"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.
Vandraren har ingen stans att gå, när han kommit fram till slutet.
Månen färgar alla skuggor blå, han är ensam kvar där ute.
Långt där borta från en enslig gård, lyser värmen ut i natten.
Väcker hungern i hans frusna kropp, som har levt på luft och vatten.
Det gör ont, men gå ändå, du kan alltid vända om.
Det gör ont, men gå ända, du är här och kom hit som en vandrare.
Klockan ringer för en ensam själ, den har lånat röst av döden.
Vill den illa eller vill den väl, när den räknar våra öden.
Sluta tänka det är svårt ändå, du får ta en dag i taget.
Vandraren har ingen stans att gå, om han går vid sista slaget.
Det gör ont, men gå ändå, du kan alltid vända om.
Det gör ont, men gå ända, du är här och kom hit som en vandrare.
Det gör ont, men gå ändå, du kan alltid vända om.
Det gör ont, men gå ända, du är här och kom hit som en vandrare
Månen färgar alla skuggor blå, han är ensam kvar där ute.
Långt där borta från en enslig gård, lyser värmen ut i natten.
Väcker hungern i hans frusna kropp, som har levt på luft och vatten.
Det gör ont, men gå ändå, du kan alltid vända om.
Det gör ont, men gå ända, du är här och kom hit som en vandrare.
Klockan ringer för en ensam själ, den har lånat röst av döden.
Vill den illa eller vill den väl, när den räknar våra öden.
Sluta tänka det är svårt ändå, du får ta en dag i taget.
Vandraren har ingen stans att gå, om han går vid sista slaget.
Det gör ont, men gå ändå, du kan alltid vända om.
Det gör ont, men gå ända, du är här och kom hit som en vandrare.
Det gör ont, men gå ändå, du kan alltid vända om.
Det gör ont, men gå ända, du är här och kom hit som en vandrare
Lyrics submitted by thebel, edited by Mellow_Harsher
Vandraren (limited-edition bonus track; NORDMAN co Lyrics as written by Mats Wester Helena Backman
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics powered by LyricFind
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”
Dreamwalker
Silent Planet
Silent Planet
I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
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/
This song will be in their upcoming album, From afar. I'm very exited to hear that.
Great song when played by Ensiferum, but the Google Translate - translation kinda sucks, so I took the liberty of correcting it. Should be better now..
Wanderer has nowhere to go, when he has come to the end. The Moon will colour all the shadows blue, he is left alone out there. Far away from a lonely farm, the warmth radiates into the night. Wakes hunger in his frozen body, which has lived on air and water.
It hurts, but keep going, you can always turn around It hurts, but keep going, you are here and you came here as a wanderer.
Bell rings for a lonely soul, it has borrowed its voice from death. Does it want ill or does it want it well, when it counts our destinies. Stop thinking it is hard anyway, you can take one day at a time. Wanderer has nowhere to go, if he goes at the end of the battle.
It hurts, but keep going, you can always turn around It hurts, but keep going, you are here and you came here as a wanderer.
It hurts, but keep going, you can always turn around It hurts, but keep going, you are here and you came here as a wanderer.