah I'm still waiting"
This line reminds me of the feeling you get when the bar is closing and everyone is leaving with someone but you are left there alone.
great call on that one...I never thought of it that way, but I agree completely.
Why does everything have to be about relationships?! Have you no imagination, people?
I know. There are some songs that I wish the title would be something like, "this is not about love" or something like that.
@MissNeurotic It doesn't. But in this case, it kind of sounds like it is.
"if my hand could block the sun, would we ever wake up? If I turned back all these clocks would that be time enough?"
....fucking A
Dude, this song is awesome. It gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. But then again, all of their songs do. Fuckin A is right.
"the clock strikes two, the music slows and each one slowly dons their wings, once outside they all pair off and hand in hand they leave but I'm still waiting, yeah I'm still waiting"
This line reminds me of the feeling you get when the bar is closing and everyone is leaving with someone but you are left there alone.
"I can't remember exactly when this longing began but I know it wasn't before the day you touched my hand" Everytime I hear this song it reminds me of a girl that is very special to me. I fucking love this shit.
This song is pretty sad.. It's about a guy who has an amazing time with this girl, and he just falls in love with her.. But he never hears from her again.. And he says that even after he dies and he's in heaven, he'll still be waiting for her phone call..
maybe this guy should not only miss his great love but search for another great one. nevertheless a wonderful song.
"in a world void of feeling or heart I know that we are the torches in the dark" ... i love the line<3