"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.
Hello London
I am aching you are still
Don't find you arrogant
Fascinated – Unfulfilled
While People far away wish me harm- they wish me ill
Not you, Kiss you on the mouth oh yes- oh yes I WILL!
We are paranoid
All our friends agree
Lately I've forgotten you
Know you'll remember me
Cause I am spinning round and round like a record in your head
Seizing your subconscious until you wish me dead
Hello LA
With your mesmerizing stare
I know I'm not in love with you
Though I highly doubt you care
While people crowd your streets – choking on your poisoned air
Not me, kiss your dirty mouth oh yes- oh yes I DARE!
We are paranoid
All our friends agree
Lately I've forgotten you
Know you'll remember me
Cause I am spinning round and round like a record in your head
Seizing your subconscious until you wish me dead…..
I am aching you are still
Don't find you arrogant
Fascinated – Unfulfilled
While People far away wish me harm- they wish me ill
Not you, Kiss you on the mouth oh yes- oh yes I WILL!
We are paranoid
All our friends agree
Lately I've forgotten you
Know you'll remember me
Cause I am spinning round and round like a record in your head
Seizing your subconscious until you wish me dead
Hello LA
With your mesmerizing stare
I know I'm not in love with you
Though I highly doubt you care
While people crowd your streets – choking on your poisoned air
Not me, kiss your dirty mouth oh yes- oh yes I DARE!
We are paranoid
All our friends agree
Lately I've forgotten you
Know you'll remember me
Cause I am spinning round and round like a record in your head
Seizing your subconscious until you wish me dead…..
Lyrics submitted by Rakel
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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.
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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 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:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
Hmmmm sounds like...maybe L.A and London are places that Jessicka thought would be marvelous to see, yet it wasnt all sugar-coated and nice, and she's dissapointed about that. Or maybe it has something to do with people in London and L.A that do not like Scarling's music?
This song is funny. I dont know why
Oh my god this is so obvious... of course its not actually about London and L.A. London and L.A are metaphors for 2 kinds of people... maybe two kinds of boyfriends Jessicka had. London is a metaphor for a kind, caring and sweet person. "While People far away wish me harm- they wish me ill Not you" he is the only person thats there for her, and will never wish her bad.
"Lately I've forgotten you Know you'll remember me Cause I am spinning round and round like a record in your head"
no matter what, he will always love her, even if she forgets him, she will always be in his head.
and L.A is a metAPhor for an arrogant and selfish person/boyfriend. "With your mesmerizing stare I know I'm not in love with you Though I highly doubt you care"
he doesnt even care about her... and being with him kills her, its like poison- "choking on your poisoned air".
yeah and thats it. its enough to listen once to this song and understand that..
The members of Scarling. live in L.A and have said that they find people there to be very fake and superficial. They also said that London was nice because not everyone is like that and you see more down to earth people.