Goodbye crack of dawn
Goodbye harvester
Goodbye hello baby
After a long hard day
Of plowing dirt
Goodbye way of life
Goodbye pass it down
Goodbye up all night
Of praying for rain
A two year drought
Walking on faith
And toughing it out
Hey, what’s past is past
Oh, nothin’ in this world lasts
Hey, aren’t those four lanes fast?
Goodbye gravel road
Thanks for the ride
For watchin’ over me
Remember the time
I rolled my truck
And you were there
When I woke up
You walked me home
Yeah, you lead me home
But hey, what’s past is past
Oh, nothin’ in this world lasts
Hey, aren’t those four lanes fast?
Goodbye, tomorrow’s another day
You know, time it only moves one way
Away from yesterday
But memories never fade
What’s past is past
Oh nothin’, nothin’ in this world lasts
Hey, aren’t those four lanes fast?
Aren’t they fast?
What’s past is past
Aren’t they fast?
Aren’t they fast?
Looking Back: Nostalgia and Change in “Fast”
“Fast” by Jason Aldean is a heartfelt reflection on the passage of time and the inevitable changes that come with it. The song’s lyrics paint vivid images of rural life — from early mornings in the fields to the tight-knit bonds of community and family tradition. Aldean’s goodbye to the “crack of dawn” and “gravel road” is more than just leaving a place; it’s a bittersweet farewell to a way of life, replaced by the fast pace of modernity. The four-lane highway symbolizes both progress and the speed at which memories and traditions can fade, urging listeners to treasure moments before they’re gone.
Song Credits
Artist: Jason Aldean
Release Year: 2023