"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.
Can't breathe!
Shut up
Shut up
I feel I give everything to you
Can't breathe!
Shut up
Shut up
I think there's nothing left to do
Can't breathe!
Shut up
Shut up
I don't like today take it all away
Just like what you say I don't want you
Kinda like the way everything is gray
Just like what you say I don't need you
I don't look like you do the things you do
But I'm fucked up too I don't need you
Can't breathe!
Shut up
Shut up
I feel you are what's changed my soul
Can't breathe!
Shut up
Shut up
I think I'll never lose control
Can't breathe!
Shut up
Shut up
I don't like today, take it all away
Just like what you say I don't want you
Kinda like the way, everything is gray
Just like what you say I don't need you
I don't look like you, do the things you do
But I'm fucked up too I don't need you
I don't understand it
You're killing this planet
The scabs on your face
It's a fucking disgrace
I blame you
I blame you
I blame you
I blame you
I blame you
I blame you
I blame you
Can't breathe!
Shut up
Shut up
I'm don't like today, take it all away (shut up)
Just like what you say - I don't want you (shut up)
Kinda like the way, everything is gray (shut up)
Just like what you say I don't need you (shut up)
I don't look like you, do the things you do (shut up)
But I'm fucked up too - I don't need you (shut up)
Shut up
Shut up
I feel I give everything to you
Can't breathe!
Shut up
Shut up
I think there's nothing left to do
Can't breathe!
Shut up
Shut up
I don't like today take it all away
Just like what you say I don't want you
Kinda like the way everything is gray
Just like what you say I don't need you
I don't look like you do the things you do
But I'm fucked up too I don't need you
Can't breathe!
Shut up
Shut up
I feel you are what's changed my soul
Can't breathe!
Shut up
Shut up
I think I'll never lose control
Can't breathe!
Shut up
Shut up
I don't like today, take it all away
Just like what you say I don't want you
Kinda like the way, everything is gray
Just like what you say I don't need you
I don't look like you, do the things you do
But I'm fucked up too I don't need you
I don't understand it
You're killing this planet
The scabs on your face
It's a fucking disgrace
I blame you
I blame you
I blame you
I blame you
I blame you
I blame you
I blame you
Can't breathe!
Shut up
Shut up
I'm don't like today, take it all away (shut up)
Just like what you say - I don't want you (shut up)
Kinda like the way, everything is gray (shut up)
Just like what you say I don't need you (shut up)
I don't look like you, do the things you do (shut up)
But I'm fucked up too - I don't need you (shut up)
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Fast Car
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
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Hayalperest
Hayalperest
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.
Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield
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/
Magical
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
How would you describe the feeling of being in love? For Ed Sheeran, the word is “Magical.” in HIS three-minute album opener, he makes an attempt to capture the beauty and delicacy of true love with words. He describes the magic of it all over a bright Pop song produced by Aaron Dessner.
Page
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
There aren’t many things that’ll hurt more than giving love a chance against your better judgement only to have your heart crushed yet again. Ed Sheeran tells such a story on “Page.” On this track, he is devastated to have lost his lover and even more saddened by the feeling that he may never move on from this.
I fell for some girl pretty hard one time and she completely fucked me over. I thought she cared for me as much as I did for her but then she left out of the blue without so much as a goodbye. I dedicated this song to her and never heard from her again. I hope to hell she got the message, bitch. Anyway, I guess what goes around comes around.