"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.
You come to me with
Scars on your wrist.
You tell me this will be the last night
Feeling like this.
I just came to say good bye
Didn't want you to see me cry
I'm fine
But I know it's a lie
This is the last night
You'll spend alone
Look me in the eyes
So I know you know
I'm everywhere
You want me to be
The last night
You'll spend alone
I'll wrap you in my arms
And I won't let go
I'm everything
You need me to be
Your parents say
Everything is your fault
But they don't know you like I know you
They don't know you at all
I'm so sick of when they say
"Its just a phase you'll be ok
You're fine"
But I know it's a lie
This is the last night
You'll spend alone
Look me in the eyes
So I know you know
I'm everywhere
You want me to be
(The last night
Away from me)
The night is so long when
Everything's wrong
If you give me your hand
I will help you hold on
Tonight
Tonight
This is the last night
You'll spend alone
Look me in the eyes
So I know you know
I'm everywhere
You want me to be
I won't let you say goodbye
And I'll be your reason why
The last night
Away from me
Away from me
Scars on your wrist.
You tell me this will be the last night
Feeling like this.
I just came to say good bye
Didn't want you to see me cry
I'm fine
But I know it's a lie
This is the last night
You'll spend alone
Look me in the eyes
So I know you know
I'm everywhere
You want me to be
The last night
You'll spend alone
I'll wrap you in my arms
And I won't let go
I'm everything
You need me to be
Your parents say
Everything is your fault
But they don't know you like I know you
They don't know you at all
I'm so sick of when they say
"Its just a phase you'll be ok
You're fine"
But I know it's a lie
This is the last night
You'll spend alone
Look me in the eyes
So I know you know
I'm everywhere
You want me to be
(The last night
Away from me)
The night is so long when
Everything's wrong
If you give me your hand
I will help you hold on
Tonight
Tonight
This is the last night
You'll spend alone
Look me in the eyes
So I know you know
I'm everywhere
You want me to be
I won't let you say goodbye
And I'll be your reason why
The last night
Away from me
Away from me
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Fast Car
Tracy Chapman
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Hayalperest
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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.
Holiday
Bee Gees
Bee Gees
@[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
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/
Plastic Bag
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Plastic Bag” is a song about searching for an escape from personal problems and hoping to find it in the lively atmosphere of a Saturday night party. Ed Sheeran tells the story of his friend and the myriad of troubles he is going through. Unable to find any solutions, this friend seeks a last resort in a party and the vanity that comes with it.
“I overthink and have trouble sleepin’ / All purpose gone and don’t have a reason / And there’s no doctor to stop this bleedin’ / So I left home and jumped in the deep end,” Ed Sheeran sings in verse one. He continues by adding that this person is feeling the weight of having disappointed his father and doesn’t have any friends to rely on in this difficult moment. In the second verse, Ed sings about the role of grief in his friend’s plight and his dwindling faith in prayer. “Saturday night is givin’ me a reason to rely on the strobe lights / The lifeline of a promise in a shot glass, and I’ll take that / If you’re givin’ out love from a plastic bag,” Ed sings on the chorus, as his friend turns to new vices in hopes of feeling better.
I had to LOG IN to respond to this. I mean, seriously guys... one of u is saying that it is open for interpretation but he is also saying that christians shouldnt shove their believes down anybodys throat? isn't the christian interpretation also allowed? I mean this lyric might mean so many things to different things. It obviously is about a female person struggling with her depressions and inner inconfidence, parental issues etc. And the singer might be God, might be a random friend, bystander, relative, what ever u want it to be!! Thats the great deal about music! U can relate to it with your personal beliefs, experiences, knowledge, whatever pops in ur head! stop arguing what it is not about, and rather tell us what it means to you! I'm sick of reading these comments from people saying they are all for open mindedness, but whenever religious views comes into the picture, they go head over heels to shut it down, because they are showing it down someones throat...
Having said that, I get so many feelings when I see these lyrics. It might be God, it might be about your own comfort zone, it might be about all the shit u experience in your life catching up to you making you feel that you need something greater than yourself to believe in and to hold on to, it might be about this really troubled person denying his or hers problems, but the person outside looking in sees through it so easily.
Great song... btw i loved the first comment. almost shed a tear when i read it:)