Fast Car
Tracy Chapman Lyrics

I got a plan to get us outta 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 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 I remember when we were driving, driving in your car
Speed so fast it felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
And I-I had a feeling that I belonged
I-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 the 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

So I remember when we were driving, driving in your car
Speed so fast it felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
And I-I had a feeling that I belonged
I-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'd find it
I got no plans, I ain't going nowhere
Take your fast car and keep on driving

So I remember when we were driving, driving in your car
Speed so fast it felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
And I-I had a feeling that I belonged
I-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

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Tracy L. Chapman

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on specific lyrics, highlight them

The Fast Car Songfacts says: When the then unknown Tracy Chapman was booked to appear down the bill at the Nelson Mandela birthday concert at Wembley Stadium on June 11th 1988, little did she know her appearance would be the catalyst for a career breakthrough. After performing several songs from her self titled debut during the afternoon, Chapman thought she'd done her bit and could relax and enjoy the rest of the concert. However, later in the evening Stevie Wonder was delayed when the computer discs for his performance went missing Read Full BioThe Fast Car Songfacts says: When the then unknown Tracy Chapman was booked to appear down the bill at the Nelson Mandela birthday concert at Wembley Stadium on June 11th 1988, little did she know her appearance would be the catalyst for a career breakthrough. After performing several songs from her self titled debut during the afternoon, Chapman thought she'd done her bit and could relax and enjoy the rest of the concert. However, later in the evening Stevie Wonder was delayed when the computer discs for his performance went missing, and Chapman was ushered back onto stage again. In front of a huge prime time audience she performed "Fast Car" alone with her acoustic guitar. Afterwards the song raced up the charts on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Celeste

29w↑513

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
Me, myself, I got nothing to prove
You got a fast car
I got a plan to get us outta 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 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 I remember we were driving, driving in your car
Speed so fast it felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
And I-I had a feeling that I belonged
I-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
So I remember we were driving, driving in your car
Speed so fast it felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
And I-I had a feeling that I belonged
I-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'd find it
I got no plans, I ain't going nowhere
So take your fast car and keep on driving
So I remember we were driving, driving in your car
Speed so fast it felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
And I-I had a feeling that I belonged
I-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

binch gamer

11w↑2

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
Me, myself, I got nothing to prove

You got a fast car
I got a plan to get us outta 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 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 I remember we were driving, driving in your car
Speed so fast it felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
And I-I had a feeling that I belonged
I-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

So I remember we were driving, driving in your car
Speed so fast it felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
And I-I had a feeling that I belonged
I-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'd find it
I got no plans, I ain't going nowhere
So take your fast car and keep on driving

So I remember we were driving, driving in your car
Speed so fast it felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
And I-I had a feeling that I belonged
I-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

All comments from YouTube:

ROCK MUSIC HOLLAND

4w↑1

New video up! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deRv5EYXVqY&ab_channel=ROCKMUSICHOLLAND

Joe Black

1y↑6.1K

This is a masterpiece. No one makes this kind of music anymore. The storyline of the song is so deep.

GrumbleSnatch

is it tho lol

fntime

Joe can't believe its almost 40 yrs ago. Included this classic on my varied daily
plylist, different styles & era's. Just songs that resonate with my mood today :)
Hope YOU & all enjoy. Check back daily, songs rotated & added each day
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL240940E21E6C83E3

Trauxe

Yes they do, you just gotta look

Mathieu Jones

@Scruff paul.stephen campbell 0

theextremegulp

They do make deep music you just stopped looking for new music.

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boolin boi

37w↑1.1K

The line "leave tonight or live and die this way" was one of the things that helped push me out of the trap house I was living in

Philip Stovell

Stay strong you got this everyday is a step stronger it may not always seem like it but u are an inspiration to others one love x

Salvador Guntherr

Lol. That escalated quickly

Ben Burndred

still in the cycle

A Bohemian in Cambodia

It's why I got out of my shithole smalltown in '89

Nkemno Raul Manfredini

@boolin boi KEEP FIGHTING FOR YOURSELF AND FOR OTHERS TO MAKE GOOD FOR YOU AND OTHERS SO THAT EVERYONE CAN BE GOOD AND HAPPY AND SO THAT YOU CAN BE GOOD AND HAPPY,TRUST ME. I WAS BACK IN THE PAST A FUCKING ASSHOLE AND BASTARD BUT NOW I'M TRYING TO DO GOOD AND BE A BETTER PERSON AND IT HELPS BUT IT TAKES SOMETIME TO BE WHAT YOU REALLY AND TRULY WANT TO BE , BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN ANYTHING BECAUSE GOOD WILL ALWAYS BEAT evil,SO STAY STRONG AND FIGHT,FIGHT,FIGHT,FIGHT AND NEVER STOP FIGHTING🖤🦇

25 More Replies...

Celeste

29w↑513

birdie trax

8w↑5

Thank you!💕

Jackson Geter

10w↑7

Thank you so much!

