Fiona Apple - Fast As You Can (Official HD Video) 

Everyone talks about the lyrics. For me it's the wondrous melodies she effortlessly wrests from strange, discordant chord progressions. It's jazzy but not jazzy. It's punk but not punk. Like all my favourite music, the melodies of this song make feel things I can't express.

People love to use the word “underrated” so loosely. Fiona has never been underrated, she has even won a Grammy. From what I know, her albums have all been highly acclaimed, and her current album is no exception. Just because she doesn’t get shoved into your face like Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, and all the leading mainstream musicians, doesn’t make her underrated. She chose the path of art and music, not fame, that’s why her music is still very well represented and relevant. Her concerts all do really well, and that’s why she continues to make music, because she likes the response her music gets. I would hate to see her get overrated, because that would possibly mean that she wouldn’t have much say in what her music should sound like and where her career should be going, she’s in total control and I’m very happy to see where her music is going and how it continues to evolve. 🖤

This drummer is on God mode.

Some of you I worry about. She IS respected and beloved to anyone that matters and to critics. She just put out one of the most beloved albums of the years. Pop charts are meaningless. Stop worrying about them.

She is so brutally honest about herself in her songs.

one of the most underrated geniuses of our time... until you mention Fiona Apple, then they say "yeah!? what happened to her?" Nothing.. you stopped listening.

This is the perfect example of pure raw undeniable talent not selling out to the shitty music industry. She’s still making music and it’s awesome as usual. I love this woman

I let the beast in too soon I don't know how to live without my hand on his throat I fight him always and still O darling, it's so sweet You think you know how crazy How crazy I am You say you don't spook easy You won't go But I know And I pray that you will Fast as you can, baby Run, free yourself of me Fast as you can I may be soft in your palm But I'll soon grow hungry for a fight And I will not let you win My pretty mouth will frame the phrases That will disprove your faith in man So if you catch me trying to find my way into your heart From under your skin Fast as you can, baby Scratch me out, free yourself Fast as you can Fast as you can, baby Scratch me out, free yourself Fast as you can Sometimes my mind don't shake and shift But most of the time, it does And I get to the place where I'm begging for a lift Or I'll drown in the wonders and the was And I'll be your girl, if you say it's a gift And you give me some more of your drugs Yeah, I'll be your pet, if you just tell me it's a gift 'Cause I'm tired of whys, choking on whys Just need a little because, because I let the beast in and then I even tried forgiving him, but it's too soon So I'll fight again, again, again, again, again And for a little while more I'll soar the uneven wind, complain and blame the sterile land But if you're getting any bright ideas, quiet dear I'm blooming within Fast as you can, baby wait watch me, I'll be out Fast as I can, maybe late but at least about Fast as you can leave me, let this thing run its route Fast as you can, fast as you can Fast as you can, fast as you can

“I’m tired of whys choking on whys just need a little because because” -Can you even grasp how genius that is? Fiona Apple is a national f’ing treasure!

There's a fine line between genius and insanity. Fiona straddles that line gracefully.

THIS was my very first video I looked up on RU-vid. Ever.

I can see exactly why Hi-Fi Rush's version went with the more spy thriller "femme fatale" take on this song, it feels like such a natural extension and direction for a cover. Both versions are absolutely amazing and complement each other so well.

The beat kicks, but then I take in the lyrics, and the song just chills me to the bone. "My pretty mouth will frame the phrases that will disprove your faith in man.'

Fiona Apple is a great example of how big production companies do their best to snuff out true talent that won't sell out to their bullshit

To this day I have never heard such an amazingly eclectic artist who can string together the most unusual melodies with raw and real lyrics.

"sometimes my mind dont shake and shift. But most of the time it does" - Probably the most relatable thing I've ever heard in a song not about being tired.

Lyrics I let the beast in too soon I don't know how to live without my hand on his throat I fight him always and still O darling, it's so sweet You think you know how crazy How crazy I am You say you don't spook easy You won't go But I know And I pray that you will Fast as you can, baby Run, free yourself of me Fast as you can I may be soft in your palm But I'll soon grow hungry for a fight And I will not let you win My pretty mouth will frame the phrases That will disprove your faith in man So if you catch me trying to find my way into your heart From under your skin Fast as you can, baby Scratch me out, free yourself Fast as you can Fast as you can, baby Scratch me out, free yourself Fast as you can Sometimes my mind don't shake and shift But most of the time, it does And I get to the place where I'm begging for a lift Or I'll drown in the wonders and the was And I'll be your girl, if you say it's a gift And you give me some more of your drugs Yeah, I'll be your pet, if you just tell me it's a gift 'Cause I'm tired of whys, choking on whys Just need a little because, because I let the beast in and then I even tried forgiving him, but it's too soon So I'll fight again, again, again, again, again And for a little while more I'll soar the uneven wind, complain and blame the sterile land But if you're getting any bright ideas, quiet dear I'm blooming within Fast as you can, baby wait watch me, I'll be out Fast as I can, maybe late but at least about Fast as you can leave me, let this thing run its route Fast as you can, fast as you can Fast as you can, fast as you can

