"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.
Standing in the light
You're so self-congratulatory
So I guess you have the right to be so masturbatory
And like a man with his pet
You always seem to forget
That you ain't me
You ain't me
You ain't me
No, you ain't me
Did you include the question mark?
When I answered you were totally shocked
You looked at me like I was a Snark
While your head was extremely mentally blocked
I'm the guy from Wonderland
And you could never understand
That you ain't me
You ain't me
The money has been spent
I'm not saying it hasn't been earned
The customers have paid
I'm just feeling kind of burned
Tell me where have you been
Oh, black-eyed mannequin
You ain't me.
You're so self-congratulatory
So I guess you have the right to be so masturbatory
And like a man with his pet
You always seem to forget
That you ain't me
You ain't me
You ain't me
No, you ain't me
Did you include the question mark?
When I answered you were totally shocked
You looked at me like I was a Snark
While your head was extremely mentally blocked
I'm the guy from Wonderland
And you could never understand
That you ain't me
You ain't me
The money has been spent
I'm not saying it hasn't been earned
The customers have paid
I'm just feeling kind of burned
Tell me where have you been
Oh, black-eyed mannequin
You ain't me.
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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.
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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.
When We Were Young
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This is a sequel to 2001's "Reckless Abandon", and features the band looking back on their clumsy youth fondly.
Head > Heels
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“Head > Heels” is a track that aims to capture what it feels like to experience romance that exceeds expectations. Ed Sheeran dedicates his album outro to a lover who has blessed him with a unique experience that he seeks to describe through the song’s nuanced lyrics.
Why do people think this song’s about Kim Deal? Is Kim Deal “like a man with his pet,” eh?
No, but this song obviously has something to do with Lewis Carroll, to whom the lyrics make two explicit references.
1) A “snark” is an imaginary animal from Carroll’s poem “The Hunting of the Snark.” 2) “Wonderland” is a reference to Carol’s book “Alice in Wonderland.”
My guess is that the song has something to do with Mike Batt’s musical production, “The Hunting of the Snark,” which is based on Carroll’s poem. Possibly, it is sung from the perspective of the ghost of Lewis Carroll who is disappointed after having watched Batt’s musical:
“Standing in the light / You're so self-congratulatory”
The musical has ended, and Batt, proud of his work (like man with his pet), steps onstage to accept applause. Batt makes some remark or rhetorical question, to which Carroll gives a snide remark. Batt’s bewildered, and Carroll goes to say that he feels a bit gypped, and reminds Batt that he’s no Lewis Carroll.
BTW, Batt’s musical was filmed and broadcast on British television in 1987. In addition to Batt himself, the musical featured Billy Connolly, Roger Daltrey, Justin Hayward, John Hurt, Julian Lennon, Captain Sensible, Midge Ure, Deniece Williams, etc.