"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.
What's left is the sham of creation
Across the nation people sing
Their affiliation
Searching for a revelation
Banking on their reputation
The church becomes a military instillation
Growing from lack of information
And discrimination
I will proclaim my denunciation
Of this abomination
Who gives them the authorization
To change our innocent nation
Into one of a specific religious orientation
For hundreds of years
For hundreds of years we have lived under this persecution
Now it's time they pay the restitution
Embracing science and the notions of
Evolution, piecing back together
Vital tenets of the constitution
Embracing science and the notions of
Evolution, piecing back
Give people back control
Give people back control of the financial institution
Take the bible as
Nothing more than a book of illusions
Give way to our counter-revolution
Piecing back vital tenets of the constitution
Give the people back control of the institution
Take the bible as nothing more
Than a book of illusions
Give people back control of the institution
Take the bible as a book of illusions
Give way to our counter-revolution
We're not the problem, more of a solution
Counter-revolution
We're not the problem, more of a solution
Across the nation people sing
Their affiliation
Searching for a revelation
Banking on their reputation
The church becomes a military instillation
Growing from lack of information
And discrimination
I will proclaim my denunciation
Of this abomination
Who gives them the authorization
To change our innocent nation
Into one of a specific religious orientation
For hundreds of years
For hundreds of years we have lived under this persecution
Now it's time they pay the restitution
Embracing science and the notions of
Evolution, piecing back together
Vital tenets of the constitution
Embracing science and the notions of
Evolution, piecing back
Give people back control
Give people back control of the financial institution
Take the bible as
Nothing more than a book of illusions
Give way to our counter-revolution
Piecing back vital tenets of the constitution
Give the people back control of the institution
Take the bible as nothing more
Than a book of illusions
Give people back control of the institution
Take the bible as a book of illusions
Give way to our counter-revolution
We're not the problem, more of a solution
Counter-revolution
We're not the problem, more of a solution
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Yo La Tengo
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This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
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/
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Ed Sheeran
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Page
Ed Sheeran
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There aren’t many things that’ll hurt more than giving love a chance against your better judgement only to have your heart crushed yet again. Ed Sheeran tells such a story on “Page.” On this track, he is devastated to have lost his lover and even more saddened by the feeling that he may never move on from this.
I think its talking about the government controlling peoples beliefs. Oh yeah and this song is the shit!!!!