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 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

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

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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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:

Douglas Vasconcelos

15w↑307

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

shanghai

4w↑3

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

I know I did copy and paste this but I just wanted to show people how powerful these lyrics are.

Oliver Collins

3w↑5

here are the lyrics for anyone:
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

Agostina

1y↑1K

Lyrics!!!
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

All comments from YouTube:

Arabella Leppard

26w↑1.1K

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

Deja Voodoo

1w↑1

I think they thought that they were hitting the download button

Mark Lee

35k people are dicks then

Tom Rossi

Love her sound

Radical Edward

A bunch of uncultured swine lol

0405

@Matthew Hoppe Fast car = Life

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Rec0rder Mast3r

20w↑2K

I always thought this was sung by a dude

Al Stevens

Yeah sounds like a dude, right? You dumbarse.

V4L PAL

@julie mcfarlane get the hell out the chat

potato man

Wait this isn't a dude.......

Sikira Shanks

I just realised today ....

Sean Taylor

How

130 More Replies...

carlwinslo

27w↑2.2K

I came from a house of an abusive alcoholic drug addicted father who reigned hell on me and my mother and brother. He went to prison for shooting someone when i was young and came back into my moms life afterwards. He ended up dying in prison of a drug overdose. I have found my bother dead twice and saved his life , i wasnt there the 3rd time but luckily my mom was. Life is hard and people dont get it. He is repeating the same steps his father before him did. It sounds like a cliche but its tragically true. This song rings so true to me. Sorry for the paragraph. Just please know that whoever feels this that you are not alone.

Aleksandra

Sending love to you :* you're very strong !

Alex

I’m so sorry. All love and strength to you

Temari TheBadass

You can't expect people to be perfect when their life wasn't either

sebbieastian

Take care of yourself man. I hope life gets better for you

Erin Landry

This mean so much to me I had a similar situation and it was hell it feels like I don't know who I am but I know I'll get there I used to feel like I was the only one so I puched everyone away I still have a hard time with trust it suck that we have to go through this but I know that we are strong and that we can fight through anything I wish no one should feel this way I wish a lot of things but the only thing I can do now is forgive because that's what's keeping me Faith. Ps thank you

107 More Replies...

Nick Name

5w↑535

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

Local Dragon

I full on agree

James Bailey

So very poetic of you could not say that better ourselves

What's next?? ?

@Atlas true, how sad is that tho?

John Woods

1w↑1

Too late

Rspadac1

This and smooth

26 More Replies...

shaktar

17w↑684

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

Matthew Hoppe

2w↑1

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?

George Papasimeonidis

That hit home

social isolation

the fantasy is to escape being trapped. See, her old man's got a problem.

Nicholas Chester

3w↑1

@Tracy Belt maybe if the guy ended up being a good guy, but he is just as bad as her father. it's shows a cycle of being trapped

Nicholas Chester

So many songs are like that. As your grow up you start understanding them more

10 More Replies...

Douglas Vasconcelos

15w↑307

Stan AncaPaula

This is too sad, i had no ideea

Dallas boyd.Attebury

@Jakubs Jump hey don't be a dick please.

Fogata

3w↑2

Thank you very much for the lyrics! Makes all the difference. Appreciated!

SuperStargazer666

3w↑2

Thanks for the lyrics Bro. Such a sad song. Let’s hope all those people looking for an escape make it.🙏🏼

Michael Wellen

4w↑8

Man, I knew this song was sad, I didn't know THIS sad.

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Prophet New York

23w↑426

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

Lacquer Black

🔥🔥🔥💜💜💜

Juuk

I feel sorry for the girl, I wonder if she even has anyone that cares about her now, being in her situation combined with loneliness and lack of love will rot you up from the inside.

Kevin Randall

7w↑1

@Prophet New York Thanks brother I really appreciate that! Same here man, lost so many people close to me from it & it never gets easier. I’ve found giving back to others keeps me clean. I hope after I get a bit more time down that I can start to help others who are currently struggling. If our generation does anything right with addiction it’s preventing the kids from getting hooked. Be well man.

angela rodriguez

Me too!!!! Thank God

Reggie Reagan

Well done my son

20 More Replies...

Finneonfan555

22w↑511

"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....

Finneonfan555

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

Dawn Lanczycki

@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 Lanczycki

I was haunted with that last line as well

Prindeeva

Keep your head up and keep pushing forward!!❤️hope u are in a better peace of mind now!!!

