"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.
{ Chorus : True }
Where you want to be
When you're not with me
If it's meant to be
Let's just wait and see
[ Verse 1: True ]
Daily dose
I want you the most
Hold it tight
Keep it close
Finger tip grasp
Faded with the claps
Grabbing my heart
You push it to start
Lock it away
I need you too say
And I want you to play
Come with me today
Hiding behind all the clouds
Where we going now
Singing very loud
Standing really proud
I'm not juxtapose
To you without your clothes
And when we grow old
You will have me to hold
Ask me to do it
And I'll do what I'm told
No master plan
Building sand castles in the sand
Just hold my hand
When we're close to the end
Maybe and then
I'll come back for you
If the sky changes blue
When all the things we do
Brings the joy back to you
It's like the fundamentals
Building up to my potential
Sharing the stage
In our old age
Keep it confidential
{ Chorus : True }
Where you want to be
When you're not with me
If it's meant to be
Let's just wait and see
( Bridge : Jayrtee )
I wonder where you are
I have been thinking about you
Under clouded stars
What we gonna do?
Your light shines very far
It's just you and me
Love cuts without scars
Let's just wait and see
[ Verse 2: True ]
Every one day
With the temperament to say
Encouragement all day
A safe place to stay
Simple reaction
With a strong attraction
Got to play it safe
Have a grip like gorilla tape
It fits like a sleeve
Other brothers kiss to deceive
All you got to do is just breathe
Maybe follow this lead
I'll just take one leap
And see what it could be
As warm as the weather
Solid but profound
But I won't back down
Never lose my ground
Trust in your heart
It's the first place to start
When it gets torn down apart
Give love a second chance
Back to this dance
Bring balance to your stance
How much stronger
You could be
When your with me
Love means
Never having to play fair
With this I do share
Like fresh air who cares
{ Chorus : True }
Where you want to be
When you're not with me
If it's meant to be
Let's just wait and see
Where you want to be
When you're not with me
If it's meant to be
Let's just wait and see
[ Verse 1: True ]
Daily dose
I want you the most
Hold it tight
Keep it close
Finger tip grasp
Faded with the claps
Grabbing my heart
You push it to start
Lock it away
I need you too say
And I want you to play
Come with me today
Hiding behind all the clouds
Where we going now
Singing very loud
Standing really proud
I'm not juxtapose
To you without your clothes
And when we grow old
You will have me to hold
Ask me to do it
And I'll do what I'm told
No master plan
Building sand castles in the sand
Just hold my hand
When we're close to the end
Maybe and then
I'll come back for you
If the sky changes blue
When all the things we do
Brings the joy back to you
It's like the fundamentals
Building up to my potential
Sharing the stage
In our old age
Keep it confidential
{ Chorus : True }
Where you want to be
When you're not with me
If it's meant to be
Let's just wait and see
( Bridge : Jayrtee )
I wonder where you are
I have been thinking about you
Under clouded stars
What we gonna do?
Your light shines very far
It's just you and me
Love cuts without scars
Let's just wait and see
[ Verse 2: True ]
Every one day
With the temperament to say
Encouragement all day
A safe place to stay
Simple reaction
With a strong attraction
Got to play it safe
Have a grip like gorilla tape
It fits like a sleeve
Other brothers kiss to deceive
All you got to do is just breathe
Maybe follow this lead
I'll just take one leap
And see what it could be
As warm as the weather
Solid but profound
But I won't back down
Never lose my ground
Trust in your heart
It's the first place to start
When it gets torn down apart
Give love a second chance
Back to this dance
Bring balance to your stance
How much stronger
You could be
When your with me
Love means
Never having to play fair
With this I do share
Like fresh air who cares
{ Chorus : True }
Where you want to be
When you're not with me
If it's meant to be
Let's just wait and see
Lyrics submitted by SPARKADISS
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