"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.
The things you laughed about.
The things that made me sad.
The times when you were serious.
The things that made me cry.
Why these things were most summed up by another's unrelated song makes me think how unrelatable I can be.
It's funny how there's so many crying out, but you and I are the only two I see.
I'd pray for you if I knew how.
For that cause maybe two should become one.
I saw myself in your eyes.
Something then made me realize, I cry for you, be who you may.
It's funny how there's so many crying out, but you and I are the only two I see.
I'd pray for you if I knew how.
For that cause maybe two should become one.
Maybe two should become one.
Talk of one obvious answer, that you and i have been denying, tends to frustrate me.
In all honesty, I can't tell you you'll find more than conversation.
I can tell you you'll find more than beads from people who would love to see more of you.
What they want to see, however, you might be more hesitant to show.
The things that made me sad.
The times when you were serious.
The things that made me cry.
Why these things were most summed up by another's unrelated song makes me think how unrelatable I can be.
It's funny how there's so many crying out, but you and I are the only two I see.
I'd pray for you if I knew how.
For that cause maybe two should become one.
I saw myself in your eyes.
Something then made me realize, I cry for you, be who you may.
It's funny how there's so many crying out, but you and I are the only two I see.
I'd pray for you if I knew how.
For that cause maybe two should become one.
Maybe two should become one.
Talk of one obvious answer, that you and i have been denying, tends to frustrate me.
In all honesty, I can't tell you you'll find more than conversation.
I can tell you you'll find more than beads from people who would love to see more of you.
What they want to see, however, you might be more hesitant to show.
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I never even caught the whole bead part before! I think that maybe after reading what that person said.. maybe there's that girl who is desperate for attention. So many people around her with the Mardi Gras craziness are too.. but the wrong kind, instead of conversation.. just beads. And while there are so many other ppl begging for attention, she just catches his eye bc I guess he can see a desire for deeper attention it her, which she is hesitant to give. And she laughs about her behavior, but it makes him feel bad.. He also sees himself in her, because he also craves attention in ways, which hurts even more.. he feels sorry for her and wants to pray for her because she's probably not getting any real quality attention and is probably hurt inside because of it. And "showing more"... isn't about being hesitant to flash.. I think it's being hesitant to show what's inside her heart and open up to people.. bc "you'll find more than beads". I'm not sure what the whole "two should become one" thing is about.. That part kinda disturbs me.. but yeah I'm sure it's not supposed to be dirty. I hope that makes sense and is pretty much right. :oP plus: let me just redo this kinda...
The things you laughed about The things that make me sad
The times when you were serious The things that make me cry And why these things were most summed up By another's unrelatable thoughts Makes me think how unrelatable I can be
And it's funny how There's so many crying out But you and I are the only two I see And I'd pray for you if I knew how For that cause Then maybe two should become one
I saw myself in your eyes Something then made me realize I cry for you, be who you may I saw myself in your eyes Something then made me realize I cry for you, be who you may
And it's funny how There's so many crying out But you and I are the only two I see You know I'd pray for you if I knew how For that cause Then maybe two should become one
I saw myself in your eyes Something then made me realize I cry for you, be who you may I saw myself in your eyes Something then made me realize I cry for you, be who you may
Talk of one obvious answer That you and I have been denying Tends to frustrate me 'Cause in all honesty I can't tell you you'll find more than conversation I can tell you, you'll find more than beads From people who would love to see more of you What they want to see, however You might be more hesitant to show From people who'd would love to see more of you What they want to see, however You might be more hesitant to show