Too Fast For This Town
Racing Through Life: Too Fast For This Town by Bennett Coleman
Lyrics
17 and bulletproof
At the age of 17, feeling invincible and fearless.
Not afraid of the unknown
Not intimidated by the uncertainties of the future.
With dreams too big and a car too fast
Having ambitious dreams and a fast car.
Man how time has flown
Reflecting on how quickly time has passed.
You had a big heart and a shy smile
Having a generous heart and a reserved smile.
And he had a big ego
Contrasting the narrator's demeanor with someone possessing a large ego.
We turned that two lan into a drag strip
Transforming a two-lane road into a drag strip for racing.
My Mustang was ready to go
Having a Mustang ready for high-speed racing.
Girl we're too fast for this town
Expressing the idea of outgrowing the limitations of a small town.
Running every red light in our way
Defying rules by running red lights and embracing a daring lifestyle.
Living on dreams and wishing on stars
Living with aspirations and relying on wishful thinking.
Thinking that we made it
Believing that they have achieved success.
There's one thing left here in our wake
Leaving a lasting impact but acknowledging unfinished business.
We're too fast for this town
Reiterating the idea of surpassing the town's pace and expectations.
Now we've got responsibilities
Acknowledging adult responsibilities like a mortgage and bills.
A mortgage and some bills
Contrasting current responsibilities with the thrill of a supercharger.
But from time to time we hear that whine
Nostalgically recalling the exhilaration of a supercharger's sound.
Of a supercharger's thrill
Expressing the need to occasionally experience that excitement.
We've grown up, not much has changed
Growing up, but still desiring the thrill of the past.
We still need to get that feel
Expressing the ongoing need for that exhilarating feeling.
Our four slick tires, a big V eight
Describing the essential elements for the thrill: slick tires, V8 engine.
And two hands on the wheel
Emphasizing control with both hands on the wheel.
Girl we're too fast for this small town
Repeating the theme of being too fast for the small town.
Running every red light in our way
Continuing to break rules by running red lights.
Living on dreams and wishing on stars
Maintaining dreams and relying on starry aspirations.
Thinking that we made it
Believing in the accomplishment of their goals.
There's one thing left here in our wake
Leaving a mark but acknowledging something unfinished.
We're too fast for this town
Reiterating the theme of surpassing the town's pace.
Girl we're too fast for this town
Repeating the sentiment of being too fast for the small town.
Running every red light in our way
Continuing to defy rules and speed limits.
Living on dreams and wishing on stars
Maintaining dreams and relying on starry aspirations.
Thinking that we made it
Believing in the accomplishment of their goals.
There's one thing left here in our wake
Leaving a mark but acknowledging something unfinished.
We're too fast for this town
Reiterating the theme of surpassing the town's pace.
We're too fast for this town
Final affirmation of being too fast for the town.
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