"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.
I believe in miracles
Where you from
You sexy thing (sexy thing, you)
I believe in miracles
Since you came along
You sexy thing
Where did you come from, baby?
How did you know I needed you?
How did you know I needed you so badly?
How did you know I'd give my heart gladly?
Yesterday, I was one of the lonely people
Now you're lying close to me, making love to me
I believe in miracles
Where you from, you sexy thing (sexy thing, you)
I believe in miracles
Since you came along, you sexy thing
Where did you come from, angel?
How did you know I'd be the one?
Did you know you're everything I prayed for?
Did you know, every night and day for?
Every day, needing love and satisfaction
Now you're lying next to me, giving it to me
I believe in miracles
Where you from, you sexy thing (sexy thing, you)
I believe in miracles
Since you came along, you sexy thing
Oh, kiss me, you sexy thing
Touch me, baby, you sexy thing
I love the way you touch me, darling, you sexy thing
Oh, it's ecstasy, you sexy thing
Yesterday, I was one of the lonely people
Now you're lying close to me, giving it to me
I believe in miracles
Where you from, you sexy thing (sexy thing, you)
I believe in miracles
Since you came along, you sexy thing
Oh, touch me
Kiss me, darling
I love the way you hold me, baby
Oh, it's ecstasy
Oh, it's ecstasy (sexy thing, you sexy thing, you)
Kiss me, baby (sexy thing, you sexy thing, you)
I love the way you kiss me, darling (sexy thing, you sexy thing, you)
Oh, yeah (sexy thing, you sexy thing, you)
Love the way you hold me (sexy thing, you sexy thing, you)
Keep on lovin' me, darling (sexy thing, you sexy thing, you)
Keep on lovin' me, baby (sexy thing, you sexy thing, you)
Where you from
You sexy thing (sexy thing, you)
I believe in miracles
Since you came along
You sexy thing
Where did you come from, baby?
How did you know I needed you?
How did you know I needed you so badly?
How did you know I'd give my heart gladly?
Yesterday, I was one of the lonely people
Now you're lying close to me, making love to me
I believe in miracles
Where you from, you sexy thing (sexy thing, you)
I believe in miracles
Since you came along, you sexy thing
Where did you come from, angel?
How did you know I'd be the one?
Did you know you're everything I prayed for?
Did you know, every night and day for?
Every day, needing love and satisfaction
Now you're lying next to me, giving it to me
I believe in miracles
Where you from, you sexy thing (sexy thing, you)
I believe in miracles
Since you came along, you sexy thing
Oh, kiss me, you sexy thing
Touch me, baby, you sexy thing
I love the way you touch me, darling, you sexy thing
Oh, it's ecstasy, you sexy thing
Yesterday, I was one of the lonely people
Now you're lying close to me, giving it to me
I believe in miracles
Where you from, you sexy thing (sexy thing, you)
I believe in miracles
Since you came along, you sexy thing
Oh, touch me
Kiss me, darling
I love the way you hold me, baby
Oh, it's ecstasy
Oh, it's ecstasy (sexy thing, you sexy thing, you)
Kiss me, baby (sexy thing, you sexy thing, you)
I love the way you kiss me, darling (sexy thing, you sexy thing, you)
Oh, yeah (sexy thing, you sexy thing, you)
Love the way you hold me (sexy thing, you sexy thing, you)
Keep on lovin' me, darling (sexy thing, you sexy thing, you)
Keep on lovin' me, baby (sexy thing, you sexy thing, you)
Lyrics submitted by hardcor_toonz, edited by NEKMINUTE480
You Sexy Thing Lyrics as written by Errol Brown
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Exploration Group LLC
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he's excited-must be good
Oh, such a feel-good song! I first heard it on the Full Monthy film. And as for the meaning, well it's pretty obvious- this man who was lonely not long ago, now has a sexy sex partner and cannot believe his luck.
I can't help but think of Boogie Nights...
Really love this song. :) But what would it be like if he said "booty calls" instead of "miracles"? Lol.
This sexy thing must have been real sexy, he sounds real excited. Of course, this song is cheesier than cheese - hahaha. Still, it reminds me of the Full Monty, that movie is fun.
Cheesy? Cheesy, you say? This song is the epitome of class for that time period in music. Considering the genre that was popular at the time, this was high class! And who doens't like a mug of hot chocolate...sizzle sizzle;) The funny part is that he says "I believe in miracles. Where you from" so apparently the song is not about a deep, long love affair. (Oops, perhaps I shouldn't have selected those words;) I love the song. It's a song you sing in the morning to the half asleep person lying beside you (who you love) when ya both awaken with stank breath and bad hair after a night of dancing and drinking:)
yes the music is different
Chocolate is the symbol of love.
As a kid I always thought he sang 'I believe in Milkos' (thinking it was some type of sweet or something). But my friend thought it was 'I believe in milkmen', which is a far cooler lyric.