"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.
Dark years, brought endless rain
Out in the cold I lost my way
But storms won't last to clear the air
For something new
The sun came out and brought you through
A lifetime full of words to say
A hope that time will slow the passing day
I've been wrong, time's over
And I've been shamed with no words to find
But if the sun will rise, bring us tomorrow
Walk with me
Crimson day
Don't speak, no use for words
Lie in my arms, sleep secure
I wonder what you're dreaming of
Lands rare and far
A timeless flight to reach the stars
A lifetime full of words to say
A hope that time will slow the passing day
I've been wrong, time's over
And I've been shamed with no words to find
But if the sun will rise, bring us tomorrow
Walk with me
Crimson day
I've come so far to meet you here
To share this life with one I hold so dear
And I won't speak but what is true
The world outside created just for you
It's for you, for you
I've been wrong, time's over
And I've been shamed with no words to find
But if the sun will rise, bring us tomorrow
Walk with me
Crimson day
Out in the cold I lost my way
But storms won't last to clear the air
For something new
The sun came out and brought you through
A lifetime full of words to say
A hope that time will slow the passing day
I've been wrong, time's over
And I've been shamed with no words to find
But if the sun will rise, bring us tomorrow
Walk with me
Crimson day
Don't speak, no use for words
Lie in my arms, sleep secure
I wonder what you're dreaming of
Lands rare and far
A timeless flight to reach the stars
A lifetime full of words to say
A hope that time will slow the passing day
I've been wrong, time's over
And I've been shamed with no words to find
But if the sun will rise, bring us tomorrow
Walk with me
Crimson day
I've come so far to meet you here
To share this life with one I hold so dear
And I won't speak but what is true
The world outside created just for you
It's for you, for you
I've been wrong, time's over
And I've been shamed with no words to find
But if the sun will rise, bring us tomorrow
Walk with me
Crimson day
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Ed Sheeran
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“Plastic Bag” is a song about searching for an escape from personal problems and hoping to find it in the lively atmosphere of a Saturday night party. Ed Sheeran tells the story of his friend and the myriad of troubles he is going through. Unable to find any solutions, this friend seeks a last resort in a party and the vanity that comes with it.
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It was said by either Syn or Zack that this song was about Shadows' son being born. About how Shadows knows he's made some mistakes in his life but he will do his best to be a great dad. (Something that shouldn't be too hard for him). Great song all around with a deep connection to the listener
I lost my Dad to cancer one week ago. The song reminds me of how important my father was to me and I to him. He was only 65 and I'm only 31. Its the hardest thing losing him, but when I hear this song I get choked up in a good way. I'm sad his time was short, but it was an awesome 31 years I got to spend with him. There were times partying was way more imortant than family and I didn't spend the time with him he wanted. I also battled alcoholism, but was able to be sober for the last 2 years we had together. When I hear the opening lyrics I just lose it. But in the end I know he still walks with me every day in my heart. Fucking great song.
I'm sorry for your loss, and I'm happy you have this song as a support.<br /> I lost my dad as well he was only 50, I'm 22 now.<br /> I have Acid Rain and This means War that pull me through, don't know how.
I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you. I know how you feel when you regret partying instead of spending time with family. We all do it my friend. Your father knows how you feel, but he doesn't want you to think of him and regret the decisions you've made. He wants you to remember the great times you've spent together, and nothing more. I'm glad you have an Avenged Sevenfold song to help you through your heartbreak. Battling depression, I've had the last song James Sullivan wrote, "Fiction", to help me through the worst times when I was barely holding on. He went through it too, so hearing my thoughts as someone else's words in a song has helped me to pull through countless times. Be strong my friend.