"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.
Just a come back
Another come back
Far too orchestrated
Far too Calculated
A conductor
Just a conductor
Pointin' at me
and hearin' me speak
'Cause I'm a conductor
A simple conductor
The electricity just
Pouring through me
You're a habit
Another bad habit
Keep biting my nails in case
All else fails for us
'Cause you are a fine wine
Another fine, fine wine
Pointin' at me
And hearin' me speak
You're a conductor
A simple conductor
The electricity just
Pouring through me
Like electricity
Pouring through me
Like electricity
Pouring through me
Like electricity
Pouring through me
Like electricity
Pouring through me
Another come back
Far too orchestrated
Far too Calculated
A conductor
Just a conductor
Pointin' at me
and hearin' me speak
'Cause I'm a conductor
A simple conductor
The electricity just
Pouring through me
You're a habit
Another bad habit
Keep biting my nails in case
All else fails for us
'Cause you are a fine wine
Another fine, fine wine
Pointin' at me
And hearin' me speak
You're a conductor
A simple conductor
The electricity just
Pouring through me
Like electricity
Pouring through me
Like electricity
Pouring through me
Like electricity
Pouring through me
Like electricity
Pouring through me
Lyrics submitted by Ottae
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Does anyone else think about the dual meaning of conductor?
He describes the other person as a conductor, by definition "a person who conducts; a leader, guide, director, or manager." and in the same sense "a person who directs an orchestra or chorus, communicating to the performers by motions of a baton or the hands his or her interpretation of the music." Both of these definitions align themselves with what the singer describes as "far too orchestrated, far too calculated".
Then he describes himself as a conductor but in another sense of the word. "a substance, body, or device that readily conducts heat, electricity, sound, etc." This is reinforced by him saying, "Pointin' at me and hearin' me speak... A simple conductor, The electricity just, Pouring through me."
To me, this is a relationship with someone. I'm not sure with whom, but it's at least with someone who tries to control/manipulate the way someone feels and/or acts. In either case, the relationship is a negative one and I think this is an awesome way to use words to describe it!
how has nobody commented on this page?!?!?!?! this song is sooo amazing! i have absolutely no idea what it means, but its really addicting, i love the beat!
Absolutely. We are all conductors, at one point in time. Plug it in! Great song. Electricity!
Such a good song, musically, lyrically, vocally...it's flawless.
Love this song.
I believe the lyrics are "you are a fine line" not a fine wine. Makes more sense for a line to point than a wine to point. I figured it out watching a live video of them performing this song.