GUERRA TEAM

12w↑9

Thanks

Hapa Zii (HAvertz)

12w↑14

Thanks for this...

Mean Cheese Fetamean

26w↑635

Her voice just kills me. It sounds so pained. Perfectly sung.

Ardensity

8w↑5

dayum....all this time I thought it was a dude singing

Claudio Fernando

Vc é lindo!

Rootsy Chick

I sense a deep sincerity.🥰

Verna Schuler

12w↑1

Trigger warning ⚠️ sadder - when you know them…

Verna Schuler

12w↑1

It’s safer when you know who she is talking about- it’s us…. But they left us… had to take care or them… it’s not fair… to us… it wasn’t fair.

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Michael

9w↑182

i'm 53, and without going on a big rant, i can confirm this is the best song a human being has ever produced.

joe g

@Mason Joyce yup. Great song

Daniel Solano

Completely agree

Mason Joyce

Is better

Mason Joyce

Micheal jackson

ren

9w↑2

what about snow patrol chasing cars or run?

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Rye struxness

2y↑3.7K

My father was addicted to heroin my whole life, I had to take care of him until he recently overdosed & passed away, he was sober for 3 years so his passing shocked me. I found him dead, slouched over in an alley he used to frequent. This song will always touch me and remind me to have hope, even when you have nothing and want to just give up. 🙏🏻

Edit: thank you all for your kind comments💕💕

Kali the Forest Nymph

Sorry girl, my dads still addicted :/

fntime

Rye, you certainly didn't have an easy path. I like love the spirit of this song.
Included it to my daily varied playlist. Hope YOU & All who can appreciate all
styles from all era's will enjoy. Thanks again for your story :)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL240940E21E6C83E3

Songs added each day, so check back daily as list evolves. My taste is eclectic
& list is predicated on my emotions each day.

cory rizzo

@Melissa Jardel Yes he would be. Stay strong.

cory rizzo

You are a beautiful soul. Your dad was a lucky man and would be proud of you. God bless

Britt Gayhart

10w

Omg honey I can't even imagine... I found out from a friend that my mother oded and died and it hurts so fucking bad

242 More Replies...

J M

36w↑120

This song could easily be re-released in 2021 and no one would be able to tell it is over 30 years old - absolutely timeless.

BigBad Velli

They made up to date version couple years ago that topped the charts

tom

8w↑4

They’d probs think it was a cover of the jonas blue cover 😅

ItsNoahScott

34w↑862

This is for when “the homies aren’t around.”

Therockdwarf Mockdwarf

The homies should be jamming out to this with you

Thomas Nelson

12w↑1

Put your homies on to this shit bruh tf you doin people need to be hip to Tracy Chapman

Leon Ambler

14w↑1

your homies are real if they will listen to this with you

whoismirle?

14w↑1

EXACTLY

Pete Pete

15w↑3

The older you get, the more you don't give a f. Rock it, baby!

17 More Replies...

Barack Obama

22w↑335

The 80's wasn't a decade it was a state of mind

Kali the Forest Nymph

Brahhhh fr

Thrillz

Not true in m my opinion the 70’s 80’s and 90’s had great music but I feel like you are mixing in rap and some hip hop songs that I agree aren’t the best into this there are artist like Ed Sheeran, John Legend Lewis Capaldi, Bruno Mars, Charlie Puth who have excellent music and alternative rock and indie is very good also

manic pixie

This is literally the worst take LMFAO

Siborg Productions

What about 00’s?

John Coppola

8w↑1

That is so great your summary of the decades. I am partial to the 70s and 90s but there were some great movies and music that came at the very end of the 80s as well.

13 More Replies...

Lee Mcbride

26w↑123

A song full of sadness and tragedy but also full of beauty. One of the most wonderful songs I've ever heard. Nothing short of a masterpiece.

