"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.
Walk backwards and say goodbye to what is right.
Understanding what makes this, what makes it,
what makes us right.
God save this gunslinging generation.
"Tell God I will return in the morning."
This Christ you preach I know, but who are you?
Your hands are tied to blind men, whose hands are tied to blind men.
Figure Eights.
"This pistol is my ministry"
Understanding what makes this, what makes it,
what makes us right.
God save this gunslinging generation.
"Tell God I will return in the morning."
This Christ you preach I know, but who are you?
Your hands are tied to blind men, whose hands are tied to blind men.
Figure Eights.
"This pistol is my ministry"
Lyrics submitted by a scar in the sky, edited by Mellow_Harsher
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Fast Car
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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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@[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.
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i think this song takes a progressive stance on christianity.
"Walk backwards and say goodbye to what is right. Understanding what makes this, what makes it, what makes us right."
--I think this has to do with "walking backwards," or subjecting oneself to fundamentalist religion, or perhaps merely walking backwards in your faith. give up on god for something or someone else. we have everything set in stone, yet we don't seek for what is REALLY right, we just assume that we're doing fine at "religion" because that's what we're comfortable with.
"God save this gunslinging generation."
I think Josh is expressing his sadness toward individuals (christians) who feel the need to revert to aggressive ways of trying to "convert" people, though it is through the way we live our lives that is the ultimate witness. A lot of times these people can be self-righteous and uncompassionate toward those who do not share the same beliefs. The "gun" is the bible-thumping, sometimes even hypocritical ways christians force-feed what they believe on other people, when faith should be displayed through daily actions.
"Tell God I will return in the morning."
Again with the hypocritical Christian thing. Let's do whatever we want tonight, then tomorrow we can go sit in the front row at church like the good little christians we are.
"This Christ you preach I know, but who are you? Your hands are tied to blind men, whose hands are tied to blind men."
You cannot find this person's identity in Christ. Josh is commenting on how he knows about this person you speak of, but how can YOU claim to know him? Again like someone above mentioned, "the blind leading the blind" comes from the bible.
"Figure Eights."
not totally sure, but i guess it just goes back to the "walk backwards" thing. Going in circles. Never breaking out in real faith. making figure eights constantly.
"This pistol is my ministry"
going back to the "gun-slinging" thing. too many people's ministry consists of condemnation. "if you're gay you're going to hell." "if you cheated you're going to hell." the phrase is coming from the perspective of the "hypocrite" josh is talking about. when the ministry should be LOVE, and living one's life after the model of jesus.
great great GREAT song. Incredible live. that was only my opinion, it could mean something totally different. it's fun to dissect josh scogin's lyrics though :)