"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.
Three important rules for breaking up. Don't cut-off breaking up when you know you want to. Prolonging the situation only makes it worse. Tell him honestly, simply, kindly, but firmly. Don't make a big production. Don't make up a colaborate story. This will help you avoid a big tear-jerking scene. If you want to date other people, say so. Be prepared for the boy of feeling hurt and rejection. Even if you've gone together for a short time and haven't been too serious,
there's still a feeling of rejection when someone says she prefers other company to your exclusive company. But if you're honest and direct, and avoid making a flowery emotional speech when you break the news, the boy will respect you for you fragrance and honestly he'll appreciate the kind, straight-forward matter in which you told him your decision. Unless he's a real jerk or a cry baby. You'll make friends.
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I'm head of the class
I'm popualar
I'm a quarterback
i'm popualar
My mom says I'm a catch
I'm popular
I'm never last picked
I got a cheerleading chick
Being attractive is the most important thing there is. If you want to catch the biggest fish in your pond, you have to be as a attractive as possible. Make you keep your hair spotless and clean. Wash it at least every two weeks. Once every two weeks. And if you see johnny football hero in the hall. Tell him he played a great game. Tell him you liked his article in the newspaper
Chorus 2
I'm a party star
I'm popular
I got my own car
I'm popular
I'll never get caught
I'm popular
I make football bets
i'm the teacher's pet
I propose at least support a one month limit on going steady. I think it would keep people more able to deal with wierd situations and get to know more people. I think if you're ready to go out with johnny,now is the time to tell him about the one month limit. He won't mind. He'll apreciate your fersh look on dating. And once you've dated someone else, you
can date him again. He'll like it. Everyone will appreciate it. You're so noble. What a good idea. You can keep your time to yourself. You don't need date insurance. You can out with whoever you want to. Every boy. Every boy in the whole world could be yours if you'll just listen to my plan. The teenage guide to popularity
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there's still a feeling of rejection when someone says she prefers other company to your exclusive company. But if you're honest and direct, and avoid making a flowery emotional speech when you break the news, the boy will respect you for you fragrance and honestly he'll appreciate the kind, straight-forward matter in which you told him your decision. Unless he's a real jerk or a cry baby. You'll make friends.
Chorus 1
I'm head of the class
I'm popualar
I'm a quarterback
i'm popualar
My mom says I'm a catch
I'm popular
I'm never last picked
I got a cheerleading chick
Being attractive is the most important thing there is. If you want to catch the biggest fish in your pond, you have to be as a attractive as possible. Make you keep your hair spotless and clean. Wash it at least every two weeks. Once every two weeks. And if you see johnny football hero in the hall. Tell him he played a great game. Tell him you liked his article in the newspaper
Chorus 2
I'm a party star
I'm popular
I got my own car
I'm popular
I'll never get caught
I'm popular
I make football bets
i'm the teacher's pet
I propose at least support a one month limit on going steady. I think it would keep people more able to deal with wierd situations and get to know more people. I think if you're ready to go out with johnny,now is the time to tell him about the one month limit. He won't mind. He'll apreciate your fersh look on dating. And once you've dated someone else, you
can date him again. He'll like it. Everyone will appreciate it. You're so noble. What a good idea. You can keep your time to yourself. You don't need date insurance. You can out with whoever you want to. Every boy. Every boy in the whole world could be yours if you'll just listen to my plan. The teenage guide to popularity
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