Honey🍯

26w

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

shaktar

50w↑2.9K

I grew up thinking this song was about escaping but I only realised a few years ago it is about being trapped.

Mr .Green

@Bryan Totten Yea. About escape hope and desire. She also finds someone to run away with. But in the end she realizes that she's in the same situation as her mother way back then. So it's clearly about the dualism of being trapped and escaping. That's why I like the song so much. No matter how fast your car is in the end life will catch you up.

Bryan Totten

It is about escape.She needs help and she can help.someone to make a run for it.

Mr .Green

It's not only about being trapped. The hope and desire to flee from your problems and everyday life is real. Just drinivng around feeling the wind on your skin and forget your worrys. But in the end life and its problem will catch up with you again no matter how fast your car is. Thats why I like this song so much.

Naturally_Wonky

@Kelsey CoCa ok po

TheGreaterGood80

Basically, her man starts behaving like her dad, drinking and ignoring his family. The song ends with her politely telling him to pack up his shit and go if he's going to be dead weight.

58 More Replies...

Airi Peach

18w↑2.6K

if you came here because you heard HJune (HARRISON PARK) sing on the OTV smp talent show,,,, I LOVE YOU❤️💙

cb gh

Dang man lmfao

Sarge Scum

Nope. Just love the song and the artist.

Walker J

Actually I knew about this song before rust. Get cultured

walter donatiello

Ma vaffanculo

LocoBarbosa

Nope

169 More Replies...

Cortality

25w↑197

My dad would play this whenever we would go somewhere.. Now he doesnt, because he has a new family now.. god i’m tearing up

Mau Torres

Mine just passed away this year and he used to play this. Now all I have is CD with his handwriting on it.

Kilo Byte

@Cortality You are strong buddy. You will always be.

Eric Jones

That hurt me so much, you don't know, a lot of us has been there.

Cortality

5w↑3

Thanks to everyone that replied to this comment! I have moved on from the passed and now I don’t think about my Dad anymore, he said this was “our” theme like we were the duo.

Jessica Vidal

His loss buddy 🙏🏼❤️

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Yasmina saleh

13w↑65

This song reminds me of my dad, he’s taken care of me and my two brothers as a single father all his life, basically slaved to keep a roof over our heads when my mother was totally absent, in & out of jails and drug trances... he gave her too many chances to be in our lives and she always took advantage unfortunately, my dream is to be able to have enough money to buy him a brand new car. He’s always wanted a hybrid kind of car but sacrificed having a nicer car so that we can each get a car instead ♥️

ToniMarie RS

33w↑163

My cousin was killed 4 years ago today. This is one of the songs we would listen to on repeat and sing/scream along way out of tune. We wanted to get away from the monotony of our hometown. This song still plays on the radio & in stores.... and every time I hear it since she was killed I find myself wiping tears from my eyes. I joined the military, moved across the country & started a family while she stayed stuck & lost herself. I’ll always feel a sense of guilt for that 😭 but this song! This song brings me back to a time when we were laughing hysterically, living carefree & dreaming up future plans for a better life!

TIMELESS CLASSIC!

debbie Gillig

Your cousin isn't stuck any where. Maybe she helped you get out of the monotony of your hometown. This made me tear up. But I believe your cousin is smiling with you

Breadsticklee

sending love

Kendra Heard

15w↑1

Tht was so precious...God Bless u baby girl

Alimpan Mandal

16w↑3

Take care dude and good luck 👍

Gaganjeet dhillon

17w↑2

Well, i shed a few reading this. Sending love

3 More Replies...

Arabella Leppard

1y↑3.3K

If you ever feel like an idiot just remember 35k people disliked this song

Bigmoe951

10w

Wtf are wrong with people!!!

hurts hurton

10w

35k losers

Elijahs Fire

11w

yeah i dont get too

tjeerd stuiver

12w

Propably people that think the jonas blue one is the original

Araya Hope

13w

they hit the wrong button cause they couldnt see through their tears

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Lauren Landstrom

36w↑538

imagine disliking this. that's so embarrassing.

Linda Detweiler

12w↑2

I like the song don't care what people thinks 😆😆😆

Kendra Heard

15w

Some people jus dnt know real music...they rather play cardi b...smh such a shame this music here is legendary

Max Stemple

15w

Yea, well, they probably like trump, what can you say?

Target St Clair

16w

@Matt Bigelow Not at all, my mom told me she was into some kind of Drama back then in the 90s?

