"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.
(Jumpsteady)
Downtown street corner backside before my eyes
First thing I noticed was the curve of her thighs
Her ass was causin' a scene fillin' those jeans
Had to check her from the front know what I mean
Her body made my fantasies become undone
Eyes like an ocean wicked smile the sun
Hair wavy brown she would turn up any frown
Felt the crush inside as I approached her on the down
Damn girl what's your name where you from
I wanted you to know that you definitely got it goin' on
We kicked it for awhile as I admired her style
Puerto Rican honey from the Bronx kinda wild
She flirted in a sexy way and made me laugh
She a weaved a spell on my heart similar to witchcraft
We exchanged numbers as we parted ways
I felt a pull from inside from where my soul lays
(Jennifer Legree)
(Chorus)
Be there for you gonna ride or die
This love keeps us unified
You're the friend that I most desire
Look into your eyes keeps me inspired
Be there for you gonna ride or die
This love keeps us unified
You're the friend that I most desire
Look into your eyes keeps me inspired
(Jumpsteady)
Laid low for awhile she had guys lined by the mile
Meanwhile had to smile 'cause their efforts were futile
She seen me not sweatin her as somethin' new
Next thing I knew she was calllin' me her boo
Then jet away on escapades as we serenade
New York and back makin' out on the highway
Rollin' rough streets in a city without sleep
Met her peeps as at night in clubs we creep
Chaotic attitude led to romantic interludes
Pleasure was so great had to give her my gratitude
We grew from each other and she made me strong
Made me want to live a better life right my wrongs
I knew right then she was the girl for me
As our love grew our chemistry was plain to see
Back then I had nothin' but she said she didn't care
She said take me home so I took her there
(Jennifer Legree)
(Chorus)
Be there for you gonna ride or die
This love keeps us unified
You're the friend that I most desire
Look into your eyes keeps me inspired
Be there for you gonna ride or die
This love keeps us unified
You're the friend that I most desire
Look into your eyes keeps me inspired
(Jumpsteady)
Turn the wheel of time I pursue the dream of a rhyme
Never forget her brave sacrifice so I could shine
Our little baby girl was growin' in the world
I was jumpin' state to state as a dream unfurled
As we were separated she was on my mind
We stayed connected by the phone droppin' lines
Everyday in school as a rule she called me
Crashed her car on the boulevard she called me
Puttin' on shows on the road I called her
Locked up for an assault bust I called her
Through all our lows there she was by my side
There she was even when I did her wong at times
We shared many fears along with many tears
She remains the girl of my dreams throughout the years
She's my true friend through our pride unified
So by and by we gonna ride or die
When I look into her eyes connected to her soul
I'm reminded of somethin' I realized long ago
I'll be there for her for as long as I live
And shall always love her as this song I give
(Jennifer Legree)
(Chorus)
Be there for you gonna ride or die
This love keeps us unified
You're the friend that I most desire
Look into your eyes keeps me inspired
Be there for you gonna ride or die
This love keeps us unified
You're the friend that I most desire
Look into your eyes keeps me inspired
Downtown street corner backside before my eyes
First thing I noticed was the curve of her thighs
Her ass was causin' a scene fillin' those jeans
Had to check her from the front know what I mean
Her body made my fantasies become undone
Eyes like an ocean wicked smile the sun
Hair wavy brown she would turn up any frown
Felt the crush inside as I approached her on the down
Damn girl what's your name where you from
I wanted you to know that you definitely got it goin' on
We kicked it for awhile as I admired her style
Puerto Rican honey from the Bronx kinda wild
She flirted in a sexy way and made me laugh
She a weaved a spell on my heart similar to witchcraft
We exchanged numbers as we parted ways
I felt a pull from inside from where my soul lays
(Jennifer Legree)
(Chorus)
Be there for you gonna ride or die
This love keeps us unified
You're the friend that I most desire
Look into your eyes keeps me inspired
Be there for you gonna ride or die
This love keeps us unified
You're the friend that I most desire
Look into your eyes keeps me inspired
(Jumpsteady)
Laid low for awhile she had guys lined by the mile
Meanwhile had to smile 'cause their efforts were futile
She seen me not sweatin her as somethin' new
Next thing I knew she was calllin' me her boo
Then jet away on escapades as we serenade
New York and back makin' out on the highway
Rollin' rough streets in a city without sleep
Met her peeps as at night in clubs we creep
Chaotic attitude led to romantic interludes
Pleasure was so great had to give her my gratitude
We grew from each other and she made me strong
Made me want to live a better life right my wrongs
I knew right then she was the girl for me
As our love grew our chemistry was plain to see
Back then I had nothin' but she said she didn't care
She said take me home so I took her there
(Jennifer Legree)
(Chorus)
Be there for you gonna ride or die
This love keeps us unified
You're the friend that I most desire
Look into your eyes keeps me inspired
Be there for you gonna ride or die
This love keeps us unified
You're the friend that I most desire
Look into your eyes keeps me inspired
(Jumpsteady)
Turn the wheel of time I pursue the dream of a rhyme
Never forget her brave sacrifice so I could shine
Our little baby girl was growin' in the world
I was jumpin' state to state as a dream unfurled
As we were separated she was on my mind
We stayed connected by the phone droppin' lines
Everyday in school as a rule she called me
Crashed her car on the boulevard she called me
Puttin' on shows on the road I called her
Locked up for an assault bust I called her
Through all our lows there she was by my side
There she was even when I did her wong at times
We shared many fears along with many tears
She remains the girl of my dreams throughout the years
She's my true friend through our pride unified
So by and by we gonna ride or die
When I look into her eyes connected to her soul
I'm reminded of somethin' I realized long ago
I'll be there for her for as long as I live
And shall always love her as this song I give
(Jennifer Legree)
(Chorus)
Be there for you gonna ride or die
This love keeps us unified
You're the friend that I most desire
Look into your eyes keeps me inspired
Be there for you gonna ride or die
This love keeps us unified
You're the friend that I most desire
Look into your eyes keeps me inspired
Lyrics submitted by th1rt3en
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