"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.
The truth be told, the truth be told
I'm worried about the future holds, the future holds
I'm starting to worry about Ray
The truth be told, the truth be told
I'm worried about the future holds, the future holds
I'm seriously worried about Ray
They say the future's out to get you
You know that I won't let you fall
They say the future's out to get you
You know that I won't let you fall
The truth be told, the truth be told
I'm treading on my tippy toes, my tippy toes
I'm starting to worry about Ray
The truth be told, the truth be told
I'm treading on my tippy toes, my tippy toes
I'm painfully so worried about Ray
They say the future's out to get you
You know that I won't let you fall
They say the future's out to get you
You know that I won't let you fall
No!
They say the future's out to get you
You know that I won't let you fall
They say the future's out to get you
You know that I won't let you fall
The future's out to get you, the future's out to get you, oh
The future's out to get you, the future's out to get you, oh
The truth be told, the truth be told
I'm worried what the future holds, the future holds
I'm so tired of being worried about Ray
I'm worried about the future holds, the future holds
I'm starting to worry about Ray
The truth be told, the truth be told
I'm worried about the future holds, the future holds
I'm seriously worried about Ray
They say the future's out to get you
You know that I won't let you fall
They say the future's out to get you
You know that I won't let you fall
The truth be told, the truth be told
I'm treading on my tippy toes, my tippy toes
I'm starting to worry about Ray
The truth be told, the truth be told
I'm treading on my tippy toes, my tippy toes
I'm painfully so worried about Ray
They say the future's out to get you
You know that I won't let you fall
They say the future's out to get you
You know that I won't let you fall
No!
They say the future's out to get you
You know that I won't let you fall
They say the future's out to get you
You know that I won't let you fall
The future's out to get you, the future's out to get you, oh
The future's out to get you, the future's out to get you, oh
The truth be told, the truth be told
I'm worried what the future holds, the future holds
I'm so tired of being worried about Ray
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Fast Car
Tracy Chapman
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Hayalperest
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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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Bee Gees
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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.
Magical
Ed Sheeran
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How would you describe the feeling of being in love? For Ed Sheeran, the word is “Magical.” in HIS three-minute album opener, he makes an attempt to capture the beauty and delicacy of true love with words. He describes the magic of it all over a bright Pop song produced by Aaron Dessner.
Page
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
There aren’t many things that’ll hurt more than giving love a chance against your better judgement only to have your heart crushed yet again. Ed Sheeran tells such a story on “Page.” On this track, he is devastated to have lost his lover and even more saddened by the feeling that he may never move on from this.
It does say at the end of the video "In honour of Ray Harryhausen" so thats probably right, it just amazes me that they can write such a catchy song with such great lyrics. There's not alot of songs around like that