Enigma -

16w

@Insider Inside what deep insight. So few think like you...hence why I isolate so much.
Not many think on that level...and actually are threatened by your way of thinking!
I appreciate it.

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Nejma

31w↑131

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written in history.

Aaron Marks

7w↑26

I have always heard this song, but always in the background, never really listening to it. Then I decided to play it on guitar and listened to it all the way through. I teared up, I had no idea how sad this song was

shroom thawts

❤️❤️❤️

Chiwaukeemoon

34w↑46

I ran away from home starting when I was 5 this song still resonates to this day. Broken home but I am not a product of my environment! I made it!

The Joules Project

10w

I'm actually glad to hear that, you're awesome.

Kendra Heard

15w

Man congratulations ....

Gabriel Allado

2y↑1K

This song just reminds me how life isn't always what you planned..Sometimes dreams die, and people change. We don't always get what we want out of life, no matter how hard we try. Sometimes all we can do is acknowledge that and try our best to move on and make due with what we have. This song is timeless, and no wonder so many people can relate to it. It sounds so haunting and sad, and yet comforting in a weird way..

Donna Farmer

prophesy from the mouth of the unknown.well said my friend

Doug Proett

It's all good because
You already know

slynomics

First time ever "f you" made complete sense

Darren Gregory

It sucks.i think it'll happen to me again.

JASON CASTAGNARO

amen

26 More Replies...

Simone Daniel

7w↑3

E minha música preferida!! Ela me trás uma paz inexplicável.💕

THE ENCHANTED UNIVERSE OF LIFE AND WISDOM

23w↑325

Im not the only one who listening to this masterpiece in may.

whoismirle?

14w

July

Kendra Heard

15w

NOPE IM HERE TOO! ALTHOUGH ITS JULY

ZM

18w

@Sazzad Ratul but you're the only for me :( <3

Sazzad Ratul

18w

Your the only one .....

ZM

18w

who asked you actually"?

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girlwithattitude

21w↑29

This song is absolutely timeless.... as long as there is human error...poverty and oppression are hardships that many have to endure... Thank God for all the things you have been given...and please remember there is always someone that has it worse than you ....

justnewlight

10w↑4

What an absolute masterpiece.

Megan Cecelia

My dad died in March.. this song is one of many that have kept me going. He had trouble with alcohol for a long time….I miss him and wish I couldve brought him peace. I’ll always cherish our memories together and who he was, he was truly an amazing man and father. 💙

Yodhin

16w↑31

I home alone, my wife and kids are having a pre firework dinner in town. It’s the 4th, I’m drinking whisky and listening to this amazing song alone at home. A 41 year old living his life, and loving it !

Kendra Heard

15w

God Bless u man...i pray God sends me a Husband and blesses me with this some day....

Johnny Cage

15w↑3

A 40 year old Irish man here replying to you. God bless you brother ☘️

Flavia Andrade

10w↑11

This is one of those songs we never get tired of listening to. The more the years pass, it remains unforgettable. Great voice, great Tracy❤️

J A

19w↑11

When I was a teenager, I always dreaded this song whenever it came on the radio because it didn't sound "cool" at the time. But, as you get older and relisten to old songs and actually listen (to the lyrics), you realize it's actually a masterpiece. Had this ever happened to you?

Kendra Heard

15w↑1

Yes isn't tht funny??...i appreciate alot of oldies and it touches my soul because i can actually understand the lyrics

Helena Jes Starzak

2y↑2.1K

People whom had a tough childhood can relate to this song.
I hope you all have "made it", made a better life for yourselves.

Johnny G.

@Cobra Kai fan nobody cares for you lol

Northern Chechen Factory

9w↑1

@Jordon Harris had it hard did all of the above because... just now realizing the rest had been on me. You learned faster I hope. Cheers. And love to our extended human family! As annoying as that is fuggit. We all skin

Northern Chechen Factory

9w↑1

I made it. Thank you. It’s still tough chemically... but I’m only striving to get better.

Talk With Jaz

13w↑2

I Made It.
Humbly Thank You~°~

Blindspot Spotter

15w↑1

@Kendra Heard Ditto Kendra. That's the only way to live life....in the moment, a day at a time.

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renzo sam

20w↑56

If you listen to this kind of music.... you are my kind of people 🤩🤩

Christian Morales Ortiz

Yep!!!

