"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.
Say what I need and I kick you down
No, I'm fine, don't you hang around
And I find myself
Here in another home
Where everything moves so slow
So tired
Take the longest day
Throw it all away
I can't stand it
But I can't do anything
Every day's the same
Nothing ever change
I can't stand it
But I can't do anything
You should know by now we're all liars
Take me where you go
Only higher
Take the longest day
Waste it all away
I can't stand it
But I can't do anything
Everyday's the same
Nothing ever change
I can't stand it
But I can't do anything
Can't do anything
Anything you want
Anything you want
Anything
Take the longest day
Throw it all away
I can't stand it
But I can't do anything
Everyday's the same
Nothing ever change
I can't stand it
But I can't do anything
Can't do anything
Here in another home
Where everything moves so slow
So tired
No, I'm fine, don't you hang around
And I find myself
Here in another home
Where everything moves so slow
So tired
Take the longest day
Throw it all away
I can't stand it
But I can't do anything
Every day's the same
Nothing ever change
I can't stand it
But I can't do anything
You should know by now we're all liars
Take me where you go
Only higher
Take the longest day
Waste it all away
I can't stand it
But I can't do anything
Everyday's the same
Nothing ever change
I can't stand it
But I can't do anything
Can't do anything
Anything you want
Anything you want
Anything
Take the longest day
Throw it all away
I can't stand it
But I can't do anything
Everyday's the same
Nothing ever change
I can't stand it
But I can't do anything
Can't do anything
Here in another home
Where everything moves so slow
So tired
Lyrics submitted by sein514
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Fast Car
Tracy Chapman
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Hayalperest
Hayalperest
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.
Cajun Girl
Little Feat
Little Feat
Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Holiday
Bee Gees
Bee Gees
@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
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.
Gentle Hour
Yo La Tengo
Yo La Tengo
This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
This song is about depression. Hating your life but feeling completely powerless to change it. You feel like you're just throwing your life away, and you hate yourself for it, but you feel like you can't do anything about it.
A man who ignores the recommendations of a witch and is cursed to ennui. He begs her to stop but there is no reprieve.
It is not a positive outlook. Everything in his life is slow, boring, and monotonous and he is powerless to change it.
Sounds like being in jail.
Our lives are like Wood, and the world is a fire in which we are consumed. We are powerless to pull ourselves from this fire in to save ourselves. Ashes to ashes...
Sounds very much like life in a mental hospital.
drug addiction. opiates? then being sent off to a rehab and/or sober living. still obsessing over the substance and/or still using. He's saying, "look, don't expect much from me"
Great song...just chatted with Glen on the Texas food bank drive..he had some chick Garrison Starr with him...she was rude asf..Glen is the man tho