Fast Car
Lupe Fiasco Lyrics

Yeah, this those Jersey boys
The song is being performed by artists from New Jersey.

I heard a man say Jesus Walks
Someone said they believe in Jesus and his power.

Me myself I heard Jesus talk
The singer personally believes they have heard the voice of Jesus.

Cause when I heard this beat I felt Jesus force
The artist feels a spiritual connection to the music they are hearing.

I heard it through the wire that he made it out the coma
News of someone recovering from a coma was spread through word of mouth.

from a fast car, it was a fast car
The person who recovered from a coma was involved in a car accident that occurred while they were driving fast.

Every day is like the wild wild West
Life is unpredictable and dangerous, like a scene from a Western movie.

Some of us are Bad Boys, some of us are Outlawz
People have different personalities and ways of living their lives.

Unsolved mystery, the killer get away
Sometimes crimes go unsolved and the perpetrator escapes justice.

L.A., Vegas at the end of the day
These are two cities with reputations for a fast-paced and exciting lifestyle.

in a fast car, drivin a fast car
The singer is emphasizing the danger and excitement of driving fast.

You don't gotta be no billionaire
You don't need to be rich to accomplish your dreams.

To get a ticket up to the moon
You can achieve incredible things if you have the right support and resources.

We all know somebody up there
There are people who can help you reach your goals.

You need a helpin hand, look up right here
The artist is offering themselves as a resource for others to achieve their dreams.

To help you see clearly now
The artist wants to help people overcome obstacles and have a clear vision for their future.

What would you do after your bachelor party
The artist is asking a hypothetical question about what someone might do after celebrating the end of their single life.

In the bar celebratin with all your homies
The scenario involves being with close friends in a festive atmosphere.

Go outside and you ready to ride
The singer is ready to embark on a new adventure.

Then over 51 shots but you ain't ready to die
The artist has consumed a lot of alcohol, but still wants to take risks and live life to the fullest.

in your fast car, yeah, in your fast car
The artist is emphasizing that they are taking these risks while driving a fast car.

When that fast car picks you up
The artist is using the idea of a fast car to represent the excitement and danger of taking risks and chasing one's dreams.

You will have no choice
Once you start down a path of risk and adventure, sometimes there is no turning back.

You may hear the tires screamin
The artist is using a metaphorical image to represent the thrill of living life on the edge.

But you will have no voice
The risks you take in life may leave you feeling powerless and out of control.

You will weep and smile and see
The experience of taking risks and chasing dreams will be emotional and complex.

Heaven in the headlights
The artist is using this phrase to describe the rush of excitement and possibility that comes with taking risks.

Mile after mile after mile after mile
The journey towards achieving one's dreams may be long and challenging, but also rewarding.

E'rybody need some TFC
The artist is using this acronym to represent the idea that everyone needs some Tender Loving Care.

So she headed to Honduras for some TLC, yeah
A person went to Honduras to find some rest and relaxation.

Havin fun in Central America
The artist is describing a carefree and enjoyable time in a new place.

But she was a passenger, never a driver
The person was not in control of their own life, but rather going along for the ride.

in that fast car yeah, ridin that fast car
The artist is once again using the idea of a fast car to represent taking risks and living life to the fullest.

Sweet sixteen I see her leavin the scene
The artist is talking about a young person who has died suddenly and tragically.

Crossin the street she won't see 17
The young person's life was cut short and they did not have the chance to grow up and experience adulthood.

Blink of an eye, DWI
The young person died suddenly in a car accident where the driver was under the influence of alcohol.

Hit and run that's felonies
The driver who caused the accident fled the scene, which is a serious crime.

in a fast car, ridin the fast car
The artist is once again using the idea of a fast car to represent the danger and excitement of risky behavior.