Fast Car by Luke Combs
Fast Car by Luke Combs

Fast Car

Luke Combs * Track #14 On Gettin’ Old

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Fast Car by Luke Combs

Release Date
Fri Mar 24 2023
Performed by
Luke Combs
Produced by
Chip Matthews & Jonathan Singleton
Writed by
Tracy Chapman
About

“Fast Car” is a song by American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman. Originally, it was released in April 1988 as the lead single from her self-titled debut album.

Now, the cover of this song was done by Luke Combs because of his ties to it while growing up. His reminiscent cover was released March 24...

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Fast Car Lyrics

[Verse 1]
You got a fast car
And I want a ticket to anywhere
Maybe we make a deal
Maybe together we can get somewhere
Any place is better
Startin' from zero, got nothin' to lose
Maybe we'll make something
Me, myself, I got nothin' to prove

[Verse 2]
You got a fast car
And I got a plan to get us out of here
I've been workin' at the convenience store
Managed to save just a little bit of money
Won't have to drive too far
Just across thе border and into the city
And you and I can both get jobs
Finally see what it mеans to be livin'

[Verse 3]
See, my old man's got a problem
He live in the bottle, that's the way it is
He said his body's too old for working
His body's too young to look like his
So Mama went off and left him
She wanted more from life than he could give
I said, "Somebody's gotta take care of him"
So I quit school and that's what I did

[Refrain]
You got a fast car
Is it fast enough so we can fly away?
Still gotta make a decision
Leave tonight or live and die this way

[Chorus]
So I remember when we were driving, driving in your car
Speed so fast, I felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us and your arm felt nice wrapped around my shoulder
And I had a feeling that I belonged
I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone

[Verse 4]
You got a fast car
We go cruising, entertain ourselves
You still ain't got a job
So 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, live in the suburbs

[Chorus]
So I remember when we were driving, driving in your car
Speed so fast, I felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us and your arm felt nice wrapped around my shoulder
And I had a feeling that I belonged
I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone

[Verse 5]
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 would find it
I got no plans, I ain't goin' nowhere
Take your fast car and keep on driving

[Chorus]
So I remember when we were driving, driving in your car
Speed so fast, I felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us and your arm felt nice wrapped around my shoulder
And I had a feeling that I belonged
I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone

[Instrumental Break]

[Refrain]
You got a fast car
Is it fast enough so we can fly away?
Still gotta make a decision
Leave tonight or live and die this way

Fast Car Q&A

Who wrote Fast Car's ?

Fast Car was written by Tracy Chapman.

Who produced Fast Car's ?

Fast Car was produced by Chip Matthews & Jonathan Singleton.

When did Luke Combs release Fast Car?

Luke Combs released Fast Car on Fri Mar 24 2023.

What did Luke Combs say about "Fast Car"?

You want to just be mega-respectful of the song. That’s why, in that song, it’s like, ‘Work in the market as a checkout girl.’ I didn’t change that in my version. I really want to just do the original version of the song. It’s weird, because you’re doing a cover of it and you say, ‘I don’t want to m...

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How has the song performed commercially?

During the tracking week ending July 1, 2023, the song has peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song marks Luke’s highest peaking single to date on the Hot 100.

The song has reached a peak of #2 on the Hot Country Songs chart.

What has Tracy Chapman said about Luke Combs covering her song?

I never expected to find myself on the country charts, but I’m honored to be there. I’m happy for Luke and his success and grateful that new fans have found and embraced ‘Fast Car'.

–via Billboard (July 6, 2023)

Does the track have any certifications?

On July 18, 2023, “Fast Car” was certified platinum by the RIAA.

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