"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.
(Turn around) Every now and then I get a little bit lonely
And you're never coming 'round
(Turn around) Every now and then I get a little bit tired
Of listening to the sound of my tears
(Turn around) Every now and then I get a little bit nervous
That the best of all the years have gone by
(Turn around) Every now and then I get a little bit terrified
And then I see the look in your eyes
(Turn around, bright eyes) Every now and then I fall apart
(Turn around, bright eyes) Every now and then I fall apart
And I need you now tonight
And I need you more than ever
And if you only hold me tight
We'll be holding on forever
And we'll only be making it right
'Cause we'll never be wrong
Together we can take it to the end of the line
Your love is like a shadow on me all of the time (all of the time)
I don't know what to do and I'm always in the dark
We're living in a powder keg and giving off sparks
I really need you tonight
Forever's gonna start tonight
Forever's gonna start tonight
Once upon a time I was falling in love
But now I'm only falling apart
There's nothing I can do
A total eclipse of the heart
Once upon a time there was light in my life
But now there's only love in the dark
Nothing I can say
A total eclipse of the heart
(Turn around, bright eyes) Every now and then I fall apart
(Turn around, bright eyes) Every now and then I fall apart
And I need you now tonight (and I need you now)
And I need you more than ever
And if you only hold me tight (if you only)
We'll be holding on forever
And we'll only be making it right (and we'll never)
'Cause we'll never be wrong
Together we can take it to the end of the line
Your love is like a shadow on me all of the time (all of the time)
I don't know what to do, I'm always in the dark
We're living in a powder keg and giving off sparks
I really need you tonight
Forever's gonna start tonight
Forever's gonna start tonight
Once upon a time I was falling in love
But now I'm only falling apart
Nothing I can say
A total eclipse of the heart
A total eclipse of the heart
A total eclipse of the heart
Turn around, bright eyes
And you're never coming 'round
(Turn around) Every now and then I get a little bit tired
Of listening to the sound of my tears
(Turn around) Every now and then I get a little bit nervous
That the best of all the years have gone by
(Turn around) Every now and then I get a little bit terrified
And then I see the look in your eyes
(Turn around, bright eyes) Every now and then I fall apart
(Turn around, bright eyes) Every now and then I fall apart
And I need you now tonight
And I need you more than ever
And if you only hold me tight
We'll be holding on forever
And we'll only be making it right
'Cause we'll never be wrong
Together we can take it to the end of the line
Your love is like a shadow on me all of the time (all of the time)
I don't know what to do and I'm always in the dark
We're living in a powder keg and giving off sparks
I really need you tonight
Forever's gonna start tonight
Forever's gonna start tonight
Once upon a time I was falling in love
But now I'm only falling apart
There's nothing I can do
A total eclipse of the heart
Once upon a time there was light in my life
But now there's only love in the dark
Nothing I can say
A total eclipse of the heart
(Turn around, bright eyes) Every now and then I fall apart
(Turn around, bright eyes) Every now and then I fall apart
And I need you now tonight (and I need you now)
And I need you more than ever
And if you only hold me tight (if you only)
We'll be holding on forever
And we'll only be making it right (and we'll never)
'Cause we'll never be wrong
Together we can take it to the end of the line
Your love is like a shadow on me all of the time (all of the time)
I don't know what to do, I'm always in the dark
We're living in a powder keg and giving off sparks
I really need you tonight
Forever's gonna start tonight
Forever's gonna start tonight
Once upon a time I was falling in love
But now I'm only falling apart
Nothing I can say
A total eclipse of the heart
A total eclipse of the heart
A total eclipse of the heart
Turn around, bright eyes
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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Jane's Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell gives Adam Reader some heartfelt insight into Jane’s Addiction's hard rock manifesto "Mountain Song", which was the second single from their revolutionary album Nothing's Shocking. Mountain song was first recorded in 1986 and appeared on the soundtrack to the film Dudes starring Jon Cryer. The version on Nothing's Shocking was re-recorded in 1988.