R. Desmond

9w↑1

This type of music will just make you cry your eyes out

Jess

10w↑1

I listen to all kinds of music 🥴 tbh this ain’t even my kind of music it just sounds sad 😭

Dylan Purcell

12w↑1

thanx 😘

Kendra Heard

15w↑2

Thanx😏

ProblemAdd

32w↑25

i dont know why but whenever i hear this song i just break down in tears, im not even sad my eyes just start watering for some reason

Jess

10w

The power of music and vibration 😭

Leslie Aylor-Hill

17w

Me too.....every time! Powerful!

Adam Birkland

13w↑33

This song is more relevant today than ever.

anay tapdiya

18w↑21

I literally came here because of Hjune!
That guy is insane!!!!
OTV SMP ❤️❤️❤️

Lewis Da Baron

17w↑1

Hjune ruined it.

Nick Name

38w↑3.8K

Send this to space to represent humanity if there's other life.

Paige Hodges

Love this comment and username.

fntime

Nice, maybe the sent it to us! :) I included this video on my daily eclectic playlist filled with classics, oldies & hidden gems, all styles & era's. Hope YOU & all who appreciate good music & arn't pigeonholed into a narrow range will
enjoy. Songs rotated & added daily, so check back https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL240940E21E6C83E3

Craig Morgan

There isn't just space and stuff?👁👀👁🌶🌶😮😮🤔🤔

Brian Kim

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1La fo reeS

Indoctrinated belief isn't a choice. It was made for you. No one is arguing you believing in those religious ideas. It's you applying it to a public forum and not expecting an opinion against it.

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Henchy3rd

6w↑11

Played this in Zimbabwe in 87, 92 & 97.. still reminiscing about those great times with my uncle & auntie who are no longer in this world.
Good times never forgotten, love you so much.

Alex

Kevin M

20w↑16

An absolute masterpiece! Her voice is so damn rich/warm and beautiful!!

Devvv333

8w↑2

Michael
1 week ago
i'm 53, and without going on a big rant, i can confirm this is the best song a human being has ever produced.

JADE NICOR

luckily my Father raised me with this type of music <3

Nathan Kearney

2y↑2K

When I was 15 my father passed away and he loved this song. He would always play it when we'd go on drives and he used to love going fast when it was on! Coincidentally he died from alcohol abuse much like Tracy says in the song about her father and his trouble with the bottle. Rest up dad, we'll listen to this song again sometime

Bertram Plays

Rest in peace and prayers for your family

Nova Cornucopia

This sounds similar to my story..my dad passed away a couple of days ago, I’m 14, and this was his favourite song, he used to play it when my mum was pregnant with me.. he’s in a better place now 😇

Mason Mittleider

Congrats u are about 65% of the comment section

Jaytee Smash

That last sentence got me, hope your coping

leo

Hope u were able to recover my guy

London's still red tho

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xy

26w↑16

Probably the most beautiful and vulnerable song I've heard.

Brittany Brown

14w

Jkelmw

TheButterflyEffect

I got an interview in a few minutes and this song is the calm I need to prep. Thank You :)

rogerraymondunplugged

7w↑10

I’ve admired this lady since her debut album. Her lyrics are so prophetic. Her voice is so warm and stirs up my emotions every time I listen to her. Always at night.

Maryielle

18w↑59

HJUNEE SANG THIS SO GOOD ;______;

Jasmine

17w↑42

Came here after hearing hjune cover Fast Car in OTV’s Got Talent stream. This song is so captivating! What a legend of a song this is!

Bee Lot

awww.. I feel bad for you discovering this song that way. But nonetheless, you were able to discover this song which I guess is kinda ok at the end.

Jamal Kamal

13w

Love you

stari

17w↑1

@Max And Rex Hamster Channel literally no one asked

Max And Rex Hamster Channel

17w↑2

Nope. I come here everyday because it was my aunties favourite song before she passed away and it’s just too much of a long story :(

Victor Yudha

8w↑6

Damn,perfect song...

Licia Ruiz

24w↑4

Some of these comments really have me crying. If you’re reading this, I love you. I pray peace over you. And I’m happy you’re strong enough to keep fighting and overcoming your struggles ❤️🙏🏽

Smosh MK

23w↑2

Thank you❤ i wish this too
Sorry for my english, i'm from Serbia 🇷🇸❤

MB

23w↑1

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

Val R

35w↑14

This song always makes me think of me and my mom. I stay at home to take care of her bc shes really sick, and I'm trying to work on getting my ged and my life together.

