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

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Fast Car by Tracy Chapman is a story about two lovers who met in the wrong place, and in the wrong time. The character speaking in first person has a hard relationship with their family. The lovers are also poor. 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. Read Full BioFast Car by Tracy Chapman is a story about two lovers who met in the wrong place, and in the wrong time. The character speaking in first person has a hard relationship with their family. The lovers are also poor. 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, 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:

Amit Gahatraj

29w↑305

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 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

See, my old man's got a problem
He lives 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, I 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 to 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 when 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
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 would find it
I got no plans, I ain't going nowhere
So take your fast car and keep on driving

So I remember when 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
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

Limits98

33w↑14

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
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

[Verse 2]
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
Finally see what it means to be living

[Verse 3]
See, my old man's got a problem
He lives with a 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
When mama went off and left him
She wanted more from life than he could give
I said, "Somebody's gotta take care of him"
So I quit school, and that's what I did

[Refrain]
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

[Chorus]
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

[Verse 4]
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

[Chorus]
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

[Verse 5]
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

[Chorus]
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 around my shoulder
And I-I had a feeling that I belonged
I-I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone

[Refrain]
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

Celeste

2y↑1.1K

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

3y↑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

Doug e Dom

2y↑1.1K

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

1y↑251

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

Kapil Sharma

@ROCK MUSIC HOLLAND 2023!

glenn araniego

@Natalie Kemp c

Zakboxer12

12w

@Nova Dawnz as sad dads I as I pull kno d d I I iso as I 😅vgvsy
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Brendan O'Connor

15w↑1

Sorry to hear that

Luke anthony fuller King

22w

The queen 👑👑👑 Elizabeth the 2nd is dead my real mum n she faces god my soulmate princess Diana god n now IAM the right full King of all universesss n Milky wayssss this world 🌎🌎 🌎🌎🌎 from me White men one Mr fuller 20/8/84.++++scarface+++.me one white men Mr luke anthony fuller 20.8.1984...iam the mm.

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EStREllA*

50w↑1.4K

My mom and I used to listen to this song when we were homeless and I was young, she would cry and I just didn't understand the song at the time. We made it out of the struggle and are blessed ❤️ this song gives me all the feels.

Sharon Wilmot

10w

I'm sorry for those hard times, but i believe God got you through those hard days with his great strength.I hope you both have a roof over your head now.

Edan Savage

10w

❤

Abdi Marmalade

11w

@Erica Cuellar Love

Abdi Marmalade

11w

I love to hear that

Missunights Missunights

12w

My mum was in her 70s when she passed, she loved this song... secretly I think it remembered her of hir first love!!! 🥰 Miss her,!!! Glad you are out of your troubles ...sending much love x🙏

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Van Gogh

8w↑23

How is this released in 1988?! It sounds so modern, so good.

Elly Pelly

4w↑3

It does sound like it was released in 1988😅 that’s not a bad thing though, the complete opposite

Laura Lindfors

6w↑5

Such an amazing song. No wonder it resonates and makes people share their stories here.

cheryl Thomson

7w↑2

this reminds me of my childhood and I didn't have the best and I was a alcoholic at 13 years and didn't stop until I was 30 that's when I realized life was worth living and ur the reason why after going through a domestic abuse relationship u made me see the light thank you xx

Trey Gibson

3y↑2.8K

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.

leon majoni

RIP to your mom passing on of a mom can never go away but the great thing is you had good times with her

Mejda Cherni

im sorry :(

Abunaw Robert

Super mum, God bless her..

You’re an idiot

Dawg this is a YouTube comment section not a therapy session

William Roberts

My condolences to you and your sister and your family. You had a great mom doing what she had to do to have a better life for you and your sister and her. She did excellent job. For what you said. You had a strong mom that didn't give up. You and your sister make your mom proud and do something great in both of your lives. Because you that #1 cheerleader cheering and smiling and being there for you as well God

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Daniel Tracy

10w↑1

I first heard this rift on Nice and Smooths "Sometime I rhyme slow" 90s hit...it was also about addiction...but nothing beats the original

James Mackle

15w↑252

Almost 2023 and this song still hits so hard.

