Speedballin'
Outkast ft. Cee Lo Lyrics
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Livin by the grace of God
At the pace of the Devil life is hard, we speedballin
With no time to waste
The trouble tends to weeble wobble over the base, we speedballin
Nose wanna blow out steam
So make some fuckin noise if you know what I mean, we speedballin HA
You'll end up in your trouble while the fury of funk, we speedballin
Uhh, uhh, yeah sucka we're speedballin ballin ballin ballin
Yeah, uhh, we speedballin ballin ballin
Uhh, yeah we speedballin ballin ballin
Uhh, uhh uhh, yeah we speedballin
ballin ballin ballin ballin ballin ballin
Ballin ballin uhh, we speedballin
Yeah, WOOO! Yeah, uhh
Mama think I'm on that blow
Cause anything over marijuana fa sho, we speedballin, huh
If I could just come down
But when I do come down I don't like how it sound, we speedballin, HOO
The pitcher all on the mound
Thowin fastballs with a curve, the nerve of speedballin, HA
Some niggaz serve to live
Some niggaz live to serve not a fuck who they give, we speeballin, HA
HA, yeah, woo we speedballin ballin
Yeah, can y'all feel that? Uhh we speedballin ballin ballin
HA, c'mon! Yeah we speedballin what?
Yeah, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
My God, my heart, my start, my saviour, my soul
My end, my friend, my sin now when can I go?
If you can hear me now then make me move
Stank-ya, I like it like that, I'm in yo' groove
Yeah! Yeah! Entire world, UHH!
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! De-caaaaaaaaa-turrrrr, WOO we speedballin
Uhh, yeah, yeah, A.T.Lllllllllllllllll!
Uhh, yeah, New York we speedballin ballin ballin
WOO, yeah, uh uhh we speedballin
L.Aaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Woo, woo we speedballin
Woo, woo woo, woo, woo woo, uh uh uh uh we speedballin
Oooh oooh oooh oooh oooh
Yeah yeah woo woo we speedballin
What? Ha, what? Woo woo, we speedballin
Hoo-ver, can't rock and roll no more
Hoo-ver, can't rock and roll no more
Hoo-ver, can't rock and roll no more
Hoo-ver, can't rock and roll no more
Nigga wanna think these boys don't blow
Hoe you see them snortin them coke
Chaos still don't give you a hoe
Maybe you think the music is low
Maybe you say, the niggaz is wack
If he asks, want some crack
If you do that, you never come back
Back to life, reality black
Pump pump pump pump pump the brakes
Analyze shit got down to stakes
Take a shortcut tryin to win the race
Whatchu gonna do when you step in the place?
At a player's place, nigga takin my time
What he gon' say when I freak the rhyme?
How you gon' deal when's it heat tonight?
Buck buck buck nigga on the run
Niggafied cause we still on the grind in the trap for the dope boys
Speedballin freefallin in my own moon and my own zone
Boy life is short gonna suck it up
Arsty-fartsy nigga fuck it up
Down in the trenches, press your luck
Assed out like you ain't no butt, nigga what?
My soul is burnin, about to catch fire!
I'm overheated, about to catch fire-hah!
I can't help myself, I'm on fire!
Ha ha ha ha
My soul is burnin, about to catch fire!
I'm overheated, about to catch fire-hah!
I can't help myself, I'm on fire! I'm on fire!
Ahh good God!
My soul is burnin, about to catch fire!
I'm overheated, about to catch fire-hah!
I can't help myself, I'm on fire!
..Ah good Lord, my soul is burnin, about to catch fire!
I'm overheated, about to catch fire-hah!
I can't help myself, I'm on fire!
I'm on fire!
The song "Speedballin" by Outkast featuring Cee Lo Green talks about the fast life, living in the grace of God and taking the pace of the devil to get by. The lyrics depict the constant rush and chaos of living life on the edge, without much time to rest or think about the consequences. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "speedballing", which means taking a combination of cocaine and heroin, a highly dangerous drug that can be fatal. The song is not only about drug use, but also about the excitement and thrill that come with living life dangerously.
The first verse of the song talks about the struggles of everyday life and the need for an escape. The second verse talks about the dangers of drug addiction and how it can take control of a person's life. The third verse highlights the different locations where the fast life is happening, including New York, L.A., and Atlanta. The final verse talks about being in the moment and embracing the fire within.
Overall, the song speaks to the allure of living life on the edge and taking risks, despite the potential consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Heyy-yo, heyy-yo, we speedballin..
We are living our lives in a fast-paced, high-energy way.
Livin by the grace of God
We are surviving on luck and the protection of a higher power.
At the pace of the Devil life is hard, we speedballin
Our lifestyle is difficult, but we continue to move at a fast pace.
With no time to waste
We are always in a rush to do something and have no leisure time.
The trouble tends to weeble wobble over the base, we speedballin
Our lives are unstable and we are frequently dealing with problems.
Nose wanna blow out steam
We need a release for our frustrations.
So make some fuckin noise if you know what I mean, we speedballin HA
If you understand where we're coming from, show your support.
But if you don't you won't
If you don't understand, you won't be able to keep up with us.
You'll end up in your trouble while the fury of funk, we speedballin
You'll be left with your own problems while we continue to move forward unencumbered.
Mama think I'm on that blow
My mother believes I'm using cocaine.
Cause anything over marijuana fa sho, we speedballin, huh
Because we use other substances besides marijuana to maintain our high-energy lifestyle.
If I could just come down
If only I could relax and slow down.
But when I do come down I don't like how it sound, we speedballin, HOO
But when we do slow down, it's uncomfortable and unpleasant.
Thowin fastballs with a curve, the nerve of speedballin, HA
Performing at a high level with precision and style is an essential part of our fast-paced lifestyle.
Some niggaz serve to live
Some people simply exist to serve our needs.
Some niggaz live to serve not a fuck who they give, we speeballin, HA
Some people are happy to live their lives serving us, without regard for anyone else.
My God, my heart, my start, my saviour, my soul
These are the things that define me and give my life meaning.
My end, my friend, my sin now when can I go?
My life, my companions, and my mistakes will all define my ultimate fate.
If you can hear me now then make me move
If you understand what we're saying, show your support by dancing along with us.
Pump pump pump pump pump the brakes
Slow down and take a break from our fast-paced lifestyle.
Analyze shit got down to stakes
Take a closer look at everything we're doing and evaluate the risks and rewards.
Take a shortcut tryin to win the race
We're taking risks to try to get ahead faster.
Whatchu gonna do when you step in the place?
What will you do when you're faced with the challenges of our lifestyle?
My soul is burnin, about to catch fire!
My spirit is on fire and I'm filled with passion and energy.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDRE BENJAMIN, ANTWAN PATTON, DAVID A SHEATS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rosso The'Crimson
Also, this song was one of two on a special disc, from their Stankonia album. It was a special edition so you had to get it fast. I heard it on Tombraider afterward.
Christopher Edwards
How can you not like this, gets me hyped
MC
Well said 😎👍
MC
This one rocks 😎👌
zakspeedf1
Nice vid, well done!
Nate Milton
This is the dopest Travellers' commercial ever!!!
Baybiboy BlaQ
Yeah this is Fiya
punxone
as far as i know this song was only released on the tomb raider 1 movie soundtrack
Christopher Edwards
Rrrrrraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagggggggggh I'm running full speed for no reason 🤪🤪🤪
MC
Same thing buddy 🤪🤪🤪