Fast Car
Ryan Montbleau Tall Heights Lyrics


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You got a fast car
And I want a ticket to anywhere
Maybe we make a deal
Maybe together we can get somewhere
Any place is better
Starting from zero, got nothing to lose
Maybe we'll make something
Me myself I got nothing to prove
You got a fast car
I got a plan to get us out of here
I been working at the convenience store
Managed to save just a little bit of money
Won't have to drive too far
Just 'cross the border and into the city
You and I can both get jobs
And finally see what it means to be living
See, my old man's got a problem
He lives with the bottle that's the way it is
He says his body's too old for working
He says his body's too young to look like his
My mama went off and left him
She wanted more from life than he could give
I said somebody's got to take care of him
So I quit school and that's what I did
You got a fast car
But is it fast enough so we can fly away?
We gotta make a decision
Leave tonight or live and die this way
I remember when we were driving driving in your car
Speed so fast I felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
And I had a feeling that I belonged
I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone
You got a fast car
We go cruising, entertain ourselves
You still ain't got a job
And I work in a market as a checkout girl
I know things will get better
You'll find work and I'll get promoted
We'll move out of the shelter
Buy a bigger house and live in the suburbs
You got a fast car
I got a job that pays all our bills
You stay out drinking late at the bar
See more of your friends than you do of your kids
I'd always hoped for better
Thought maybe together you and me find it
I got no plans, I ain't going nowhere
So take your fast car and keep on driving
So I remember when we were driving driving in your car
Speed so fast I felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
And I had a feeling that I belonged
I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone
You got a fast car
Is it fast enough so you can fly away?




You gotta make a decision
Leave tonight or live and die this way

Overall Meaning

The song "Fast Car" is about a young woman's desire to escape her current life with her partner, who she sees as holding her back. She sings about her partner's fast car and how she wants to leave their current situation and start a new life with him, where they can both work and live in the city, away from their current problems. She deals with the struggles of poverty, working at a convenience store to save money and take care of her alcoholic father, who cannot work.


Throughout the song, she reminisces about a time when the couple was happy, driving in the car, feeling free and enjoying each other's company. However, now she feels trapped and unfulfilled in her current situation, longing for a better life. The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the woman telling her partner to take the fast car and keep driving, as she realizes that she can't wait for him to change and make their life better.


Line by Line Meaning

You got a fast car
The singer acknowledges that the other person has a fast car and wishes to discuss how they can use it to improve their lives.


And I want a ticket to anywhere
The singer desires the opportunity to travel and see new places.


Maybe we make a deal
The singer suggests that they work together to achieve their goals.


Maybe together we can get somewhere
The artist believes that they have a better chance of success if they collaborate.


Any place is better
The artist thinks that anything is an improvement over their current situation.


Starting from zero, got nothing to lose
The singer has no resources or belongings, so they are willing to take more risks.


Maybe we'll make something, Me myself I got nothing to prove
The singer has no need to prove anything and is open to whatever outcome results from their efforts.


You got a fast car
The artist reminds the other person that they have the means to improve their circumstances.


I got a plan to get us out of here
The artist has a strategy to improve their current situation and move to a better place.


I been working at the convenience store
The artist currently works in a local store to make money.


Managed to save just a little bit of money
The singer has been able to accumulate some funds through their work.


Won't have to drive too far
The artist does not believe they will have to travel a great distance to improve their situation.


Just 'cross the border and into the city
The singer thinks that a nearby city across the border may offer more opportunities.


You and I can both get jobs
The singer suggests that both parties can find employment opportunities and collectively improve their standing.


And finally see what it means to be living
The singer believes that their current situation is not what it should be, and they can find a better life.


See, my old man's got a problem
The artist's father has an addiction issue, which is affecting his life.


He lives with the bottle that's the way it is
The artist's father has chosen to cope with his problems by drinking alcohol excessively.


He says his body's too old for working
The singer's father claims that he is too old to work and support himself.