Fetch the Bolt Cutters is a masterpiece and inspired me to finally listen to the rest of her catalog. This woman is incredible.

I am a heavy metal guy but I love her music. It's so exceptional.

Been listening to Fiona Apple for the last hour. Never heard her before. I don't think I have ever heard a woman whose songs could be quite so scary.

She is art

When the pawn was one of the best albums of the 20 century

That extra spiraling piano riff in the background at 2:57-3:00 just blows me away, it doesn't NEED to be there but it adds soooo much depth, haunts my ears

Also she’s an old soul . Ancestral type . I see the fire in her eyes . She’s a powerful woman 👩nothing short of inspirational!

Talented young woman with a thousand year old soul. Her lyrics goes into your brain and digs up shit you didn't even know you had in there, pulls it out and shows it to you. You may not know what it is but you'll feel it by god.

I cant believe Fiona isn't more respected she is fucking amazing.

I want to give Fiona a big hug.

Brilliant song writing. She tells her truth.

her lyrics are always amazing, "my pretty mouth will frame the phrase that will disprove your faith in man" is a favorite of mine.

I love how unconventionally cool she is. Just, unique. Many thumbs up for Apple!

That little vocal trill at 2:47 does something to me every time. Just...wow...

i love that at 3:12 they leave in fiona taking a breath after singing the last chorus in one. i remember trying to sing that part for the first time and not being able to complete the chorus w/o taking a breath before her, truly amazing!!

During the bridge she spends all that time carefully and meticulously clearing up the camera lens and as soon as she stops singing she instantly undoes all that work by messing it up again. I love that

It's fucking awesome how she slowly and meticulously cleans the lense and then immediately and instantly undoes the whole process

I love how her eyes look like she wants to eat my soul. I love how unconventionally cool she is. Just, unique. Many thumbs up for Apple!

"My pretty mouth will frame the phrases that will disprove your faith in man". I just had to highlight that line. She's one helluva writer.

'Cause I'm tired of whys, choking on whys, Just need a little because, because.

That breakdown at 1:23 is what REALLY makes this song...🔥🔥🔥🔥

I love that the audio/video is out of sync purposely at the beginning of the first verse during "You think you know how crazy i am." Its gives me a creepy, but at the same time, a great feeling. My mood always improves when watching this video.

This is my favorite Fiona Apple song. I love the erratic feel of it. Her new album Fetch The Bolt Cutters has the same feel. So far Shameika is my fave.

WHAT IS THAT MELODY?? 😍😍😍😍😍

What a charming woman and song. I'm happy to have found about this artist in my adulthood, better impact.

The break in this song always gave me chills, and still does years later. Such an amazing talent

I haven't heard this song until I played Hi-Fi Rush, but goddamn, the devs pulled out this old gem and found it an amazing home. The game uses a cover, but still a gem nonetheless.

Jesus, what a voice! such talent.

She's awesome and gifted. True work of art.

i don't get how people can reveal so much of themselves in a piece of art and aren't scared to let people hear or see it

She can turn a phrase and create memorable aphrorisms like almost no other. One of the best song writers ever.

my mom introduced me to you right as i was born. i’m 15 now it’s crazy how time flies. i unfortunately don’t know where my mother is but looking back at the music she listened to makes me think about her mind state and what she was going though as i was growing up.

Man, I love it when this song is playing while I'm fighting a blondie with robotic wings at a concert!

I practice drumming to this, and I will never fall out of love with Fiona Apple.

That little touch of running the video a bit too fast or a bit too slow compared to the vocals always gives me shivers with this video.

She's probably the most underrated singwriters ever, literally. Like since Lennon and McCartney or Freddy Mercury and Brian May. Just unreal.

This still resonates with me every time I hear it. It's so quirky and cool. Make no mistake, this song is a warning.

Not only do I love her voice and lyrics, but I'm really into what I describe as clashing beats. It all seems to work kinda like freeform jazz. The music feels like it's a ride of its own.

