"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.
I am every bone in all your body
I am every sound you make
I'm at every turn
I'm every chance you take
You provide the loss that builds inside me
Dreadful every time you wake
You're my reason why
You are my last mistake
Pull me inside, draw me nearer
And you will meet your end
I swear that this time I will justify
Until I flee again
Cradle all your love in such a high place
Precious few can hardly reach
I'm the one you found
Searching for a little piece
I'm your fatal wound, you've landed too far
Lost out there without a trace
I'm your last goodbye, I'm the one who'll take your place
Pull me inside, draw me nearer
And you will meet your end
I swear that this time I will justify
Until I flee again
I flee again
Just like tragedy
Folks line up to see
We forget and the problems gone
It just ain't right to move on
Pull me inside, draw me nearer
And you will meet your end
I swear that this time I will justify
Until I flee again
Pull me inside, draw me nearer
And you will meet your end
I swear that this time I will justify
Until I flee again
I flee again
I flee again
I am every sound you make
I'm at every turn
I'm every chance you take
You provide the loss that builds inside me
Dreadful every time you wake
You're my reason why
You are my last mistake
Pull me inside, draw me nearer
And you will meet your end
I swear that this time I will justify
Until I flee again
Cradle all your love in such a high place
Precious few can hardly reach
I'm the one you found
Searching for a little piece
I'm your fatal wound, you've landed too far
Lost out there without a trace
I'm your last goodbye, I'm the one who'll take your place
Pull me inside, draw me nearer
And you will meet your end
I swear that this time I will justify
Until I flee again
I flee again
Just like tragedy
Folks line up to see
We forget and the problems gone
It just ain't right to move on
Pull me inside, draw me nearer
And you will meet your end
I swear that this time I will justify
Until I flee again
Pull me inside, draw me nearer
And you will meet your end
I swear that this time I will justify
Until I flee again
I flee again
I flee again
Lyrics submitted by Garth13
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Fast Car
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Lord Huron
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This is a hauntingly beautiful song about introspection, specifically about looking back at a relationship that started bad and ended so poorly, that the narrator wants to go back to the very beginning and tell himself to not even travel down that road. I believe that the relationship started poorly because of the lines:
"Take me back to the night we met:When the night was full of terrors: And your eyes were filled with tears: When you had not touched me yet"
So, the first night was not a great start, but the narrator pursued the relationship and eventually both overcame the rough start to fall in love with each other:
"I had all and then most of you"
Like many relationships that turn sour, it was not a quick decline, but a gradual one where the narrator and their partner fall out of love and gradually grow apart
"Some and now none of you"
Losing someone who was once everything in your world, who you could confide in, tell your secrets to, share all the most intimate parts of your life, to being strangers with that person is probably one of the most painful experiences a person can go through. So Painful, the narrator wants to go back in time and tell himself to not even pursue the relationship.
This was the perfect song for "13 Reasons Why"
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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.
Amazing
Ed Sheeran
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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.
American Town
Ed Sheeran
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Ed Sheeran shares a short story of reconnecting with an old flame on “American Town.” The track is about a holiday Ed Sheeran spends with his countrywoman who resides in America. The two are back together after a long period apart, and get around to enjoying a bunch of fun activities while rekindling the flames of their romance.
I think this song is also about Scott Stapp. I want to point out that I don't think Tremonti would hurt Stapp, the lyrics are merely thoughts or wishful thinking.
"I am every bone in all your body I am every sound you make I’m at every turn I’m every chance you take You provide the loss that builds inside me Dreadful every time you wake You’re my reason why You are my last mistake"
Stapp/Creed was made famous because of Tremonti's guitar playing and songwriting, but Stapp takes credit. Tremonti made a mistake by letting Stapp in.
"Pull me inside, draw me nearer And you will meet your end I swear that this time I will justify Until I flee again"
If Stapp lures Tremonti back (Creed broke up in 2004 but reunited in 2009, hiatus since 2012), it won't end well for Stapp. Perhaps he'll turn the situation around before he strikes.
"I’m your fatal wound You’ve landed too far Lost out there without a trace I’m your last goodbye I’m the one who’ll take your place"
Stapp made a mistake when he thought he could fool Tremonti. He's gone too far, and has been forgotten or forgotten. Tremonti is still doing great career wise, and has had two successful bands since Creed - but where's Stapp?
"Just like tragedy Folks line up to see We forget and the problem’s gone It just ain’t right to move on"
People love celebrity drama, and Creed's story has been quite eventful. It's not right to forget about things - actions must lead to consequences.