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Fast Car
For the kids who grew up taking care of a parent 🚗
Who it's for
The narrator quits school to care for her father, who drinks, after her mother leaves, then dreams of escape.
Trapped, responsible for everyone→Hopeful, ready to choose for myself
Feelings it meets
What it is
"Fast Car" is the lead single from Tracy Chapman's 1988 self-titled debut album. A young woman looks back on rides in her companion's fast car, which gave her a sense of belonging and the hope that she could become someone.
Where to find it
All major streaming services.
Before you start
Heads up: A parent's alcoholism.
Age: All ages
He who is too busy doing good finds no time to be good.Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, no. 184
