"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.
Forgive me father forgive me God
I know I've sinned with no remorse
Apocalyptic visions went through my head Here today
Gone tomorrow
It's all insane
I'm feeling sick
I'm feeling numb
The storm will come
In the name of God I'm the chosen one
Terror raids the land
To ashes we'll be sent
In the name of God
Lives cast away
Martyrdom of myself
Armageddon comes
In the name of God
Not one more dead
Fire blasting, cutting edge
Children burn in flames
In the name of God
We're going insane
Let us die
You don't realize
This is the time
God's sacrifice
Leaving behind
Lesson in hate
In the name of God
We're all dead
Burn
I know I've sinned with no remorse
Apocalyptic visions went through my head Here today
Gone tomorrow
It's all insane
I'm feeling sick
I'm feeling numb
The storm will come
In the name of God I'm the chosen one
Terror raids the land
To ashes we'll be sent
In the name of God
Lives cast away
Martyrdom of myself
Armageddon comes
In the name of God
Not one more dead
Fire blasting, cutting edge
Children burn in flames
In the name of God
We're going insane
Let us die
You don't realize
This is the time
God's sacrifice
Leaving behind
Lesson in hate
In the name of God
We're all dead
Burn
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This is a sequel to 2001's "Reckless Abandon", and features the band looking back on their clumsy youth fondly.
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I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
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.
If they would sing this kinda songs in church, then I would vistit it for sure! Freakin' good song!
yeah,but this song is striking out against blind faith!
It's pretty relevant, especially now. We have wars where both sides claim to be fighting for God. And the saddest thing, it's always been that way.
I agree... that's just what religion does.
But anyway... bad-ass riff.
it's about Waco Siege. Max said so himself. And the last word "Burn!"is a reference to the ATF setting fire onto the Davidian Ranch. The Davidians believed Armageddon was coming soon, so they had to stock weapons up for it (legally) and our government didn't like that, so they got the jerk offs of the ATF to shoot up innocent people.
" agree... that's just what religion does."
Let's personify an inanimate object now.
Gotta love Internet Theology. LOL