"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.
a year has passed and i still have this cold black pit
where my heart use to be
what did i do to make you stop loving me?
you were everything i wanted
a buried treasure that i found
and now i feel so empty
i never pick myself up off the ground
why'd you have to be so good to me?
cause now it hurts me to hate you
you denied of my right to heal
and my heart's still broken
what did i do to make you push me away?
i did everything you told me to
i never thought you were the type
to make someone feel played
you were everything i wanted
a buried treasure that i found
and now i feel so empty
i never pick myself up off the ground
now i sit and cry here alone at night
look at pictures of us together
our favorite song plays in the background
it reminds me of our first dance
all i have are pictures of you
and broken dreams to hold onto
all i have are pictures of you
and broken dreams to hold onto
hold onto
hold onto
hold onto
hold onto
hold onto
hold onto
hold onto
where my heart use to be
what did i do to make you stop loving me?
you were everything i wanted
a buried treasure that i found
and now i feel so empty
i never pick myself up off the ground
why'd you have to be so good to me?
cause now it hurts me to hate you
you denied of my right to heal
and my heart's still broken
what did i do to make you push me away?
i did everything you told me to
i never thought you were the type
to make someone feel played
you were everything i wanted
a buried treasure that i found
and now i feel so empty
i never pick myself up off the ground
now i sit and cry here alone at night
look at pictures of us together
our favorite song plays in the background
it reminds me of our first dance
all i have are pictures of you
and broken dreams to hold onto
all i have are pictures of you
and broken dreams to hold onto
hold onto
hold onto
hold onto
hold onto
hold onto
hold onto
hold onto
Lyrics submitted by goodcharlotte
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"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"
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"Some and now none of you"
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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.
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Little Feat
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Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
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Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
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Wu-Tang Clan
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I have heard these guys live....and they're definitely gonna make it. they really are talented musicians and song writers i have their cd its great and i gotta say it they're cute too!
yeah they rock, does anyone know who posted the lyrics, i dont really care but i love these guys and they are really good friends and nice guys lol im sucking up now but check out my site socialoutcasts.net/music/5da
it says who posted the lyrics on the top of the page.
this song is absolutely amazing as all their other songs. i am from Washington state, and i dunno how i stumbled upon their music, but i am sure glad i did and letting everyone else around me know as well. they have became one of my favorite bands and i haven't even seen them live.
This song is everything i've ever wanted to say, but I couldn't get the words right. i'm so glad a band has finally gotten to the poin instead of making the listeners search for the hidden meaning. this song is definately about still holding onto an x-relationship and hanving no closure; not knowing what went wrong or being able to talk to him/her about it. wonderfully written! xo
i walked into a buddy of mines apartment the other day (we have keys to each others place)...and he didnt know i was standing behind him. so, he kept singing this song (he had it on repeat), after about 1 1/2 times through the song...i started clapping...he jumped clear out of his chair. he then told me who this was, and i later that night went out and found the song. good stuff!