Jorath

5w↑2

yeah, timeless

Verna Schuler

I know it chokes 😢

Oakley

7w↑1

Facts

lavi

@SV Asian Philippines Go! sorry i dont understand alot

SV Asian Philippines Go!

8w↑1

@lavi I meant society and it's morals. There's probably three times as many homeless people and people in poverty now than there was in the 80's! 80's U.S.A.

And I wasn't even born here. 😞

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bob

33w↑1K

I was a heroin addict. I've been clean 6 years. A girl I was with was also an addict. I remember listening to this with her one time when we were broke and had nowhere to go. Unfortunately, I had to make a decision to get clean. I had to leave her or I was going to die. She wasn't ready. She ended up overdosing and passed. This makes me think how hopeless things were and how grateful I am I was able to get clean. My heart does ache for her sometimes.

Call For Healing

Omg.... so heartbreaking...stay strong, Brother ❤️

pete march

god bless ya. were here for ya brother, sister.

Petek Çelebi

@Patrick GuitarAhaha

lidia galera rodríguez

10w

🙏🙏

Xander Thrills

11w

@bob Sometimes the reasoning behind why people do what they do and DONT do is non existant, theres just no answers when people are sad. May she rest in piece forever your old friend. Try to remember her for the good times, thats what i do when thinking of loved ones that are gone. Im currently struggling alot in life but people like you make me feel hopeful, even for just a minute

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Joanne Neaves

A positive tune 🎶 of getting things straightened out x

Muhammad Abidin

1y↑1.8K

Used to listen this while driving with my dad.. At night.. He's no more.. Now am listening alone n driving.. Cherishing his memories

Sarafina Marie Beauty

Rest in peace to him

Abdi Marmalade

11w

Sad to hear, bro. Stay close to God

smalltalk420

22w

Love you and love him. Miss my dad so much.

Tyrell Wells

27w

❤️❤️❤️ ☹️ sorry to hear that...may he rip

Kevin Mitchell

28w

Hopefully you pass this moment on to your kids.

35 More Replies...

Ramesh K

14w↑187

To the young generation, don't let the song die 👍

The Bacon Channel

unfortunately jonas blue tried to replace this song

Brand0n

I’ve just turned 17 and I’ve got no plans on stopping 😊

Kapil Sharma

@Ramesh K 2023!

Tydus Rain

we won't💕

ALI’SLoad

We won’t tiny voice

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Amit Gahatraj

29w↑305

Robert WX

15w

Please see what you think of this amazing cover version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNS0GamRFX0

Billy and the southern nation

19w↑3

I have always thought she said "beer with the bottle" not "lives with a bottle"... I'm sorry but I like beer with the bottle better haha

Daniel Borgman

22w↑7

Chills. Heartbreaking and too real

Erin Grey

22w↑15

I have a teenage daughter. I was just telling her that “back in my day” (born in 1982), we had cassettes and then CDs … and we used to read the lyrics that were neatly folded up inside the case until we knew every word to every song on the album.

Lyrics matter. Thank you.

zoe division

22w↑7

thank you

shuboy05

40w↑455

I didn't know Fast Car is a 1988 song! The style and tone honestly makes this song sound more modern.

Carlos Lara

@SigZag yesss

Carlos Lara

For real

David Quill

That’s why she’s the Queen alongside Aretha

Giovani Phlosse

13w

SOMETIMES I RHYME SLOW SOMETIMES I RHYME QUICK

iniuram

14w↑1

speaking of innovative artists, EWF, Genesis, R.E.M., Coldplay and Depeche Mode are some of them

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Dshanti Birmingham

My mom passed away in July this year. I use to listen to this bc I always told my self I’d make a better life for me and her I’d get us a better house I’d get a job

golfahx91

13w↑68

I was 21 and took my driver's license test. When I got in the driver's seat, this song started playing on the radio. This is a very, very rare song to be playing on radio in my country. But i passed with flying colours. The song relaxed me and got rid of my nervousness. I will always appreciate and cherish this song. Much love from Romania.

luka qobesashvili

4w↑1

in my country licenser is looking at you very angry and wants u to fail idk why but i passed anyway :D :D

Kunga Nuts

Ay fellow Romanian here, except I'm 3rd or 4th generation and born in America

Lisa Taurine

12w↑5

My son just past his license. Congrats to you both.
And this song is a very special song. You listen to the lyrics.
Have a beautiful life.
Lisa, Switzerland.