Antonia-Maria Abboud

I hope you do

Kendra Heard

15w↑1

Dnt worry honey God has got ur back

Leslie Aylor-Hill

17w

You WILL do it and be amazing. I'm proud of you.

adamFIVE88

17w

Reminds me of my mom too, when she would clean or cook she'd play music, and I would help and we'd sing and dance. I miss her so much. I haven't spoken about her much since she's passed. Still breaks my heart to think of memories right now.

I am Shadowbanned

33w↑3

Stay strong and God bless 🙏

Trey Gibson

2y↑1.2K

My mom passed in October of 2019. She singlehandedly raised me and my older sister. She carried our family from poverty to middle class. She took all that weight on her shoulders and thrived. She loved this song and it always will make me remember riding in the car with her. I love you, Mom. Thank you for everything.

Skinny Pickle

1y↑1

Its spectacular the amount of love, selflessness and respect that can be shown just by posting one comment and you have definitely shared all three!

Sorry for your loss,
I hope things have gotten better and only wish the best for you...

Covid19 is COMMUNISM

Joe BIDEN hates black people

John Brunskill

1y↑1

Respect brother your mom was a good person

Joy Moore

1y↑1

My mom also died in october , October 30th. It was very unexpected. She was sick. I am sorry for your loss praying for you

Isaiah Michael

Justin Kinville whats your clan in clash of clans ?

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u wu

18w↑261

hjune brought me here. this song is such a masterpiece aaahhh

Dylan Morris

8w↑24

Why did I think this was a man singing when I first heard this on the radio? Anybody else think that before looking up Tracy Chapman online and finding out the truth??😂😂😂

Slarti Bartfast

Ben LaPonsie

16w↑6

After hearing Hjune's amazing cover, I was worried I would be disappointed by the original.
I wasn't.

Sean White

14w↑6

I hear my moms voice so clearly every time I hear this song.I miss her every day.Thank you for this beautiful song.

Elson Ian Nyl Galang

2y↑2.3K

Quarantine and lockdown brought me here!

It took me a world pandemic to realize how this song is an unparalleled masterpiece, the simplicity of the instrumentals, the soul-evoking melody, and the freaking level of lyricism in this song... Tracy Chapman is a legend.

Mama Mama

@nick swanwick و ز

Andrea Bucaling

Same here... i got time to listen to this song as well as other artists

lex luthor

1y↑1

Fantastic music brought me here

John Healy

Elson Ian Nyl Galang Li

Osabox

1y↑1

You are a poet man.

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Mithum Ramanandi

5w↑1

Perfect song from the greatest album of all time

Bloom Eye

20w↑1

It's crazy how good of a song this is!

Marco Dekkers

11w↑6

This song ages like a fine wine

Adriana Sofia Giraldo

21w

Una melodía muy hermosa 🤗🌻🇨🇴🌷

Kir Meli

1y↑676

I remember my mom and I listening to this song in the car when I was a little kid in the 90's. We lived in Philly then and we were pretty poor, not living in the best neighborhood, and having to scrape on by. I remember that even though we had little money, she made sure I was involved in things- ballet, ice skating, camp, violin.. This song will always remind me of her driving in her fast car all over Philly to get everywhere we needed to go.

Fungwi Harris

34w↑1

Trust me that is exactly me and my mom too❤️

Matthew Hoppe

35w

Hey i have to do a Presrntation in school about t4acy chapman and the song fast car
1st question what is the meaning of the song what does Sho want to say us?
2. About what is this song
And last question what is tracy chapman doing tday?

Nowuseee

36w

You got a good mom, take care of her.

Alun Davies

37w

Your Mum sounds like one heck of a Lady

FalconsFanForever

39w

Me and my mom's did to classic song

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Tintin Gomez

23w↑1

still cryin whenever I play this song. It reminds me that someday I can be someone. There are lots of things that I decided very carefully, either I'll do it now or I'll leave and die this way.

Casey Albright

16w

I can't believe I never heard this song before this morning. This touched my heart in a way that little in life can any more. Thanks random radio station!

Anindya Dey

12w

Unique voice and a lovely song. Lots and lots of sweet childhood memories. I vividly remember the Grammy award of 1988 and Tracy bagging the coveted award for this number.

Kendra Heard

15w↑1

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SONG...IDK WHAT IT DOES TO ME...BUT IT TOUCHES MY SOUL

Travis Maxwell

2y↑10.4K

Who's listening in 2021, to this beautiful song.