Nick Davila

12w

I feel the same lyrics so powerful

22 More Replies...

Rye struxness

46w↑3.2K

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💕💕

Bogdan Colic

❤️

Kay Mckean

@Rye struxness ❤

Rye struxness

5w↑1

@Kay Mckean thank you 🤍

Kay Mckean

@Rye struxness So sorry for your loss 😔

230 More Replies...

Kir Meli

28w↑660

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.

Matthew Hoppe

Nowuseee

You got a good mom, take care of her.

Alun Davies

Your Mum sounds like one heck of a Lady

FalconsFanForever

Me and my mom's did to classic song

Shashank Singh

7w↑2

Man this thing went through the heart like a spear pierced n ran past away ..❤️❤️❤️❤️ stay happy

15 More Replies...

Derek Fowler

15w↑823

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

Rafter Rafter

Was your mom's car a fast car too or a minivan?

Kirsten Fowler

Have we got the same mother

John Jackson

@LewisCully117 yh same but something happened now everyone in the town we live in bk there hates her n they have known her since she was like a baby

LewisCully117

@John Jackson bro Ireland was my mums favourite place to be

John Jackson

Same on the way to the ferry (boat) that would bring us all to Ireland i miss it so much

70 More Replies...

Madeleine G

16w↑209

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

Matthew Hoppe

Nexcion153

8w↑1

Same. It’s one of the most beautiful songs. I cry every time I hear it. I can just hear all the emotion in her voice.

S

8w↑1

Same 😣. It reminds me of my parents. I never wanna lose them I’m so scared for that day to come I’m only 24 and they’re not so old but this song triggers meee😕😫😫

C H

8w↑3

Every fuckin time

AADSTTT

10w↑5

How she can sing without crying?

2 More Replies...

Nath

27w↑538

This song will never get old, no matter when you read this comment

Dawn Lanczycki

The song is timeless

Tomas Retamal

16w↑2

depends what you mean by old

Evilmaxter

22w↑6

Its crazy how this song sounds so new yet its old

puddingplate

24w↑12

@Kodi Dijanosic u kids r always so angry lol

Kodi Dijanosic

24w↑4

you're getting older you fuckwit

Lauren Landstrom

3w↑18

imagine disliking this. that's so embarrassing.

sharon vaziri

2w↑1

This song..her performance of it the best

Peri cullo

2w↑1

that would be so cringe

Briana Anderson

23w↑106

This is on my “drunk mom” playlist. My mom would scream this at the top of her lungs after drinking a 12 pack. She’s sober now. But I now understand.

Instazome ASMR

16w↑1

addiction is hard for everyone

Instazome ASMR

16w↑5

Yeah, I empathize with her and hope she stays clean. I also empathize with you and the effects her addiction may have had on you. Blessings to you (and her). Much love

Pounce 🐱

12w↑197

This song gives me chills just thinking about it...

Lewis Fn

Same

Sam Coon

@Alex Palyshka your "general" ear?

youtube 64 man

Same

Paula Sharrock

10w

Best Wendy matews

Alex Palyshka

10w

That's actually me behind you, whispering the words into your general ear as I catch the warm tear from your beautiful cheek. Don't turn. Just let this play out my friend, know you can be someone. Are the words only heard with your emotions.

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high78voltage

23w↑210

Me and my husband met 20 years ago, he pulled up to my parents house and this song had just came on when I got in his car no joke and he sped off and i never looked back , were still married (we both had a dysfunctional family) 20 years later we have 2adult children and very very much in love , this will always be our song❤💯

Matthew Hoppe

Alex M

@Clover i don't do this for that reason, i don't really need pity atm, im doing it in the hopes that people will be led to Jesus and the hope he gives through sharing this testimony
👍

Clover

5w↑1

@Alex M I am unsure if I should sympathetize with your story but boy you copy and paste this in every comment like you're begging for pity.

high78voltage

15w

@Vachan Hegde more what?

butters 1159

15w

High78... your story put me to sleep....I think your lying.....pretty sad telling strangers things that never happened...put the booze down and get some sleep...

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Travis Maxwell

1y↑9.9K

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

T. LAW

Yuppp

Matthew Hoppe

David Smith

Meeree

David Smith

Mee

Joshua Daniel

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Dessa Dawn

14w↑56

Three years ago I was homeless on the streets. Desperation feels like this song, but there is also hope! My father was an alcoholic. I feel this song on so many levels. It’s also about freedom and rising above poverty. And it’s about joy and feeling young and free. And you CAN be Someone!!!

