Life in the Fast Lane – Eagles

About the Song

Life in the Fast Lane is a high-energy rock anthem by the Eagles that captures the exhilarating yet perilous nature of the fast-paced lifestyle. Released in 1976 as part of their iconic Hotel California album, the song is a raw and honest portrayal of the rock and roll lifestyle.

With its driving rhythm and electric guitar riffs, the song immediately grabs your attention. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of excess, indulgence, and the relentless pursuit of pleasure. Don Henley’s powerful vocals convey a sense of both exhilaration and weariness, reflecting the complexities of the fast lane lifestyle.

The Eagles masterfully blend elements of rock and blues to create a sound that is both gritty and sophisticated. The song’s structure is dynamic, with soaring choruses and intense verses that keep the listener engaged. Life in the Fast Lane is a classic rock staple that continues to resonate with audiences who crave a taste of the high-octane life.

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Lyrics: “Life In The Fast Lane”

He was a hard-headed man,
He was brutally handsome,
And she was terminally pretty
She held him up,
And he held her for ransom
In the heart of the cold, cold city

He had nasty reputation as a cruel dude
They said he was ruthless, said he was crude
They had one thing in common, they were good in bed
She’d say, “Faster, faster. The lights are turnin’ red.”

Life in the fast lane
Surely make you lose your mind
Life in the fast lane

Are you with me so far?

Eager for action,
Hot for the game
The coming attraction,
The drop of a name

They knew all the right people,
They took all the right pills
They threw outrageous parties,
They paid heavenly bills

There were lines on the mirror,
Lines on her face
She pretended not to notice,
She was caught up in the race

Out every evening,
Until it was light
He was too tired to make it,
She was too tired to fight about it

Life in the fast lane
Surely make you lose your mind
Life in the fast lane
Life in the fast lane,
Everything all the time
Life in the fast lane

Blowin’ and burnin’,
Blinded by thirst
They didn’t see the stop sign,
Took a turn for the worst

She said, “Listen, baby. You can hear the engine ring.
We’ve been up and down this highway; haven’t seen a goddamn thing.”

He said, “Call the doctor. I think I’m gonna crash.”
“The doctor say he’s comin’, but you gotta pay him cash.”

They went rushin’ down that freeway,
Messed around and got lost
They didn’t care they were just dyin’ to get off and it was…

Life in the fast lane
Surely make you lose your mind
Life in the fast lane
Life in the fast lane,
Everything all the time
Life in the fast lane,

Life in the fast lane
Life in the fast lane