Sean Harrison700

13w↑4

Congratulations

longrimes

37w↑178

To me this is one of the best songs ever written. It holds a place in my heart because I was abused really bad as a child. I just wanted to get away so bad. I would listen to this song and imagine being in another world where I was free and happy. Every time I hear it I get transported back in time.

chargermedia

14w

Yahweh heals, call on him. ♥️

longrimes

15w

@Robert WX I loved it . This is one of those songs that are so good that you can’t really change it too much. He definitely did it justice.

longrimes

15w↑3

@Delmarplays sorry it took so long to reply. I didn’t see the notification. I’m at a way better place in my life. I made my peace with the world. Now I focus my energy on making the world a better place. I help people that grew up like me, make it in life. I am one of the lucky ones. Too many abused kids grow up to be criminals and never learned to do basic things like pay bills, do taxes , etc. Through what I do for a living , I am able to train these victims in a trade. I usually have them for a year during the apprenticeship. During that time we are together for 8 hours a day, so I am able to teach them everything in life that I missed out on. Hopefully, one day, I will be able to do this on a greater scale. We need more people in the world like you. Sending you love and light

Robert WX

15w

Please see what you think of this amazing cover version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNS0GamRFX0

Delmarplays

24w↑4

longrimes, I’m so sorry that happened to you. I worked with children for 32 years and met some children that I couldn’t rescue because of state laws. I would have been accused of kidnapping. My hands were tied. Anything I can do now?

Julia MacGuire

Wonderful song! Even in 2022!

Jay

4w↑7

This is not just a song it is a masterpiece !

dean blenkinship

16w↑58

Hands down one of the best songs of all time

Orła Cień

13w

💯💯💯 true

SlyHikari03

22w↑41

Literally sounds like it was recorded yesterday.

This is legendary.

Austin McCarty

29w↑42

For some unknown reason, the chorus always brings me to the brink of tears or actual tears stream down my face. I've listened to this song on and off since 1988, since my mom played this cassette every day. There will never be another Tracy Chapman in the history of the universe.

Marcus Gilford

31w↑101

This song is so deep. Poetic, heartfelt, hopeful, tearfully sad, immensely beautiful.

The following line still hits me like a freight train: “… We’ve got to make a decision. Leave tonight, or live and die this way“

Marcus Gilford

22w

@Maciej interesting perspective. I can see that.

Erin Grey

22w↑1

💯 “Poetic, heartfelt, hopeful, tearfully sad, immensely beautiful”. This song is an emotional mix - something you can feel in your soul.

Maciej

29w↑4

This is about our capitalism world i guess...

Mean Cheese Fetamean

2y↑1.7K

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

Jordon Grager

47w↑2

She's a chick? I thought she was a dude!!

Kristijan Car

1y↑1

@biboy mabbitt not until now, I was just kind of jamming.

biboy mabbitt

@Kristijan Car you didnt notice the lyrics is from female's perspective?

M C

1y↑1

That’s a her 😅

\/el

1y↑2

@eoghandeegan tracy chapman is a female

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Kenneth H

19w↑15

Like most Tracy Chapman songs, they are timeless masterpieces. Tracy is a one of a kind song writer, would have been amazing to hear her live, but I am pretty sure she hasn't performed live in a while. ❤ you Tracy, your music has impacted many people around the world.

Lenny Madhavan

25w↑33

For anyone that is struggling in or near the poverty line with all the associated problems that comes with it, whether they are poor or homeless, working class, struggling with debts, facing eviction, etc this is the anthem of hope for you. Amazing song that is beautifully written and performed, of which’s meaning is still relevant today and everyday just as it was at the time of it’s original release…

Leon Hornsby

8w↑1

My mother committed suicide in 2002 while I was 9 years old and this sure fit every feeling that came threw me

🤍𝑻𝒀𝑹𝑶𝑵𝑬 𝑷𝑶𝑾𝑬𝑹🖤

12w↑16

We don't look for old songs, we look for the memories they carry

Gabriel Allado

3y↑1.4K

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..

brandin nay

16w

I subscribe to your channel after reading what you Wrote I could not have said it better myself beautiful mind.