Matthew Hoppe

Kevin Randall

7w↑1

I’ll have three years sober feb 1st and I’m glad to be away from all of that. I hope you’ve found peace and are doing well now. You deserve it!

Briano Wise

26w↑333

even in this corona time i know there is a fast car gonna take us away from this era to a happy ending .......the world should stick together...

Alex M

15w

@is it read my messages in this comment 👍

is it

15w

@Alex M what is

is it

15w

Err not going so well now is it

Alex M

15w

@Haitian Boi its already happening, its possible under Jesus and his love 🙏

Haitian Boi

15w

Well that can happen if we start now

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Jules G

25w↑108

Man there's just something about this song... the longing for closeness and finding something more. Just wanting to find meaning for your life when you've been struggling for so long. Even if you keep failing, you never stop dreaming.

Jules G

@ATOM LANCHENBA nope not me

Cecille Rosado

3w↑1

I hate how accurate this is. I admittedly just recently found this song but it made me cry within the first minute for these exact reasons. It feels like it's making me confront my own depression (I'm sure others too)

ATOM LANCHENBA

Aren't u superjules 69. A sheerio. I know u.

Ashleigh Payne

18w↑3

Love this

Linds

20w↑84

This is one of the saddest and most beautiful songs I've ever heard.

Joe Black

44w↑4.8K

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

charles mvula

True music is diluted they sing vanity and materials

Apple Chip

@Patricia Ramirez I gave examples of modern day musicians who do have positive messages in them. Twenty One Pilots, Pale Waves, Ben Platt, yungblud, and the 1975 all come to mind. I primarily listen to rock, so I can't speak for any artists in the reggaeton genre, but the artists I listed have good lyrics, none of which objectify women. They are all active and relevant to modern day music, Twenty One Pilots in particular.

Patricia Ramirez

@Apple Chip People from my generation uses these "moderns" musicians due do not have good lyrics on their music. And don't tell me that "reggeaton" gender music or music like Justin Beiber plays have motivational or positive phrases that can help people to change their world in a good and positive manner.
Justin Beiber is just one example, and I still cannot understand why new genders love "reggeaton" gender, all that they this genre of music only talks about sex and how women should be treated only usable to have sexual encounters.

CD DB

@Joe Black
That JoeBlack picture is where Anthony Hopkins's character is talking about his late wife.

adzym54

Id say the the weeknds trilogy album has some very deep songs that has a new school feel to it, would recommend you check it out

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Ezeira G

8w↑137

Who was brought here by Nikki lawsuits ... wow 😍 I love this song

Andrew Gibson

Nope knew of her ma whole 33 years n this is my bf acc btw tunnneee 😎💫💯❤❤

Ryan Walsh

5w↑1

Dun Goofed

7w↑1

@Raven Rose probably some random youtuber, tik toker or whatever

Haitian Boi

Not me

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shanghai

4w↑3

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

I know I did copy and paste this but I just wanted to show people how powerful these lyrics are.

John Mtindo

You are the best, thank you

Jonathan Jose

4w↑3

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.

Jonathan Odeesh

16w↑51

When your heart hurts this song hits differently. More beautiful than the words being sung.

Jonathan Odeesh

16w

@Rafael Evangelista I hope you find peace, and that your heart heals after some time man.

Rafael Evangelista

16w↑1

Yeah, this is me right now.

Olivia Irons

16w↑1

Than*

Helena Jes Starzak

46w↑1.6K

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

Matthew Hoppe

Joseph Mackela

@Cobra Kai fan Did you read the whole paragraph? Seems like a good testament to me.

Scott Starnes

Thank you Helena. I'm one of those people... I survived and yes, life is better. Bless you!

ThugNinja91

I'm trying babe 🤣

Eder Wolf Rodrigues

@daniel Marra wqkikķommllllllolllllb. P. H7yy.y.yuyyyyiiioii666y6766i88

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Nona Socario

21w↑24

I have heard this song many times, but only about two years ago I truly listened to it. I was in the car with my then boyfriend, and the lyrics just touched me so much; I cried my eyes out. The storytelling and the soul in this is just so beautiful.

Marista Huddleston

8w↑9

You can’t touch the original even if you try duplicate. She should have included her in her song literally 😂🤦🏽‍♀️This song helped me in a dark part of my life growing up.

