"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.
Yeah! What?
You know outside looking and the grass is greener,
Keeping up with the Joneses, got your pockets leaner,
Then Jimmy Dean making all the moves your making,
Yo do it in the burbs with the female shakin',
Your head banging on walls, making collect calls,
Like me and Melissa trying to keep in touch,
The same homies who used to hit up for lunch,
All the same ones keepin it cool in the crunch,
Movin ...
Movin up .. You got us trouble,
Movin up .. Don't be sure,
Movin up .. You cant just struggle, illusion.
Huh, damn now I gotta brand new Benz,
Damn so many brand new friends,
But, when I didn't have no Benz,
It was so new to frowning and those that get down,
You used to having everything sugar-coated,
Though you hear the radio up,
And take it with the arm and roast it up,
Hate when niggas be trying to act all hard,
When the cameras on,
When the lights go awefully soft like,
Lamps in the camera hair,
Pharcyde you wanna play it here and take you there,
You know the routine, you know the episode,
Take it green, take your whole team to,
A new city, gotta new clear summer now,
You can be whoever or whatever you wanna ... wanna ... wanna ...
Movin ...
Movin up .. You got us trouble
Movin up .. Don't be sure,
Movin up .. You cant just struggle, illusion.
Yo, What you see may not always be,
Every persons popularity and MTV,
You're nearly 26 minutes, a yacht in the sea,
hustling the streets, coming home at three,
But what about a nigger locked up with no plea,
Only seventeen dressed to a murder see,
Didn't make it he's a boy, he struggled for, he'll never see,
I felt hell and bad when his girl had a gawk at me,
Here's my supplyin' man, give it all to the D's and Feds,
I'm a do away the work will be in advance,
It was on consignment, so the city Feds,
So much shit is wrong that you wish you was dead,
On the escalator the heaven with the one night ticket,
You think you got the blues like Wilson Pickett,
You can't get it, cos you're hot in every hood,
Got hyped on the vein, but you misunderstood,
The lights and the shine, champagne, all the dimes,
Call the up Billy Connolly, get the Triptamine,
The cash and the clothes, fake fans, real coze,
Well placed, well timed, well played, real coze,
Get the bullshit outta my face
Get the bullshit outta my face, huh,
Get the bullshit outta my face
Get the bullshit outta my face
Ya, ya,
You need to stop sweating at the lot you got everything covered,
But you ain't really takin' care o'nothin',
You need to stop sweating and jokin' fella,
Stop using all them smoke and mirrors,
You need to focus,
Hell, please, don't make me laugh ...
Your style is fake as the man cuttin' a lady in half,
Huh, they use illusion as tryin' to be ellusive,
And don't just stay true,
Movin ...
Movin up .. You got us trouble
Movin up .. Don't be sure,
Movin up .. You cant just struggle, illusion.
Movin up ... Movin up ...
You know outside looking and the grass is greener,
Keeping up with the Joneses, got your pockets leaner,
Then Jimmy Dean making all the moves your making,
Yo do it in the burbs with the female shakin',
Your head banging on walls, making collect calls,
Like me and Melissa trying to keep in touch,
The same homies who used to hit up for lunch,
All the same ones keepin it cool in the crunch,
Movin ...
Movin up .. You got us trouble,
Movin up .. Don't be sure,
Movin up .. You cant just struggle, illusion.
Huh, damn now I gotta brand new Benz,
Damn so many brand new friends,
But, when I didn't have no Benz,
It was so new to frowning and those that get down,
You used to having everything sugar-coated,
Though you hear the radio up,
And take it with the arm and roast it up,
Hate when niggas be trying to act all hard,
When the cameras on,
When the lights go awefully soft like,
Lamps in the camera hair,
Pharcyde you wanna play it here and take you there,
You know the routine, you know the episode,
Take it green, take your whole team to,
A new city, gotta new clear summer now,
You can be whoever or whatever you wanna ... wanna ... wanna ...
Movin ...
Movin up .. You got us trouble
Movin up .. Don't be sure,
Movin up .. You cant just struggle, illusion.
Yo, What you see may not always be,
Every persons popularity and MTV,
You're nearly 26 minutes, a yacht in the sea,
hustling the streets, coming home at three,
But what about a nigger locked up with no plea,
Only seventeen dressed to a murder see,
Didn't make it he's a boy, he struggled for, he'll never see,
I felt hell and bad when his girl had a gawk at me,
Here's my supplyin' man, give it all to the D's and Feds,
I'm a do away the work will be in advance,
It was on consignment, so the city Feds,
So much shit is wrong that you wish you was dead,
On the escalator the heaven with the one night ticket,
You think you got the blues like Wilson Pickett,
You can't get it, cos you're hot in every hood,
Got hyped on the vein, but you misunderstood,
The lights and the shine, champagne, all the dimes,
Call the up Billy Connolly, get the Triptamine,
The cash and the clothes, fake fans, real coze,
Well placed, well timed, well played, real coze,
Get the bullshit outta my face
Get the bullshit outta my face, huh,
Get the bullshit outta my face
Get the bullshit outta my face
Ya, ya,
You need to stop sweating at the lot you got everything covered,
But you ain't really takin' care o'nothin',
You need to stop sweating and jokin' fella,
Stop using all them smoke and mirrors,
You need to focus,
Hell, please, don't make me laugh ...
Your style is fake as the man cuttin' a lady in half,
Huh, they use illusion as tryin' to be ellusive,
And don't just stay true,
Movin ...
Movin up .. You got us trouble
Movin up .. Don't be sure,
Movin up .. You cant just struggle, illusion.
Movin up ... Movin up ...
Lyrics submitted by TheDirge
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Tracy Chapman
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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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Bee Gees
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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
Blink-182
Blink-182
This is a sequel to 2001's "Reckless Abandon", and features the band looking back on their clumsy youth fondly.
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/