Fastlane gained some critical acclaim for the album and have an large dedicated Japanese following, their latest album 'Overdrive' is now available in Japan on Pyropit and Punktastic Recordings in the UK.
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Virus
Fastlane Lyrics
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try and work it out from wondering,
you said you want it too,
but you've given up.
Taken back from what was then,
no use understanding whats within,
you said that wasn't true,
don't leave me now,
you said you wanted more,
don't leave me now, alone.
try and smile,
you've caught the virus,
of lonely times.
still i smile,
you caught the virus scars.
set aside the things you see
live the life that left you crumbling,
out of sight is out of mind,
and thats good enough.
your presence branded, left on me
in the cold alone, i'm worn again.
tainted, fallen down, i'm not getting up
don't leave me now,
you said you wanted more,
don't leave me now, alone.
try and smile,
you've caught the virus,
of lonely times
still i smile,
you've caught the virus scars.
make way for life,
(make way for life),
so that i don't have to build them up inside.
forget your ways.
try and smile,
you've caught the virus,
of lonely times.
still i smile,
you've caught the virus scars.,
The lyrics to Fastlane's song Virus convey deep emotions of loneliness and abandonment that one experiences when a close friend or lover chooses to give up on life. The first stanza expresses the singer's plea to the person who has given up, urging them to take a breath and listen in, try and work it out from wondering, and not to leave him now as they had promised to go through it all together. The second stanza contrasts the present with the past, where the person had backed out of their commitment to be there for the singer, leaving him to catch the virus of lonely times and scars. The third and final stanza concludes with a call to make way for life and forget old ways, so that the singer does not have to carry the burden of building up his life inside.
The lyrics use a metaphor of a virus to describe the feeling of loneliness that is contagious and spreading between people, leaving scars that linger even after they leave. The song captures the sadness and desperation that one feels when they lose someone important and are left alone to deal with the aftermath. The message of the song is to encourage people to stay true to their commitments and to fight against giving up on their loved ones, even when times get tough.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a breath and listen in, try and work it out from wondering, you said you want it too, but you've given up.
Pause and concentrate, think carefully and try to understand what's happening. You claimed to want it too, but you have already resigned and quit trying.
Taken back from what was then, no use understanding what's within, you said that wasn't true, and just given up.
Dissociated from the past memories, it's pointless to analyze one's deep-seated emotions and thoughts. You denied that this was true, and abandoned the struggle.
Don't leave me now, you said you wanted more, don't leave me now, alone.
Don't abandon me now, you have always proclaimed a desire for something greater, don't leave me alone.
Try and smile, you've caught the virus, of lonely times. Still, I smile, you caught the virus scars.
Attempt to appear optimistic, but it's merely a mask you adopt to cope with the gloominess that you are experiencing. Nevertheless, I also exhibit the same facade since I understand your struggle.
Set aside the things you see, live the life that left you crumbling, out of sight is out of mind, and that's good enough.
Disregard the superficial aspects of your life, and live as the authentic you that has been shattered by outside forces. It's best to forget and ignore these matters, and be satisfied.
Your presence branded, left on me in the cold alone, I'm worn again. Tainted, fallen down, I'm not getting up
Your influence has left a permanent mark on me, and now I'm abandoned in the freezing cold, causing me to be depleted again. I'm corrupted, and fallen, there's no way for me to get back up.
Make way for life, (make way for life), so that I don't have to build them up inside.
Make room for vitality, so I don't have to internalize everything that's happening and take sole responsibility for them.
Forget your ways.
Discard your methods that aren't working, and attempt something different.
Try and smile, you've caught the virus, of lonely times. Still, I smile, you've caught the virus scars.
Tried to put on a happy face, but it's just like you've caught a disease, except this one is caused by overwhelming isolation. Despite all this, I'll still pretend to be happy with you, knowing we're both suffering the same condition.
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