"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.
You're nocturnal, only come out at night
And I'm learning all the ways you wanna ride
'Cause you're on the roam but not until the darkness arrives
And I'm certain, I'll catch up to you one of these times baby, oh
Can I get my hands on you tonight? (I must be feeling something)
Something tells me I'm in for a ride (I wonder if you see me coming)
Can I get my hands on you tonight? (Tonight has got me running)
Something tells me I'm in for a ride (Right into your nitetime world, 'coz I'm a)
Nite runner - I think I'm falling for you
Nite runner - your spell has put me under
Nite runner - what you're gonna do with it now ?
Nite runner, nite ah nite runner
Night scatters, when you walk into the room
On the shadow I can feel the heat in you
Should I be surprised ? I see the possiblity moving right across to me
It all matters, when I'm getting close to you hey yeah, oh oh
Can I get my hands on you tonight? (I must be feeling something)
Something tells me I'm in for a ride (I wonder if you see me coming)
Can I get my hands on you tonight? (Tonight has got me running)
Something tells me I'm in for a ride (Right into your nitetime world, 'coz I'm a)
Nite runner - I think I'm falling for you
Nite runner - you gotta spell that put me under
Nite runner - what you're gonna do with it now ?
Nite runner, nite ah nite runner
Love it's haunting
she wanted to go, she told me
Love it's haunting
she wanted to go, I can't-can't
Nite runner - I think I'm falling for you
Nite runner - you gotta spell that put me under
Nite runner - what you're gonna do with it now ?
Nite runner, nite ah nite runner
And I'm learning all the ways you wanna ride
'Cause you're on the roam but not until the darkness arrives
And I'm certain, I'll catch up to you one of these times baby, oh
Can I get my hands on you tonight? (I must be feeling something)
Something tells me I'm in for a ride (I wonder if you see me coming)
Can I get my hands on you tonight? (Tonight has got me running)
Something tells me I'm in for a ride (Right into your nitetime world, 'coz I'm a)
Nite runner - I think I'm falling for you
Nite runner - your spell has put me under
Nite runner - what you're gonna do with it now ?
Nite runner, nite ah nite runner
Night scatters, when you walk into the room
On the shadow I can feel the heat in you
Should I be surprised ? I see the possiblity moving right across to me
It all matters, when I'm getting close to you hey yeah, oh oh
Can I get my hands on you tonight? (I must be feeling something)
Something tells me I'm in for a ride (I wonder if you see me coming)
Can I get my hands on you tonight? (Tonight has got me running)
Something tells me I'm in for a ride (Right into your nitetime world, 'coz I'm a)
Nite runner - I think I'm falling for you
Nite runner - you gotta spell that put me under
Nite runner - what you're gonna do with it now ?
Nite runner, nite ah nite runner
Love it's haunting
she wanted to go, she told me
Love it's haunting
she wanted to go, I can't-can't
Nite runner - I think I'm falling for you
Nite runner - you gotta spell that put me under
Nite runner - what you're gonna do with it now ?
Nite runner, nite ah nite runner
Lyrics submitted by bubbletea
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Fast Car
Tracy Chapman
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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.
No Surprises
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Punchline
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Ed Sheeran sings about missing his former partner and learning important life lessons in the process on “Punchline.” This track tells a story of battling to get rid of emotions for a former lover, whom he now realized might not have loved him the same way. He’s now caught between accepting that fact and learning life lessons from it and going back to beg her for another chance.
Amazing
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Ed Sheeran tells a story of unsuccessfully trying to feel “Amazing.” This track is about the being weighed down by emotional stress despite valiant attempts to find some positivity in the situation. This track was written by Ed Sheeran from the perspective of his friend. From the track, we see this person fall deeper into the negative thoughts and slide further down the path of mental torment with every lyric.
Kind of a sexy song, though it sounds very much like a Daft Punk song.
I like this song and Skin Divers...I thought Astronaut was a good album,too!!!
One of my fave songs right now! I'm thinking so far its gonna be an all time! It features Justin Timberlake and Timbaland beatboxing as well!
I don't know, it didn't really have much of a Duran Duran feel. Though it is catchy, in that mainstream sort of way.