Mashin' On The Motorway
DJ Shadow Lyrics

He just wanted us to call him Captain Da
He wanted to be addressed as 'Captain Da,' possibly out of a sense of self-importance.

He said, "You can call me Da-da", whatever that meant
He further elaborated that 'Da-da' was another acceptable moniker, though its significance or meaning was unclear.

Hey there, who me? Just your friendly neighborhood speed demon
The singer identifies themselves as a speed demon, seemingly embracing their ultra-fast driving habits.

I'm out to Nascar in a fast car to the last car
The artist is driving fast, with a sense of purpose towards the end of the street or road.

'Til there ain't no cars left
Their objective is to keep driving fast, overtaking all the cars in their path until there are none left.

Enough cars go by with enough dust flyin' around to make you cry
The speed and dust raised by the passing cars causes severe discomfort or irritation.

Back down and choke half-near to death, I'm going left
The singer has no intention of slowing down, even if it results in an unpleasant experience for others who may be choking on the dust.

Sorry about that, see like you I push the bucket
The artist apologizes insincerely for their driving habits, comparing their mode of transport to a 'bucket,' or something old and worn out.

I like to burn big, like, I've gotta cut all the bullshit out of my life to live
The artist enjoys driving fast and recklessly, possibly as a way to rid themselves of all the unnecessary drama in their life.

So I tell them move over, this road ain't big enough for you
The artist is dismissive of other drivers who cannot match their speed, implying that they are not worthy of sharing the same road.

I'm flying like Knight Rider, they're trying to keep up
The singer likens their speed to that of Knight Rider, and seems to enjoy the challenge of leaving other drivers far behind.

With their grandma outside, on the side
The other drivers on the road are slow and unimpressive, with even grandmothers passing them by.

Maybe their steel belted radials expired, maybe they're tired
The singer imagines that the other drivers are driving old, worn-out vehicles that are no match for their own fast car.

Maybe their odometer needs to be rewired or somethin'
The singer is dismissive of the other drivers' capabilities, suggesting that they might need to have their cars repaired or adjusted.

My bad
The singer is apologetic, but in a somewhat insincere or casual way.

Can you believe some of the drivers, they let out here on the road
The artist expresses disbelief or frustration at the fact that other drivers are allowed on the same road as them.

See, whole things slows down, you're gonna find that clown
The artist predicts that if they slow down, they will encounter someone who they consider a clown or fool.

Who's gonna give you your scene with the chance to take it now
This 'clown' is seen as providing an opportunity for others to showcase their skills or take action in some way.

So much hostility, y'all just keep checking your rear windows
The singer senses hostility from others on the road, and advises them to look behind them to see if they can find the source of their discomfort.

Maybe you'll catch me passing, mashed
The artist imagines that other drivers might be able to catch them passing, though it is unlikely given their speed and skill.

Cut 'em, cut 'em, cut 'em, cut 'em, cut 'em, cut 'em off
The artist suggests cutting off other drivers who they deem to be too slow or inferior.

Cut 'em, cut 'em, see-see-cut 'em, cut 'em off, cut, cut
They repeat this instruction, emphasizing the act of cutting off other drivers on the road.

Cut 'em, cut, cut, cut, cut, cut, cut, cut 'em, cut, cut, cut 'em
The singer obsessively repeats the instruction to cut off other drivers, perhaps as a reflection of their aggressive driving style.

Cut 'em off in crash
The final line is a direct call to cause a crash or collision with other drivers, suggesting that the artist is not concerned about the safety of others on the road.