Fast Times – English Lyrics

• By: Sabrina Carpenter
• Album: Short n' Sweet

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic journey with Sabrina Carpenter's "Fast Times"! This song, a vibrant pop and soft rock blend, perfectly captures the whirlwind of youth and modern romance. You'll encounter contemporary English phrases that express spontaneity, emotional processing, and the excitement of living in the moment. Dive into its energetic lyrics and discover how Sabrina masterfully conveys complex feelings with accessible language, making it an excellent track to enhance your English vocabulary and understanding of current cultural expressions.

[English]

[HELICOPTER BLADES WHIRRING]

[SIRENS BLARING]

♪♪♪

♪ SUN'S UP TOO SOON LIKE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ♪

♪ MIXED EMOTIONS ARE CONGREGATING ♪

♪ PICTURING US IN ALL THESE PLACES ♪

♪ AHEAD OF MY SELF’S AN UNDERSTATEMENT ♪

♪ SKY LOOKS SO PURPLE I CAN TASTE IT ♪

♪ COUPLE DAYS IN, I CALL YOU BABY ♪

♪ THREE STORIES UP HERE CONTEMPLATING ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ YOU SPEAK IN SUCH A PERFECT CADENCE ♪

♪ TIP TOEING 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 ♪

♪ 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 ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
congregating /kənˈɡrɛɡəteɪtɪŋ/ C1	verb - to gather together in a group
contemplating /kənˈtɛmpleɪtɪŋ/ B2	verb - to think deeply about something
patience /ˈpeɪʃəns/ A2	noun - the ability to wait or endure without complaint
outlines /ˈaʊtˌlaɪnz/ B1	noun - the outer shape or edge of something verb - to sketch or draw the main features of something
serrated /ˈsɛrətɪd/ C1	adjective - having a jagged edge like a saw
cadence /ˈkeɪdəns/ C1	noun - the rhythm or flow of sounds, especially in speech
tiptoeing /ˌtɪpˈtoʊɪŋ/ B2	verb - to walk quietly on the tips of one's toes
purple /ˈpɜːrpl/ A1	adjective - a color between blue and red
stages /steɪdʒɪz/ A2	noun - a point or period in a process or development
rewrites /riːˈraɪts/ B1	noun - a new version of something written verb - to write something again, typically to improve it
blinds /blaɪndz/ A1	noun - a covering for a window to control light
fast /fæst/ A1	adjective - moving or capable of moving at high speed adverb - quickly
nights /naɪts/ A1	noun - the period between sunset and sunrise
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child
taste /teɪst/ A1	verb - to perceive flavor through the mouth noun - the sensation of flavor