Fastbacks were a pioneering Seattle band. Formed in 1979 by songwriter/gui… Read Full Bio ↴Fastbacks were a pioneering Seattle band. Formed in 1979 by songwriter/guitarist Kurt Bloch (born August 28, 1960), and friends Lulu Gargiulo (guitar and vocals, born October 12, 1960) and Kim Warnick (bass and vocals, born April 7, 1959), they disbanded in 2001. Their sound mixed a generally punk approach to vocals and sound textures with poppy tunes and strong musicianship. Bloch is also a member of The Young Fresh Fellows as well as Thee Sgt. Major III. The Fastbacks reunited for a show in West Seattle in the summer of 2011.

We Can Be
Fastbacks Lyrics

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As the time
That we can share
Never is enough
It seems to me
Always means so much
Now I see
You and me
And that we can be

You and me
We will be
And we'll be happy
Now I see
You and me
And that we can be
You and me
We will be

And we'll be happy
As the time we share

Overall Meaning

In "We Can be," the Fastbacks contemplate the importance of meaningful relationships in life and how those relationships are worth every bit of effort. The lyrics suggest that the time we share with those we love is never enough, yet it's crucial to us as human beings. The singers acknowledge that although "always" may seem like a lot of time, it's never enough when it comes to sharing moments with someone you love. The song points out the happiness that comes from being in a relationship and the fact that just you and me can be enough to create that happiness.

The Fastbacks seem to suggest that relationships have a kind of transcendent quality to them that is greater than their individual parts. The line "you and me, we can be," speaks to the idea of being more than just two individuals but a unit of two that is capable of achieving anything. The song inspires listeners to treasure the people and relationships in their lives because they can provide the happiness that we all seek as human beings.

Line by Line Meaning

As the time we share
The limited time that we spend together

Never is enough
The time we spend together always feels too short

It seems to me
Based on my understanding of the situation

Always means so much
Even though we have limited time together, every moment is important to us

Now I see
I finally understand

You and me And that we can be
You and I have the potential to become something great together

You and me We will be
Our relationship has a promising future

And we'll be happy
Together we will find happiness

Now I see You and me
I have come to realize the potential for our relationship

We will be And we'll be happy
Our future together involves finding happiness and fulfillment

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Written by: BLOCH

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