Line-Up
* Frank Daly - Vocals
* Mark Arnold - Guitar
* Bob Thomson - Bass (1987-1992)
* Darrin Morris - Bass (1992-1995)
* Danny Marcroft - Drums (1987-1992)
* Keith Fallis - Drums (1992-1995)
* Jamie Reidling - Drums (he belongs in here too)
Discography
* Small Block (1988, EP)
* CD Type Thing (1989)
* Batch (1991)
* Toured (A Live Album) (1993, live)
* No Worse for the Wear (1994
Faster
Big Drill Car Lyrics
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You already upset her
Play boa constrictor
Who's the victim?
So buckle down now
Nobody's allowed now
You stupid dream chaser
Memory eraser
We'd like to take this time to defend all you you're oh so fine
I know you learned it all before in
Newest obsession, worldly possession
What does it matter? Senseless chatter, oh
Here's the elixir, that ought a fix her
Livin in the dream town, now who's the clown?
I'd like to take this time to defend all you you're oh so fine ??
But you have lost your sense so settle for second best
An opportunity to discuss these things so new to me, yeah
We'd like to make a toast, on this ?? special roast
Whichever you prefer, you guess that's it, it's all a blur
You're living fast, I'm slow I know
You're living fast, you're slow I know
You're living fast, I'm slow I know (x6)
Living slow, I'm living slow
The lyrics of Big Drill Car's song "Faster" tell a story of someone who has made mistakes and is now facing the consequences of their actions. The first few lines imply that the person should have known better, but they still managed to upset someone. The line "play boa constrictor, who's the victim?" suggests that someone is playing mind games and trying to manipulate others.
As the song progresses, the tone becomes more accusatory, with lines like "stupid dream chaser, memory eraser." The singer seems to be calling out the person's reckless behavior and lack of accountability. However, there is also a sense of empathy and a desire to understand the situation better, as evidenced by the lines "an opportunity to discuss these things so new to me" and "we'd like to take this time to defend all you you're oh so fine."
The chorus, "you're living fast, I'm slow I know," suggests a disconnect between the singer and the person they are addressing. The singer seems to be taking a more measured approach to life, while the other person is caught up in a whirlwind of chaos and superficiality. Overall, "Faster" is a cautionary tale told from the perspective of someone who has seen the negative effects of living recklessly.
Line by Line Meaning
Should of known better
I made a mistake and regret it.
You already upset her
You have already caused trouble and upset someone.
Play boa constrictor
You are trying to control others like a snake strangling its prey.
Who's the victim?
Who is the one being hurt in this situation?
So buckle down now
Get serious and focus on the task at hand.
Nobody's allowed now
No one is permitted to interfere or obstruct progress.
You stupid dream chaser
You are foolishly pursuing an unattainable fantasy.
Memory eraser
An event that happened in the past is now being forgotten or overlooked.
An opportunity to discuss these things so new to me, yeah
This is a chance for me to talk about things that I am unfamiliar with.
We'd like to take this time to defend all you you're oh so fine
We would like to take the time to remind you that you are all great people.
I know you learned it all before in
I understand that you have been taught this before.
Newest obsession, worldly possession
The latest thing you are fixating on is material possessions.
What does it matter? Senseless chatter, oh
Why does it matter? It is pointless to talk about it.
Here's the elixir, that ought a fix her
Here is the solution that should solve the problem.
Livin in the dream town, now who's the clown?
You were living in a fantasy world, so who looks foolish now?
But you have lost your sense so settle for second best
You have lost your perspective and need to accept something less than what you wanted.
We'd like to make a toast, on this ?? special roast
We would like to celebrate this special occasion with a toast.
Whichever you prefer, you guess that's it, it's all a blur
Choose what you like, but everything seems jumbled and indistinct.
You're living fast, I'm slow I know
You move quickly through life, while I am content to take my time.
Living slow, I'm living slow
I enjoy a leisurely pace and am not in a hurry.
Contributed by Peyton C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.