Petar Markovic

5w↑18

My granny and i were very close, she was ma "second mother". Every breakfast i would scream " Granny, am hungry!"
Since i was little boy she was always with me, playing with me, i just can't find the right words how to describe her.
I was so lucky to have her as my granny.
Love you, forever and ever.

j dhliwayo

14w↑21

This hits different when you're broke 😂😂😂

_K I L L E R • Q U E E N_

True

Joshua

2w↑2

From the TikTok with that guy dancing on the roof getting snowballs launched at him😂

boolin boi

3w↑11

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

Fogata

3w↑1

I am sorry that you found yourself in such situation. Life is a bitch but we must pick up the pieces, orphan in my case. But we must be strong. I wish you ALL the BEST!!!

Marty [FXZY]

3w↑1

Glad u doing better

Kelly

6w↑8

I love when the younger generation discover old music that's amazing like this one. This is a gem that tells so much in just a few lyrics. Tracy Chapman is an awesome singer songwriter.

Olivia Gatrell

8w↑3

me and my dad used to play this in the car as a little girl, when our relationship was so good :(

Desire Bunisard

22w↑40

Who is listening in 2020, three decades after the releasing of this song?

Rony Vermout

17w↑3

More than a masterpiece, we have all bin there for sure

Seanyy

3w↑1

Anytime I’m having a mini anxiety attack I throw this gem on and it just takes me to a simpler time in my mind. Good music is literally the cure for anything.

Golden Orchid

16w↑7

I can't believe, this sound like early 2000s

w c

13w↑2

This song can apply to any time. Classic and timeless.

Patriciataylorr deacon

10w↑2

Love this song always will be one of my favorites 💖🙏

Corey Harris

1w↑1

Hey World 🌍 it's 2021 y'all youngins better start knowing how to listen to different type of music

AlmostDecent

this is mildly infuriating -- youtube are calling this a remastered version of tracy chapman?!?! srsly.....btw this is so much better.

Cabbage Guy

19w↑1

I love the bookended nature of the story, the narrator hitches herself to the first relationship she finds to escape an abusive alcoholic in her life, only for that person to turn out to be an abusive alcoholic in turn, but then, she turns the tables. Rather than abandon the resultant family, she forces him out, ending the cycle. Beautiful songwriting right there.

Amelia chetty

30w↑597

I cant believe this song is 32 years old.

Jose Enrique Mercado Mercado

Me neither.. lol I was a kid when it came out.. I am a 50 year old kid now

Ayanda

Its older than me, I'm 26... I remember hearing it as a kid. It helps to have a good memory

untuned

7w↑1

Lol didnt know it is one of my favorite songs to play on guitar

Doctor Anarchy

10w↑1

Older than you.

desireaa7 AA

11w

32 years ago I wasn’t even born yet 😳😳( yet here I am vibing to this jam )

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Wiseman108

11w↑2

I've been trapped for 10 years, and this song hits hard.

Lúcia Porto

9w↑6

who's listening in 2021?

Matthew Hoppe

2w↑1

suckmydick

3w↑1

No matter how many times I hear this song I will always get chills. It’s just a beautiful masterpiece.

Lenyra Dejesus

22w↑3

Beautiful this song makes me want to be stupidly in love, young living life to the fullest driving fast smokin hair blowing in the air

Mad Martigen

6w↑8

It's so difficult to hold my tears when playing this song.

kodnamn

9w↑5

Who's listening in 2021, to this beautiful song! Best way to start a new year

Adrianne Camies

25w↑2

Wishing I had a fast car today. I would drive away now!!

Martin Amador

10w↑2

Merry Christmas everyone! God bless you all!! 🙏🙏🙏

basic vulcan

17w↑19

Me: I swear I'm fine

Also me: plays this on repeat for days at a time

Vachan Hegde

16w

A highway

Anwar Salahuddin

17w↑1

Felt

HwoarangtheBoomerang

165 million views and I'm just finding out about this song. Why ya'll holdin' out on folks?!

Ed Vela

4w↑1

If you grew up in inner city poverty, as a poor minority fulfilling the clichés of a having no cash and a broken home, dreaming of a better life, of the peace and safety of the suburbs, dreaming of “being someone” this song hits so hard. Almost too hard to listen to it.

Josh Reid

1y↑2.2K

doesn't even sound like an 80s song.

Milton Voight

32w↑2

I didn't know there were time borders in music. Peoplr will always write music. The notes never change.

