Life in the Fast Lane
Eagles
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He was a hard-headed man he was brutally handsome And she was terminally pretty She held him up and he held her for ransom In the heart of the cold, cold city He had a nasty reputation as a cruel dude They said he was ruthless said he was crude They had one thing in common: they were good in bed She'd say, "Faster, faster. "The lights are turning red." Life in the fast lane Surely make you lose your mind Life in the fast lane Eager for action and hot for the game The coming attraction, the drop of a name They knew all the right people; They took all the right pills They threw outrageous parties; They paid heavenly bills There were lines on the mirror, lines on her face She pretended not to notice she was caught up in the race Out every evenin' until it was light He was too tired to make it; she was too tired to fight about it. Life in the fast lane surely make you lose your mind Life in the fast lane Life in the fast lane everything all the time Life in the fast lane Blowin' and burnin' blinded by thirst They didn't see the stop sign; Took a turn for the worst She said, "Listen, baby. You can hear the engine ring. "We've been up and down this highway; haven't seen a god-damn thing." He said, "Call the doctor. I think I'm gonna crash." "The doctor say he's coming but you gotta pay in cash." They were rushing down that freeway; Messed around and got lost They didn't care they were just dyin' to get off. And it was life in the fast lane Surely make you lose your mind Life in the fast lane Life in the fast lane everything all the time Life in the fast lane
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10 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"Life in the Fast Lane" is a song by the American rock band Eagles, included on their 1976 album "Hotel California".
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, showing its popularity and mass appeal.
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Song InspirationAccording to Eagles member Don Henley, the song was inspired by a road trip with bandmate Glenn Frey, where they were driving recklessly down the freeway. Frey's drug dealer was also in the car, declared they were "Life in the fast lane", and this comment inspired the title of the song.
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Main SongwritersThe main writers of the song were Eagles members Joe Walsh, Glenn Frey, and Don Henley. Each contributed significantly to crafting its lyrics and melody.
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Musical Composition"Life in the Fast Lane" is noted for its hard rock sound, featuring combative guitar riffs, steady rock rhythm, and energetic vocals.
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Song InterpretationThe song is widely interpreted as a commentary on the high life of rock stars and the downside of fame, wealth, and excess.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised the song for its pointed lyrics and infectious melody. Rolling Stone magazine listed it as one of the Eagles' best songs.
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LegacySince its release, the phrase "Life in the Fast Lane" has become a popular metaphor in American pop culture, stressing the risks and potential dangers of a reckless and fast-paced lifestyle.
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Live Performances"Life in the Fast Lane" has been a staple in the Eagles' live performances, often played towards the end of their sets.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Life in the Fast Lane". Notably, country musician Travis Tritt recorded a version for the 1993 tribute album "Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles".
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