"'Mountain Song' was actually about... I hate to say it but... drugs. Climbing this mountain and getting as high as you can, and then coming down that mountain," reveals Farrell. "What it feels to descend from the mountain top... not easy at all. The ascension is tough but exhilarating. Getting down is... it's a real bummer. Drugs is not for everybody obviously. For me, I wanted to experience the heights, and the lows come along with it."
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I dont know why people think this is a sad song. Its a very uplifting song if you really read the lyrics. Its about a woman who is past her prime and shes "falling apart" because of it but her only comfort is knowing her man still loves her completely. Hence "your love is a total eclipse of the heart" When she starts losing it "or falling apart" he tells her "turn around" and she knows if she does he'll make her feel better. Thats why she says "i really need you tonight, forevers gonna start tonight." This is a beautiful LOVE song
@Jon112384 I agree. This is a great love song. To me it sounds like she is depressed, and her partner is the best comfort she has because she knows no matter what he loves her. <br /> <br /> I love this song. (though, I personally prefer the cover by the Protomen to the original.)
@Jon112384 I agree. This song is uplifting and a beautiful love song! I could listen to this song all day, however I personally prefer the cover by Sleeping at Last
@Jon112384 It is written in the Key of A minor. Minor modes are naturally sad in nature/ Major are usually snappy, and Happy. Minor = Sad, Major = Happy Capiche?
@Jon112384 - This comment flies in the face of the top-rated comment about this being based on the relationship between Catherine and Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights.
@Jon112384
@ScribbledInk1975 You're wrong. Arrangement of the chords determines whether a song or composed piece of music attain a sad or happy sound, and solely that, not the key itself. Natural minor chords in the minor key make it easier to make the song sad, but again, you can arrange the music in a piece any way. Could You Be Loved by Bob Marley is an easy example of minor key that isn't sad. Wake Me Up When Sept Ends by Green Day is an easy example of major key that's sad.<br /> And in the context of lyrics, lyrics often determine whether a song is happy or sad, regardless of the chords used. Despite its cheerful, groovy sound, Pumped Up Kicks is absolutely NOT a happy song, wouldn't you agree?
A boyfriend i had long ago loved this song..& so did i..Suddenly in the prime of his life he passed away...at my final visit to his graveside..i wrote on a piece of paper "i need u now tonight..i need u more than ever..if u only hold me tight..we'll be holding on..f o r e v e r..." I never returned...
@musicmuse kinda creepy.
I found the meaning here: faqs.org/lyrics/Bonnie-Tyler-Total-Eclipse-of-the-Heart.html
Long before singer Bonnie Tyler had a hit single with
Total Eclipse of the Heart,'' songwriter Jim Steinman was already using the phraseturn around bright eyes'' in a song from his 1969 musical,The Dream Engine.'' Then, according to singer Meat Loaf, the song was slated to appear on his 1983 album,Midnight at the Lost and Found,'' but he couldn't get his record company to pay for Steinman's lyrics. The song was then passed along to Tyler, whose raspy vocals contributed to the song's success, hitting #1 on music charts worldwide.Once upon a time I was falling in love, but now I'm only falling apart
There's nothing I can do, a total eclipse of the heart
The song was inspired by the relationship between Catherine and Heathcliff in the novel, ``Wuthering Heights.'' While they shared an intense, passionate love for each other, their relationship was also toxic and destructive.
And so it is in ``Total Eclipse of the Heart.'' The singer is afraid to have her lover in her life, yet terrified at the thought he might leave. When they're together, their relationship is explosive, but when they're apart, the singer can find no light in her life. The lyrics clearly show just how torn the singer is.
My gf broke up with me baout a week ago. I still cant get over here. I wrote her a good bye forever letter yesterday listening to this song, and just lost it. I couldnt stop crying. A song is only good if it instills emotions in you, and this one does it.