Elizabeth Sandona

23w

Beautifully spoken.❤️

Melody Lang

23w

I'm kind of sad at 55, this song touched me as a teen and is still on my list. Was not necessarily my genre either! Needed it I guess!

Gabriel Allado

50w

@Doug Proett You reply again hahaha

Donna Farmer

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

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Katie Marie 🎵

31w↑26

This album is one of my all-time favs. Still sounds incredible after all these years.

Darrick Hatten

26w

let's talk

Kim Pynegar

1y↑59

Quite possibly one of the greatest songs ever

StarChar Acheson

4w↑6

This song hits me on all chords. Overcoming abuse in my childhood and first marriage to becoming the woman I am on my own. Finally have a partner that understands and recognize and receive me 100% completely as whole. I also accept me for 100% of who i am. This song will always be my too 5 top inspiring ass songs. Love Tracy Chapman. ❤️ would love to see them play live!!

Amina Ferhat

Lovely

Lee Mcbride

2y↑560

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.

only in time

1y↑1

I want what I want so help me god ok park way av

Dawn Harris

1y↑1

FACTS!!♥️

Maria Vanderlugt

1y↑1

❤️🙏🏼❤️

Gem💕

2y↑1

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Chris Dee

31w↑19

This song takes me back to childhood.. and it aged well as I look around at the current state of the world. Love it

Sakura Bloom Ltd.

3w↑1

After all these years, this still remains my favorite song.

jointarmy

1y↑35

Without a doubt one of the best songs ever made! Hands down!

Domenico Morselli

39w

she is the italian tracy chapman...tell me what you think https://youtu.be/s7l7-emr86g

Ronnie Ballard

11w↑10

This song talks to your soul

Joe Black

3y↑9.2K

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

Patrick Whalley

16w

when i first heard this as a kid it affected me deeply.

Curtis Ray

17w

Is she saying that she and her dad should hit the highway and start a new life

Simone Silva

17w

E top ela😍😍😍

LightWalker

17w

Timeless

checkle1

18w

I mean, they do, it just doesn't find you apparently. But yeah, this song is everything.

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Adilson Joao Martins Soares

4w↑3

Cantava demais, uma das melhores vozes que já ouvi... só saudades de anos dourados....

LightWalker

17w↑17

Timeless for struggling people. Beautiful song, brings tears.

eggglued

28w↑12

I’m trying not to listen to this song too much so every time I listen to it it takes the soul out of my body

N

34w↑17

Can't believe i skipped past this song for literally years. Now it's on repeat all the time. Man what a piece of art

Drem Zahkrii

2y↑1.4K

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

Ms Fox

37w

Sending my love❤ i wish you'll make it

Niz

47w

True

Rae E

47w↑1

@Drem Zahkrii just do as many good things as you can for yourself, try to get help any where u can and don’t let your mistake make u feel so ashamed you stop trying to better yourself. You’re human and sometimes we screw up multiple times before we can figure things out and get stable. Don’t give up hope.

Phillip Mahoney

50w↑1

@Drem Zahkrii what is sane, young one? Reality is subjective

Cloudsouth Digidestined

@Tere Floresca for some maybe. Depends on each different person. But I've endured it for 12yrs this year. And if you couldn't endure it, you wouldn't still be here. Whatever you went through, you DID endure.

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A Cespedes

10w↑8

For my dad who was strong, stoic, and just a gentle man! We would listen for hours to this song and now I am constantly reminded he is with me always! Love and miss you Dad! I wish I had more time with you but I know you are waiting for me! Until we meet again! 😢

berry berry

I hope you know that you are not alone in this! I've a similar experience like that aswell

리사베영어레슨

11w↑7

Her voice is one of a kind.
I still remember the first time I heard her voice on the radio. Sensational!
I don't know why, but there is something about her voice that makes me think of a college student.

