"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.
I've been working with adhesives
Chains and locks and ropes and knots to tether.
But nothing's sticking to the pieces,
I can't seem to hold it all together.
But you should know
'Cause that explains why it all just fell apart.
It's not the end of the world,
Just you and me.
We're a part of it, everyone
We're a part of it, everything.
And if a nightmare ever does unfold,
Perspective is a lovely hand to hold.
Well I've been trying to ingest this
But everything to me just seems like nonsense.
And I was sure if I can get it
I guess it's time for me to grow a conscience
To combat the lapse
That explains why all of this simply collapsed.
It's not the end of the world,
Just you and me.
We're a part of it, everyone,
We're a part of it, everything.
And if a nightmare ever does unfold
Perspective is a lovely hand to hold.
It's been forever since I've gone
But I'm the Cusack on the lawn of your heart
Maybe forever 'til I go
But before then you should know
That I could tear that place apart,
I could tear that place apart.
I swear this to you,
I wish that this was not the truth
But it's something that you fell into
And crawling out is hard on you
I'm not sure it's what you want to do
Not convinced it's what you want to do.
It's just the weight of the world
Given out under the string.
And we're a part of it, everyone,
And we're a part of it, everything.
And when a nightmare finally does unfold
The nightmare finally shows
It's not the end of the world
Just a calamity,
And we're a part of it, everyone
And we're a part of it, everything.
And when a nightmare finally does unfold
Perspective is a lovely hand to hold.
Chains and locks and ropes and knots to tether.
But nothing's sticking to the pieces,
I can't seem to hold it all together.
But you should know
'Cause that explains why it all just fell apart.
It's not the end of the world,
Just you and me.
We're a part of it, everyone
We're a part of it, everything.
And if a nightmare ever does unfold,
Perspective is a lovely hand to hold.
Well I've been trying to ingest this
But everything to me just seems like nonsense.
And I was sure if I can get it
I guess it's time for me to grow a conscience
To combat the lapse
That explains why all of this simply collapsed.
It's not the end of the world,
Just you and me.
We're a part of it, everyone,
We're a part of it, everything.
And if a nightmare ever does unfold
Perspective is a lovely hand to hold.
It's been forever since I've gone
But I'm the Cusack on the lawn of your heart
Maybe forever 'til I go
But before then you should know
That I could tear that place apart,
I could tear that place apart.
I swear this to you,
I wish that this was not the truth
But it's something that you fell into
And crawling out is hard on you
I'm not sure it's what you want to do
Not convinced it's what you want to do.
It's just the weight of the world
Given out under the string.
And we're a part of it, everyone,
And we're a part of it, everything.
And when a nightmare finally does unfold
The nightmare finally shows
It's not the end of the world
Just a calamity,
And we're a part of it, everyone
And we're a part of it, everything.
And when a nightmare finally does unfold
Perspective is a lovely hand to hold.
Lyrics submitted by cloudy eye, edited by SleepySara
Part of It Lyrics as written by Matthew Thiessen
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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
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”
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/
Head > Heels
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Head > Heels” is a track that aims to capture what it feels like to experience romance that exceeds expectations. Ed Sheeran dedicates his album outro to a lover who has blessed him with a unique experience that he seeks to describe through the song’s nuanced lyrics.
Amazing
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran tells a story of unsuccessfully trying to feel “Amazing.” This track is about the being weighed down by emotional stress despite valiant attempts to find some positivity in the situation. This track was written by Ed Sheeran from the perspective of his friend. From the track, we see this person fall deeper into the negative thoughts and slide further down the path of mental torment with every lyric.
I've been working with adhesives Chains and locks and ropes and knots to tether. But nothing's sticking to the pieces, I can't seem to hold it all together. But you should know 'Cause that explains why it all just fell apart.
"He is trying to keep them together but, he just couldn't."
It's not the end of the world, Just you and me.
"Says enough"
We're a part of it, everyone We're a part of it, everything.
"Literally, We are a part of the world and everything around us. How were molded etc..."
And if a nightmare ever does unfold, Perspective is a lovely hand to hold.
"Basically, if your in the darkness, then a glimmer of light is Nice."
Well I've been trying to ingest this But everything to me just seems like nonsense.
"Trying to take all this in, but just dosen't understand it all. He is in a state of confusion."
And I was sure if I can get it I guess it's time for me to grow a conscience
"If he can not understand this, then she should grow a conscience. Meaning understand why she has done what she has done."
To combat the lapse That explains why all of this simply collapsed
"To fight her slipping away from him, slipping away is why they fell apart."
It's been forever since I've gone But I'm the Cusack on the lawn of your heart Maybe forever 'til I go But before then you should know That I could tear that place apart, I could tear that place apart.
" In the movie "Say Anything", the character Lloyd Dobler (played by John Cusack) demonstrates his love for Diane Court by standing outside her window (on the lawn) and playing their song on a boombox he is holding over his head. It's an iconic scene. As far as where he has gone and the place he could tear apart I am lost."
I swear this to you, I wish that this was not the truth But it's something that you fell into And crawling out is hard on you I'm not sure it's what you want to do Not convinced it's what you want to do.
"He wish this were not happening, but it just did. He beleives she does not truly want to do this."
It's just the weight of the world Given out under the string. And we're a part of it, everyone, And we're a part of it, everything.
"She faces a burden as everyone dose, and the pressure has caused her to break, them to break up."
And when a nightmare finally does unfold The nightmare finally shows It's not the end of the world Just a calamity,
"When the worst he thought was possable, and they did break up, it was not the "End of the World," but he is forever scarred."
Hope this helps!!!