"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.
This town is so cold
But your city looks so bright
I can see you shining in the west
When the sun goes down
You look so big out there
while I remain the same
While I remain so small
Just know that you made me feel so small tonight
Small enough to fit inside this empty bottle
White lies why lie to me?
Hurt me, tell me I'm not worth your missing [x2]
My hearts in your hand
Do what you want
I won't find out
If you tear it apart
Your so far gone
It's not even funny
Spare me this suspense and
Tell me you've found someone [x2]
White lies all lies
Curve my feelings please
Goodbye with your random feelings
To make something of your life out there
Is that so hard to grasp?
What's wrong with being happy?
Is that so much to ask?
What's wrong with being happy?
My time is of the essence
I can't take this suspenseful thriller ride
This distance requires a stomach
Deep enough to fit hearts inside
And I already can't hold down
Please just come back home
Don't worry about the outcome
But your city looks so bright
I can see you shining in the west
When the sun goes down
You look so big out there
while I remain the same
While I remain so small
Just know that you made me feel so small tonight
Small enough to fit inside this empty bottle
White lies why lie to me?
Hurt me, tell me I'm not worth your missing [x2]
My hearts in your hand
Do what you want
I won't find out
If you tear it apart
Your so far gone
It's not even funny
Spare me this suspense and
Tell me you've found someone [x2]
White lies all lies
Curve my feelings please
Goodbye with your random feelings
To make something of your life out there
Is that so hard to grasp?
What's wrong with being happy?
Is that so much to ask?
What's wrong with being happy?
My time is of the essence
I can't take this suspenseful thriller ride
This distance requires a stomach
Deep enough to fit hearts inside
And I already can't hold down
Please just come back home
Don't worry about the outcome
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