Anthony T

46w↑12

One of my favorite songs of all time. Reminds me of my childhood. Mom picking me up from school listening to this on the way home. As I got older the song took on a whole new meaning to me. Funny how you don’t realize things when you are young and innocent.
This song always gets me in the feels when I think of those memories. Makes me appreciate my mom even more being a single mom, getting a second job when I was born, working 7 days a week because my lame ass “dad” left when I was a baby. Thanks for making it all seem so easy mom

Lebo Black

27w↑1

That’s what’s beautiful with songs with meaning

Domenico Morselli

39w

she is the italian tracy chapman...tell me what you think https://youtu.be/s7l7-emr86g

Paweł Jackowski

16w↑17

I can't think of another song that would manage to tell a long, complex story so effectively. It's like a great novel sung in just under 5 minutes

Limits98

33w↑14

Cam Bam

30w↑51

I was born in 2000 so I'm 22 but I have an old soul and absolutely love this song & will never stop listening to it ♥️

rilieam

14w

2001 here i love this song

Ian Stolle

26w

2000s kids represent, this song is such a classic despite being twenty years too late.

Mike B

29w↑4

That's because this music is timeless, I love the 80's music as that was my era, born in the 70's but I love 50's and 60's tunes as well as the rave tunes of mid 80's and 90's. Not too sure about the current tunes but still listen to all music. Take care me friend :)

Johnny

25w↑12

When I suffered a fraud 5 years ago that put me in depression, I would listen to this song on repeat. Eventually I drove our car (our only pertenece left) and moved to a different city, starting from zero. Now things are better than ever.... and I remember when me and my wife were driving that car.

Erin Grey

22w↑18

Sending love to everyone/anyone listening to this in 2022. I’m 40 years old and this song still sings to my soul. Peace and love ☮️💕

Yasmina saleh

2y↑950

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 ♥️

Racquel Masangkay

35w↑1

God Bless you and your family🙏🏼

helen zimmerman

36w

@Menelaos Gabriel sorry it was a mistake😌

Menelaos Gabriel

36w

@helen zimmerman em what?

helen zimmerman

36w

@Menelaos Gabriel have you ever been called Elvis

Maiden86

37w↑1

You are not alone. I am a single father raising two boys with absent Mom. He's a strong man, It makes me so happy to read your note knowing how hard it can be and how much He's appreciated. Good Luck to you and your Family.

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shrimpu

3w↑1

Incredible, heartfelt masterpiece that hits like ton of bricks.
If anyone likes this one check out “Marie” by Townes van Zandt. Very similar theme but even more desolate and hopeless

Grace

25w↑8

I Adore these lyrics. She has an amazing voice.

ERockFreedom

11w↑3

What a timeless classic, and artist. Love me some Tracy Chapman. I discovered this albumat after New Beginnings (another masterpiece).

Silvio Antônio

35w↑8

Música linda e inesquecíveis...

Helena Jes Starzak

3y↑3K

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

Abdi Marmalade

11w

@Jacob Reese Love to hear you doing good

LoveInYourMouth

16w

Made it!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Ferrell Linebarger

31w

I can't say my life was hard. my dad gave and gives me everything he can because he wants my brother and I too have it better than he had it and yet I make the same mistakes he made when he was my age and didn't have what I have. I'm disappointed in myself because I can't see myself living up to what he has built up for me and his days are numbered the way he drinks and smokes. Having a loving father and an easy life both slowly taken away by the disease of alcohol is frustrating and makes me cry when I listen to this song. I hope to beat my addiction and become a great father that lives proudly to provide for his kids so I can be like my father but just a little bit better and hopefully my son's and daughters will aim too be just a little bit better than me and so on.

GORGONISMZ Truth

39w

Surviving

Wasp

40w↑1

mom and dad split, dad got the worst end of it from what I remember. He drank to the point where my mother realized there’s more than the bottle. Left and pops wasn’t healthy mentally and I had to give a portion of my school and life to make sure he’s okay. I fell behind but he’s himself again that’s all I ever wanted💙..

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Bear Cakes

43w↑10

I love the way the words flow with this. The build solidifies the emotion.

Domenico Morselli

39w

she is the italian tracy chapman...tell me what you think https://youtu.be/s7l7-emr86g

Akesh Singh

1y↑33

Confession...in 1988, as a 15 year old, never thought anything about this song .Later on, the lyrics and meaning crushes my heart..Dad passed in Nov 2020 .He loved this at the time of release.💓

Traci Grivna

48w↑17

I remember borrowing this tape from the library. That was late 80s. This song is legendary!!!

