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, starting from zero, got nothing to lose Maybe we'll make something, me, myself, I got nothing to prove You got a fast car, and I got a plan to get us out of here Been working at the convenience store, managed to save you just a little bit of money Won't have to drive too far, just across the border and into the city And you and I can both get jobs, finally see what it means to be living See my old man's got a problem, he lived with a bottle and some weight 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 You got a fast car, is it fast enough so we can fly away Still gotta make a decision, leave tonight or live or die this way So I remember when we were driving, driving in your car Speed so fast it felt like I was drunk, city lights lay out before us And your arm felt nice wrapped around my shoulder And I, I, had a feeling that I belonged I, I, had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone You got a fast car, we go cruising, entertain ourselves, 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 a work and I'll get promoted and we'll move out of the shelter Buy a bigger house, live in the suburb So I remember when we were driving, driving in your car Speed so fast it felt like I was drunk, city lights lay out before us And your arm felt nice wrapped around my shoulder And I, I, had a feeling that I belonged I, I, had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone You got a fast car, I got a job that pays all our bills We stay out drinking late at the bar, see more of your friends than you do your kids I always hoped for better, thought maybe together you and me'd find it I got no plans, I ain't going nowhere, take your fast car and keep on driving So I remember when we were driving, driving in your car Speed so fast it felt like I was drunk, city lights lay out before us And your arm felt nice wrapped around my shoulder And I, I, had a feeling that I belonged I, I, had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone 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 I, I, had a feeling that I belonged I, I, had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone