About the song
“Fast” is a song by country music artist Luke Bryan, released as the second single from his 2017 album What Makes You Country. Written by Bryan, along with the song’s producers Jeff Stevens and Jody Stevens, Fast has a nostalgic and reflective vibe.
The song is about the fleeting nature of time, reminiscing on the moments in life that seem to pass by too quickly—like childhood, growing up, and the experiences that shape us. It captures the feeling of wanting to slow down and savor the best moments, especially when it comes to relationships and memories that are easy to take for granted when you’re caught up in the rush of life. It’s a blend of nostalgia for the past and an awareness of how fast time moves, with a sentiment that resonates with many listeners.
“Fast” was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and becoming a fan favorite. Its blend of reflective lyrics and Luke Bryan’s signature country-pop sound made it a standout track.
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Lyrics
FastThat’s the kind of car you wanna drive when you’re sixteenFastThat’s the kind of boys that you want on your home teamFastYeah, you think you’re gonna catch your big dreams just like thatFastAnd here you are, looking backSixty seconds now feels more like thirtyTick-tock, won’t stop, around it goesSand through the glass sure falls in a hurryAnd all you keep trying to do is slow it down, soak it inKeep trying to make the good times last as long as you canBut you can’t, manIt just goes too fastFastThat’s what your parents said when we were falling in loveIt’s too fastThere ain’t no way the two of us were ever going to lastBut we did, and here we are, and our only problem isSixty seconds now feels more like thirtyTick-tock, won’t stop, around it goesSand through the glass sure falls in a hurryAnd all you keep trying to do is slow it down, soak it inKeep trying to make the good times last as long as you canBut you can’t, manIt just goes too fastLooking at you looking out the window right nowThose eyes, that dress, that smile, that laughIf I could hit pause I would somehowBut it don’t work like thatSixty seconds now feels more like thirtyTick-tock, won’t stop, around it goesSand through the glass sure falls in a hurryAnd all you keep trying to do is slow it down, soak it inKeep trying to make the good times last as long as you canBut you can’t, yeah, manIt goes too fastIt just goes too fastWay too fast