Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs - Fast Car
“Fast Car” is a song originally written and performed by Tracy Chapman, released in 1988 on her self-titled debut album. The song became a massive hit, known for its poignant storytelling and emotional depth. It captures themes of escape, longing for a better life, and the complexities of relationships. The narrator dreams of freedom and a better future while navigating the difficulties of a troubled relationship.
In 2021, country artist Luke Combs released a cover of “Fast Car,” which brought the song to a new audience and gained significant popularity. Combs’ rendition retains the heartfelt essence of the original while infusing it with his own style, appealing to both country and pop listeners alike. His cover further highlights the timelessness of the song's themes and demonstrates its versatility across genres.
Overall, “Fast Car” remains an iconic track that resonates with many, showcasing the struggles and aspirations of everyday life, whether through Tracy Chapman’s original or Luke Combs’ interpretation.
Tracy Chapman & Luke Combs - Fast Car Lyrics
You got a fast car
I want a ticket to anywhere
Maybe we can 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 live with the bottle, that's the way it is
He say 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 to 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
And 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 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 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