Speed of Sound
Mike Posner feat. Big Sean Lyrics
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Make my dream real
Bl-bl-bl-bl-block Beaters
Moving at the speed of sound
With my head up in the clouds
Moving at the speed of sound
With my head up in the clouds
[Chorus:]
Moving at the speed of sound
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
With my head up in the clouds
Yeah yeah, my life's like
Moving at the speed of sound
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
With my head up in the clouds
My ma keeps telling me
I better stay in school
But when that ends, Lord knows
I don't know what I'm going to do
[Hook:]
Cause everytime I blink now
Another day rolls by
It's getting harder not to think about
All the things on my mind
Like, I remember this time last year
I was all alone
I felt like I was two feet tall
Now there's a hundred million numbers
Inside of my phone
But I still got no one to call
My life's like
[Chorus]
My friends keep telling me
How much they believe in me
I wish that I saw the things that they see in me
[Hook]
[Chorus]
[Big Sean:]
My life's like
My life's like
Ay, do it, ay, music, ay
High rise, elevator life
I'm gone in 60 seconds
Or Talladega nights
I know I'm living wrong
I wish I could make it right
But baby, hold that thought...
Cause I gotta take this flight
When I leave my passport
Overseas passports
Hotels with the glass floors
Everything I ask for
Fast cars, fast hoes
My whole life is fast foward
But if I stop, stop
I might hit that dashboard
And I be, I be
I be, I be always take and choose
In and out relations with
Girls who want relationships
And I can fake a smile
And I end a conversation well
We just can't see eye to eye
We might need that LASIK shit
Cause tomorrow I'll be gone gone gone
Dip into another time zone zone zone
Tryna make my hotel feel like home home home
Phone won't stop ringing but I still feel all alone
My life's like
[chorus]
(Move it up, bring it up, bring it up, up up
Bring it up, bring it up, move it up, up up...)
The lyrics to Mike Posner's song "Speed of Sound" featuring Big Sean, delve into the fast-paced lifestyle of a young artist navigating through the industry. The song talks about constantly moving, with his head in the clouds and his life moving at the speed of sound. With lyrics like, "my ma keeps telling me I better stay in school, but when that ends, Lord knows I don't know what I'm going to do," it is evident that the artist is aware of the unpredictable nature of the industry.
Additionally, the lyrics touch on the isolation that can occur despite having a lot of people around. With lines like, "now there's a hundred million numbers inside my phone, but I still got no one to call," the song highlights the false sense of connection that technology and social media can bring. This suggests that despite having access to all these people, it does not necessarily equate to genuine relationships or a sense of belonging.
Moreover, Big Sean's verse in the song continues to emphasize this fast-paced lifestyle, with its travel and non-stop work. He also touches on the superficial nature of some of his relationships and acknowledges the difficulty in maintaining genuine connections while constantly on the move. Overall, the song is a reflection of the struggles that come with a career in the music industry, particularly for young artists.
Line by Line Meaning
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Starting the song with a shoutout to the music production team.
Make my dream real
Asking the production team to help him achieve his musical dreams.
Moving at the speed of sound
Moving quickly towards success.
With my head up in the clouds
Feeling optimistic and hopeful about the future.
My ma keeps telling me
His mother advises him to stay in school and have a backup plan.
I better stay in school
Education is important for his future.
Cause everytime I blink now
Time passes quickly and he can't keep up.
Another day rolls by
Days are passing quickly.
All the things on my mind
Feeling overwhelmed by his thoughts and worries.
My friends keep telling me
His friends believe in him and his abilities.
How much they believe in me
His friends have faith in him.
[Big Sean:]
Big Sean's verse begins.
High rise, elevator life
Living a luxurious lifestyle.
Or Talladega nights
Referencing the movie 'Talladega Nights' which is about living life in the fast lane.
Baby, hold that thought...
Interrupting himself to take an important call.
Cause I gotta take this flight
Busy with constant travel and work opportunities.
Fast cars, fast hoes
Being caught up in a life of material possessions and fleeting relationships.
My whole life is fast foward
Life is moving quickly for him.
Cause tomorrow I'll be gone gone gone
Always on the move and onto the next opportunity.
Dip into another time zone zone zone
Constantly traveling to different time zones.
Moving up, bring it up, bring it up, up up
Chanting to pump up the energy and keep moving forward.
Contributed by Camilla R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
KD
13 years later this song still brings me right back
JayoRed
Same
Austin Smith
To the good days fa sure ππΌ
Cody Halsey
i always listen to this song when im down. gets you thinking about the important people in your life. time goes fast, live it up
Mike Rio
This song will forever ride, my first Big Sean song I've ever heard also, good vibes
Meme Lols
Liked 7 years ago
JayoRed
Same bro same
AyoSaidSo
This song still gives me chills. 5 years later.
Eferno
Now are 10
Katrice Blalark
This song never gets old!