Mark Martindale

14w

I'm old enough to have heard this song when it was new (and loving it.) Hearing it now, tonight, 33 years later, I am literally sobbing. So beautiful, so real.

Linda Detweiler

14w

whoismirle?

14w

Yessir

Mohamed anwar

18w

✌️peace and love from Maldives 🇲🇻

F.B.I.

24w

Better question: who isn't?

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AB Hassan

22w

This not music it’s a pure art .. thank you for this masterpiece Tracy ♥️🙏🏾

Bob Christian Laryea

Since I was 15. I listened and could relate.
Some 30 plus years after, I am once again listening.
I could say many things. But only 1 thing comes to my mind.
I love you!

Mirjana Cosic

10w

Moment at 2:00 just unreal 💥
Thank you for this masterpiece of music ❤

robertowolf246

15w↑12

"Any place is better, starting from zero got nothing to lose" is my favorite line in this song 0:30

J Grunny

33w↑5

This is the kind of song that makes and artist immortal.

Luuh Marley Da Silva

31w

Sempre esperei por coisa melhor
Embora talvez juntos nós encontrássemos isso
Não tenho planos e não quero ir a lugar nenhum
Por isso pegue seu carro e continue dirigindo...

Musicão! :)

Kayla Lewis

16w↑26

I lost my mother a year in august from cancer due to her addiction. I am in recovery myself and I just hit 30 days sober today. I would make you proud mom

Margarita Franchuk

11w

She’s so proud of you. Don’t give up ❤️

Duck games

12w

You got this Kayla 💪

Sky WLk

12w

Stay strong Kayla!!!! Never give up on yourself. I promise it’ll get better.

Patrick xxx

14w

💪🏼♥️

Param Shekhar

18w↑14

Hjune nailed it ngl

JenP W

14w

this entire album was pure gold!

Rej Mayer

14w↑6

This song always brings a sentimental smile to my face. Reminds me of the time my partner (now ex) picked me up in my home town and we drove for over 7 hours to his home town in northeastern Canada. I was young and thought I knew what love was. I felt free, unabashed and trouble-free.

Rej Mayer

13w

@Xfiles SeasonTenEpOneandSix I was in my early twenties at the time.

Xfiles SeasonTenEpOneandSix

14w

how old/young were you? I live in ontario lol be well

Just a chill dude

13w

This was my nanas favorite song, and it was the first one I learned to play on guitar :D

Cynthia Watson

26w

I love Tracy Chapman's voice and her music!😍

Derek Fowler

48w↑1.6K

My mother and I used to play this in the car when I was a kid.

Gustavo Bedolla

18w

When I was 11 my dad plays this on the radio and i enjoyed it and liked the voice of the singer and enjoyed the beat

ZM

18w

How is your mother doing now Derek?

Paula Choudory

19w

Same

Hyper Horse

19w

I feel sorry for you. I just don't see the appeal. It just sounds depressing.

1 1

19w

Same

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susan watkins

24w

Jordan, the memories I have of us riding listening to this song will always be in my heart ❤ I love you son 💙

Ari Venti

17w↑36

Fun Fact ✅: Michael Jackson and Janet were Tracy Chapman's cousins. I don't know if she's also related to Stevie Wonder since Jacksons and Stevie are cousins on mother side.

Sholy Kamal

13w

Wait whaaa

Black Blue

13w

The singers blood

Ferarie salliman

14w

Hola Claro

Audrey Lawrence

21w↑6

This song has always been beautiful

Carl McNamara

29w

this whole album is fantastic!

Prophet New York

1y↑735

I come from a small town where you either die by overdose or suicide. I used to see a girl who was addicted to heroin due to being molested by her father and being neglected by her mother. Our only escape was at night time driving in my car all over town. I would always talk about getting out and finding a better life while she was still stuck in the mindset of never leaving this place even though she wants to. The line "We gotta make a decision
Leave tonight or live and die this way." rings true. I made it out and moved to Los Angeles. I'm lucky to be alive

Niz Loc

14w

@Ryan Byrne beat me to it. Ill never understand why the current generation goes out of its way to sound stupid.

Leslie Aylor-Hill

17w

I'm glad to hear you made it.

woke dream

25w

Stay strong my friend one love 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

Ryan Byrne

28w↑1

@YL what language is this?

