"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 am titanium
You shout it out
But I can't hear a word you say
I'm talking loud, not saying much
I'm criticized, but all your bullets ricochet
You shoot me down, but I get up
I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
感じた痛みはいつか君に fall
戻らない あの日の love
これ以上 言葉なんで意味などない
I'm talking loud, not saying much
I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
恐れることはない
Fire away, fire away
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
何にも負けない
I am titanium
I am titanium
I am titanium
Stone hard, machine gun, fired at the ones who run
Stone hard, as bulletproof glass
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
何にも負けない I am titanium
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
絶対負けない I am titanium
I am titanium
You shout it out
But I can't hear a word you say
I'm talking loud, not saying much
I'm criticized, but all your bullets ricochet
You shoot me down, but I get up
I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
感じた痛みはいつか君に fall
戻らない あの日の love
これ以上 言葉なんで意味などない
I'm talking loud, not saying much
I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
恐れることはない
Fire away, fire away
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
何にも負けない
I am titanium
I am titanium
I am titanium
Stone hard, machine gun, fired at the ones who run
Stone hard, as bulletproof glass
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
何にも負けない I am titanium
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
絶対負けない I am titanium
I am titanium
Lyrics submitted by Memoscorp, edited by snickericky, Yo..Little.Bit, Aubrey51525152, 1113454657
Titanium Lyrics as written by Giorgio Hesdey Tuinfort David Pierre Guetta
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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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.
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"'Mountain Song' was actually about... I hate to say it but... drugs. Climbing this mountain and getting as high as you can, and then coming down that mountain," reveals Farrell. "What it feels to descend from the mountain top... not easy at all. The ascension is tough but exhilarating. Getting down is... it's a real bummer. Drugs is not for everybody obviously. For me, I wanted to experience the heights, and the lows come along with it."
"There's a part - 'Cash in now honey, cash in Miss Smith.' Miss Smith is my Mother; our last name was Smith. Cashing in when she cashed in her life. So... she decided that, to her... at that time, she was desperate. Life wasn't worth it for her, that was her opinion. Some people think, never take your life, and some people find that their life isn't worth living. She was in love with my Dad, and my Dad was not faithful to her, and it broke her heart. She was very desperate and she did something that I know she regrets."
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Jane's Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell gives Adam Reader some heartfelt insight into Jane’s Addiction's hard rock manifesto "Mountain Song", which was the second single from their revolutionary album Nothing's Shocking. Mountain song was first recorded in 1986 and appeared on the soundtrack to the film Dudes starring Jon Cryer. The version on Nothing's Shocking was re-recorded in 1988.
"'Mountain Song' was actually about... I hate to say it but... drugs. Climbing this mountain and getting as high as you can, and then coming down that mountain," reveals Farrell. "What it feels to descend from the mountain top... not easy at all. The ascension is tough but exhilarating. Getting down is... it's a real bummer. Drugs is not for everybody obviously. For me, I wanted to experience the heights, and the lows come along with it."
"There's a part - 'Cash in now honey, cash in Miss Smith.' Miss Smith is my Mother; our last name was Smith. Cashing in when she cashed in her life. So... she decided that, to her... at that time, she was desperate. Life wasn't worth it for her, that was her opinion. Some people think, never take your life, and some people find that their life isn't worth living. She was in love with my Dad, and my Dad was not faithful to her, and it broke her heart. She was very desperate and she did something that I know she regrets."
Pretty simple I think. I laugh sometimes at the crazy meaning suggestions that people come up with on here. Usually a song can mean whatever you want or need it to mean for yourself. In this case I think it is a concrete black and white meaning. Its simply about being stronger than those around you, whether it is a bully, ex, parents, etc. If someone is trying to cut you down, then you have to be harder than that, Titanium. Pretty straight forward I believe.
@dsbarnard0 In my opinion, I think that Titanium is about not falling down even if you feel scared, but about fighting through tough times without giving up.
Its finally here...when you watch the video, you see a child who is special. We all know what many feel about special children: they are generally afraid, scared and withdrawn. This child must create an inner strength in order to survive. No matter the obstacles, keep going, life is hard, but only if you let it beat you down. This song is an inspiration to those in need such as: developmentally delayed, Autism, Down Sydrome, ADHD, Cerebral palsy and more...even when this song is replaced by new songs, this one will remain one of my favorite. The power of both Guetta's beats and Sia's voice bring the lyrics alive with meaning. Thank you both. Yes, I live with Autism.
Thanks for confirming my toughts, made an account just to thank you and +1 you ^_^
Any kid who is different could fit into this, including those mentioned above: only children, children from abusive homes, children who move a lot, or even those considered child prodigies.
does anyone actually know if it's a boy or a girl in the video though #FirstWorldProblems
to me, this song tells a story of overcoming everything that life throws at you, and coming up on top in the end. personal meaning to me... i suppose.
I just love it. I see this as a song about not letting other people getting in the way of what you want, and just going for it. A real self esteem booster of a song.
She is saying I am tough, I can take it, BRING IT....I won't let you tear me down no matter how hard you try. In fact, I will rise above it. Very empowering...I love it!
I think this song means people can say what they like, but the writer doesn't care and won't take the comments to heart. I love this song. Epic beat from Guetta and awesome lyrics. <3 x
I think David is Ricochet what u gonna say it doesn't pierce through him anyway he will write anything lol.
I think this song is about building a protective shell around yourself and refusing to fall down. I think this song was meant to try to ignore the desperation and fear you are feeling and daring someone to bring it on.
"I'm bulletproof nothing to lose' You feel as if you have nothing left to lose, and are scared to keep moving on, but you have made yourself bullet proof in your mind.
I think the meaning of this is people can say or do what they like but don't stand for it you are better then that. You are stronger then that and nothing can stand in the way of what you want.
This song, at least to me, is about refusing to admit defeat, grinding and pounding your way to the top despite the fears, second guesses and self doubt that one may have.
i hear firing at the ones who run (not rise) and but its you who has further to fall (not but is you who had offered to fall)
I posted it as run, not rise. I'm pretty sure what I posted doesn't matter because the (wrong) lyrics were grabbed from LyricFind. No idea why.