"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.
Guilty and degraded. We've bastardized ourselves and lost our purity.
Guilty and degraded. We've bastardized ourselves and lost our purity.
Right now you find the words to right your wrongs
Right now you find the words to right your wrongs
Objectify the one thing that I wanted more that you
And I look into your eyes
Sitting here as you walk through the door
The sex that I see
It binds my heart, it blinds my eyes so I give in
I don't want this anymore
I've brought you into my, I've brought you here
You're in my circular parade of failure, of failure
(Run away!)
Right now you find the words to right your wrongs
Right now you find the words to right your wrongs
And I'm sorry for the way my eyes
And I'm sorry for the way my eyes objectify you
Objectify you. Objectify you. Objectify you. Objectify you.
Guilty and degraded. We've bastardized ourselves and lost our purity.
Right now you find the words to right your wrongs
Right now you find the words to right your wrongs
Objectify the one thing that I wanted more that you
And I look into your eyes
Sitting here as you walk through the door
The sex that I see
It binds my heart, it blinds my eyes so I give in
I don't want this anymore
I've brought you into my, I've brought you here
You're in my circular parade of failure, of failure
(Run away!)
Right now you find the words to right your wrongs
Right now you find the words to right your wrongs
And I'm sorry for the way my eyes
And I'm sorry for the way my eyes objectify you
Objectify you. Objectify you. Objectify you. Objectify you.
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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.
No Surprises
Radiohead
Radiohead
Same ideas expressed in Fitter, Happier are expressed in this song. We're told to strive for some sort of ideal life, which includes getting a good job, being kind to everyone, finding a partner, getting married, having a couple kids, living in a quiet neighborhood in a nice big house, etc. But in Fitter, Happier the narrator(?) realizes that it's incredibly robotic to live this life. People are being used by those in power "like a pig in a cage on antibiotics"--being pacified with things like new phones and cool gadgets and houses while being sucked dry. On No Surprises, the narrator is realizing how this life is killing him slowly. In the video, his helmet is slowly filling up with water, drowning him. But he's so complacent with it. This is a good summary of the song. This boring, "perfect" life foisted upon us by some higher powers (not spiritual, but political, economic, etc. politicians and businessmen, perhaps) is not the way to live. But there is seemingly no way out but death. He'd rather die peacefully right now than live in this cage. While our lives are often shielded, we're in our own protective bubbles, or protective helmets like the one Thom wears, if we look a little harder we can see all the corruption, lies, manipulation, etc. that is going on in the world, often run by huge yet nearly invisible organizations, corporations, and 'leaders'. It's a very hopeless song because it reflects real life.
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/
American Town
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran shares a short story of reconnecting with an old flame on “American Town.” The track is about a holiday Ed Sheeran spends with his countrywoman who resides in America. The two are back together after a long period apart, and get around to enjoying a bunch of fun activities while rekindling the flames of their romance.
im not really bothered about the meaning of this song, all i know is it totally kicks ass!!! as does the whole album and any one sys that emo sucks can kiss my emo crybaby eyes!
It's either sex or lust for someone. Appologizing for it and knowings it's wrong and a habbit then goes around and around. Just getting right with God and your mind.
thanks disclosure for finally at least attempting to have lyrics for this song... i dont know what he's screaming in the beginning either, but the song is still freakin' amazing.
Sounds to me like he says "RIIIGHT NOW you find the words..." Anyways, this song is freakin awesome. I'm waiting and have been waiting very impatiently for their full length to come out. If the other songs measure up to this one, then it could be the best cd i will own. And this song sounds to me like his heart has undergone a change because of his relationship with Christ, but he's stuck in his old ways of lust, sex, and things like that. And all he can do is apologize. But that's just my opinion.
Personally i dont think he is stuckin his old ways, he just remembers them and is sorry forwaht he did. And the thoughts wont go away. Its an excellent song, I hanged out with the guys after a show once, they are reallie awsome guys. Good song.
Good call emokidd. I agree with you. It's actually more what i meant to say. I think he's stuck thinking about his old ways. Nonetheless, it's a good song. rock on.
my name is ben. i saw the beautiful mistake play in riverside a couple of months ago. armin is the persian man. don't worry armin, the ladies love drummers;).
i saw them yesterday at chain again, josh gave me a free cd that has one of their new songs, i got a picture with em to! they are so awsome, they are gonna come back on the 21rst at chain! yay record release!!!!!!
excellent song, yea i saw them in may i think in NJ. i cant wait to see them again in november ;) this song is so awesome. great stuff.
i just think this song is really good... i think the screaming in the beginning makes it more intense to set up the rest of the song, which is kind of explaining his story in a sad memory. i dont know it is just really good to me