Announced in “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on January 4, 2022, “Fast Times” is the first single from Carpenter in 2022.
"Fast Times" is about a youthful romance full of impulsive decisions. The story moves quickly, demonstrating how quickly this love affair transpired. In the song Sabrina only focuses on enjoying the present, the emotional repercussions will be processed later.
The song was teased for the first time in New Year’s Day on Sabrina’s Instagram with the caption:
"new music 2022 yes or yes vote below"
Carpenter announced on February 4, 2022 on an Instagram post the date and cover art of the single.
"We weren’t taking ourselves too seriously making it, which really reflects the energy of the song. [It’s] really about the feeling when you’re letting life steer the wheel and you think ‘Let me enjoy this now and I’ll process the emotional repercussions of this later.‘ [It’s] very indicative of my 20s thus far."
— via Rolling Stone
In an email to her fans, Sabrina said:
"this song makes me feel really excited to be alive!
writing it was one of the coolest experiences because it truly captured how I’ve felt the last few years. seems like we are judged so critically in these times of our lives where we are just figuring everything out. makes us wanna change ourselves or fight our instincts, but we should never fight what our heart is telling us! we just have to take risks, and live and learn from our mistakes. we can’t change the past, we can only learn to accept it, and find the fun in all of it x"
Fast Times
Sabrina Carpenter Lyrics
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Mixed emotions are congregatin'
Picturin' us in all these places
Ahead of myself's an understatement
Sky looks so purple, I can taste it
Couple days in, I call you, "Baby"
Three stories up here contemplatin'
But what the fuck is patience?
These are fast times and fast nights, yeah
No time for rewrites, we couldn't help it
Outlines on bed sides, yeah
Give me a second to forget I ever really meant it
Fast times and fast nights, yeah
Closed eyes and closed blinds, we couldn't help it
Outlines on bed sides, yeah
Give me a second to forget I ever really meant it
My feelings used to be serrated
But you speak in such a perfect cadence
Tiptoein' past so many stages
But what the fuck is patience?
These are fast times and fast nights, yeah
No time for rewrites, we couldn't help it
Outlines on bed sides, yeah
Give me a second to forget I ever really meant it
Fast times and fast nights, yeah
Closed eyes and closed blinds, we couldn't help it
Outlines on bed sides, yeah
Give me a second to forget I ever really meant it
These, these are
These are the fast times
These, these are
These are the
Fast times and fast nights, yeah
No time for rewrites, we couldn't help it
Outlines on bed sides, yeah
Give me a second to forget I ever really meant it
Fast times and fast nights, yeah
Closed eyes and closed blinds, we couldn't help it
Outlines on bed sides, yeah
Give me a second to forget I ever really meant it
Sabrina Carpenter's song "Fast Times" seems to be an introspective reflection on a relationship that moved too fast, too soon, with the singer struggling to keep up. The first verse talks about the mixed emotions that come with picturing oneself in many places, with "ahead of myself's an understatement" serving as a self-aware reminder of how fast the singer might be moving. The second verse compares the singer's feelings, once "serrated," to the perfect cadence of the person they're seeing, suggesting that they might be intimidated or overwhelmed by how quickly everything is moving. The chorus reinforces the idea that there's no time for second-guessing, with "outlines on bed sides" referring to the marks left by two bodies after spending the night together. The phrase "give me a second to forget I ever really meant it" is particularly poignant, as it suggests that the singer knows deep down that things are moving too quickly but wants to put that knowledge aside for a moment of pleasure.
Overall, the song creates a sense of blur and confusion, with the imagery of the purple sky and the fast-paced chorus contributing to a feeling of things slipping away too quickly. The phrase "fast times and fast nights" is repeated several times, highlighting the breakneck pace of the relationship. At the same time, the song is also about the difficulty of living in the present moment - "what the fuck is patience?" - and struggling to find stability.
Line by Line Meaning
Sun's up too soon like daylight savings
The morning arrived quickly, similar to how daylight savings make the sun seemingly rise earlier than expected
Mixed emotions are congregatin'
I have a range of emotions coming together and conflicting within me
Picturin' us in all these places
Imagining us in various scenarios or locations
Ahead of myself's an understatement
I am getting ahead of myself to an extreme degree
Sky looks so purple, I can taste it
The sky has a purplish hue that seems so real and vivid that it feels like I can taste it
Couple days in, I call you, "Baby"
After only a few days, I am already calling you affectionately
Three stories up here contemplatin'
I am three stories high contemplating my thoughts and emotions
But what the fuck is patience?
However, I don't understand or have patience in this fast-paced situation
My feelings used to be serrated
My emotions were jagged and irregular before I met you
But you speak in such a perfect cadence
But now that I am with you, your words flow smoothly and harmoniously
Tiptoein' past so many stages
We are quickly progressing through various milestones and stages of a relationship
These are fast times and fast nights, yeah
Overall, this is a fast-paced and quick-moving time, both during the day and night
No time for rewrites, we couldn't help it
There isn't time to correct or redo things, as we are both caught up in the moment and our impulsive actions
Outlines on bed sides, yeah
Physical outlines or imprints are left on the bed from our hurried and passionate encounters
Give me a second to forget I ever really meant it
I need a moment to forget or relive the intensity of what just happened between us
Closed eyes and closed blinds, we couldn't help it
We were so caught up in the moment that we closed our eyes and the blinds, giving in to our desires
These, these are the fast times
Again, this time is characterized by its quick and rapid pace
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: John Ryan, Jonathan Percy Saxe, Julia Michaels, Sabrina Carpenter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Luckyou1
Guys let’s make Fast times a trend on tik tok so it could get recognized more by people, let’s start by making trends and stuff BECAUSE THIS SONG NEEDS TO GO VIRAL
Suggestions of the trend:
-say something you regret to do when it reached “give me a second to forget I ever really meant it” but also record your happy times with the things you regret before the line.
