"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.
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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.
Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
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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.
Well, in short, this song is literally the voice of the soul. It's like a desperate attempt to cry out for all the wrongs one has lived in his life. So melancholic...
This Song is Fucking Beautiful, Chuck Played His Goddamn Heart out and He Even Had Cancer! I aint gonna Say RIP but i will respect this Mother fucker for producing Such Great Music
I take back that last part though. Chuck didn't really know he had cancer when he wrote this...Kinda funny how I'm teh first one to comment on this though. lol.<br /> Chuck=Epicness<br /> R.I.P
I just realized I posted this on my birthday! wtf?
Whoa
Quite simply the best instrumental guitar song ever. Sure he might not be shredding at 3 million BPM or sweep picking up and down the fretboard, but as the title of the song suggests, there is serious soul in this music. Beautiful song!
this is easily my favorite song by Death. it's the type of song you can liten to over and over. RIP Chuck
Well I am happy to see that we are still keeping Chuck's Soul alive and surely it’s still burning. This Instrumental is undoubtedly one of the best piece of guitar work you will ever come across, given the fact that there are many other instrumental artist who have produce some exquisite work. I wonder what Chuck was tripping on when he created this piece; but surely it’s a masterpiece, a work of sheer genius. For me it’s like “Warmth in the Wilderness”.
This is one of the only instrumentals where I can proudly say, Music is the key to the soul.. This is just beautiful, pure beauty.. It is a soul of its own!! It gives me shivers sometimes!! Others a tear in my eyes.. This isn't an instrumental just to be listened to, but also felt with every sense in your body, although this is how music should be felt, but this.. Oh god.. This is a work of art.. Chuck.. Charles.. We all love you and your work!! And we always will!! May you RIP.. We all, still, can feel you..
Hope you're rockin on in the realm beyond Chuck!
Beautiful instrumental song. Guitar is crazy in this song too.
Pure fuckin' ownage. A must for everyone who loves metal.
This song is trully like a Soul: You can listen to it a gazillion times and you still will be amazed. You really can feel the song, as if you could almost touch it.
You don't see songs like this anymore...
"This Song is Fucking Beautiful, Chuck Played His Goddamn Heart out and He Even Had Cancer! I aint gonna Say RIP but i will respect this Mother fucker for producing Such Great Music" youre the 3rd fuckn retard ive seen now who thinks that chuck had his tumor during the making of this record.