Lyrical Breakdown of Fast Car - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Fast Car" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Queen Latifah weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Fast Car" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
  • Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that Queen Latifah employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
  • Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to Queen Latifah's narrative.

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Know, know what I mean? Fast car, fast car I wanna meet your fast car Take me on a comet ride Shoot me past the fast car I wish I owned that last car You could be the end to Everything my heart's asking for Take me away (So, so, far away) I don't wanna feel no sorrow Take me away (So, so, far away) I might not see tomorrow Hey, hey You tell me you can cure my addiction (Addiction) And you tear my feet off the ground Everytime I would forget my affliction (Affliction) But I don't want to come down It's just the high that your givin' me (Givin' me) Is worth a million tears and frowns It's just the high that your givin' me (Givin' me) Is worth a million years on the ground Take me up in your rocket ship Take me so, so far away (Away) Let me forget all the good shit Take me so, so far away (Away) I need a face that's not mine that fits me Just get me to forget misery Yes indeed, we just be In misery, yes indeed We just be up high When I'm with you When I'm with you You tell me you can cure my addiction (Addiction) And you tear my feet off the ground Everytime I would forget my affliction (Affliction) But I don't want to come down It's just the high that your givin' me (Givin' me) Is worth a million tears and frowns It's just the high that your givin' me (Givin' me) Is worth a million years on the ground You remind me of my Mercedez Benz For you I spend all my years You might wanna meet my friends And I might wanna have your kids I name 'em Shaniqua, Bonita, Rashawn And baby, you can take me far away See the moon and the stars Now can't nobody do it like you do (What?) I admit you got to go (What?) Me and you, just us two Spread my love like a swine flu Ay, you got me high Wanna touch the sky You know you love me right? Let's sing this lullaby Yeah, you could be my fast car Maybe be my Jaguar Baby, what you isn't are Make me see the moon and stars I wanna touch the moon Get some of this poom, poom Ride it like zoom, zoom Make him drop this fruit of the loom He want my peach fair Victoria underwear I love 'em, oh so swell And yep, he love my fruit cocktail I keep it real, baby I love 'em crazy, baby I'm a name brand bitch She just don't need it, baby You better stay with me Sexy is what I need I'm a F-A-S-T C-A-R M- ISS -E You tell me you can cure my addiction (Addiction) And you tear my feet off the ground Everytime I would forget my affliction (Affliction) But I don't want to come down It's just the high that your givin' me (Givin' me) Is worth a million tears and frowns It's just the high that your givin' me (Givin' me) Is worth a million years on the ground High that you're givin' me High that you're givin' me High that you're givin' me High that you're givin' me High that you're givin' me