Megadeth did some songs about racing and driving before, like “502,” “Moto Psycho,” and “1,320'.” “Fast Lane” is ‘another cool driving song.’ ‘You put this one on in your car, and you’re flying.’
“Fast Lane” was a funny one. As a bass player, it was all about learning some fancy licks, going into t...
[Verse 1]
You don’t know what I feel
I get behind the wheel
A feeling in my soul
I hyperventilate as I accelerate
Till I’ve lost all control
My speed becomes relentless
Contesting all my senses
White line's appearing faster
Prompting death and disaster
[Pre-Chorus 1]
My supersonic machine
Get out of my...
[Chorus]
Fast lane, like a jet plane
Like a freight train, I’m driving insane
Addicted to the fast lane
Rushing to my brain
No time to explain, this is my domain
Addicted to the fast lane
[Verse 2]
I look into the mirror
Red lights are drawing nearer
They think I’ve met my match
But I shift into high gear
Soon they just disappear
You can’t jail what you can’t catch
My speed becomes relentless
I'm testing all my senses
White line's appearing faster
Taunting death and disaster
[Pre-Chorus 2]
I hear the engines screaming
I'm burning up the...
[Chorus]
Fast lane, like a jet plane
Like a freight train, I’m driving insane
Addicted to the fast lane
Rushing to my brain
No time to explain, this is my domain
Addicted to the fast lane
[Instrumental Break]
[Outro]
Fast lane!
Like a jet plane!
Like a freight train!
This is my domain!
Addicted to the fast lane!
Fast Lane was written by Johnny K & Dave Mustaine.
Fast Lane was produced by Johnny K & Dave Mustaine.