"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.
You say I waste my life away
But I live it to the full
And how would you know anyway?
You're just mister dull
Why don't you get into the things we do today
You could lose twenty years right away
So we say
We don't need no, no, no, no
Parental guidance here
We don't need no, no, no, no
Parental guidance here
Every day you scream at me to turn the music low
Well if you keep on screaming
You'll make me deaf you know
You always chew me out because I stay out late
Until your three-piece suit comes back in date
Get one thing straight
We don't need no, no, no, no
Parental guidance here
We don't need no, no, no, no
Parental guidance here
There's no communication
I'm tired of explanation
Is this message getting through?
You went through the same thing too
Don't you remember what it's like to lose control?
Put on my jacket before you get too old
Let's rock n' roll
We don't need no, no, no, no
Parental guidance here
We don't need no, no, no, no
Parental guidance here
We don't need no, no, no, no
Parental guidance here
We don't need no, no, no, no
Parental guidance here
Oh no
One life
And I'm gonna live it up
But I live it to the full
And how would you know anyway?
You're just mister dull
Why don't you get into the things we do today
You could lose twenty years right away
So we say
We don't need no, no, no, no
Parental guidance here
We don't need no, no, no, no
Parental guidance here
Every day you scream at me to turn the music low
Well if you keep on screaming
You'll make me deaf you know
You always chew me out because I stay out late
Until your three-piece suit comes back in date
Get one thing straight
We don't need no, no, no, no
Parental guidance here
We don't need no, no, no, no
Parental guidance here
There's no communication
I'm tired of explanation
Is this message getting through?
You went through the same thing too
Don't you remember what it's like to lose control?
Put on my jacket before you get too old
Let's rock n' roll
We don't need no, no, no, no
Parental guidance here
We don't need no, no, no, no
Parental guidance here
We don't need no, no, no, no
Parental guidance here
We don't need no, no, no, no
Parental guidance here
Oh no
One life
And I'm gonna live it up
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Fast Car
Tracy Chapman
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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.
Holiday
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
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.
Dreamwalker
Silent Planet
Silent Planet
I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
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.
To die my bride and Dreamer Deceiver:
Judas Priest didn't think like they were still teenagers when they wrote the song, they wrote it because their crowd, at the time, were teenagers and it gave them something to relate to.
oh my god, i cant believe that anyone hasnt written anything yet!! this song kicks ass! the video on scuzz rulez as well..... ahhh, rob halford- such a god!
I totally agree wiggles! This song is about parents getting on your nerves and not understanding the way you think and what you do! One thing i don't understand is that Rob wrote this song when he was in his 20's so it doesn't really make sense unless he was still living with his parents!
@die my bride it was sort of a rebel song for the youth because of the legal problems Priest experienced in the US. They made this track in response to the people like Tipper Gore:<br /> en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parents_Music_Resource_Center
I know it's got nothing to do with what the song actually means but it has a personal meaning to me. Everytime i hear it, i think of my mate wiggles 666 coz she gets so excited when it comes on! When i hear parental guidance it makes me smile coz i think of her! Luv ya wiggles!
aww, thanx moomin! i wuv u so much! hehe! rob halford and k.k rule!
A great anthem, and proof that Priest still thought like teenagers when they were in their late 30s (As this is from 1986)!
Great song. This is much better than any of the so-called "Teen Angst" songs of today. Just the real issues of the day...loud music. being lazy, etc. Very underated songwritters.
This song was written in direct response to the "Washington wives", ie Tipper Gore and her cronies trying to get metal banned, but having to settle for getting Parental Guidance stickers on the albums instead. Rob is saying we dont need no Parental guidance, as in, we are smarter than you and you have no right to criticise us, you think you are better than us because of who you are, where you live and how you dress, but rockers judge people differently and dont need some asshole politicians old frigid wife with her knickers in a twist telling us whats good for us so fuck off!, but the priest do it in style by laughing off their demands rather than giving them another excuse to attack. Hence continuing to be the true "Defenders of the faith"
Also, the line at the end of the song "One life and I'm gonna live it up" is a direct reference to their other song "You've got another thing coming".
This song is from Turbo isn't it? The one Priest album with Halford that I haven't listened to (I say with Halford because I'm not even gonna bother listening to Ripper Owens). Anyways, I like the lyrics to this song because they're so juvenile. It really is like they're 30 year-old teenagers.