"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.
Rain falls, it don't touch the ground
I can recall an empty house
You say I'm fixed
But I still feel broken, broken
Lights on, lights off, nothing works
I'm cool, I'm great, I'm a jerk
I feed myself lies with words left unspoken
Gonna be okay, gonna be okay, one day, one day
That day never came, that day never comes
I'm not letting go, I keep hangin' on
Everybody says that time heals the pain
I've been waiting forever
That day never came
You said I'd be comin' home
They said he's fine left alone
The screams in my mind
I keep them a secret, a secret
Doctors and your promises
Psychics, healers, I've seen the best
Whatever they sell sure to know how to deal with it
Gonna be okay, gonna be okay, one day, one day
That day never came, that day never comes
I'm not letting go, I keep hangin' on
Everybody says that time heals the pain
I've been waiting forever, forever
That day never came
(Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa)
Gonna be okay, gonna be okay, one day
That day never came, that day never comes
I'm not letting go, I keep hangin' on
Everybody says that time heals the pain
I've been waiting forever, forever
That day never came
Forever
That day never came
I can recall an empty house
You say I'm fixed
But I still feel broken, broken
Lights on, lights off, nothing works
I'm cool, I'm great, I'm a jerk
I feed myself lies with words left unspoken
Gonna be okay, gonna be okay, one day, one day
That day never came, that day never comes
I'm not letting go, I keep hangin' on
Everybody says that time heals the pain
I've been waiting forever
That day never came
You said I'd be comin' home
They said he's fine left alone
The screams in my mind
I keep them a secret, a secret
Doctors and your promises
Psychics, healers, I've seen the best
Whatever they sell sure to know how to deal with it
Gonna be okay, gonna be okay, one day, one day
That day never came, that day never comes
I'm not letting go, I keep hangin' on
Everybody says that time heals the pain
I've been waiting forever, forever
That day never came
(Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa)
Gonna be okay, gonna be okay, one day
That day never came, that day never comes
I'm not letting go, I keep hangin' on
Everybody says that time heals the pain
I've been waiting forever, forever
That day never came
Forever
That day never came
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Fast Car
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.
Cajun Girl
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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"
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Holiday
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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.
I Can't Go To Sleep
Wu-Tang Clan
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This song is written as the perspective of the boys in the street, as a whole, and what path they are going to choose as they get older and grow into men. (This is why the music video takes place in an orphanage.) The seen, and unseen collective suffering is imbedded in the boys’ mind, consciously or subconsciously, and is haunting them. Which path will the boys choose? Issac Hayes is the voice of reason, maybe God, the angel on his shoulder, or the voice of his forefathers from beyond the grave who can see the big picture and are pleading with the boys not to continue the violence and pattern of killing their brothers, but to rise above. The most beautiful song and has so many levels. Racism towards African Americans in America would not exist if everyone sat down and listened to this song and understood the history behind the words. The power, fear, pleading in RZA and Ghostface voices are genuine and powerful. Issac Hayes’ strong voice makes the perfect strong father figure, who is possibly from beyond the grave.
Okay, m'going to go through it bits at a time.
Rain falls/It don't touch the ground. There's some symbolic meaning here. But all I can pick up is the second part, it's talking about frustration, no release.
I can recall an empty house/You say I'm fixed but I still feel broken/Broken. So, other people are telling him he's alright, but he still feels, well... 'broken'.
Lights on, lights off/Nothing works. Again, there's a sense of frustration here; nothing responds to him, and he feels out of control of the world around him.
I'm cool. I'm great. I'm a jerk. Inner reactions to external expressions. We've all done it: "Yeah, I'm fine..." (mentally)"God, I should die..."
I feed myself lies/With words left unspoken. He lies to himself by omission.
Gonna be ok, gonna be ok/One day. One day. It is what it sounds like. Telling himself he's going to be okay.
That day never came/That day never comes. Nothing's happening, he's still not okay.
I'm not lettin' go/I keep hangin' on. Again, it is what it sounds like.
Everybody says that time heals the pain. (subtext: I don't believe them.)
I've been waitin' forever/That day never came. Pretty obvious here, too.
You said I'd be comin' home/They said he's fine left alone. He feels he's a danger to himself; nobody else sees it, they leave him to his own devices against his will.
The screams in my mind/I keep them a secret/A secret. He keeps his tortured thoughts to himself.
Doctors and your promises/Psychics, healers, I've seen the best/Whatever they sell sure know how to deal it. Again, it's what it sounds like: He's been to many places and people, and they all try to convince him of their pitch. (Also, maybe he believes it at first? And then... it doesn't happen?)
Gonna be ok, gonna be ok. One day. One day.
One a sidenote, this seriously makes me cry. I guess I identify with it somewhat...