Lil Rob debuted as an artist in 1992, prior to the release of his album Twelve Eighteen Part 1, he regularly moved as many as 100,000 units for each independent CD he recorded. The number Twelve Eighteen, which is also tattooed on Lil Rob's arms, represent the numeric value of the letters L and R, respectively, which are Lil Rob's initials. The number was used by Lil Rob during his days as a graffiti tagger.
In 1994 at the age of 18, Lil Rob's chin was shattered when he was shot in the jaw. Over time Lil Rob renounced his gang affiliations and called for "Brown Pride" and unity between all Chicanos.
Lil Rob has found commercial success with the release of Twelve Eighteen Part 1, which had been in regular rotation on radio stations outside of the West Coast thanks to the singles "Summer Nights", and "Bring Out The Freak In You".
Fast Life
Lil Rob Lyrics
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It's Lil Rob (lil rob...)
Bionic (bionic...)
That's Right...
[Hook:]
Fast life (Fast life)
Ohh... Na Na Na
She wants to live the Fast life (Fast life)
Fast life (Fast life)
Oh. oh. oh...
[Verse 1:]
She sees the grass is greener more green comes between her fingers she love to spend it crazy have you seen baby latley shes livein fast homes shes got that cash flow she likes to party and shes never goin back homes shes only good one but shes liven the life the one shes always wanted some say shes ain't liven it right she could be something better nothing better than this expensive cars all kinds of stars is just to many to list check this she keeps it popin out there ain't no stoppin now addicted to the life get it faster every night shes doing way more things beyond her wildess dreams she plans to make it last continue liven fast
[Hook]
[Chorus:]
She wants to live the Fast life (Fast life)
Fast life (Fast life)
While you try to make a name
Got in trouble with the game
You live the Fast life (Fast Life)
The Fast life (Fast Life)
Don't let the money do you in
Like a candle in the wind
You like the Fast life (Fast life)
The Fast life (Fast life
If you want it yea you got it
And there ain't no gettin mad
It's called the Fast life (Fast life)
The Fast life (Fast life)
Fast life (Fast Life)
Oh... Na Na Na
[Verse 2:]
Good times across the line more then just a couple time she can do this everyday line one up and blast away she movin so fast shes makin more cash shes goin full speed ahead and I'm hopen that she don't crash why slow it down when the life is fun no time to sneek it all you sleep when your life is gone that's what she thinks she said that the life is just begun to mind your own cause shes full grown and rosy and the gun
Shes been liven in the fast lane
She got introduced to cocaine
Since then nothings been the same
Shes still liven in the fast lane
[Chorus]
Oh. oh . oh...
Slow down girl
The song "Fast Life" by Lil Rob is a reflection of a woman who is living life on the fast lane. She loves to spend money extravagantly and has made herself comfortable with an excessive lifestyle. She's attending parties all night, enjoying luxurious cars, and the company of celebrities. She's addicted to the life she's living and plans to make it last even if it means doing way more things beyond her wildest dreams. Despite the warnings from well-wishers to slow down, she's always on the move and continues to live in the fast lane.
The chorus of the song advises those living the fast life to be cautious not to get consumed by the money that comes with the lifestyle. Lil Rob points out that getting in trouble with the game is easy when you're trying to make a name. He advises them not to let the money lead to their downfall like a candle in the wind. The verse tells of how the woman got introduced to cocaine, and it changed her life. Her love for the fast life only increases day by day, and she doesn't see herself slowing down.
Overall, the song is a cautionary tale on the perils of living life in the fast lane. It highlights how one can get hooked on the extravagant lifestyle that comes with a fast life and warns against its consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
It's Lil Rob (lil rob...)
Introducing the artist behind the song
Bionic (bionic...)
Acknowledging the producer of the song
She wants to live the Fast life (Fast life)
Fast life (Fast life)
Talking about the girl who is eager to live a fast life filled with riches and excitement
She sees the grass is greener more green comes between her fingers she love to spend it crazy have you seen baby latley shes livein fast homes shes got that cash flow she likes to party and shes never goin back homes
Describing how the girl is enjoying her fast life, spending money extravagantly and going to endless parties with her newfound wealth
Shes only good one but shes liven the life the one shes always wanted some say shes ain't liven it right she could be something better nothing better than this
Acknowledging that some people don't approve of the girl's lifestyle, but it's the life she always wanted and nothing is better than what she has now
Expensive cars all kinds of stars is just to many to list
Listing some of the luxuries that the girl has access to with her wealth
She keeps it popin out there ain't no stoppin now addicted to the life get it faster every night shes doing way more things beyond her wildess dreams she plans to make it last continue liven fast
Describing how the girl is addicted to her fast lifestyle, constantly seeking more excitement and pleasures beyond her wildest dreams, and plans to continue living in the fast lane
While you try to make a name
Got in trouble with the game
You live the Fast life (Fast Life)
The Fast life (Fast Life)
Don't let the money do you in
Like a candle in the wind
You like the Fast life (Fast life)
The Fast life (Fast life
Comparing the girl's fast life to others who are trying to make a name for themselves but get into trouble with their methods of achieving success, and warning against letting money destroy you like a candle in the wind
If you want it yea you got it
And there ain't no gettin mad
It's called the Fast life (Fast life)
The Fast life (Fast life)
Fast life (Fast Life)
Encouraging listeners to go after what they want, but warning them that there's no turning back once they start living the fast life
Good times across the line more then just a couple time she can do this everyday line one up and blast away she movin so fast shes makin more cash shes goin full speed ahead and I'm hopen that she don't crash why slow it down when the life is fun no time to sneek it all you sleep when your life is gone that's what she thinks she said that the life is just begun to mind your own cause shes full grown and rosy and the gun
Portraying the girl as someone who's experiencing good times, making money, and moving full speed ahead with her fast life, while acknowledging the risks that come with it
Shes been liven in the fast lane
She got introduced to cocaine
Since then nothings been the same
Shes still liven in the fast lane
Revealing that the girl got into drugs and things haven't been the same, but she's still living in the fast lane
Slow down girl
A plea to the girl to slow down and take it easy before she crashes and burns from living too fast
Contributed by Elizabeth B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.