"Fast car" is kind of a continuation of Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run." It has all the clawing your way to a better life, but in this case the protagonist never makes it with her love; in fact she is dragged back down by him.
There is still an amazing amount of hope and will in the lyrics; and the lyrics themselve rank and easy five. If only music was stronger it would be one of those great radio songs that you hear once a week 20 years after it was released. The imagery is almost tear-jerking ("City lights lay out before us", "Speeds so fast felt like I was drunk"), and the idea of starting from nothing and just driving and working and denigrating yourself for a chance at being just above poverty, then losing in the end is just painful and inspiring at the same time.
It's been five years, we've had good and bad
The ivy grows thick in our dark backyard
When I shave in the morning you don't recognize me
I ask if you're still there and you answer "truly"
So don't walk away then turn and say "I love you" anyway
Don't walk away then turn and say "I love you" anyway
You come for a week to love me
Then you're up and leave next day
So don't walk away then turn and say "I love you" anyway
You think you're so bad but you're just badly raised
You twist and turned all the love that we made
I cannot hold on
And I cannot let go
I was wasted at fifteen
Never learned to go slow
Don't walk away then turn and say "I love you" anyway
Don't walk away then turn and say "I love you" anyway
You come for a week to love me
Then you're up and leave next day
So don't walk away then turn and say "I love you" anyway
You pick the curtains and I'll pick the sheets
The silver anniversary will be the next time we meet
I loved you before
And I'll love you
'til then, you're my foe and my lover and brother and friend
Don't stay for the good stuff
There ain't none around
I'll love you and leave you and drive from this town
Before I give you the ring there's one thing you should know
You have seven seconds before it's too late to go
So
Don't walk away then turn and say "I love you" anyway
I never ever want to see you 'til our wedding day
Don't walk away then turn and say "I love you" anyway
I never ever want to see you 'til our wedding day
You come for a week to love me
Then you're up and leave next day
I never ever want to see you 'til our wedding day
Don't walk away then turn and say "I love you" anyway
I never ever want to see you 'til our wedding day
Don't walk away
The ivy grows thick in our dark backyard
When I shave in the morning you don't recognize me
I ask if you're still there and you answer "truly"
So don't walk away then turn and say "I love you" anyway
Don't walk away then turn and say "I love you" anyway
You come for a week to love me
Then you're up and leave next day
So don't walk away then turn and say "I love you" anyway
You think you're so bad but you're just badly raised
You twist and turned all the love that we made
I cannot hold on
And I cannot let go
I was wasted at fifteen
Never learned to go slow
Don't walk away then turn and say "I love you" anyway
Don't walk away then turn and say "I love you" anyway
You come for a week to love me
Then you're up and leave next day
So don't walk away then turn and say "I love you" anyway
You pick the curtains and I'll pick the sheets
The silver anniversary will be the next time we meet
I loved you before
And I'll love you
'til then, you're my foe and my lover and brother and friend
Don't stay for the good stuff
There ain't none around
I'll love you and leave you and drive from this town
Before I give you the ring there's one thing you should know
You have seven seconds before it's too late to go
So
Don't walk away then turn and say "I love you" anyway
I never ever want to see you 'til our wedding day
Don't walk away then turn and say "I love you" anyway
I never ever want to see you 'til our wedding day
You come for a week to love me
Then you're up and leave next day
I never ever want to see you 'til our wedding day
Don't walk away then turn and say "I love you" anyway
I never ever want to see you 'til our wedding day
Don't walk away
Lyrics submitted by soapboxracer
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
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Yo La Tengo
Yo La Tengo
This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield
I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
A long distance relationship where the couple doesn't see each other all the time, and the guy isn't even sure if he is in love with the girl or not, he's just upset that she always says "i love you" before she leaves and he doesn't think that she means it. it's quite sad and it's an easy song to relate to. Having your girl walk away and leave you for a long time when you need her by your side, it just seems so fake at that point.
i just got out of a one year long distance relationship and this song was like my anthem and parts of it fit my experiences too well
i can't believe so few comments on this song. i think it's called romantic comedy because the girl in it seems to like the drama and twists and difficulties usually in romantic comedies. like, even though the audience knows they're getting together, you have to sit and watch all these conflicts, even though you know they're getting together. this couple sounds like they like drama, even though they KNOW they'll wind up together. they're all about games and drama.
it should be :
Don't walk away then turn and say "I love you" anyway Don't walk away then turn and say "I love you" anyway You come for a week to love me Then you're up and leave next day So don't walk away then turn and say "I love you" anyway
You think you're so bad but you're just badly raised You twisted and turned all the love that we made
I cannot hold on and I cannot let go I was wasted at 15, never learned to go slow
Don't walk away then turn and say "I love you anyway" Don't walk away then turn and say "I love you anyway" You come for a week to love me then you up and leave next day So don't walk away then turn and say "I love you anyway."
You pick the curtains and I'll pick the sheets The silver anniversary will be the next time we meet I loved you before And I'll love you 'til then, you're my foe and my lover and brother and friend
what lpet912 said.
dont walk away then turn and say "i love you anyway"
i agree, its the girl complicating things. it'd be so much simpler if she could stop being so arrogant and just admit she loves him without leaving first. it creates uneccessary hurt. wow this is sounding familiar.
I think this is about a couple's rocky, yet steady relationship. Their relationship has its ups and downs (like every relationship) but the guy is now expecting a little more from the girl. I think the guy is well aware that the girl is taking their relationship for granted. She says "I love you" without a real thought and he doesn't want that; he wants a meaningful "I love you" from her.
I think this is about a couple's rocky, yet steady relationship. Their relationship has its ups and downs (like every relationship) but the guy is now expecting a little more from the girl. I think the guy is well aware that the girl is taking their relationship for granted. She says "I love you" without a real thought and he doesn't want that; he wants a meaningful "I love you" from her.
Okay, so to me it sounds like this is the story of a couple who has been married for five years and already they have fallen into the loveless pattern of routine. That is why they say, I never ever want to see you to our wedding day, their anniversary. A lot of couples are like this. They just meander through and are content to be in a stagnant and half-hearted marriage but they still feign excitement and closeness on their anniversary. These two are not content to be so and this is an example of the very human struggle to get away from that kind of life. I get that from it anyway. I dunno. But I think it relates to a wide variety of people, not just married couples or long distance lovers, but also those who are not content to just pretend to care. This is a song for the romantics out there. The ones that cause all the drama and fuss because they long for something real. That is what this song says to me. It's sweet.