"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.
Flow 'round by the wind
(Flow motion)
Flow 'round by the wind
(Flow motion)
[Layzie Bone]
Ride wit me
Ride wit me
Who is that cun wit the tongue
Like the double X ward
Talking out the neck
Like we wouldn't push forward
We murdered you niggas
And rap suckas
While you niggas
And we leave our competition
Like where was none for us
Shit got board
Back the to hood to the thugs and fiends
Sold crack in the hood
Took my money
And my Trophies
And my Plaques back to the hood
Niggas weren't going out Hollywood not bone
We keep it gutta
Thuggish, ruggish from the 99
My paper hustle
Been around the world a couple of times
Check the record
You can see I am work-in double time
Give 'em something they can feel
When I'm on the grind
Let the gangstas ride
In the summa time shine real bright
If you wanna get down
Let the top back slow
Take a drag of the dro
Flippin' hard time now
You can burn that now
[Chorus]
I Flow when I go
In flo' mo', In Flow motion
(Flow 'round by the wind)
I Flow when I go
In flo' mo', In Flow motion
(Flow 'round by the wind)
[Krayzie Bone]
Try and keep up to the rhythm
Of the nigga really figga you handle
I'll make you an example sample
When I stomp on these
Some niggas at random
Clear mother
Mend the anotha
To get the phantom family
See me and I got to
Run in hood, while they run around
They coming at cha
Wit a sound like thugness
Strike like lightin'
Hit em and they wonder
Where they at
Now all them Thuggish Ruggish niggas
Come from bone bone
Never be anotha fag
That can fuck wit them thug Brothas
They all the same
They talk a lot but never got the balls to play
Niggas better not
Look at all this weight
No not this way
But if they ever fizzle to the Gristle
Blow the whistle,
On the swizzle its official
And we back
To get it crackin'
In the middle of the action
We got ch'you in flow motion
[Chorus]
[Wish Bone]
Point your fist
Pull your pistol
Put cha finger in the middle
I'm a show you
How to disrespect a issue
Faggot nigga
Let me loose fuck a Lawsuit
I gotta get em lay 'em up
Some where
We cap spinnin'
You gon' get 'em
Hospital Rehab
He alright one to the chest
One to the knee cap
I'm a keep it raw
So you know you better back off
Twist said get em
So you know we bout to bite cha
FS stepped up
Fear when we roll up
Every body roll up
Everybody toast up
Get it twist a nigga
Pay attachin' to when you leave
Wit your grill-less
And feelins' hurt
And shirt fulla dirt
Nigga we work wit witch-it
I'm a bust a nigga be first
Back again gotta be heard
Had a intermission but its so good
Its so good back the flow motion on 'em?
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
(Flow motion)
Flow 'round by the wind
(Flow motion)
[Layzie Bone]
Ride wit me
Ride wit me
Who is that cun wit the tongue
Like the double X ward
Talking out the neck
Like we wouldn't push forward
We murdered you niggas
And rap suckas
While you niggas
And we leave our competition
Like where was none for us
Shit got board
Back the to hood to the thugs and fiends
Sold crack in the hood
Took my money
And my Trophies
And my Plaques back to the hood
Niggas weren't going out Hollywood not bone
We keep it gutta
Thuggish, ruggish from the 99
My paper hustle
Been around the world a couple of times
Check the record
You can see I am work-in double time
Give 'em something they can feel
When I'm on the grind
Let the gangstas ride
In the summa time shine real bright
If you wanna get down
Let the top back slow
Take a drag of the dro
Flippin' hard time now
You can burn that now
[Chorus]
I Flow when I go
In flo' mo', In Flow motion
(Flow 'round by the wind)
I Flow when I go
In flo' mo', In Flow motion
(Flow 'round by the wind)
[Krayzie Bone]
Try and keep up to the rhythm
Of the nigga really figga you handle
I'll make you an example sample
When I stomp on these
Some niggas at random
Clear mother
Mend the anotha
To get the phantom family
See me and I got to
Run in hood, while they run around
They coming at cha
Wit a sound like thugness
Strike like lightin'
Hit em and they wonder
Where they at
Now all them Thuggish Ruggish niggas
Come from bone bone
Never be anotha fag
That can fuck wit them thug Brothas
They all the same
They talk a lot but never got the balls to play
Niggas better not
Look at all this weight
No not this way
But if they ever fizzle to the Gristle
Blow the whistle,
On the swizzle its official
And we back
To get it crackin'
In the middle of the action
We got ch'you in flow motion
[Chorus]
[Wish Bone]
Point your fist
Pull your pistol
Put cha finger in the middle
I'm a show you
How to disrespect a issue
Faggot nigga
Let me loose fuck a Lawsuit
I gotta get em lay 'em up
Some where
We cap spinnin'
You gon' get 'em
Hospital Rehab
He alright one to the chest
One to the knee cap
I'm a keep it raw
So you know you better back off
Twist said get em
So you know we bout to bite cha
FS stepped up
Fear when we roll up
Every body roll up
Everybody toast up
Get it twist a nigga
Pay attachin' to when you leave
Wit your grill-less
And feelins' hurt
And shirt fulla dirt
Nigga we work wit witch-it
I'm a bust a nigga be first
Back again gotta be heard
Had a intermission but its so good
Its so good back the flow motion on 'em?
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Fast Car
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
Son Şansın - Şarkı Sözleri
Hayalperest
Hayalperest
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.
Cajun Girl
Little Feat
Little Feat
Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
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/
Magical
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
How would you describe the feeling of being in love? For Ed Sheeran, the word is “Magical.” in HIS three-minute album opener, he makes an attempt to capture the beauty and delicacy of true love with words. He describes the magic of it all over a bright Pop song produced by Aaron Dessner.
great rap song its so damn fast