KATHY BREAKWELL

33w↑2

I thought it was 80's
as well...
It kinda has the same beat as Jack and Diane
by John Couger....

H3llb0und

35w↑1

@Doğukan Hoş lol 2013? that's an insult to Tacy Chapman, people stopped writing music this good in the 90s.

JEP

35w

@Vaishali Sahasrabudhe 1988

TriceyDiva💋

35w

@Cryptic true

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Niraj Chavan

7w↑18

I'm here from wrestler adam Cole's post

Dovin Sheep

Bay bay

kurtis41702

7w↑1

Holy fuck me too

Khalil Nixon

7w↑1

Welp😂

Elk Gaming

7w↑1

Same

Niraj Chavan

@Shane Clayton 😁

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Khutxo Machete

8w↑1

"See their old men have a problem.. they live with a bottle nd say thts the way it is!?!? .. "

Natz

7w↑1

This what happens when you love the wrong person.
Sad, he never realize everything until I left him.

QuinzeyFTW

16w↑4

I really hope this song never gets on tik tok 🙏

Vincenzo Cologne Ojebaba

18w↑1

The song reminds me that life is empty without God, as I am writing am tearing up, don't no why, but I think it's the whole essence of existence.

Lynette Mcgrann

17w↑3

I've considered myself s person who's moved through times & not so old school. But every time I here this song it never gets old to me. It's like I'm reliving one of the best parts of my life all over again. The artistic& creative ability & craft of this particular artist& song is one that any true artist of any artistic craft or technical field or fine arts can admire.

Val R

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.

Oliver Collins

3w↑5

Elson Ian Nyl Galang

50w↑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

21w

@nick swanwick و ز

Andrea Bucaling

22w

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

lex luthor

25w↑1

Fantastic music brought me here

John Healy

33w

Elson Ian Nyl Galang Li

Osabox

36w↑1

You are a poet man.

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Steve gibson

10w↑11

Had the tape of this as a little boy at nights when I was crying cus of my mothers ex lover hitting me or fighting her I'd put that cassette in my cassette player and slap them head phones on And cry under my sheets

Steve gibson

@Brittany Burnette thanks

Brittany Burnette

Love to you

tac0cat

22w↑1

does anyone else just get this really strong overpowering feeling that you can't exactly put into words when hearing this? it's mainly nostalgia, mixed with some melancholy and hope for the future

What's next?? ?

2021 still one of the best tracks around

Sam Coon

9w↑1

I first heard this song when it came out and I didn't really care for it. It just wasn't my thing. I was into Van Halen, Scorpions, Hair Metal and rock in general.
Then I gave it a chance and listened to it. I was amazed how it reflected my own life, of how my parents moved my sister and I all over the country trying to find "something better". It drove us apart and we were never the family I wanted us to be. So I took a fast plane to MCRD San Diego because I knew there would be some stability and it would be by my own choosing.
I've moved around a bit since getting out of the Marines in 91 but it was a step up from where I was. If you have to bail to find a better life then do it but remember to try your best to put down roots. Stability is a good thing to have.

Fuck You

1y↑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..

Doug Proett

43w

It's all good because
You already know

slynomics

46w

First time ever "f you" made complete sense

Darren Gregory

47w

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

JASON CASTAGNARO

48w

amen

Ákos Kuli

51w

It's timeless because it's about life ...

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Karl Bowes

3w↑1

Always remember my dad when I hear dis song rip dad miss you so much see you on the flip side xx

VilaBtw

I’m so sorry for you loss this was my grandfathers favorite and he passed on Christmas keep strong

Moviezoid

2w↑1

I thought the lyrics were
" u got a fatass car" 😂

Kathi McCranie

11w↑2

This my Daddys fav song and hes in jail it makes me cry

Stephen Whitaker

10w↑2

Masterpiece. Timeless

Nathan Kearney

1y↑1.9K

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

BérL2

31w

Rest in peace and prayers for your family

Nova Cornucopia

38w

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

38w

Congrats u are about 65% of the comment section

Jaytee Smash

46w

That last sentence got me, hope your coping

Leo Lafond

48w

Hope u were able to recover my guy

London's still red tho

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Orion Cordelle

28w↑1

The fast car is the willingness, the willpower. Remember when we still had it? When we were driving in your car. The fast car will pull us through, it’s the right decision, our engine. I’m the one who always had it in mind. Who kept it and keeps it alive and I pass it on to my daughter.
The job is the oil. The missing part.

