"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.
Break it down, break it down, and sing
Break it down, break it down, and sing
Break it down, break it down, and sing
Break it down, break it down, and sing
They're doin' it in the north of England
They're doin' it when I decide to
If you really want to know what I think about you, now
I think you look better when you open your mouth, yes you do
Free samples they're givin' shit away
Free samples singing hip, hip, hooray
Well the hapless sucker, the one who buys
His happiness comes in such little sizes
Free samples, free samples, today
If you're looking for another good example
Of a key demographic for the samples
Just look at the happy, ridiculous lives
Of the televised real housewives
And they shout it out
And they shout it out
And the freaking out
That's what it's all about
Free samples they're givin' shit away
Free samples singing hip, hip, hooray
Well the hapless sucker, the one who buys
His happiness comes in such little sizes
Free samples, free samples, today
I'm not gonna turn 'em down
It's happening all over town
Customers bleeding true, what's their beat
Just to see who wears the crown
But the giant size is king
Break it down, break it down, and sing
Hip, hip, hooray free samples are here today
And we shout it out and we shout it out
And we shout it out and we shout it out
And we shout it out and we shout it out
And we shout it out and we shout it out
Break it down, break it down, and sing
Break it down, break it down, and sing
Break it down, break it down, and sing
They're doin' it in the north of England
They're doin' it when I decide to
If you really want to know what I think about you, now
I think you look better when you open your mouth, yes you do
Free samples they're givin' shit away
Free samples singing hip, hip, hooray
Well the hapless sucker, the one who buys
His happiness comes in such little sizes
Free samples, free samples, today
If you're looking for another good example
Of a key demographic for the samples
Just look at the happy, ridiculous lives
Of the televised real housewives
And they shout it out
And they shout it out
And the freaking out
That's what it's all about
Free samples they're givin' shit away
Free samples singing hip, hip, hooray
Well the hapless sucker, the one who buys
His happiness comes in such little sizes
Free samples, free samples, today
I'm not gonna turn 'em down
It's happening all over town
Customers bleeding true, what's their beat
Just to see who wears the crown
But the giant size is king
Break it down, break it down, and sing
Hip, hip, hooray free samples are here today
And we shout it out and we shout it out
And we shout it out and we shout it out
And we shout it out and we shout it out
And we shout it out and we shout it out
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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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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@[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.
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“Blue” is a song about a love that is persisting in the discomfort of the person experiencing the emotion. Ed Sheeran reflects on love lost, and although he wishes his former partner find happiness, he cannot but admit his feelings are still very much there. He expresses the realization that he might never find another on this stringed instrumental by Aaron Dessner.
Great song off the new album, really catchy. I think it might be about piracy, who downloads large free discographies/movies vs the consumer, who buys their cds or mp3s, dvds etc, one at a time. But maybe not.
I think the line is:
I think you look better with a hook in your mouth not I think you look better when you open your mouth
The song is about suckers willingly giving up loads of money for worthless crap with percieved value, when it has no value at all. This can be anything: music, art, clothing, cars, dog shit, etc.
Thanks for the explanation; I honestly thought it was about oral sex...;)