@vgnpwr801 (I would be amazed if you read this) Today, eleven years later, does this song still recall that moment?
@vgnpwr801 what about now, 19 years later?
Its about a woman being past her prettiset or her youngest "Bright eyes" refers to her past beauty and inner life. "Turnaround" refers to looking back. She's maybe just refering to an old love wishing he would hold her so that she can feel desirable again. that's why the video is so mad and full of school boys. Its all about youth and beauty and about it passing. Tru it can be related to anypone splitting up or feeling unloved or losing their love and feeling they need it all back but primarily i be;live the sonfg is abotu a need to feel beautiful and have your youth back again "Every now and then I get a little bit nervous that the best of all the years have gone by" "I'm always in the dark" "Once upon a time I was falling in love But now I'm only falling apart" "Once upon a time there was light in my life But now there's only love in the dark" I also think this song has something to do with not knowing what love is when you're young and throwing it away but now she realises ho important it is
Another thought crossed my mind when I listened to this song last night, and it's the line "Forever's gonna start tonight".
I think that line means she is going to commit suicide. This song is a final attempt to get this guy to understand that it's either meant-to-be, or she might as well kill herself. Death lasts forever, after all.
I actually really love that interpretation.
this is the saddest, prettiest love song there is. i listened to it over and over after my first breakup. probably drove my family crazy.
This song is is about a passionate woman who is afraid of real love and found a new truth she did not expect to find, so she's fighting her own heart because she feels vulnerable.
This woman is learning to open her heart through a deeper understanding of love, though it feels so vulnerable for her since she used to hide that heart which is a big heart but hidden.
"And if you only hold me tight We'll be holding on forever And we'll only be making it right 'Cause we'll never be wrong together"
She speaks of her love wanting to be held in her own vulnerability of learning to open her heart for this love greater than life, which releases her but frightens her a bit because nothing ever made her feel so vulnerable before.
The holding on forever means she wants to be held forever by her love because she never felt such incredible force going through her; the power of love beyond love.
"We can take it to the end of the line Your love is like a shadow on me all of the time (all of the time)"
The eclipse of the heart is a momentum in their love which is what the entire song comes down to; a powerful moment in a love like no other she wants to hold onto forever as said in further lyrics.
"I don't know what to do and I'm always in the dark We're living in a powder keg and giving off sparks"
They're involved in a passionate, wonderous love that is mad in it's roots since it's so romantic it gives sparks and they're learning about themselves through it and the meaning of life, which can be turbulent but passionate and TRUE!!
"I really need you tonight Forever's gonna start tonight Forever's gonna start tonight"
That momentum, the eclipse of the heart, it describes the holding onto it by two lovers and making it eternal.. since the eclipse is a peak, an exalted event in this love, which is the beauty of real love since it's tragic, sad but potent and passion that is everything that takes it to a higher plane where it shines as the brightest star; this cosmic heart that brings two into one love.
"Turn around bright eyes"
Her love appearing to her at just the moment she was waiting for.
@lovesprophet that was interesting. Really though, the song was written for a musical about vampires.
THE BEST SONG!!! play this real loud and sing and be all dramatic even if your horrible at singing like me!!!!! im serious, its FUN!!!!!!!
It does make sense when you say drugs, but I still highly doubt it.
This song is one of the, possible "the", best song ever in my opinion. Even though I wasn't down at the moment, I listened to this song ALL the time the last winter for no reason at all. The first thing I did when I woke up was listen to it, I always had it on repeat on my stereo, always when at my computer, and I fell asleep listening to it.
Now, when I can relate to the lyrics I actually don't listen to it as often. But whoever made that comment about having sex while listening to this song, I have to agree. Even though I have yet to have sex, I have had my share of solo-experiences and when you love music you can't resist to not go along with the sound and the beat, just like when you're dancing. I'm not trying to be "naughty" here, just passionate.