Katie Wants a Fast One
Steve Wariner Lyrics


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Ridin' down the road in her oldsmobile
Tappin on the floorboard bangin' on the wheel
Punchin' every button on the radio
But everything's too slow

Katie wants a fast one
Quicker than the last one
Only two times she gets that rush
Is makin' tracks and kickin' up dust
Katie wants a fast one you know she's gotta have one
Cause that's what makes her motor run
Katie wants a fast one

Tearin' up the yard on the ridin' mower
A neighbor yells Katie better go a little slower
Takin' every corner up on two wheels
Is how she gets her thrills

Chompin' at the bit in the checkout line
Katie's got a thing about wastin' time
If she pulls up behind you in the car pool lane
Just get out of her way

Katie wants a fast one
Quicker than the last one
Only two times she gets that rush
Is makin' tracks and kickin' up dust
Katie wants a fast one you know she's gotta have one




Cause that's what makes her motor run
Katie wants a fast one

Overall Meaning

In Steve Wariner's song "Katie Wants a Fast One," the singer, Katie, is depicted as an adventurous and thrill-seeking woman who seeks excitement in everything she does. The song portrays Katie's craving for speed as she drives around in her Oldsmobile, banging on the wheel and flipping through radio stations. However, nothing is ever fast enough for her, and she's always looking for something faster, better, and more exciting. The lyrics suggest that Katie's insatiable hunger for "fast ones" is a key aspect of her personality, and it is central to what makes her who she is.


The song further illustrates Katie's love for speed as she tears up the yard with her riding mower, taking corners on two wheels, which is how she gets her thrills. In the checkout line, Katie's impatience is also evident as she yearns to complete her transactions as quickly as possible. Additionally, the song highlights that being in the carpool lane is not enough to satisfy Katie's need for speed. The lyrics suggest that everyone should get out of her way because she is always in a hurry.


In summary, "Katie Wants a Fast One" by Steve Wariner presents the story of a woman who lives life on the fast lane, constantly seeking to satisfy her thirst for excitement through the need for speed.


Line by Line Meaning

Ridin' down the road in her oldsmobile
Driving in her old car


Tappin on the floorboard bangin' on the wheel
Fidgeting with excitement, tapping and hitting things while driving


Punchin' every button on the radio
Trying to find a song that matches her energy level


But everything's too slow
All the music on the radio seems too boring and slow for her taste


Katie wants a fast one
Katie desires something exciting and energizing


Quicker than the last one
She needs something faster and more thrilling than what she has


Only two times she gets that rush
She only feels that exciting adrenaline rush twice


Is makin' tracks and kickin' up dust
When she's moving fast and creating some chaos


Katie wants a fast one you know she's gotta have one
Katie must have something that satisfies her need for speed and excitement


Cause that's what makes her motor run
Fast and thrilling experiences make her happy and excited


Tearin' up the yard on the ridin' mower
She's causing destruction while mowing the lawn quickly


A neighbor yells Katie better go a little slower
A neighbor is complaining about her loudness and recklessness


Takin' every corner up on two wheels
She's driving recklessly and dangerously


Is how she gets her thrills
This dangerous act makes her happy and excited


Chompin' at the bit in the checkout line
She's getting impatient and restless while waiting in line


Katie's got a thing about wastin' time
She doesn't like to waste her time on boring activities and tasks


If she pulls up behind you in the car pool lane
If she's stuck in traffic, she will try to move forward by changing lanes


Just get out of her way
She will aggressively speed up and pass other cars in order to satisfy her need for speed and excitement




Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: RICK CARNES, STEVE WARINER

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