BlockyG

30w↑8

This song never gets old

Cathi Gonzalez

4w↑2

My son in law used to play this song. I finally paid attention to it. Little will he ever know how loved he is. When he almost died in the line of duty I dropped on my knees and begged GOD to spare him! You see my granddaughter was barely a heart beat. I hope one day whoever is feeling so low. In this world we all have some one who loves us!

19Rayzen96

18w↑8

This is one of the last songs I sang along to with my mother. Sang it to her while she was unconscious and ready to pass on. We had our differences, but I love you mom <3

Tina Longietti

17w

I’m so sorry. 😭

Rocco

18w

😢

Gerald DiAngelo

49w↑19

I got a fast car and this song will always be a masterpiece!

Coventry_Kiers_1984

Picked up a nice copy of this album on vinyl today, amazing, iconic.

Truth Ray

1y↑20

A perfect song, sung and played perfectly. That doesn't happen often.

Domenico Morselli

39w

she is the italian tracy chapman...tell me what you think https://youtu.be/s7l7-emr86g

crystalsolis

24w↑6

What a timeless classic. Literally sounds like it could have been made today.

MississippiGod

22w

I wish TEMS could cover this song and see how sing it

adamcharney

28w↑6

As a virtual driving instructor, this is one of my favourite tunes I open up with my class. So appropriate, yet so sad...❤

Kay Bell

41w↑5

2022 - This song is still on my playlist and I listen to it at least once a week. The lyrics and the emotion - she is such an incredible artist. This is such a unique style - even so many years later. Nothing sounds like this or evokes this emotional response.

Kir Meli

2y↑682

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.

MatondoSZN-novalinez

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?

R.M.

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

2y↑2

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

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peter mckernan

21w↑3

Love this song just a masterpiece

Ann Sellers

42w↑11

Such a talented lady!! Her music it tells a story we all can relate too. I loved her back in the day and still do.

モータルコンバット

11w

Not to be rude but never would have guessed it was a Lady singer she sings wonderfully 🤧

Justin Griffin

39w↑1

I've loved this song for years don't take me the wrong way but I had no clue that Tracy was black or a girl! She's my fav artist as of now this song has helped me through divorce, family problems and just life itself.....I'd love to sit and just have a Convo w/her.

Domenico Morselli

39w

she is the italian tracy chapman...tell me what you think https://youtu.be/s7l7-emr86g

ripperduck

43w↑11

Hard not to cry hearing this song. So many lives are reflected with the lyrics. The part where she saved a little bit of money just to get a better life. Damn, that' was my life and as a teacher, I saw that in my student's lives. Makes me break down...

lisa awen

My parents still listing to old school music in the 70's and 80's and the late in the 90's and started in the 1990 and my little boy names darius started to listting to the old school music in the 80's he loved to listing to is the ghostbusters and the cransberries, zombies, twisted sister.

NIK 1

1y↑864

Almost 2022 and this song is still a masterpiece

harriet adu-gyamfi

15w

Certainly! My elder brother made me fall in love with Tracy Chapman’s songs. Such a great and talented musician!

SchuriiK

17w

Almost 2023 and this song is still a masterpiece

13 Krystal

23w↑2

Here, 2022. My soul craves Good music

AdamK

23w↑1

Em is 2022 nearly 2023 and 1 of the best songs to me

Calamity Jane

24w↑1

Yes it's Eternal

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Samantha S

24w↑90

My late husband would always play this song before we ever had a child , we would just sing to eachother.

We ended up having 4 amazing children & I haven't heard this song since he passed.. it still breaks my heart.

Being a window at 25 with 4 kids is the hardest thing I went though, he was 27

I love u Kyle & the kids miss u everyday

Shawn 186

I am sorry Samantha. He is looking down from heaven and is watching over his family.

Asim Khan

21w↑2

May God bless you and your four wonderful kids.

Zanitey

24w↑6

Sorry for your loss

Amy Webb

10w↑1

This was my uncles favourite song before he passed away 18 years ago, forever listening to this for you uncle david 💙

Ezekiel Major

1y↑10

I'm older now. I now realize this song is so damn legendary and well put together. The message is fabulous. I love it. Wish I appreciated it more years ago.

Ae

45w↑6

2022 and still playing this. My children need to hear this. When I was a Lil kid I used to hear this song. Tracy Chapman was a legend.

