Fast Cars
Bon Jovi(邦.乔维) Lyrics
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"Let's live for now not then"
We're chasing tail lights
Let them fade into the distance
Let's say the engine stalled and start again
Turn around let's turn around
It's a dark road we been heading down
We're gonna run all the lights
We're gonna blow right through the radar
Fast cars
We are fast cars
How can I pretend the signs don't say dead end
So many hearts just wind up in a junkyard
Where memories are nothing but spare parts
Turn around just turn around
And leave the past behind us now
Come on we ain't gonna crash
This time we ain't slowing down
We'll pull ahead of the pack
Slip through the cracks 'cause we are
Fast cars
On a long ride take your foot off the brake
Let's just put it in drive
We are fast cars on the inside
There's no turning back
On the highway of life
Fast cars
We are fast cars
Sha la sha la
Flying through the stop signs
Sha la sha la
Running over bad times
Sha la sha la
Gunning down the daylight
Counting days like white lines
Holding on for our lives
We are fast cars, oh
We are fast cars
On a long ride take your foot off the brake
Let's just put it in drive
We are fast cars on the inside
There's no turning back on this highway tonight
Sha la sha la
Sha la sha la
We are fast cars
Sha la sha la
We are fast cars
We are fast cars
The song "Fast Cars" by Bon Jovi is a song about living in the moment, leaving the past behind, and taking control of one's life. The lyrics start with a line that questions how someone can defend themselves, suggesting that they may be running from something. The next line encourages the listener to live for now and not dwell on the past, with the metaphor of chasing tail lights that fade into the distance. Bon Jovi then suggests that, just like a car that has stalled, one can start again, turn around and leave the past behind. They vow to run all the lights and blow right through the radar, indicating that they are taking risks and living life to the fullest.
The chorus is a mantra that repeats the title of the song, emphasizing that they are fast cars on the inside, and that there is no turning back on the highway of life. The song concludes with several lines depicting the freedom and excitement of life, with the imagery of flying through stop signs, running over bad times, and gunning down the daylight, as they hold on for their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
How can I defend?
I cannot justify the choices that have led me to this point.
"Let's live for now not then"
We should focus on the present instead of dwelling on the past.
We're chasing tail lights
We are always following someone else's lead.
Let them fade into the distance
We should stop worrying about what others are doing and focus on ourselves.
Let's say the engine stalled and start again
We should be willing to start over if our current path is not working.
Turn around let's turn around
We need to change course and go in a different direction.
It's a dark road we been heading down
We have been making poor choices and going down a negative path.
Trust me tonight I swear I know where we are
I have a plan and believe we will end up in a better place.
We're gonna run all the lights
We are not going to let obstacles stop us from reaching our goals.
We're gonna blow right through the radar
We do not care about rules or regulations.
Fast cars
We are constantly moving forward and making progress.
We are fast cars
We are determined to achieve our goals as quickly as possible.
How can I pretend the signs don't say dead end
I cannot ignore the warning signs that we are headed in the wrong direction.
So many hearts just wind up in a junkyard
Many people end up broken and discarded.
Where memories are nothing but spare parts
Memories are often thought of as useless and replaceable.
Turn around just turn around
We need to change our direction and start fresh.
And leave the past behind us now
We need to forget about our past mistakes and move forward.
Come on we ain't gonna crash
We are confident in our abilities to succeed.
This time we ain't slowing down
We are not going to let anything get in our way.
We'll pull ahead of the pack
We will surpass everyone else and stand out from the crowd.
Slip through the cracks 'cause we are
We will find a way to succeed even if it means taking an unconventional approach.
On a long ride take your foot off the brake
We need to let go of our fears and take risks.
Let's just put it in drive
We need to take action and move forward.
There's no turning back
We are committed to our path and will not give up.
On the highway of life
We are all on a journey through life and need to make the most of every moment.
Sha la sha la
Nonsensical filler lyrics that do not have a specific meaning.
Flying through the stop signs
We are not going to let anything slow us down or hold us back.
Running over bad times
We will overcome any adversity that comes our way.
Gunning down the daylight
We are driven to achieve our goals before time runs out.
Counting days like white lines
We are constantly aware of time passing and do not want to waste a moment.
Holding on for our lives
We are determined to succeed no matter what obstacles we may face.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RICHIE SAMBORA, JON BON JOVI, DESMOND CHILD
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