Young also records under the names Sky Sailing, Port Blue, Color Therapy, Insect Airport, Seagull Orchestra and his own name, Adam Young.
Young started out making music in 2007 in his basement in his hometown of Owatonna, Minnesota, United States, later developing a following through his MySpace profile before being signed to Universal Republic. Young has released seven albums under the Owl City moniker: "Maybe I'm Dreaming" (2008), "Ocean Eyes" (2009), "All Things Bright and Beautiful" (2011), "The Midsummer Station" (2012), "Mobile Orchestra" (2015), "Cinematic" (2018), and "Coco Moon" (2023). Young's 2009 single "Fireflies" reached #1 in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and The Netherlands. His second major hit, 2012's "Good Time" featuring Carly Rae Jepsen reached #8 in the US and #1 in New Zealand.
He was also once a member of Windsor Airlift and Swimming with Dolphins, both of which he is no longer involved with.
Speed Of Love
Owl City Lyrics
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But your the only reason I'm floating here
Eyes painted crystal clear
I can see our future through the atmosphere
Don't you go, no, don't you go
Don't you know I'm up here alone
Yeah, I am like a satellite
Oh, oh, oh like a streak of light
Oh, oh, oh watch the world fly by
Oh, oh, oh rev your engine up
Everybody's racing at the speed of love
You were so hard to find
With oh, so many clouds across my summer sky
You, my constellation prize
Yeah, every single star is sparkling in your eyes
So, don't you go, no, don't you go
'Cause don't you know I'm up here alone
So high, like a satellite
I'm sending you a signal tonight
Oh, oh, oh like a streak of light
Oh, oh, oh watch the world fly by
Oh, oh, oh rev your engine up
Everybody's racing at the speed of love
Oh, oh, oh like a streak of light
Oh, oh, oh watch the world fly by
Oh, oh, oh rev your engine up
Everybody's racing at the speed of love
(One track, one mind, one race to win)
(One start, one heart, one life to live)
(One track, one mind, one race to win)
(One start, one heart, one life to live)
Oh, oh, oh like a streak of light
Oh, oh, oh watch the world fly by
Oh, oh, oh rev your engine up
Everybody's racing at the speed of love
Oh, oh, oh like a streak of light
Oh, oh, oh watch the world fly by
Oh, oh, oh rev your engine up
Everybody's racing at the speed of love
The song "Speed Of Love" by Owl City is an upbeat and energetic song about the intense emotions and connection between two people. The opening lines, "I tried to disappear, but you're the only reason I'm floating here" suggest that the singer is overwhelmed by their feelings for this other person and may have been feeling lost or adrift before finding them. They describe the other person's eyes as "painted crystal clear" and talk about being able to see their future together "through the atmosphere."
The chorus of the song emphasizes the speed and intensity of their love, with the line "everybody's racing at the speed of love" suggesting that the singer feels like they are caught up in a whirlwind of emotion. They compare themselves to a satellite, sending a signal to the other person, and describe themselves as "like a streak of light" racing across the sky.
The second verse focuses more on the other person, describing them as a "constellation prize" and highlighting the way that every star seems to shine in their eyes. The repeated refrain of "don't you go" suggests a fear of losing this person or of being left alone again.
Overall, the song captures the electric feeling of falling deeply in love with someone and the idea that when you find the right person, everything seems to fall into place and move at a breakneck pace.
Line by Line Meaning
I tried to disappear
I wanted to escape from the world, but couldn't because of you.
But your the only reason I'm floating here
Despite my desire to escape, I'm still here because of your influence on me.
Eyes painted crystal clear
My perspective is clear and unclouded, allowing me to see our potential future.
I can see our future through the atmosphere
I see what we could become, even through the obstacles we face.
Don't you go, no, don't you go
Stay with me, don't leave.
Don't you know I'm up here alone
I'm alone without you, and I need you to be here with me.
Yeah, I am like a satellite
I am one part of a connection, sending a signal to you.
Sending you a signal tonight
Trying to reach out to you and connect with you.
Oh, oh, oh like a streak of light
Fast-moving and bright, like the feelings between us.
Oh, oh, oh watch the world fly by
Observing the world around us as we move towards our future together.
Oh, oh, oh rev your engine up
Get ready to go fast and take on the world, because we are together.
Everybody's racing at the speed of love
We are all moving fast, powered by the love inside us.
You were so hard to find
It was difficult to find someone special like you.
With oh, so many clouds across my summer sky
Despite the obstacles in my way, I found you and it brightened up my life.
You, my constellation prize
You are the prize that makes my life better, like the stars in the sky.
Yeah, every single star is sparkling in your eyes
Your eyes remind me of the beauty of the starry night sky, as every star sparkles in them.
(One track, one mind, one race to win)
We are focused on one goal, working together as a team with determination to achieve it.
(One start, one heart, one life to live)
We have one starting point, one heart beating together, and one life to experience everything.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SAMUEL HOLLANDER, MATTHEW THIESSEN, ADAM YOUNG
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