Firenote is a rock band from Finland with an attitude as big as a stadium. … Read Full Bio ↴Firenote is a rock band from Finland with an attitude as big as a stadium. The band was formed in 2004 by Hammond and Ricky.

The idea was to put together a band which would play hi-octane stadium rock in the good old 80's way, sounding larger than life.

Firenote's first line-up was:
Ricky - Vocals
Hammond - Keyboard
Isko - Guitar
Gene - Bass
Johnny - Drums

With the line-up above Firenote made three demos and played several gigs across Finland.

In the end of 2007 it was time to let Johnny go. As soon as Mike was found, he replaced Johnny with his ultimate drumming skills.

At the beginning of 2008 IVK Music was interested in signing Firenote.
A record deal was signed in the summer 2008.

Recording the debute album started in the end of 2008 and the album will be released in May 2009.

Speed Freak
Firenote Lyrics

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Smelling gas, going fast*
Tonight I'm just drifting
I know need for speed
Can be so addictive

Too quick situation
N20 is my medication
I'm waiting for the countdown

Cause I'm hungry for speed
My tail lights are all
That you will see of me

Speed freak - racing through my life
Full throttle all of the time
My heart is beating
My pulse is speeding
Until - I cross the line

Screaming tires, burning fires coming
Out from my exhaust tips
I've seen death
But this is how I get my kicks

Illegal circuit races

Tinted windows, bad ass babes, yea!
The end is near...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Speed Freak" by Firenote describe the thrill of driving at dangerously high speeds and the addiction that comes with it. The first verse describes the excitement and anticipation of speeding, with the smell of gasoline and the rush of going fast. The second verse describes the dangers and consequences of this lifestyle, including the use of nitrous oxide as a medication and the thrill of illegal circuit races.

The chorus, "Speed freak - racing through my life / Full throttle all of the time / My heart is beating / My pulse is speeding / Until - I cross the line" portrays the adrenaline rush and excitement that comes with this lifestyle, with the "line" representing the threshold of danger and risk. The bridge, "Screaming tires, burning fires coming / Out from my exhaust tips / I've seen death / But this is how I get my kicks" further emphasizes the dangerous and risky nature of this lifestyle, with the singer embracing the danger and excitement that comes with it.

Overall, the lyrics of "Speed Freak" by Firenote depict the allure and addiction of driving at high speeds, despite the inherent risks and dangers. It serves as a cautionary tale, warning listeners about the consequences of such reckless behavior.

Line by Line Meaning

Smelling gas, going fast*
The smell of gasoline mixed with the adrenaline rush of going fast fuels my addiction

Tonight I'm just drifting
I have no particular destination or goal, just the desire to keep moving as quickly as possible

I know need for speed
I am aware of my dangerous addiction to speed

Can be so addictive
The rush and thrill of going fast can take over your life and become an unhealthy obsession

Too quick situation
I am in a dangerous situation, moving too quickly to think straight

N20 is my medication
I rely on nitrous oxide to enhance my speed and fuel my addiction

I'm waiting for the countdown
I am eager for the race to begin and for the opportunity to go even faster

Cause I'm hungry for speed
My addiction to speed makes me crave even more of it

My tail lights are all
As I speed away, all you can see are my tail lights disappearing into the distance

That you will see of me
I am moving too quickly for you to see anything else

Speed freak - racing through my life
I am an addict, constantly searching for my next fix by racing through my life at high speeds

Full throttle all of the time
I am never satisfied with just cruising, I always need to push everything to its limits

My heart is beating
My heart is racing with excitement and adrenaline

My pulse is speeding
Even my pulse is racing as I indulge in my addiction to speed

Until - I cross the line
I am looking for that ultimate high, that feeling of crossing the finish line and accomplishing something great

Screaming tires, burning fires coming
My tires are screeching and my engine is roaring, fueling my addiction even more

Out from my exhaust tips
The burning fuel is pouring out of my exhaust system, a visible reminder of my obsession with speed

I've seen death
I have witnessed the dangers of high-speed racing, but even that does not deter me

But this is how I get my kicks
Despite the danger and risks, I get a thrill and satisfaction out of racing that I cannot find anywhere else in life

Illegal circuit races
I knowingly participate in illegal races on dangerous circuits, putting my life and the lives of others at risk

Tinted windows, bad ass babes, yea!
I embrace the lifestyle and the image that comes with being a speed freak, including the cars, the women, and the daring attitude that comes with it

The end is near...
I am aware of the dangers and risks, but my addiction to speed keeps me pushing the limits

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