Written by Steve Diggle before joining the Buzzcocks after he was involved in a car crash.
It also alludes to the ecological impact of cars with the mention of Ralph Nader as well as the false sense of pride people took in their sporty ‘fast cars’.
[Verse 1]
They're nice and precise, each one begins and ends
They may win you admirers, but they'll never earn you friends
[Hook]
Fast cars, fast cars, fast cars
I hate fast cars
[Verse 2]
They're so depressing, going 'round and 'round
Ooh, they make me dizzy, oh, fast cars, they run me down
[Hook]
Fast cars, fast cars, fast cars
I hate fast cars
[Interlude]
[Verse 3]
Sooner or later, you're gonna listen to Ralph Nader
I don't wanna cause a fuss, a-but fast cars are so dangerous
[Hook]
Fast cars, fast cars, fast cars
I hate fast cars
Fast cars, fast cars, fast cars
I hate fast cars
Fast Cars was written by Howard Devoto & Pete Shelley & Steve Diggle.
Fast Cars was produced by Martin Rushent.