"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.
Come on
Lovin' you has got to be
(Take me to the other side)
Like the devil and the deep blue sea
(Take me to the other side)
Forget about your foolish pride
(Take me to the other side)
Oh take me to the other side
(Take me to the other side)
My mama told me there'd be days like this
And man she wasn't foolin'
'Cause I just can't believe the way you kiss
Uh huh
You opened up your mouth with baited breath
You said you'd never leave me
You love me, you hate me, I tried to take the loss
You're cryin' me a river but I got to get across
Lovin' you has got to be
(Take me to the other side)
Like the devil and the deep blue sea
(Take me to the other side)
Forget about your foolish pride
(Take me to the other side)
Oh take me to the other side
(Take me to the other side)
I'm lookin' for another kind of love
Oh lordy how I need it
The kind that likes to leap without a shove
Oh honey, best believe it
To save a lot of time and foolish pride
I'll say what's on my mind, girl
You loved me, you hate me, you cut me down to size
You blinded me with love and yeah it opened up my eyes
Lovin' you has got to be
(Take me to the other side)
Like the devil and the deep blue sea
(Take me to the other side)
My conscience got to be my guide
(Take me to the other side)
Oh honey take me, take take take take take ow
Take me to the other side
I'm lookin' for another kind of love
Oh lordy how I need it
The kind that likes to leap without a shove
Honey, you best believe it
Now I ain't one for sayin' long goodbyes
I hope all is forgiven
You loved me, you hate me, I used to be your lover
You know you had it comin' girl so take me to the other side
Take me to the other side
Take me to the other side
Lovin' you has got to be
(Take me to the other side)
Like the devil and the deep blue sea
(Take me to the other side)
My conscience got to be my guide
(Take me to the other side)
Oh honey take me to the other side
(Take me to the other side)
Lovin' you has got to be
(Take me to the other side)
Like the devil and the deep blue sea
(Take me to the other side)
Forget about your foolish pride
(Take me to the other side)
Honey take me take me take me take me to the other side
(Take me to the other side)
(Take me to the other side)...
Lovin' you has got to be
(Take me to the other side)
Like the devil and the deep blue sea
(Take me to the other side)
Forget about your foolish pride
(Take me to the other side)
Oh take me to the other side
(Take me to the other side)
My mama told me there'd be days like this
And man she wasn't foolin'
'Cause I just can't believe the way you kiss
Uh huh
You opened up your mouth with baited breath
You said you'd never leave me
You love me, you hate me, I tried to take the loss
You're cryin' me a river but I got to get across
Lovin' you has got to be
(Take me to the other side)
Like the devil and the deep blue sea
(Take me to the other side)
Forget about your foolish pride
(Take me to the other side)
Oh take me to the other side
(Take me to the other side)
I'm lookin' for another kind of love
Oh lordy how I need it
The kind that likes to leap without a shove
Oh honey, best believe it
To save a lot of time and foolish pride
I'll say what's on my mind, girl
You loved me, you hate me, you cut me down to size
You blinded me with love and yeah it opened up my eyes
Lovin' you has got to be
(Take me to the other side)
Like the devil and the deep blue sea
(Take me to the other side)
My conscience got to be my guide
(Take me to the other side)
Oh honey take me, take take take take take ow
Take me to the other side
I'm lookin' for another kind of love
Oh lordy how I need it
The kind that likes to leap without a shove
Honey, you best believe it
Now I ain't one for sayin' long goodbyes
I hope all is forgiven
You loved me, you hate me, I used to be your lover
You know you had it comin' girl so take me to the other side
Take me to the other side
Take me to the other side
Lovin' you has got to be
(Take me to the other side)
Like the devil and the deep blue sea
(Take me to the other side)
My conscience got to be my guide
(Take me to the other side)
Oh honey take me to the other side
(Take me to the other side)
Lovin' you has got to be
(Take me to the other side)
Like the devil and the deep blue sea
(Take me to the other side)
Forget about your foolish pride
(Take me to the other side)
Honey take me take me take me take me to the other side
(Take me to the other side)
(Take me to the other side)...
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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.
Holiday
Bee Gees
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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.
Magical
Ed Sheeran
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How would you describe the feeling of being in love? For Ed Sheeran, the word is “Magical.” in HIS three-minute album opener, he makes an attempt to capture the beauty and delicacy of true love with words. He describes the magic of it all over a bright Pop song produced by Aaron Dessner.