"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.
fortunes wide, I'm riding on
(through the spectrum, the spectrum)
you wanna tumble with me, I'll take you out
(with election, election)
don't bother to retreat, we'll hunt you down
(we've connections, connections)
we will not stop until we find out who did this
well okay, we'll hear you out
but first we'll tie you down and show you just what pain's about
we'll give water to the children, we'll all drink wine
just shut your mouth and listen, you'll be just fine
suicide will not provide
(intervention, suspension)
the coil we've received is winding down
(to the tension, the tension)
there is no longer a need for any kind
(of complexion, complexion)
we will not stop until we have all the pieces
when the fans of the plan start to scream and shout
well they open up their mouths and only bees come out
that's what you get for going swimming in the lake of fire
then you disconnect the phone and ride the snake
two nails to the hand is all it takes
when the ugly ones will steal your face
(stand up, come out)
that's right, we want you to stand up now
(through the spectrum, the spectrum)
you wanna tumble with me, I'll take you out
(with election, election)
don't bother to retreat, we'll hunt you down
(we've connections, connections)
we will not stop until we find out who did this
well okay, we'll hear you out
but first we'll tie you down and show you just what pain's about
we'll give water to the children, we'll all drink wine
just shut your mouth and listen, you'll be just fine
suicide will not provide
(intervention, suspension)
the coil we've received is winding down
(to the tension, the tension)
there is no longer a need for any kind
(of complexion, complexion)
we will not stop until we have all the pieces
when the fans of the plan start to scream and shout
well they open up their mouths and only bees come out
that's what you get for going swimming in the lake of fire
then you disconnect the phone and ride the snake
two nails to the hand is all it takes
when the ugly ones will steal your face
(stand up, come out)
that's right, we want you to stand up now
Lyrics submitted by Harry_Manback
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Fast Car
Tracy Chapman
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Lord Huron
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This is a hauntingly beautiful song about introspection, specifically about looking back at a relationship that started bad and ended so poorly, that the narrator wants to go back to the very beginning and tell himself to not even travel down that road. I believe that the relationship started poorly because of the lines:
"Take me back to the night we met:When the night was full of terrors: And your eyes were filled with tears: When you had not touched me yet"
So, the first night was not a great start, but the narrator pursued the relationship and eventually both overcame the rough start to fall in love with each other:
"I had all and then most of you"
Like many relationships that turn sour, it was not a quick decline, but a gradual one where the narrator and their partner fall out of love and gradually grow apart
"Some and now none of you"
Losing someone who was once everything in your world, who you could confide in, tell your secrets to, share all the most intimate parts of your life, to being strangers with that person is probably one of the most painful experiences a person can go through. So Painful, the narrator wants to go back in time and tell himself to not even pursue the relationship.
This was the perfect song for "13 Reasons Why"
When We Were Young
Blink-182
Blink-182
This is a sequel to 2001's "Reckless Abandon", and features the band looking back on their clumsy youth fondly.
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/
Amazing
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran tells a story of unsuccessfully trying to feel “Amazing.” This track is about the being weighed down by emotional stress despite valiant attempts to find some positivity in the situation. This track was written by Ed Sheeran from the perspective of his friend. From the track, we see this person fall deeper into the negative thoughts and slide further down the path of mental torment with every lyric.
Okay uhhh... these lyrics don't make any sense. Let's try THESE instead:
Fortunes wide I'm riding on through the spectrum, the spectrum You wanna tumble with me, I'll take you out with election, election Don't bother to retreat We'll hunt you down - we've connections, connections We will not stop until we find out who did this
Well okay, we'll hear you out But first we'll tie you down and show you just what pain's about We'll give water to the children, we'll all drink wine Just shut your mouth and listen, it will be just fine
Suicide Will not provide intervention, suspension The coil we've received Is winding down to the tension, the tension There is no longer a need For any kind of complexion, complexion We will not stop until we have all the pieces
Well okay, we'll hear you out But first we'll tie you down and show you just what pain's about We'll give water to the children, we'll all drink wine Just shut your mouth and listen, it will be just fine
When the fans of the plan start to scream and shout Well they opened up their mouths and only beasts came out That's what you get for going swimming in the lake of fire (STAND UP) Yeah (COME OUT) Yeah Then you disconnect the phone and ride the snake Two nails to the hand is all it takes When the ugly ones will steal your face (STAND UP) Yeah (COME OUT) Yeah (STAND UP) Yeah (COME OUT) Yeah (STAND UP) Yeah (COME OUT) Yeah (STAND UP) Yeah (COME OUT)
THAT'S RIGHT WE WANT YOU TO STAND UP NOW
Well okay, we'll hear you out But first we'll tie you down and show you just what pain's about We'll give water to the children, we'll all drink wine Just shut your mouth and listen, it will be just fine
These lyrics are INTENSE. Gosh I don't even know where to begin. It probably has a different meaning than this, but when I read it I see nothing but religious allegories. Jesus being hunted down, being tied down and tortured and nailed to the cross. Also, "fans of the plan" referring to what's regarded as "Satan's plan" which was that we wouldn't have to choose between right and wrong, we'd come here and all live righteously and go back to heaven. Then he and his followers were cast out. From then on they could speak only evil. Guess that's what you get for going swimming in the lake of fire. And "the ugly ones will steal your face" could be referring to both depictions of the devil as twisted ugly and monstrous (when Lucifer was not regarded as monstrous or ugly at all) and to the Antichrist, who is evil but will make everyone believe he is actually Jesus.
And of course, all of this can be related to anyone else however they choose to relate it, but... wow. Powerful.
Best song ever!!
I Have To Agree.....This Is One Of The Best Songs I've Ever Heard...
I love the music- it's really awesome. On the other hand, the lyrics aren't that impressive.
I love the music- it's really awesome. On the other hand, the lyrics aren't that impressive.
Idiot Pilot are pretty amazing. There sound is so unique. And this song is epic!
Can't believe there's not been a comment on this for over 4 years, absolute quality song.