The single was co-written by Rascal Flatts' lead singer Gary LeVox, along with Wendell Mobley and Neil Thrasher. Previously, the three writers had also written Rascal Flatts' 2003 single "I Melt"
Fast Cars And Freedom
Rascal Flatts Lyrics
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Wondering why you even put it on
I know you think you do but, baby, you don't need it
Wish that you could see what I see it when it's gone
I see a dust trail following an old red Nova
Baby blue eyes, your head on my shoulder
Wait, baby, don't move, right there it is
That river was cold, but we gave love a chance
Yeah, yeah, to me
You don't look a day over fast cars and freedom
That sunset river bank first time feeling
Yeah, smile and shake your head as if you don't believe me
I'll just sit right here and let you take me back
I'm on that gravel road, look at me
On my way to pick you up; you're standing on the front porch
Looking just like that, remember that?
I see a dust trail following an old red Nova
Baby blue eyes, your head on my shoulder
Wait, baby, don't move, right there it is
T-shirt hanging off a dogwood branch
That river was cold, but we gave love a chance
Yeah, yeah, to me
You don't look a day over fast cars and freedom
That sunset river bank first time feeling
I see a dust trail following an old red Nova
Baby blue eyes, your head on my shoulder
You don't look a day over fast cars and freedom
That sunset river bank first time feeling
The lyrics to Rascal Flatts's song "Fast Cars And Freedom" speak to the singer's memories of falling in love with their partner. In the beginning of the song, while watching their partner take off their makeup, the singer reflects on how beautiful their partner is without any adornment. The singer wishes that their partner could see what they see, which is the natural beauty of their partner.
Throughout the song, memories of falling in love with their partner are revisited, such as driving on a gravel road to pick them up and seeing them on their front porch. The singer recalls moments of simplicity and beauty, such as a T-shirt hanging off a dogwood branch and watching the sunset together on a riverbank.
The song is a reflection on the power of love to create beautiful memories that last a lifetime. It encourages us to appreciate the natural beauty within ourselves and our partners and to cherish life's simple yet meaningful moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Starin' at you takin' off your makeup
Observing you removing your makeup
Wondering why you even put it on
Questioning the purpose of putting on makeup
I know you think you do but, baby, you don't need it
Asserting that the person doesn't require makeup to be beautiful
Wish that you could see what I see it when it's gone
Expressing a desire for the person to recognize their natural beauty
I see a dust trail following an old red Nova
Visualizing a nostalgic image of a car driving on a dirt road
Baby blue eyes, your head on my shoulder
Describing a romantic moment with a person with blue eyes resting on the singer's shoulder
Wait, baby, don't move, right there it is
Asking the person to stay still to savor the moment
T-shirt hanging off a dogwood branch
Observing a shirt hanging on a tree
That river was cold, but we gave love a chance
Recalling a romantic experience despite challenging circumstances
Yeah, yeah, to me
Affirming the singer's personal perception of the situation
You don't look a day over fast cars and freedom
Complimenting the person's timeless beauty
That sunset river bank first time feeling
Recalling a memorable experience at a riverbank during sunset
Yeah, smile and shake your head as if you don't believe me
Observing the person's disbelief or modesty
I'll just sit right here and let you take me back
Choosing to remain and reminisce about past experiences
I'm on that gravel road, look at me
Imagining driving on a gravel road
On my way to pick you up; you're standing on the front porch
Picturing picking up the person from their house
Looking just like that, remember that?
Remembering a specific moment with the person
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Major Bob Music, Inc. / Rio Bravo Music, Inc. / Castle Bound Music, Inc. / Hanna Bea Songs, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Downtown Music Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gary Levox, Neil Thrasher, Wendell Mobley
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