Chris Impellitteri formed Impellitteri in 1987 together with Rob Rock as vocalist. That year, they released an EP called the black album. The selftitled EP was well-received, and Impellitteri regrouped, this time with Graham Bonnet as lead singer, and release the full-length album Stand In Line in 1988.
After some touring and label deals, Impellitteri returned (again with Rob Rock on vocals) with Grin and Bear It in 1992. The following year, they released another EP titled Victim of the System. In 1994, they released Answer To The Master.
In 1996, Impellitteri released Screaming Symphony, which has become one of the most acclaimed albums of the band. In 1997 they released yet another EP titled Fuel For The Fire, in preparation for their next full-length album. The next year, they released another of their most acclaimed works: Eye of the Hurricane. They followed it in 2000 with Crunch.
Shortly after, Rock decided to pursue a solo career so Impellitteri recruited Graham Bonnet again, and started working on his next album. In 2002, they finally released System X. That year, they also released a compilation of hits called The Very Best of Impellitteri.
The union with Bonnet would be short-lived as they parted ways some time after, and Impellitteri recruited Curtis Skelton, finally releasing Pedal To The Metal in 2004, one of their most aggressive albums to date.
Chris Impellitteri is currently working with an LA band (as a member, not leader) and has announced that they will release a new album soon.
Chris Impellitteri has been ranked together with Deicide drummer Steve Asheim and bassist Adrian Davison as perhaps the fastest musicians on their respective instruments.
The band is currently on hiatus as Chris recently joined a Los Angeles band, and is working with them on a new album.
Speed Demon
Impellitteri Lyrics
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You can feel the thunder rising
You can hear the screams of tires in the air
All the racers in their street machines
Gonna' push it to the limit
Let the engine fly, let the power take you there
I need the speed to touch the sky, it's my religion
I burn the nitro in my veins
I'm dangerous, I'm not insane
If I live to see another day
I'll be racing for tomorrow
Acceleration keeps me riding on the edge
I can breathe beyond the danger zone
Where my freedom likes to hide
Gonna' ride the wind 'til I reach the other side
I need the speed to touch the sky, it's my religion
I burn the nitro in my veins
I only live so I can fly, it's my addiction
I'm dangerous, I'm not insane
I'm a speed demon
I feel the rush, I feel alive
I'm a speed demon
Adrenaline in overdrive
I'm a speed demon
I feel the rush, I feel alive
I'm a speed demon
Adrenaline in overdrive
I'm a speed demon
I feel the rush, I feel alive
I'm a speed demon
I'll never drive your 55
I'm a speed demon
awww man, busted again...
The song Speed Demon by Impellitteri is a fast-paced and high-energy song that depicts the excitement and adrenaline rush of racing on the streets of California at night. The lyrics describe the feeling of thunder rising and the screams of tires in the air as racers in their street machines push their vehicles to the limit, letting the power take them to new heights.
The songwriter expresses a passion and addiction for speed, viewing it as a religion and burning nitro in their veins. The speed and freedom of racing is also seen as a way to escape the mundane and live on the edge, with the danger only increasing the excitement. The lyrics end on a playful note, with the singer jokingly acknowledging being busted for driving too fast yet again.
Overall, the lyrics of Speed Demon celebrate the thrill and danger of street racing and the rush of adrenaline it brings, highlighting the excitement of living on the edge.
Line by Line Meaning
In the California streets at night
At night, on the streets of California
You can feel the thunder rising
The feeling of power is rising
You can hear the screams of tires in the air
You can hear the loud screeching sounds that tires make when they spin in the air
All the racers in their street machines
All of the drivers in their street cars
Gonna' push it to the limit
Going to push the car to the maximum speed
Let the engine fly, let the power take you there
Allow the engine to work to its fullest potential and let the power of the car take over to reach the ultimate speed
I need the speed to touch the sky, it's my religion
Speed is the most important thing to me, it's my way of life
I burn the nitro in my veins
I am so addicted to speed that the feeling of driving a fast car is like a drug
I only live so I can fly, it's my addiction
The feeling of driving at high speeds is the only joy in my life, and I am addicted to it
I'm dangerous, I'm not insane
I know the risks of driving at such high speeds, but I do it anyways because it is not insanity, but the thrill of danger that excites me
If I live to see another day
If I am lucky enough to survive another day
I'll be racing for tomorrow
I will continue to race in the future
Acceleration keeps me riding on the edge
The feeling of being pushed back into the seat by the acceleration of the car is the best feeling in the world
I can breathe beyond the danger zone
I am able to control my car and drive beyond the danger zone, even though it is risky
Where my freedom likes to hide
The feeling of freedom is hidden in the danger of driving at high speeds
Gonna' ride the wind 'til I reach the other side
Going to continue accelerating and driving at high speeds until I reach the end of the road
I'm a speed demon
I am addicted to driving fast
I feel the rush, I feel alive
Driving at high speeds gives me a feeling of being alive
Adrenaline in overdrive
The feeling of adrenaline is pumping through my veins, making me want to drive even faster
I'll never drive your 55
I will never conform to driving at ordinary speeds like driving at 55 mph
awww man, busted again...
I have been caught by the authorities for driving at high speeds again
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