Sun’s up too soon like daylight savings
Mixed emotions are congregating
Picturin’ us in all these places
Ahead of myself’s an understatement
Sky looks so purple, I can taste it
Couple days in, I call you “baby”
Three stories up here contemplatin’
But what the fuck is patience?
These are fast times and fast nights, yeah
No time for rewrites, we couldn’t help it
Outlines on bed sides, yeah
Give me a second to forget I ever really meant it
Fast times and fast nights, yeah
Closed eyes and closed blinds, we couldn’t help it
Outlines on bed sides, yeah
Give me a second to forget I ever really meant it
My feelings used to be serrated
But you speak in such a perfect cadence
Tiptoeing past so many stages
But what the fuck is patience?
These are fast times and fast nights, yeah
No time for rewrites, we couldn’t help it
Outlines on bed sides, yeah
Give me a second to forget I ever really meant it
Fast times and fast nights, yeah
Closed eyes and closed blinds, we couldn’t help it
Outlines on bed sides, yeah
Give me a second to forget I ever really meant it
These, these are
These are the fast times
These, these are
These are the—
Fast times and fast nights, yeah (Yeah)
No time for rewrites, we couldn’t help it
Outlines on bed sides, yeah (Yeah)
Give me a second to forget I ever really meant it
Fast times and fast nights, yeah
Closed eyes and closed blinds, we couldn’t help it
Outlines on bed sides, yeah
Give me a second to forget I ever really meant it
Embracing the Rush of Youth
Sabrina Carpenter’s “Fast Times” paints a vivid picture of youthful spontaneity and emotional vulnerability. Through evocative lines like “Sun’s up too soon like daylight savings” and “What the fuck is patience?”, the song captures the whirlwind pace of modern relationships. The lyrics blend snapshots of fleeting moments—late nights, blurred boundaries, and impulsive decisions—reflecting a desire to live in the present, even if it means facing uncertainty. Carpenter’s introspective tone reveals both a longing for connection and an acceptance of the chaos that comes with moving too quickly. The recurring theme of “fast times and fast nights” underscores the intensity and impermanence of these experiences, making the track relatable for anyone caught in the turbulence of young love.
Song Credits
- Artist: Sabrina Carpenter
- Songwriters: Sabrina Carpenter, Julia Michaels, JP Saxe, John Ryan
- Release Year: 2022
- Label: Island Records