"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.
A tricky time never slows,
That moment walked me by
without bothering to say,
lucky time never stops,
That moment walked me by
without bothering to,
Say hello,
(Say hello)
Say hello,
(Say hello)
Say hello,
(Say hello)
Say hello,
(Say hello)
Say..
A tricky time never slows,
That moment walked me by
without bothering to say,
lucky time never stops,
That moment knocked me down
without bothering to,
Say hello,
Say hello,
Say hello,
Say hello,
(Say hello)
A tricky time never slows,
That moment walked me by
without bothering to say,
lucky time never stops,
That moment knocked me down
without bothering to,
Say hello,
(Say hello), x2
(Say hello) x5
(Say hello) x10
That moment walked me by
without bothering to say,
lucky time never stops,
That moment walked me by
without bothering to,
Say hello,
(Say hello)
Say hello,
(Say hello)
Say hello,
(Say hello)
Say hello,
(Say hello)
Say..
A tricky time never slows,
That moment walked me by
without bothering to say,
lucky time never stops,
That moment knocked me down
without bothering to,
Say hello,
Say hello,
Say hello,
Say hello,
(Say hello)
A tricky time never slows,
That moment walked me by
without bothering to say,
lucky time never stops,
That moment knocked me down
without bothering to,
Say hello,
(Say hello), x2
(Say hello) x5
(Say hello) x10
Lyrics submitted by cyberblade_256
Say Hello Lyrics as written by Anoushseh Khalili Louise Ali Shirazinia
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
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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.
No Surprises
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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.
Punchline
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Ed Sheeran sings about missing his former partner and learning important life lessons in the process on “Punchline.” This track tells a story of battling to get rid of emotions for a former lover, whom he now realized might not have loved him the same way. He’s now caught between accepting that fact and learning life lessons from it and going back to beg her for another chance.
I agree with ILove WTB. Also, I've always interpreted it as the girl missing out on an opportunity to have a boyfriend because he didn't talk to her or give her a chance, but that's just my interpretation.
best shortest lyrics ever. I think u need to be on E or coke and be sad to understand this song lol
It sounds like the singer is talking about life being too fast. But I am not good at working out meanings. So i might be wrong.
This is a great song, I wouldn't normally go for songs like this, but when I first heard this it was so soothing, a really good drive song!
Such short lyrics, can be hard to decipher but they work incredibly well, I think she maybe talking about a particular moment in life when life is going really great, feels that time will never slow down, maybe she doesnt want time to stop...I'm not very good either, but hey... :) Thanks for the lyrics cyberblade_256 :)
Wonderful song, but in my opinion, very meaninful. I agree with cyberblade. I think the lyrics mean that time goes too fast and that you should try and make the best of everything and meet as many people as you can. Don't be mean to them either.
The filmclip I love. There is a boy who digs a whole to China, and he communicates with her using pictures and those tin can-telephones. The girl eventually gets taken away and the boy thinks she doesn't like him anymore.
'Tricky time never slows That moment walked me by without bothering to say'
--I think the singer is talking about the restraints of time. That she experienced a moment in her life when she felt happy yet she didn't realise or grasp this until the moment had gone. It's as though happiness passes you by so quickly that when you are in the moment you don't realise and before you know, it has gone.
'Lucky time never stops That moment knocked me down without bothering to'
--Here she is contrasting to what she said before. She is saying...Actually it can be good that time carries on regardless otherwise I'd have never experienced this moment of happiness.
What does everyone think?
i thought she was saying "she gets high and never stops.." glad i took time to read this. i think this song is about some1 who caught your eye, passes by and takes your breath away. it happens.
i really like this song i usually dont like this sort of music at all (i like indie) but i do like this
I absolutly love this song. A few nights ago i had the worst paranoid/panic attack after smoking up and this song was the only thing that could calm me down properly. As for the lyrics, its all about time and how it passes by without anyone noticing.
I believe it has something to do with eaither, you never miss a good thing till its gone, or sometimes by the time you realize what something or someone means to you its to late