"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.
Laying in bed for countless hours thinking only of you
As our greatest memories race through my mind
Endless streams of tears pour down my face
Continuously thanking God for blessing me
With the most perfect girl in the entire world
What is this perfect feeling? This is the perfect love
Oh how I could just spend hours holding you as tight as I can
Protecting you from whatever dangers are out in the world
And in just a moment, I would sacrifice my life for yours
The only thing I want is for you to know that you’re safe with me
And as soon as you leave my guard, I plead to God that He keeps you safe
What is this perfect feeling? This is the perfect love
Oh how I wish I could spend forever with you
Oh how I wish we could be together for eternity
Oh how I long to spend every single waking moment with you
And when we’re apart, I would sacrifice everything just to see your smile
Oh how it is impossible to be happy when I’m away from you
What is this perfect feeling? This is the perfect love
Oh how terrible the feeling is when I finally have to let you leave my grasp
Oh how I wish our goodnight kiss could last forever
Even if it is just for a short period of time that we have to be apart
I swear I can feel my heart hurt worse and worse
For each increasing moment I have to be away from you
What is this perfect feeling? This is the perfect love
When we’re in the same room, I can’t keep my eyes off of you
Your beautiful captivating eyes leave me hypnotized
Your stunning gorgeous smile warms every corner of my soul
Your enchanting graceful walk takes my breath away
There is not one inch of imperfection upon you
What is this perfect feeling? This is the perfect love
As our greatest memories race through my mind
Endless streams of tears pour down my face
Continuously thanking God for blessing me
With the most perfect girl in the entire world
What is this perfect feeling? This is the perfect love
Oh how I could just spend hours holding you as tight as I can
Protecting you from whatever dangers are out in the world
And in just a moment, I would sacrifice my life for yours
The only thing I want is for you to know that you’re safe with me
And as soon as you leave my guard, I plead to God that He keeps you safe
What is this perfect feeling? This is the perfect love
Oh how I wish I could spend forever with you
Oh how I wish we could be together for eternity
Oh how I long to spend every single waking moment with you
And when we’re apart, I would sacrifice everything just to see your smile
Oh how it is impossible to be happy when I’m away from you
What is this perfect feeling? This is the perfect love
Oh how terrible the feeling is when I finally have to let you leave my grasp
Oh how I wish our goodnight kiss could last forever
Even if it is just for a short period of time that we have to be apart
I swear I can feel my heart hurt worse and worse
For each increasing moment I have to be away from you
What is this perfect feeling? This is the perfect love
When we’re in the same room, I can’t keep my eyes off of you
Your beautiful captivating eyes leave me hypnotized
Your stunning gorgeous smile warms every corner of my soul
Your enchanting graceful walk takes my breath away
There is not one inch of imperfection upon you
What is this perfect feeling? This is the perfect love
Lyrics submitted by Guteren
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