Fast Car
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You got a fast car
I want a ticket to anywhere
Maybe we make a deal
Maybe together we can get somewhere (x2)
You got a fast car
I want a ticket to anywhere
Maybe together we can get somewhere
Anyplace is better
Starting from zero got nothing to lose
Maybe we'll make something
Me myself I got nothing to prove
But is it fast enough so we can fly away? (x2)
You got a fast car
I want a ticket to anywhere
Maybe we make a deal
Maybe together we can get somewhere
Anyplace is better
Starting from zero got nothing to lose
Maybe we'll make something
Me myself I got nothing to prove
You got a fast car
But is it fast enough so we can fly away
We gotta make a decision
We leave tonight or live and die this way
So remember we we're driving driving in your car
The speed so fast I felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
And I had a feeling that I belonged
And I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone
Maybe together we could ride away
You got a fast car
I want a ticket to anywhere
Maybe we make a deal
Maybe together we can get somewhere
You got a fast car
I want a ticket to anywhere
Maybe we make a deal
Maybe together fly away
Maybe together fly away(x2)
The song "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman tells the story of a young couple who dreams of escaping their difficult lives and making something of themselves. The first lines of the chorus, "You got a fast car, I want a ticket to anywhere," set up the idea that the car symbolizes freedom - the opportunity to leave their struggles behind and begin a new life.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses a desire to work with her partner to create something better for themselves. They start from "zero" and have "nothing to lose," but they hope to "get somewhere" by partnering together. The speed and movement of the car are used as a metaphor for this idea of progress and escape, but even as they feel the rush of the wind in their hair, they still have to confront the realities of their situation. In the second verse, they must choose between staying in their current circumstances or taking a risk and leaving everything behind.
Perhaps the most poignant line of the song is "And I had a feeling that I belonged, and I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone." The singer yearns for a sense of belonging and purpose, and the possibility of finding that through their journey gives them hope.
Line by Line Meaning
You got a fast car
You possess a vehicle that is capable of moving at high speed.
I want a ticket to anywhere
I desire to obtain a pass for travelling to any destination.
Maybe we make a deal
Perhaps we can negotiate an agreement.
Maybe together we can get somewhere
Possibly by collaborating, we can achieve success.
Anyplace is better
Any location would be preferable to our current situation.
Starting from zero got nothing to lose
Beginning from nothing means we have nothing to risk.
Maybe we'll make something
Perhaps we will build something successful.
Me myself I got nothing to prove
I do not need to demonstrate my worth to anyone.
But is it fast enough so we can fly away?
Is your car rapid enough to offer us a chance to escape quickly?
We gotta make a decision
We need to decide on a course of action.
We leave tonight or live and die this way
Either we depart immediately or remain in our current circumstances indefinitely.
So remember we were driving driving in your car
Recall that we were operating your car at high speeds.
The speed so fast I felt like I was drunk
The velocity was so great that it induced feelings similar to inebriation.
City lights lay out before us
The luminous signs of civilization extended before us.
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
Your arm was comfortable enveloping my shoulder.
And I had a feeling that I belonged
I experienced a sense of belonging.
And I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone
I possessed aspirations to be someone significant.
Maybe together we could ride away
We might be able to escape by operating the fast car together.
Maybe together fly away
Perhaps we can evade our situation by leaving together.
Contributed by Charlie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@METACOUSTIX2
That's the song I recall from my teenage years while spending summertime with friends. Perfect!
@flessested
finally found this !! So many versions out there..
@abeacosta5192
Wow... Dance.. Enjoy... COOL.... Fast car remix...
@wesleywarrender4626
Sharon is my cousin. LOL. This is brillant. Well done. Faith xx:)
@zoebidwell720
Love this.
@kiisu15
Amazing song!!!!
@nukiminni
the best ...I Love that song!!!
@antti202
Damn awesome!
@rutele690
tiek daug prisiminimu sukelia si daina:) beautiful!
@verkaforever
The Tracey Chapman version of this song is an absolute classic, but I like this remix too. It was everywhere for about a week, then it just disappeared. It's a shame- it should have been a huge hit.