On June 21 2010, Swimming With Dolphins signed to Seattle record label 'Tooth & Nail'. Swimming with Dolphins debut album entitled "Water Colours" released on May 17, 2011. The single Sleep To Dream was released April 26 2011. A promotional video for Water Colours debuted a track called Good Times, featuring Minneapolis based rapper Mod Sun.
Fast Car
Swimming with Dolphins Lyrics
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I wanna ticket to anywhere
Maybe we can make a deal
Maybe together we can get somewhere
Any place is better
We're starting from zero, got nothing to lose
Maybe we'll make something
You've got a fast car
And I've got a plan to get us out of here
I've been working at the convenient store
I managed to save just a little bit of money
We don't have to drive to far
Across the border and into the city
You and I can both get jobs
And we'll finally see what it means to be living
Yeah, we'll finally see what it means to be living
Driving, driving in your car
Speeding so fast, I felt like I was done
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt mine strapped around my shoulder and
I, have a feeling like I belong
Yeah, I, had a feeling like I could be someone,
I could be someone, be someone
You've got a fast car
And I've got a job that pays all of our bills
I've been working at the store
And I managed to save up a little bit of money
I know that things will get better
You'll find work, and I'll get promoted
We'll move out of the shelter
Buy a big house and live in the suburbs
You've got a fast car
But is it fast enough, so we can fly away
You've got to make a decision
We can leave tonight, or live and die this way
We don't have to drive too far
Across the border and into the city
You and I can both get jobs
We can finally see what it means to be living
We can finally see what it means to be living
Driving, driving in your car
Speeding so fast, I felt like I was done
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt mine strapped around my shoulder and
I, have a feeling like I belong
Yeah, I, had a feeling like I could be someone,
I could be someone, be someone
The song "Fast Car" by Swimming with Dolphins is a cover of the original song by Tracy Chapman. The lyrics speak about a person with a fast car and the desire to escape their current life and start anew. The singer of the story is working in a convenience store and has managed to save up some money, but still longs for a better life. They propose a deal to the person with the fast car to escape their current situation and go on an adventure together, possibly finding a better life elsewhere.
Throughout the song, we see the singer’s yearning for something better, a belief that they can become someone and the eagerness to escape their current circumstances. They see the fast car as the key to making their dreams a reality, but also recognize the risk they take in leaving everything behind. The person with the fast car is presented as an opportunity for change and freedom, providing a chance to escape the mundane everyday life.
In conclusion, the lyrics of "Fast Car" convey a desire for freedom, hope for a better future, and a willingness to take risks to achieve one’s dreams. The singer recognizes that there is more to life than their current circumstances and wants to seize the opportunity presented by the fast car to start anew.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got a fast car
The singer recognizes that the other person owns a car that can go quickly
I wanna ticket to anywhere
The singer wants to go on a trip and doesn't have a specific destination in mind
Maybe we can make a deal
The singer proposes that they come to an agreement about taking a trip together
Maybe together we can get somewhere
The artist believes that they can achieve something meaningful by working together
Any place is better
The artist believes that anywhere is better than where they currently are
We're starting from zero, got nothing to lose
The singer doesn't have much going for them and doesn't have anything to lose by taking a risk
Maybe we'll make something
The singer acknowledges that there is a chance of success if they work hard enough
But me, myself, I've got nothing to prove
The artist doesn't feel the need to prove themselves to anyone
And I've got a plan to get us out of here
The artist has a specific strategy for leaving their current situation
I've been working at the convenient store
The artist has been employed at a nearby convenience store
We don't have to drive to far
The singer believes that they don't need to go too far from the current area to make a change
I, have a feeling like I belong
The artist feels like they fit in and have a purpose in their current situation
And I managed to save just a little bit of money
The singer was able to save some money despite not earning much
You'll find work, and I'll get promoted
The singer believes that they will make progress in their careers once they leave their current situation
But is it fast enough, so we can fly away
The singer questions whether the car is fast enough to help them achieve their goals quickly
We can leave tonight, or live and die this way
The artist emphasizes that they have a choice between taking action now or remaining stuck in their unhappy situation
We can finally see what it means to be living
The artist is hopeful that taking action will lead to a better quality of life
Speeding so fast, I felt like I was done
The experience of driving very quickly made the singer feel like they were on the brink of something significant
And your arm felt mine strapped around my shoulder and
The sensation of the other person's arm around the singer's shoulder made them feel close and supported
Yeah, I, had a feeling like I could be someone,
The artist experienced a sense of newfound confidence and self-worth
I could be someone, be someone
The artist felt inspired to become a better, more successful version of themselves
Contributed by Blake N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.