Domenico Morselli

39w

she is the italian tracy chapman...tell me what you think https://youtu.be/s7l7-emr86g

Celeste

2y↑1.1K

Anupam Roy

46w

Thanks

Noa'man Patel

1y↑2

Wherever you may be "T", I miss you.....

TheStar798

1y↑2

Thank you for the lyrics 💐

Sadik Meah

You didn't have to do this. That's what Google is for

Spice Up Your Life ! スパイシーな生活しましょう！KavitaGakher

1y↑3

❤❤

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Dan

42w↑11

I’ve been telling my friends for years that this is the greatest song of all time. It’s not even close.

Pulse

40w

It's definitely one of the greatest! Check out my cover i did for it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMR8obpB46E

SubZeroWasHere

42w↑3

It's not the greatest but I'd say It's up there

Jerrod Mecca

5w↑4

Her song writing, guitar 🎸 skills and voice is remarkable. Out of this world. This is ART.

Nevaeh De Sousa

21w↑6

I remember when me and my family were homeless in a shelter when i was little, my mum would play this everyday, and i would conplain that it was annoying but now that my mum has worked and worked so much and we're doing so much better now i listen to it and realise why she played it all the time

Truck Camping Golfer

51w↑16

Simple and honest. The lyrics and, maybe more so, her voice. Few people can sing so honestly. Patsy Kline. Tracy Chapman.

Agostina

3y↑1K

KeepINmind ToBeKind

3y↑2

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

3y↑3

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

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

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

rick russ

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

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Space x jam

40w↑7

Tracey Chapman is the best to listen to when your sad

Yanick Bolasie

39w↑2

Drunk

thriftytarheel

44w↑9

When that vibe switches up...pure ecstasy

Domenico Morselli

39w

she is the italian tracy chapman...tell me what you think https://youtu.be/s7l7-emr86g

RealLifeBear

44w↑6

Im a big Hairy metal dude and i come back to this Song every now and then and just try not to cry while i feel someone watches over me and comforts me .. Thats what this song makes me feel. Thats why i started playing guitar myself. I want to reach my own emotions and just let out what i cant tell through words.

Jake Berrey

42w

Music connects us to our emotions, let it out friend, even if you have to do it when no one is around. Check out My Curse by the Afghan Whigs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92HSGFhrO5w&list=PLsBeCA4p8oY4jwwBSMYQCDc3Jt9mGvnYg&index=1

Alex Carratu

36w↑2

One of the best songs of all time, not just of 1988. Poetic genius this song is.

Optimystic

49w↑5

This song speaks to the soul

Ceciliasantos

37w↑2

🙏♥️ fico cheia de emoção 🎵🎶🎤🤣

My Queen

1y↑6

My former stepdad loved music and introduced me to Tracy... For years when people asked me what my favourite song is , I'd say "Fast car by Tracy Chapman" , and I was younger then... A pre-teen/ 12-16 yrs old, now I'm 20 and this song has a special place in my heart

Duck games

51w↑1

I love this song as well.

mercy k

11w↑7

This was my 1st boyfriends favorite song. I just loved it since I loved him, now I love it for the memories it brings over 30 years later

Elson Ian Nyl Galang

3y↑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.

العاب احمدALbAhmed

@nick swanwick و ز

Andrea Bucaling

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

lex luthor

2y↑1

Fantastic music brought me here

John Healy

Elson Ian Nyl Galang Li

Mutale Mulenga

3y↑1

You are a poet man.

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Andrew Pasillas

I’m hard to love hard to love
No I don’t make it easy

LtDansLegs69

18w↑5

This song makes me cry every single time. Was homeless and beat that shit just by working hard. The amount of bad days and struggles being homeless is something I can't even explain unless u lived it. Makes me fucking cry every time I hear this

Hadir Habachi

1y↑3

One of my favourite song. Simply love it, thank you miss Tracy Chapman for this masterpiece.

Jenny

4w↑1

This song brings me to tears every time. Real life, real problems but hopes of being someone......

Doug e Dom

2y↑1.1K

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

Marcel Billy

2y↑2

I've been listening to the one Dakota made, the cover I mean. But now that I listen to the original song man this is way too sad, I love it, I feel sorry, worried. So many feelings coming through 😰😰😰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️