Speed Demon
M.J. Lyrics


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Written and composed by Michael Jackson.


I'm headed for the border
It's on my mind
And nothin' really matters
I've got to be on time
Look in the view mirror
Is he hot on my tracks
Is he getting nearer
I feel some heat is on
My back

(Speed demon)
Speedin' on the freeway
Gotta get a leadway
(Speed demon)
Doin' it on the highway
Gotta have it my way
(Speed demon)
Mind is like a compass
I'm stoppin' at nothin'
(Speed demon)
(He say) Pull over boy and
Get your ticket right

And nothin' gonna stop me
Ain't no stoppin', go!
I'm speedin' on the midway
I gotta really burn this road


(Speed demon)
Speedin' on the freeway
Gotta get the leadway
(Speed demon)
Doin' it on the highway
Gotta have it my way
(Speed demon)
Mind is like a compass
I'm stoppin' at nothin'
(Speed demon)
(He say) Pull over boy and
Get your ticket right

Speed demon, you're the
Very same one
Who said the future's in
Your hands
The life you save could be
Your own
You're preachin' 'bout my
Life like you're the law
Gonna live each day and
Hour like
For me there's no tomorrow

Go! Go! Go! Aaow!

(Speed demon)
Speedin' on the freeway
Gotta get a leadway
(Speed demon)
Got fire in my pocket
I just lit a rocket
(Speed demon)
Just pull over boy
And get your ticket right
(Speed demon)
Pull over boy and
Get your ticket right
(Speed demon)
Just, pull over boy
And eat your ticket
Pull over boy
Pull over boy
And get your ticket right
Ugh!
Aaow!
Uhh!
Hoo!
Get your ticket right
Pull over boy
Get your ticket right
Pull over boy and
Get your ticket right
Pull over boy
Pull over boy and
Get your ticket
Eat your ticket
Get your ticket




Eat yo', get yo', hoo! Aaow!
Get your ticket right

Overall Meaning

The song "Speed Demon" by Michael Jackson is a celebration of speed and fast driving. It starts off with Jackson driving towards the border with nothing else on his mind other than getting there on time. He looks in his rearview mirror and sees a cop following him closely, but he's not worried, he feels the heat on his back but it's not going to stop him. He's a speed demon and will stop at nothing to get where he's going.


As the song progresses, he talks about how he's speeding on the freeway and the highway, and he's doing it his way. His mind is like a compass, and he's stopping at nothing to get to his destination. He's not concerned with what anyone else thinks about his speeding, as he sings, "The life you save could be your own, you're preachin' 'bout my life like you're the law, gonna live each day and hour like for me, there's no tomorrow."


The chorus of the song repeats the words "speed demon" and talks about getting a leadway and stopping at nothing to get to his destination. The song ends with Jackson urging the cop to "pull over boy and get your ticket right," signalling that he was able to evade the police.


Overall, "Speed Demon" is a perfect representation of Michael Jackson's love for speed and living in the moment. He wasn't afraid to take risks and do things his own way, even if it brought him in conflict with the law.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm headed for the border
I'm driving as fast as I can, approaching an imaginary line that marks the edge of my capabilities and possibilities


It's on my mind
It's my primary goal and objective, the thing I'm focusing on


And nothin' really matters
All other concerns and worries are irrelevant compared to what's driving me forward


I've got to be on time
I'm under pressure to arrive at my destination at a specific time or deadline


Look in the view mirror
Check the rear-view mirror, to see if someone is following me or trying to catch me up


Is he hot on my tracks
Is he getting closer and closer, chasing me?


Is he getting nearer
Is the threat of being caught and punished intensifying?


I feel some heat is on
I sense danger and my adrenaline starts rushing, getting me ready for action


(Speed demon) Speedin' on the freeway Gotta get a leadway
I'm an uncontrollable force, driving fast and hard on the freeway, trying to create space and distance between myself and the one pursuing me


(Speed demon) Doin' it on the highway Gotta have it my way
I'm very determined to succeed, regardless of the risks and consequences, and I see the road as my domain to rule on my own terms


(Speed demon) Mind is like a compass I'm stoppin' at nothin'
My mind is set on my goal, I'm moving forward in a straight line, and I won't let anything or anyone interfere with my plans


(Speed demon) (He say) Pull over boy and Get your ticket right
The voice of authority, the police, is telling me to stop, slow down, and face the consequences of my reckless behavior


And nothin' gonna stop me Ain't no stoppin', go!
I'm completely absorbed by the thrill of the chase and I won't let anyone or anything slow me down or stop me


I'm speedin' on the midway I gotta really burn this road
I'm in the midst of my adventure, fully committed to it, and I'm driving as fast as I can, eager to reach my destination and leave the road in flames behind me


Speed demon, you're the Very same one Who said the future's in Your hands
I'm the one who believed that I control my own destiny, that I'm free to choose my path in life, and that fate is not predetermined


The life you save could be Your own
I'm aware of the risks and the potential consequences of my actions, but I'm willing to take them for the sake of my goals and my own survival


You're preachin' 'bout my Life like you're the law
The authority is trying to lecture me and teach me a lesson, but I'm not willing to listen or obey, as I see myself as above the law and outside its reach


Gonna live each day and Hour like For me there's no tomorrow
I'm living in the moment, embracing the uncertainty and unpredictability of life, and I'm not worrying about the future or the consequences of my actions


Got fire in my pocket I just lit a rocket
I'm in a state of arousal and excitement, I'm carrying something dangerous and explosive, and I'm ready to ignite it and watch it take off


Just, pull over boy And eat your ticket
I'm mocking the authority, disobeying its orders in a defiant and disrespectful way, and I'm ready to face the consequences of my actions


Eat yo', get yo', hoo! Aaow!
I'm expressing my rebellion and my disregard for authority in a vulgar and childish way, showing my contempt for the system and its rules


Get your ticket right
The final warning and ultimatum from the authority, asking me to comply with its demands or face the consequences


Pull over boy
The authoritative command, telling me to stop my reckless behavior and accept responsibility for my actions




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@user-bn9es1vo6e

10 years later, if you're watching this, you're a legend.

@snowythesnowleopard3797

I am watching this 10 years later ✨❤️✨Hee hee✨❤️✨

@jaydenbatiste587

Yup

@timsanchez2584

Man, everybody says that same bullshit...tired and burned out...fuck outta here!

@user-xx2uk2gt5x

I am now a legend

@darthbeart-1014

It's to AWESOME to ignore

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@dannydamnmendez

Only MJ could make dancing with a claymation rabbit look like the most badass thing imaginable

@Retr0ver4

Really though when I watched this movie as a kid that scene was so good, I used to practice the dance moves

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