Fast Lane Gil Scott-Heron
"Fast Lane" by Gil Scott-Heron, released in 1976, blends jazz and soul (#JazzSoul) to critique the fast-paced, materialistic lifestyle of urban life. The lyrics explore themes of alienation, consumerism, and the quest for meaning amidst chaos. Scott-Heron's spoken-word style and rhythmic delivery enhance its cultural impact, resonating with social movements.
[Verse 1]
Watching players dealing in the fast lane
Set your camera shutters for the fast frames
Like Charlie Chaplin movies that go so quick
Fending off a stampede is no easy trick
Pulses pounding, people rounding dead ends
At this pace you'll never hold your old friends
Try to build relations that just won't stick
Examining the options you take your pick
[Chorus]
Moving too fast?
That's a question only you can answer
Losing your grip?
Are your palms a little bit slippery, huh?
If you crash
Crash landings always got the captain to blame
But you are the captain
Driving in the fast lane
[Verse 2]
Losers there to see you in the fast lane
Misery loves company so they claim
Excitement is the currency we deal in
Nursing your casualties so healing
If you want to major in distraction
Too bad if you're not pleased with my reaction
But I've seen so much out here that is real plain
That nothing last for long out in the fast lane
Watching players dealing in the fast lane
Set your camera shutters for the fast frames
Like Charlie Chaplin movies that go so quick
Fending off a stampede is no easy trick
Pulses pounding, people rounding dead ends
At this pace you'll never hold your old friends
Try to build relations that just won't stick
Examining the options you take your pick
[Chorus]
Moving too fast?
That's a question only you can answer
Losing your grip?
Are your palms a little bit slippery, huh?
If you crash
Crash landings always got the captain to blame
But you are the captain
Driving in the fast lane
[Verse 2]
Losers there to see you in the fast lane
Misery loves company so they claim
Excitement is the currency we deal in
Nursing your casualties so healing
If you want to major in distraction
Too bad if you're not pleased with my reaction
But I've seen so much out here that is real plain
That nothing last for long out in the fast lane
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