Chloe Boyle

20w↑17

This was my dad’s funeral song, he had a fast car and he loved to drive, I wish he was here💔

Nicholas Chester

3w↑1

It's like a Springsteen song, I love it. We need more lyrical structure like this.

J L

2w↑2

Used to dislike this song, but it has grown on me, true music

Deja Voodoo

36,000+ people thought that they were hitting the download button.

Oliver Hadden

I always get bullied at school because I am so little for my age but this song get's me through it

Jerez slays

8w↑3

Just a gorgeous song!

Nikolai Osinoff

11w↑4

Every time I listen to this song I cry. There are other songs that can make me cry but so far this is only one with a 100% success rate

AIKATERINI MAK

13w↑1

I am only 10 years old. I am from Greece, specifically from the island of Samos on our island, some time ago it had a big earthquake, it was 7 Richter.
I was very scared but when I started to make it it gave me courage and I stopped being afraid.

cbreef

13w

Your English skills are very impressive for your age. Keep it up. 👍

Santa Clause

19w↑1

one of the most powerful musical voices ever. absolute legend!

TheYoloDonkey

7w↑5

I was brought here by adam cole baybay

FANTOMxl

8w↑1

Someone need to tell tracy there’s an edm song out there with this same everything.

Agostina

1y↑1K

KeepINmind ToBeKind

37w↑1

Vicky Savvy Thank-You so much for expressing your perspective about the song and giving me a clearer view of its meaning. Now whenever I listen I can really understand and be in the moment with tracey💯🙌🏼🙏🏼🤜🏼🤛🏼. One of my favourite artists for sure.💝

Vicky Savvy

38w↑2

KeepINmind ToBeKind
I think they wanted to start a better life together and she really did try, got a job and worked hard while he still didn't have one. He was more interested to go on cruises in his fast car than putting in the work. She was with him on those cruises and liked the feeling but had to realize things were not going better as she had always hoped. (Told herself "you'll find work and I'll get promoted")
So in the end, she was still the only one with a job that paid their whole expenses and bills while he stayed out late drinking with his friends.
The chorus line then changes to "is it fast enough so you can fly away?" probably meaning she wants him gone because nothing changed.
"You gotta make a decision" probably means that she stopped trying for both of them and leaves it up to him if he wants to live and drink with his friends or step up to be with his family.

KeepINmind ToBeKind

38w

Can someone break down for me the meaning of this song? I love it o much, but, I really want to know what it’s about. I hear drinking, so perhaps addiction, but is there something I’m missing?

Dbodz

39w

Or you know... just listen to theee.... song

rick russ

39w

This is the best song ever written. Telling the truth the way it is.

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mounir si mohand

so according to my mom , i never could sleep at night as a baby , but everytime she puts tracy chapman on the radio , it would calm me directly and fall alseep, god bless this women.

Figeroux

2w↑1

She's got a really unique voice.

Zorana Bradley

17w↑7

Her music comes from her soul I so love listening to her

YourAverageNerd

WAIT THIS IS A GIRL! I thought it was a boy!!

John Mckenzie

2y↑6.3K

My mom died recently and she loved this song... Never really sat down and listened... I wish I had that fast car mom. I wish I did.

Ninja Edde

27w↑1

Sorry ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Mason Mittleider

38w↑1

@Kamia Waddell bruh, the entire point of the original post id for attention, and piss off nothing has nothing to do with anybody here

Mason Mittleider

38w↑1

@Stanley Winters DAMN BRUTHER

Mason Mittleider

38w↑1

Because ur all dumb as shit feeding into the OPs post

Mason Mittleider

38w↑1

@Real On ly what the fuck did you think that did?

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Kristy Harter

23w↑6

Still so amazing it can take me from anyplace I'm at if I just listen n close my eyes

Nikolaos T

23w↑1

Every time i hear a song like that i it travels me away ,i use my imagination to travel in time and in space no matter where i am.

Nikolaos T

23w↑1

I agree with you Kristy

EV-47

11w↑1

Hearing this with headphones hits different...sounds like I’m riding through the sunny day in the Great Plains.

Lucy Leisner

4w↑1

Ich fange an den Song zu spielen über laut Sprecher meine mom👀

Vanessa T

2w↑2

there shouldn't be a dislike button for this song

Dianne Jackson

6w↑2

I needed a palate cleanser after I heard the remake/abomination playing at the supermarket today. 😡

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