Sergei Kuzmenchuk

28w

Wow man. Wow.

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ghost gk

35w

I love this song. Tracey Chapman has excellent vocal chords, she is such an amazing singer. I found this song therapeutic. The song lifts me up, when I feel depressed.

Robert Groves

7w↑8

You were my brothers song at his funeral. You are apart of our family’s life. To this day 💜💜💜

Vineetha Mohan

16w

For all situations in Life - this song just makes everything better :)))

Scott Mefford

11w↑3

Loved this song when it first dropped. Now paying closer attention to the lyrics I love it even more. Hauntingly beautiful.

Madeleine G

49w↑539

I don't care how many times I hear this, it still makes me cry.

Monica Walker

19w

Same

Madeleine G

22w

@Max Fox oooff that sounds like it would hit home. I’m sorry

Credit_card12

23w

Same. Every time.

Max Fox

23w

@Ula Mamić awe..hey ur not alone..if u ever need to vent hit me up..I went to two colleges at once..not many ppl can say dat..Adian red red dixon facebook

Ula Mamić

23w↑2

I totally agree...I grew up in a small town with my childhood friends, we always dreamed about moving out and becoming someone and something...Here i am, in a bit city, studing law and i have never been this lonely and sad. This song brings smell of old happy days. Back than, we were so happy and careless, now everyone of us is chasing dreams and we are not in touch at all. Little did we know, that little city was our happy place...

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binch gamer

11w↑2

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
Me, myself, I got nothing to prove

You got a fast car
I got a plan to get us outta 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 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 I remember we were driving, driving in your car
Speed so fast it felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
And I-I had a feeling that I belonged
I-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

So I remember we were driving, driving in your car
Speed so fast it felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
And I-I had a feeling that I belonged
I-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'd find it
I got no plans, I ain't going nowhere
So take your fast car and keep on driving

So I remember we were driving, driving in your car
Speed so fast it felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
And I-I had a feeling that I belonged
I-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

Reaghan Jenner

Just about leart this song on my guitar!!! Its such a wonderful, heartfelt song. love it

radddish saysKO

17w

AMAZING SONG !!
HJune was amazing too ❤️

GGJiaJia

12w↑1

Listening to songs again from my childhood is wonderful. I finally understand the lyrics.

Finneonfan555

1y↑767

"You gotta make a decision, leave tonight, or live and die this way."

something about this lyric is so haunting to me, because I feel like if I don't escape soon that i'll be stuck in this life forever....

Leslie Aylor-Hill

17w↑1

Praying for you. You WILL make it. Please don't give up. Your reward awaits you.

JAD's MV's

29w

Everyday is an opportunity to change. There is no point of no return. The point of no return is the day you die without changing what you want needed to.

Finneonfan555

35w↑2

Thank you to all these nice comments 🥺 it’s nice to know there is still a good side to the internet.

Dawn Hilton Lanczycki

39w

@Fidel Agudo geography usually doesn't change anything. Maybe what is Mandy is to escape the depression in your mind the changing your own attitude

Dawn Hilton Lanczycki

39w

I was haunted with that last line as well

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Jonathan Jose

37w↑11

This was playing on my local fm radio yesterday night while I was in my car getting back home from work, I instantly liked it when I heard it.

MrBigrobmjca3

20w↑1

All admit, I was in my 30s’ the first time I gave this song a listen. It was a holy crap moment to say the least. Wow.... this one belongs deep in the vault with Walking In Memphis to be protected from overplay, lest it become just another regular song.

Painterly Brushes

30w↑1

Where has this song been my whole life. It's great👍👍👍

Cole Thomas

15w↑6

This song is sad, depressing, and bleak but also happy, hopeful, and smooth.

Rec0rder Mast3r

1y↑3.1K

I always thought this was sung by a dude

Jared Koester

@A H I used to imagine a dude singing this to his girlfriend who owns and drives a beat up 2000 Chevy Corvette (because that's what "fast car" meant to me at age 9). And I used to think damn your girlfriend is a badass why are you so sad?

LITTLERETROSHIP

Same here. Plus Tracy is a name that I think can be for both genders.

LITTLERETROSHIP

Same

Nico Braun

10w

I mean the lyrics are quite telling.

dademonstrator

12w

she looks like a dude too

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Dena Mitchell

33w

Job 3:24

The old testament book of Ruth and Muddy Waters love this song. Beautiful masterpiece that holds true to ring for many moons to be here forever.