"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.
Everything's gonna be alright
Everything's gonna be alright
Whoever thought the sun would come crashing down
My life in flames, my tears complete the pain
We fear the end, the dark as deep as river bed
My book of life incomplete without you here
Alone I sit and reminisce
Sometimes I miss your touch, your kiss, your smile
And meanwhile you know I never cry
'Cause deep down inside, you know our love will never ever die
Everything's gonna be alright (yeah)
Everything's gonna be okay (no doubt)
Everything's gonna be alright
Together we can take this one day at a time
Can you take my breath away? (Yeah)
Can you give him life today? (No doubt)
'Cause everything's gonna be okay
I'll be your strength
I'll be here when you wake up
Take your time and I'll be here when you wake up (ah-ha)
I never thought my heart would miss a single beat
Caress your hand as I watch you while you sleep
So sweet, I weep as I search within
To find a cure, to bring you back again
And the sun will rise open up your eyes
Surprise, just a blink of an eye
I try, I try to be positive
You're a fighter, so fight
Wake up and live
Everything's gonna be alright (yeah)
Everything's gonna be okay (no doubt)
Everything's gonna be alright
Together we can take this one day at a time
Can you take my breath away? (Yeah)
Can you give him life today? (No doubt)
'Cause everything's gonna be okay
I'll be your strength
I'll be here when you wake up
Everything's gonna be alright
(I'll wait a lifetime)
I'd give my life to only see you breathe again
Hand in hand as we walk on the white sands
To hear your voice, rejoice as you rise and say
This is the day that I wake pray, okay
Today's silence as time just moves on
You can hear it though
But I'm playing my favorite songs
I miss you much, I wish you'd come back to me
You see I'd wait a lifetime 'cause you're my destiny
Everything's gonna be alright (yeah)
Everything's gonna be okay (no doubt)
Everything's gonna be alright
Together we can take this one day at a time
Can you take my breath away? (Yeah)
Can you give him life today? (No doubt)
'Cause everything's gonna be okay
I'll be your strength
I'll be here when you wake up, alright
Everything's gonna be alright (yeah)
Everything's gonna be okay (no doubt)
Everything's gonna be alright
Together we can take this one day at a time
Can you take my breath away? (Yeah)
Can you give him life today? (No doubt)
'Cause everything's gonna be okay
I'll be your strength
I'll be here when you wake up, alright
Everything's gonna be alright (no doubt)
Everything's gonna be alright
Everything's gonna be alright
Whoever thought the sun would come crashing down
My life in flames, my tears complete the pain
We fear the end, the dark as deep as river bed
My book of life incomplete without you here
Alone I sit and reminisce
Sometimes I miss your touch, your kiss, your smile
And meanwhile you know I never cry
'Cause deep down inside, you know our love will never ever die
Everything's gonna be alright (yeah)
Everything's gonna be okay (no doubt)
Everything's gonna be alright
Together we can take this one day at a time
Can you take my breath away? (Yeah)
Can you give him life today? (No doubt)
'Cause everything's gonna be okay
I'll be your strength
I'll be here when you wake up
Take your time and I'll be here when you wake up (ah-ha)
I never thought my heart would miss a single beat
Caress your hand as I watch you while you sleep
So sweet, I weep as I search within
To find a cure, to bring you back again
And the sun will rise open up your eyes
Surprise, just a blink of an eye
I try, I try to be positive
You're a fighter, so fight
Wake up and live
Everything's gonna be alright (yeah)
Everything's gonna be okay (no doubt)
Everything's gonna be alright
Together we can take this one day at a time
Can you take my breath away? (Yeah)
Can you give him life today? (No doubt)
'Cause everything's gonna be okay
I'll be your strength
I'll be here when you wake up
Everything's gonna be alright
(I'll wait a lifetime)
I'd give my life to only see you breathe again
Hand in hand as we walk on the white sands
To hear your voice, rejoice as you rise and say
This is the day that I wake pray, okay
Today's silence as time just moves on
You can hear it though
But I'm playing my favorite songs
I miss you much, I wish you'd come back to me
You see I'd wait a lifetime 'cause you're my destiny
Everything's gonna be alright (yeah)
Everything's gonna be okay (no doubt)
Everything's gonna be alright
Together we can take this one day at a time
Can you take my breath away? (Yeah)
Can you give him life today? (No doubt)
'Cause everything's gonna be okay
I'll be your strength
I'll be here when you wake up, alright
Everything's gonna be alright (yeah)
Everything's gonna be okay (no doubt)
Everything's gonna be alright
Together we can take this one day at a time
Can you take my breath away? (Yeah)
Can you give him life today? (No doubt)
'Cause everything's gonna be okay
I'll be your strength
I'll be here when you wake up, alright
Everything's gonna be alright (no doubt)
Everything's gonna be alright
Lyrics submitted by SongMeanings
Everything's Gonna Be Alright Lyrics as written by Roberto Rosan Albertina Renee Harris
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.
When We Were Young
Blink-182
Blink-182
This is a sequel to 2001's "Reckless Abandon", and features the band looking back on their clumsy youth fondly.
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/
Page
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
There aren’t many things that’ll hurt more than giving love a chance against your better judgement only to have your heart crushed yet again. Ed Sheeran tells such a story on “Page.” On this track, he is devastated to have lost his lover and even more saddened by the feeling that he may never move on from this.