He says his body's too young to look like his
The singer's father is not content with how he looks and believes that his lifestyle has aged him prematurely.


My mama went off and left him
The artist's mother abandoned their family for a better life elsewhere.


She wanted more from life than he could give
The artist's mother believed that the artist's father could not provide the life she wanted for herself and her family.


I said somebody's got to take care of him
The artist recognized the need to care for their father and decided to take on that responsibility.


So I quit school and that's what I did
The singer left their education to care for their father as it was the priority for them.


But is it fast enough so we can fly away?
The artist is questioning whether the fast car is sufficient to help them escape their current circumstances and find a better life.


We gotta make a decision
The singer believes that time is of the essence, and they need to make a choice soon to achieve their goals.


Leave tonight or live and die this way
The singer believes that the only options are to leave their current situation or continue to suffer indefinitely.


I remember when we were driving driving in your car
The singer reminisces about a happy memory of driving fast in their friend's car.


Speed so fast I felt like I was drunk
The exhilaration from driving fast made the artist feel intoxicated.


City lights lay out before us
The beauty and energy of the city were visible as they drove fast.


And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
The singer felt comforted and connected to their friend through their physical contact of wrapping their arm around them.


And I had a feeling that I belonged
Feeling accepted and part of a group was empowering for the singer.


I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone
The artist had a sense of possibility and felt they had potential.


We go cruising, entertain ourselves
The artist and their friend drive around for fun and amusement.


You still ain't got a job
The artist's friend is still unemployed, which is a roadblock to their aspirations.


And I work in a market as a checkout girl
The singer works at the grocery store as a cashier.


I know things will get better
The artist is optimistic that their situations will improve with time.


You'll find work and I'll get promoted
The singer hopes that their friend can find employment, and they themselves can advance in their job.


We'll move out of the shelter
The singer anticipates being able to move out of their current living situation and into a more ideal one.


Buy a bigger house and live in the suburbs
The singer has aspirations of owning a larger house and living in a quieter residential neighborhood.


You stay out drinking late at the bar
The artist's friend has a habit of staying out late and drinking at a bar.


See more of your friends than you do of your kids
The artist feels that their friend prioritizes their social life more than their responsibility to their children.


I'd always hoped for better
The singer longs for a brighter future, one that has eluded them thus far.


Thought maybe together you and me find it
The singer is still optimistic that they can achieve their dreams if they work together with their friend.


I got no plans, I ain't going nowhere
The artist has lost their drive and ambition, feeling stuck in their current situation with no possible improvement.


So take your fast car and keep on driving
The artist feels that their friend's car is their only means of escape, and they should continue driving to find a better life.


Is it fast enough so you can fly away?
The artist questions whether the fast car is enough to help their friend to escape their current situation.


You gotta make a decision
The singer emphasizes the importance of taking action and making a choice to achieve their desires.


Leave tonight or live and die this way
The artist reiterates that the choices are few and the time is running out, so their decision to leave or stay must be taken quickly.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Emjona Lulaj

You got a fast car
I want a ticket to anywhere
Maybe we make a deal
Maybe together we can get somewhere
Anyplace is better
Starting from zero got nothing to lose
Maybe we'll make something
Me, myself I got nothing to prove
You got a fast car
I got a plan to get us out of here
I been working at the convenience store
Managed to save just a little bit of money
Won't have to drive too far
Just 'cross the border and into the city
You and I can both get jobs
And finally see what it means to be living
You see my old man's got a problem
He live with the bottle that's the way it is
He says his body's too old for working
His body's too young to look like his
My mama went off and left him
She wanted more from life than he could give
I said somebody's got to take care of him
So I quit school and that's what I did
You got a fast car
Is it fast enough so we can fly away
We gotta make a decision
Leave tonight or live and die this way
So remember we were driving, driving in your car
Speed so fast I felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
I had a feeling that I belonged
I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone
You got a fast car
We go cruising to entertain ourselves
You still ain't got a job
I work in a market as a checkout girl
I know things will get better
You'll find work and I'll get promoted
We'll move out of the shelter
Buy a bigger house and live in the suburbs
I remember we were driving, driving in your car
Speed so fast I felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
I had a feeling that I belonged
I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone
You got a fast car
I got a job that pays all our bills
You stay out drinking late at the bar
See more of your friends than you do of your kids
I'd always hoped for better
Thought maybe together you and me would find it
I got no plans I ain't going nowhere
So take your fast car and keep on driving
I remember we were driving, driving in your car
Speed so fast I felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
I had a feeling that I belonged
I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone
You got a fast car
But is it fast enough so you can fly away
You gotta make a decision
Leave tonight or live and die this way