She could make an incredible song from the bridge of this song. Not that this song isn't good as a whole, but that bridge with its soul infusion is just, damn.

I have loved Fiona Apple for 20 years ! I feel as if she has written all of her songs about me. All of her albums have been the soundtrack to my life.

shes insane. i love her.

God I remember sitting on the floor and learning her last “fast” chorus. And I can still nail it!!

I’M MORE THAN MEETS THE EYES AND SCARS KIND OF LOVE MAKING

"All Eyes on me, Mimosa"

I've always loved this song but I never analyzed the lyrics like I am now and wow! She's such a brilliant woman and the honesty is something we rarely get to hear these days.

When I first heard this song I would play it over & over & over...

Fiona is 90's cool personified to me.

In the late 90s I didn't know a young woman who didn't love Fiona Apple, or a young man (besides me) who admitted knowing who she was. She captured a moment for women, and men tried to ignore it.

i love this song, Fiona's music was a one of a kind. I still remember her iconic speech at the 1998 mtv vmas, so true to herself.

the bridge is very godly wow im obsessed

the breakdown is insane

c'mon this song is a classic. she's so fvkin amazing. huge respect.

This is so amazing, her voice almost scattered, it sounds at first, until you hear her control, not weird but so dominant and turning all fluid and controlled into magnificent power is astounding. What else can you call Fiona Apple except incredible.

one of the best songs / music videos of all times. every lyric is just so good. I must have listened to this a thousand times

"Cause I'm tired of whys, choking on whys Just need a little because, because", those are some of my all time favorite lyrics.

The killer time signature of this song alongside the melody and progression just shows you what a monster talent she was-add CRIMINAL and SHADOW BOXER and man--amazing.

I love Fiona's honesty and melodies. It feels so good to be understood.❤

Fiona is amazing and the drums and piano chords in this song are insane together

This is the perfect combination of an amazing song with a video that matches it. I could watch this for days.

Her eyes are captivating. She isn't anything but honest. She knows she is not suited for a relationship. Jonathan Ames can't say he wasn't warned.

Proud Fiona devotee since middle school! 2003...Yes I was a tortured 6th grader! Not sure what happened but I graduated from Britney Spears straight to Fiona Apple, starting with the album Tidal with obsession growing from there. Fiona played a major role in shaping who I am today, for better or for worse lol. She is so talented, it gives me hope for humanity

My three-year-old son is so inspired by Fiona, he says: she sings so fast, but she can't sneeze!.. because she sings...

The single handed most pure talent I've ever come across in all my years. So happy she fought through a lot to keep going. Love you Fiona!

She is a wizard of words .... and her own person. SOOO special Fiona!

The drumming on this track is superb. Fiona is a genius goddess, its all perfect

I could watch her face singing forever. She's hypnotizing.

Masterpiece ✨

This song is timeless for me. It's on constant repeat.

I was lucky to see her in 1997 in Madison Wisconsin. I was 17, and I still have images of her on stage with the piano. Oh how I miss good music, and the best decade of my life!! 🎶

Love this song so much. It's one of my favorite songs of hers. But I love almost all of her songs.

This is like the coolest pop song I've ever heard.

It is extremely sad that a few bad people can make someone lonely their entire lives, regardless of who they find to accompany them.

One of the most gifted songwriters of all time, period.

love her. this album is so good. so much to hear in it. it's like i notice something new each time i hear it. "oh ,is that a comb i hear"? the atmosphere is so deep i get lost. sit back and close my eyes.

My god, this song blew me away hearing it late at night as a teen. I recorded it off the radio. It's tune was so haunting. The time rocked and haunted me. Puts me back in time every time I hear it. I love this song. Women never rocked as hard and amazing as they did in the 90's. I'm going to make sure I see you in concert when this pandemic let's up.

Only just discovered this song because of Hi Fi Rush. This is amazing

So refreshing to see no false lashes and filler. Just natural beauty.

This was so amazing to hear on the radio. It really stood apart from everything else being played. I still remember this being in heavy rotation around Halloween 1999...& then seemingly disappeared almost overnight.

I LOVE FIONA APPLE!! She´s amazing!! What a performance and strong arranged. Marvelous!

Love that beat, then that half time drop. Rock on girl!

0:45 Definitely my favorite Fiona verse. One of my favorite verses of any song! And the wicked smile she gives in the video. It's soul crushing! I LOVE IT!

Fiona will never lose the iconic place she carved out in Music history

Just this one song shows how her vocal skills are unreal. Fiona Apple is the voice of every angel.