-record your happy times and stuff with it
-make a good make up/game/outfit/ anything transitions
-show your childhood on the “fast times and fats nights” scene and how you are doing now when it reaches “give me a second to forget I ever really meant it”
ANYWAYS THAT IT IS DONT FORGET TO SHARE IT SO IT COULD BE MORE RECOGNIZED 🥳 CONGRATS SABRINAA
SPREAD THE WORD, COPY AND PASTE, LETS SHARE THIS! 💛👌🏼
@Luckyou1
Guys let’s make Fast times a trend on tik tok so it could get recognized more by people, let’s start by making trends and stuff BECAUSE THIS SONG NEEDS TO GO VIRAL
Suggestions of the trend:
-say something you regret to do when it reached “give me a second to forget I ever really meant it” but also record your happy times with the things you regret before the line.
-record your happy times and stuff with it
-make a good make up/game/outfit/ anything transitions
-show your childhood on the “fast times and fats nights” scene and how you are doing now when it reaches “give me a second to forget I ever really meant it”
ANYWAYS THAT IT IS DONT FORGET TO SHARE IT SO IT COULD BE MORE RECOGNIZED 🥳 CONGRATS SABRINAA
SPREAD THE WORD, COPY AND PASTE, LETS SHARE THIS! 💛👌🏼
@badghoul
Genuinely not trying to take the spotlight off of Sabrina but yall should check out these other ladies who, like Sabrina, deserve far more recognition than they are getting. You won't be disappointed. I promise.
Cannons
Phantogram
Chvrches
Yeah Yeah Yeah's
K. Flay
Alunageorge
Marina
Purity Ring
Metric
Kacey Musgraves
And these last 2 bands vocals are shared male/female duos -
Arcade Fire
Grouplove
And I'll throw in these male vocalist bands. All incredibly talented artists....
Miike Snow
Tame Impala
Glass Animals
Neighbourhood
Jungle
Cherub
Phoenix
Crosses
Foster the people
Jungle
Pixies
Alt J
SIr Sly
Two Door Cinema Club
Gorillaz
BROKEN bells
MGMT
cage the elephant
Portugal. The Man
Enjoy! I hope someone out there is able to find something you enjoy. Love from Salt Lake City Utah.
@TreeWithLeafy
Guys lets make Fast times a trend on Tiktok so it could get recognized more by people, lets start of by making trends and stuff BECAUSE THIS SONG NEEDS TO GO VIRAL
Suggestions of the trend:
- say something you regret to do when it reached “Give me a second to forget I ever really meant it” but also record your happy times with the thing you regret before the line.
- Record your happy times and stuff with it
- Make a good make up/ game/ Outfit/ anything transitions
- Show your childhood on the “Fast time and fast nights” scene and how you are doing now when it reach “Give me a second to forget I ever really meant it”
ANYWAYS THAT IS IT DON’T FORGET TO SHARE IT SO IT COULD BE RECOGNIZED MORE 🥳 CONGRATS TO SABRINAA
SPREAD THE WORDS, YOU CAN COPY AND PASTE AND SHARE IT TO PEOPLE TOO
@Luckyou1
Guys let’s make Fast times a trend on tik tok so it could get recognized more by people, let’s start by making trends and stuff BECAUSE THIS SONG NEEDS TO GO VIRAL
Suggestions of the trend:
-say something you regret to do when it reached “give me a second to forget I ever really meant it” but also record your happy times with the things you regret before the line.
-record your happy times and stuff with it
-make a good make up/game/outfit/ anything transitions
-show your childhood on the “fast times and fats nights” scene and how you are doing now when it reaches “give me a second to forget I ever really meant it”
ANYWAYS THAT IT IS DONT FORGET TO SHARE IT SO IT COULD BE MORE RECOGNIZED 🥳 CONGRATS SABRINAA
SPREAD THE WORD, COPY AND PASTE, LETS SHARE THIS! 💛👌🏼
@singularconnie7218
her vocals. the production. the choreo. the looks. the concept. she's the true definition of a pop star what more do y'all want
@faustusclarke5158
I appreciate you appreciating the overall production! It was fun working w/the entire cast and crew with her on it 🤘🏾
@Luckyou1
@@faustusclarke5158 yeah sure..
@jonbarrera08
The concept is Toxic. She’s paying homage to the Queen, Miss Britney Spears.
@yuhbruh2925
they dont make pop stars like britney spears anymore😔😔
@Luckyou1
@@yuhbruh2925 maybe for you, for me she’s my Britney Spears
@AceStudiox
It’s a crime how underrated Sabrina is. Last year brought her down, but this year with her upcoming album will definitely give her recognition back.
@22taylorsversion9
y'all acting as if Skin wasn't her most succesful single yet. Dropping Singular in 2 different acts is what brought her down. But she has a fanbase and drops great music. It's all about the future of promotion of her label
@kaisenwastaken
@@22taylorsversion9 She had to drop as many songs as possible to get out of the shitty disney label
@kaisenwastaken
@@22taylorsversion9 Skin was popular due to the drama around it, and not really due to sabrina herself that's why most of us don't really count it. Skin was objectively one of her worse songs and it's the one that stuck due to drama.