Victoria Klose

You got a fast car
I want a ticket to anywhere
Maybe we make a deal
Maybe together we can get somewhere
Any place is better
Starting from zero, got nothing to lose
Maybe we'll make something
But me, myself, I got nothing to prove

You got a fast car
And I got a plan to get us out of here
I've been working at the convenience store
Managed to save just a little bit of money
We won't have to drive too far
Just 'cross the border and into the city
You and I can both get jobs
And finally see what it means to be living



All comments from YouTube:

Emjona Lulaj

You got a fast car
I want a ticket to anywhere
Maybe we make a deal
Maybe together we can get somewhere
Anyplace is better
Starting from zero got nothing to lose
Maybe we'll make something
Me, myself I got nothing to prove
You got a fast car
I got a plan to get us out of here
I been working at the convenience store
Managed to save just a little bit of money
Won't have to drive too far
Just 'cross the border and into the city
You and I can both get jobs
And finally see what it means to be living
You see my old man's got a problem
He live with the bottle that's the way it is
He says his body's too old for working
His body's too young to look like his
My mama went off and left him
She wanted more from life than he could give
I said somebody's got to take care of him
So I quit school and that's what I did
You got a fast car
Is it fast enough so we can fly away
We gotta make a decision
Leave tonight or live and die this way
So remember we were driving, driving in your car
Speed so fast I felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
I had a feeling that I belonged
I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone
You got a fast car
We go cruising to entertain ourselves
You still ain't got a job
I work in a market as a checkout girl
I know things will get better
You'll find work and I'll get promoted
We'll move out of the shelter
Buy a bigger house and live in the suburbs
I remember we were driving, driving in your car
Speed so fast I felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
I had a feeling that I belonged
I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone
You got a fast car
I got a job that pays all our bills
You stay out drinking late at the bar
See more of your friends than you do of your kids
I'd always hoped for better
Thought maybe together you and me would find it
I got no plans I ain't going nowhere
So take your fast car and keep on driving
I remember we were driving, driving in your car
Speed so fast I felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
I had a feeling that I belonged
I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone
You got a fast car
But is it fast enough so you can fly away
You gotta make a decision
Leave tonight or live and die this way

Michaela Gunnip

Hands down best cover of this song. Absolutely beautiful, Ryan! I will never forget the night you stole my heart in Sterling, NY
❀️

Victoria Klose

You got a fast car
I want a ticket to anywhere
Maybe we make a deal
Maybe together we can get somewhere
Any place is better
Starting from zero, got nothing to lose
Maybe we'll make something
But me, myself, I got nothing to prove

You got a fast car
And I got a plan to get us out of here
I've been working at the convenience store
Managed to save just a little bit of money
We won't have to drive too far
Just 'cross the border and into the city
You and I can both get jobs
And finally see what it means to be living

TaddeIV

seriously, this song is so beautiful that i'm crying.

CHRISTOPHER OGNIBENE

Saw it live Friday...Incredible!

Brian Nielson

this EP is amazing!

Patrick O'Neill

I'm going to use this for my outro!!!

marley hilliker

love this so much

Amyonly84

I keep coming back to this song

Monimix

I probably broke the replay button 😍

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