Lightspeed
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I say if you don't burn you won't tan
They say I gotta watch myself
I had my cake and watch it melt
Uh, I'm gonna pack it with a rocket, I'ma cock it
And blow the roof off this boojie club
Fuck the haters, gimme some love
Don't be so pretentious
And if I said it, then I meant it
He a soccer player, he headed
I'm going lightspeed
Drinking rice drink, dripping Visine
Bitch, cover your eyes
You won't find me
Even beside me you're behind me
By the time you on it I'll be off it
By the time you get it I'll be done wit' it
You know that we be going lightspeed ahead
Everybody told me I should slow down
But instead all I could do was take it
Lightspeed out of space and there is no calculation
Tell me, am I out of my head?
Or are we really going lightspeed?
We are experiencing some turbulence
It's the Cataracs
If you ain't on my flight you gettin' flown over
Under a palm tree, that's where I'm lying
Like when I tell people I'm sober
Got a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other one
But I ain't never listened to none of 'em
It's been a crazy road running
And no, I ain't never stopped running
People talking about something
But I, I ain't never heard nothing
The sun is set and the clouds are moving
The sky is black and I'm used to it
We awake all night, who knew it?
I got a dark soul, you could never see through it
By the time you on it I'll be off it
By the time you get it I'll be done wit' it
You know that we be going lightspeed ahead
Everybody told me I should slow down
But instead all I could do was take it
Lightspeed out of space and there is no calculation
Tell me, am I out of my head?
Or are we really going lightspeed?
We are experiencing some turbulence
It's the Cataracs
Are we really going lightspeed?
Are we really going lightspeed?
Are we really going lightspeed?
The lyrics of "Lightspeed" are all about living life at a fast pace, without regard for rules or advice. The singer rejects the idea of making plans and being cautious, preferring to live in the moment and take risks. The song exudes a confident and carefree attitude, as the singer boasts about being on a rocket and going to blow the roof off a club. The lyrics call out the haters and encourage love, while also acknowledging the internal struggle between good and bad influences. The chorus asks if they are truly going at lightspeed, questioning if this lifestyle is just a temporary high or a sustainable way of life.
Line by Line Meaning
They say I gotta have a plan
Others tell me to have a plan
I say if you don't burn you won't tan
I believe that unless you take risks, you won't grow
They say I gotta watch myself
Others warn me to be careful
I had my cake and watch it melt
I already had my fun and enjoyed it
Uh, I'm gonna pack it with a rocket, I'ma cock it
I'm going to take bold actions and make a big impact
And blow the roof off this boojie club
I'm going to make a scene and create a memorable experience
Fuck the haters, gimme some love
I don't care about negative opinions, but I want positive ones
Don't be so pretentious
Don't act like you're better than others
I fake gold like a dentist
I pretend to have something valuable, but it's not real
And if I said it, then I meant it
I speak my mind and stand by my words
He a soccer player, he headed
He's focused on one thing, like a soccer player heading a ball
I'm going lightspeed
I'm moving quickly and making big changes
Drinking rice drink, dripping Visine
I'm consuming substances that keep me going
Bitch, cover your eyes
You won't be able to handle what I'm about to do
You won't find me
I'm hard to keep up with and constantly changing
Even beside me you're behind me
Compared to me, you're not as fast or successful
By the time you on it I'll be off it
I move so quickly that by the time you catch up, I'm already done
By the time you get it I'll be done wit' it
I accomplish things quickly, leaving others behind
You know that we be going lightspeed ahead
We're moving at an incredibly fast pace
Everybody told me I should slow down
Others advise me to take it easy
But instead all I could do was take it
I continue at my rapid pace and don't slow down
Lightspeed out of space and there is no calculation
I'm moving so fast that it's hard to keep track of everything
Tell me, am I out of my head?
I'm wondering if my fast pace is too much
Or are we really going lightspeed?
I'm questioning whether we're moving too fast or not
We are experiencing some turbulence
We're facing some challenges along the way
It's the Cataracs
These challenges are caused by external factors
If you ain't on my flight you gettin' flown over
If you're not keeping up with me, you'll be left behind
Under a palm tree, that's where I'm lying
I'm taking a break in a tropical location
Like when I tell people I'm sober
When I'm claiming to be serious or responsible
Got a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other one
I'm being pulled in different directions morally
But I ain't never listened to none of 'em
I don't let others dictate my choices
It's been a crazy road running
My path has been filled with challenges and obstacles
And no, I ain't never stopped running
I keep moving forward, regardless of difficulties
People talking about something
Others are gossiping or discussing me
But I, I ain't never heard nothing
I don't pay attention to rumors or hearsay
The sun is set and the clouds are moving
The day is coming to an end and change is happening
The sky is black and I'm used to it
Even when things are dark, I'm accustomed to it
We awake all night, who knew it?
We're staying up all night, surprising ourselves
I got a dark soul, you could never see through it
I have a complex and hidden personality that's not easily understood
Are we really going lightspeed?
I'm still questioning the speed at which we're moving
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DEVIN STARR TAILES, NILES HOLOWELL-DHAR, DAVID SINGER VINE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ekon Amare
This album is so underrated, it’s brilliant, can listen to it from start to finish. Dev was dope af!
Noel R.
I still listen to this album to this day. Heavy hitting beats and Dev's voice make a dope combo.
HeadChampion
3:39 The ending of this song gives me such nostalgia.
HeadChampion
The ending makes me feel like i am frolicking in a medieval forest.
DEV's Music
Yes , in the dark/in my trunk/lightspeed and Breathe are my favourite. :D
PowerPoint91
wow love this she keeps surprising me... always new fresh cool amazing keep it up Dev
ANDERSON CARVAJAL HOLGUIN
de lo q me habia perdido excelente cancion
outblast85
I love this track!
BreatheOfMusiic
one of the best of her album ♥
willow47
the official video is awful. this song is amazinggg