Fast in My Car
Paramore Lyrics


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Been through the ringer a couple times
I came out callous and cruel
And my two friends know this very well
Because they went through it too

The three of us were initiates
We had to learn how to deal
And when we spotted a second chance
We had to learn how to steal

Hollowed out and
Filled up with hate
All we want is
You to give us a break

We're driving fast in my car
We've got our riot gear on
But we just want to have fun
No, we're not looking for violence
Tonight we want to have fun

No one's the same as they used to be
Much as we try to pretend
No one's as innocent as could be
We all fall short, we all sin

But now we are looking backward
We won't try raising the dead
We only see what's in front of us
We only see straight ahead

Hollowed out and
Filled up with hate
All we want is
You to give us a break

We're driving fast in my car
We've got our riot gear on
But we just want to have fun
No, we're not looking for violence
Tonight we want to have fun

Get in my car and we'll drive around
And make believe we are free
Already proved we can tough it up
And we get along so smoothly

We're driving fast in my car
We've got our riot gear on
But we just want to have fun
No, we're not looking for violence
Tonight we want to have fun

We're driving fast in my car
We're driving fast in my car
No, we're not looking for violence




We're driving fast in my car
And we just want to have fun

Overall Meaning

The song "Fast in My Car" by Paramore is a reflection of the band's journey into the music industry, filled with experiences of desperation, setbacks, and the desire to have fun. The opening lines of the song, "Been through the ringer a couple times, I came out callous and cruel," show that the band has gone through tough times and has become hardened by those experiences. The next lines, "And my two friends know this very well because they went through it too," reveal that the band members went through these hardships together, and they have become close because of it. They had to deal with various challenges before getting their big break, and they "had to learn how to steal" to spot and take advantage of an opportunity.


The chorus of "Fast in My Car" is a representation of the band's desire to escape the negativity and pressures that come with being in the music industry. They want to have fun, and they're not seeking violence or trouble. They want to experience freedom and let loose, which is why they are driving fast in their car with their "riot gear on." These lyrics symbolize their readiness to face any challenges that come their way and to have the courage to make necessary changes in their lives.


The last few lines of the song suggest that the band has learned from their past mistakes and no longer dwell on them. Instead, they are living in the present and looking forward to the future. They want to move past their problems and enjoy the moment, which is evident in the lines, "Get in my car, and we'll drive around, and make believe we are free." The band wants to be liberated from their past traumas and experience normalcy.


Line by Line Meaning

Been through the ringer a couple times
We have gone through difficult and trying times


I came out callous and cruel
We have become hardened and unkind because of our experiences


And my two friends know this very well
The people closest to us are aware of our changed behavior


Because they went through it too
They have also experienced the same difficulties


The three of us were initiates
We were new to something and had to learn how to navigate it


We had to learn how to deal
We had to figure out how to handle the situation


And when we spotted a second chance
When an opportunity came up for us to try again


We had to learn how to steal
We had to take advantage of the chance we were given


Hollowed out and
We feel empty and


Filled up with hate
We have a lot of anger and resentment


All we want is
Our only desire is


You to give us a break
For people to cut us some slack and give us a chance to have fun


We're driving fast in my car
We are in a car going at high speed


We've got our riot gear on
We are prepared for anything and everything


But we just want to have fun
We want to enjoy ourselves


No, we're not looking for violence
We don't want any trouble or aggression


Tonight we want to have fun
We want to relax and enjoy ourselves tonight


No one's the same as they used to be
People change over time


Much as we try to pretend
Despite our attempts to act as if things are the same


No one's as innocent as could be
No one is completely pure or without fault


We all fall short, we all sin
We all make mistakes and do things we regret


But now we are looking backward
We are reflecting on the past


We won't try raising the dead
We won't try to bring back things that are gone


We only see what's in front of us
We are focused on the present


We only see straight ahead
We are looking ahead and not dwelling on the past


Get in my car and we'll drive around
Come with me and we can go for a drive


And make believe we are free
We can pretend that we don't have any worries or responsibilities


Already proved we can tough it up
We have already shown that we can handle difficult situations


And we get along so smoothly
We have a good relationship and work well together


We're driving fast in my car
We are still speeding in the car


No, we're not looking for violence
We reiterate that we are not seeking trouble


We're driving fast in my car
We are still continuing to drive at a high speed


And we just want to have fun
Our only desire is to enjoy ourselves




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JUSTIN MELDAL-JOHNSON, H. WILLIAMS, TAYLOR YORK

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@VuyoPreciousKumbeya


We're driving fast in my car
We've got our riot gear on but we just want to have fun
No we're not looking for violence, no oh oh oh
Tonight we want to have fun

No one's the same as they used to be
Much as we try to pretend
No one's as innocent as could be
We all fall short, we all sin

But now we aren't looking backward
We won't try raising the dead
We only see what's in front of us
We only see straight ahead

Hollowed out and filled up with hate
All we want is you to give us a break

We're driving fast in my car
We've got our riot gear on but we just want to have fun
No we're not looking for violence, no oh oh oh
Tonight we want to have fun



All comments from YouTube:

@MatthewdePaula

This one rocks. I'll play it when I'm driving fast in my car.

@TheDreRock

The time and a place to die is when you go too far over the speed limit...hope it's not n-o-o-o-o-o-w lawl

@fabito7327

I hope that you aren't looking for violence

@ItsLisandroEhEh

If you actually kept up with the times & learned what this album is about, you'll understand why it's different from their other albums. The self-titled album is a way to reintroduce themselves, a better more improved mature band that aren't kids & focusing more on serious things. This album is a change in their sounds but it's still amazing.

If you don't like this album, no one has a gun to your head making you listen to it. Go back to the Riot! era & stay being stuck there. Let the fans enjoy their music without your judgement. Thanks xx

@SonPan96

The bass in this song is A+

@AWSOMESPAKLINGWATER

Seriously tho

@samuelmartinez2831

No more longer without Jeremy

@goolette

+Samuel Martínez don't be a buzzkill >:L

@samuelmartinez2831

Punkalicious Sorry but Paramore broke my hearth :( 

@prispalos

Each time Paramore loses a member, they gain experience. After Jeremy, they have amazing bass in the new album, even without him. After Zac, they kept having amazing drums, even without him. Who knows who else will leave/join?

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