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Full Speed
Mike Pinto Lyrics
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Ever since I was a man baby I've been told
"You're good for nothing"
Even while my style was neglected
I stood tall and unaffected
'Cause in my soul, I stood for something
And I remember being spit in the eye
Must admit, shit was about to get violent
I know my day will come out with the last laugh
For those who doubt or too blind to find their own path
They'll be single-file while I'll be signing autographs
Put this,
Put this is your pipe and smoke it
Hold it in until your throat gets wet
And the eyes in your head lose focus
Truth is,
People nowadays are ruthless
Rather see you fail then prove shit can be done
But they're the ones who make excuses
I worked hard, found hope,
Lost weight, smoked dope
While the others got paid, I stayed broke
What a joke
No one can say that they
Are livin' better than me
So, hey you get off of my cloud
I'm the one they sent to control this crowd
Guaranteed to put smiles on faces
Out of my control on a regular basis
You can kick me down while I'm on the ground (yeah, yeah)
I'll be coming back for another round
Don't fuck with the style I'm bringing
If I'm going down, then I'm going down swinging
Full speed ahead 'till I crash and burn
Full speed ahead 'till I crash and burn
[whistling]
Ever since I held a pen with my left hand
Ever since I was a man, baby I've been told
"You're good for nothing"
Even while my style was rejected
I stood tall and unaffected
'Cause in my soul, I stood for something
And I remember being spit in the eye
Must admit, shit was about to get violent
But I stayed silent
I know my day will come out with the last laugh
For those who doubt or too blind to find their own path
They'll be single-file while I'll be signing autographs
The lyrics of Mike Pinto's song "Full Speed" speak to overcoming adversity and standing up for oneself in the face of criticism and doubt. Pinto reflects on his journey as an artist, admitting that he has been told he is "good for nothing" and that his style has been rejected. However, he remains steadfast in his belief in himself and his art, standing tall and unaffected by the negativity he has faced. Pinto acknowledges the viciousness of some people, who would rather see him fail than prove that he can succeed, but he does not allow their words to hold him back. Instead, he focuses on his own hard work and determination, realizing that he is living a fulfilling life, even if it may not appear that way to others. The song's refrain, "full speed ahead 'till I crash and burn," is a testament to Pinto's perseverance, determination, and willingness to take risks.
Throughout the song, Pinto uses vivid imagery and powerful metaphors to convey his message. He mentions being spit in the eye, which is a symbol of disrespect and aggression, but chooses to stay silent rather than engage in violence. He also talks about his art as something that he has held in his left hand since he was a child, which represents his creativity and passion. The line "put this in your pipe and smoke it" is a play on words, suggesting that his critics should try to understand him before dismissing him. Overall, Pinto's "Full Speed" is a powerful anthem about resilience and self-confidence, encouraging listeners to embrace their dreams and never give up.
Line by Line Meaning
Ever since I held a pen with my left hand
From my early days, I knew I was unique and different.
Ever since I was a man baby I've been told 'You're good for nothing'
Despite being criticized every step of the way, I've always believed in my potential.
Even while my style was neglected
Even when no one recognized my style, I didn't give up on it.
I stood tall and unaffected
Despite the challenges and setbacks, I remained confident in myself.
'Cause in my soul, I stood for something
In my heart, I always knew that I stood for something greater than myself.
And I remember being spit in the eye
I remember being disrespected and treated unfairly by others.
Must admit, shit was about to get violent
I must admit, I was tempted to resort to violence in response to the disrespect.
But I stayed silent
Instead of lashing out, I held my tongue and kept my composure.
I know my day will come out with the last laugh
I'm confident that my hard work and perseverance will eventually pay off.
For those who doubt or too blind to find their own path
For those who doubt themselves or lack direction in life.
They'll be single-file while I'll be signing autographs
While they struggle to find their way, I'll be successful and celebrated by fans.
Put this, put this is your pipe and smoke it
Take this truth and accept it for what it is.
Hold it in until your throat gets wet
Don't ignore the truth, let it sink in and affect you deeply.
And the eyes in your head lose focus
Let the truth keep you grounded and focused on what really matters.
People nowadays are ruthless
In today's society, people have little empathy and are willing to harm others to get ahead.
Rather see you fail than prove shit can be done
People would rather you fail than prove that they're wrong or that something is possible.
But they're the ones who make excuses
Ironically, those who want you to fail are usually the ones making excuses for their own failures.
I worked hard, found hope, lost weight, smoked dope
I put in the effort and made sacrifices to achieve my dreams, even if it wasn't always easy or legal.
While the others got paid, I stayed broke
Despite others seemingly succeeding, I struggled financially because I refused to compromise my values or integrity.
What a joke
It's ridiculous to think that my struggles and hard work were all for nothing.
No one can say that they are livin' better than me
I may not have a lot of material wealth, but I have inner peace and a sense of purpose that money can't buy.
So, hey you get off of my cloud
Stop trying to bring me down or rain on my parade.
I'm the one they sent to control this crowd
I'm a natural leader and have the ability to inspire and motivate others towards positivity and change.
Guaranteed to put smiles on faces
My positive attitude and energy will always have a positive effect on others.
Out of my control on a regular basis
Although I can't always control external factors, I can control my own attitude and response to them.
You can kick me down while I'm on the ground (yeah, yeah)
You can try to bring me down when I'm at my lowest, but I won't let you defeat me.
I'll be coming back for another round
I'll always get back up and keep fighting for what I believe in.
Don't fuck with the style I'm bringing
Don't try to change or undermine the unique style and energy that I bring to the table.
If I'm going down, then I'm going down swinging
Even if I fail, I'll do so with grace and dignity and never give up without a fight.
Full speed ahead 'till I crash and burn
I'll always give 100% and go all out until the very end, even if I don't succeed.
[whistling]
An instrumental interlude to add to the song's energy and spirit.
Contributed by Evelyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.