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Artist: Tracy Chapman
Suggested Track: Fast Cars

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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 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
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Tracy Chapman - Fast Car Lyrics
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Tracy Chapman - Bang Bang Bang Lyrics
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Tracy Chapman - For My Lover Lyrics
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Tracy Chapman - Crossroads Lyrics
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Tracy Chapman - New Beginning Lyrics
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Tracy Chapman - Give Me One Reason Lyrics
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Tracy Chapman - Broken Lyrics
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Tracy Chapman - Change Lyrics
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Tracy Chapman - I'm Ready Lyrics
4 Comments ... I agree with you pr. Letting the river wash over you- cleanse your body mind and spirit, redirect and heal from whatever it is that was cleansed.
Tracy Chapman - Smoke And Ashes Lyrics
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Tracy Chapman - 3,000 Miles Lyrics
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Tracy Chapman - The Rape Of The World Lyrics
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Tracy Chapman - For You Lyrics
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Tracy Chapman - If Not Now Lyrics
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Tracy Chapman - Matters Of The Heart Lyrics
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Tracy Chapman - Remember the Tin Man Lyrics
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Tracy Chapman - At This Point In My Life Lyrics
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Tracy Chapman - This Time Lyrics
This song speaks of a person refusing to be hurt like she was in the past. In order to not be hurt, she believes that she must not get too involved with anyone ...
Tracy Chapman - All That You Have Is Your Soul Lyrics
Don't give up who you are for trivial things. Work for justice and truth. This song speaks of "mama" who gave up herself for the promises of a man. He stole her ...
Tracy Chapman - Behind The Wall Lyrics
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Tracy Chapman - First Try Lyrics
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Tracy Chapman - Across the Lines Lyrics
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Tracy Chapman - Subcity Lyrics
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Tracy Chapman - She's Got Her Ticket Lyrics
Shame on those who jump to the conclusion a girl can only be free of 'Too much hatred, corruption and greed' by killing herself. This song is about being bold, ...
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Tracy Chapman - Less Than Strangers Lyrics
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Tracy Chapman - Wedding Song Lyrics
Getting down is... it's a real bummer. Drugs is not for everybody obviously. For me, I wanted to experience the heights, and the lows come along with it." " ...
Tracy Chapman - You're The One Lyrics
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Tracy Chapman - Mountains O' Things Lyrics
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Tracy Chapman - Nothing Yet Lyrics
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Tracy Chapman - Unsung Psalm Lyrics
To me, this is like a commentary on the hypocrisy of some churches regarding queer sexual orientation and about the self-loathing and despair it causes for ...
Tracy Chapman - Woman's Work Lyrics
ne ways this song is bout women working and being determined to finish her tasks before going home and then gettin up real early agen to do her things agen. " ...
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Genius Meanings
Tracy Chapman – Fast Car
“Fast Car” is a song by American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman. It was released in April 1988 as the lead single from her self-titled debut album. Her appearance on the Nelson
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