[Verse 1] I told my friends I don’t care who wins, I just came for the ride Truth is, I learn every curve by the bruise on the passenger side White-knuckle grin, helmet strap tight, hairpin turn, I breathe in I say “it’s nothing,” then I check the lap times again and again Mama said “baby, let them talk,” while I tuned my focus to steel Hands at nine and three like a promise I made to the wheel They call it a boy’s game, then they watch me take the line clean Funny how a loud mouth folds when I pass on the inside seam [Pre-Chorus] Who says fast has a face? Who says winner wears a shape? [Chorus] Race car is race car backwards Round and round, I go harder Girls race better than boys, better than boys Say it loud, let the crowd get louder Race car is race car backwards Try to chase me, I’m gone farther Girls race better than boys, better than boys That’s the truth and you know it, darling [Verse 2] I said I was done with trophies, just wanted the fuel and the sky Then I saw my name on the board and I lied, said I didn’t mind Mud on my cuffs, sweat on my neck, pit crew yelling my name I smiled for the camera, then I came back meaner to play Heard every joke in the paddock, every smirk in the stands Till I left them staring at taillights, dust on their hands You can keep the old story, the one they like to repeat I’m the girl with the green flag heartbeat, making first place look sweet [Bridge] Ask me who’s built to lead, ask me who’s built to fly I’ll give you a grin and a redlined answer as I pass you by Most honest thing I know: I’m not slowing down for your pride [Chorus] Race car is race car backwards Round and round, I go harder Girls race better than boys, better than boys Say it loud, let the crowd get louder Race car is race car backwards Try to chase me, I’m gone farther Girls race better than boys, better than boys That’s the truth and you know it, darling [Outro] Backwards or forward, I still get there Backwards or forward, I still get there Girls race better than boys Girls race better than boys
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