Speed of Sound
Rags & Riches Lyrics


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Inside I'm racing
Suddenly I'm seeing
Truth is time's not on my side (Yeah)
Searching for purpose
I'm crawlin' the distance
Oh, how that clock keeps on ticking

I rise, I fall as days fly by
Wind at my back, I see the light
Fully alive, In my lifetime
I'll never stop

Life's a flash, it keeps on movin'
Making changes, turning the pages
Life's a flash, it keeps on movin'
Making changes, turning the pages
I won't fade away
Life's a flash, it keeps on movin', movin'
Like the speed of sound

I've spent and I've taken
Can't slow down, no waiting
Stronger I'm not gonna break

Trying to make the most of this
Take what I get
Aiming higher and higher
Relive it again
The most of this
Take what I get




Aiming higher and higher
Relive it again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rags & Riches's song "Speed of Sound" delve into the concept of time and the fleeting nature of life. The singer expresses a sense of urgency and the feeling of racing against time, as they wrestle with the reality that time is not on their side. They are on a search for purpose, but the clock keeps ticking relentlessly, implying a constant pressure to fulfill their goals and desires.


The lyrics capture the dichotomy of life's fast-paced nature, with the singer acknowledging the speed and movement of life like the "speed of sound." The metaphor of life as a flash, constantly moving and changing, highlights the transient nature of time and the need to adapt and evolve with it. The repeated refrain "Life's a flash, it keeps on movin'" emphasizes the unstoppable progression of life and the necessity to embrace and seize every opportunity.


The verses reflect the resilience and determination of the singer to keep pushing forward despite the challenges and setbacks they encounter. They recognize that they have made mistakes and faced obstacles, but they refuse to slow down or wait for things to change. Instead, they choose to become stronger and refuse to break under the pressure.


Overall, "Speed of Sound" conveys a message of seizing the present moment, living life to the fullest, and persevering through the relentless passage of time.


Line by Line Meaning

Inside I'm racing
Deep within me, there is a relentless drive and ambition


Suddenly I'm seeing
All of a sudden, my eyes are opened to new possibilities and opportunities


Truth is time's not on my side (Yeah)
In all honesty, I am aware that time is limited and I must act quickly


Searching for purpose
I am constantly seeking meaning and significance in my life


I'm crawlin' the distance
I am willing to go the extra mile and endure hardships to achieve my goals


Oh, how that clock keeps on ticking
I am keenly aware of the passing of time and its steady, unstoppable progression


I rise, I fall as days fly by
Throughout the rapid passing days, I experience both successes and failures


Wind at my back, I see the light
With favorable circumstances propelling me forward, I can see a bright future ahead


Fully alive, In my lifetime
I am truly living and embracing life to the fullest during my existence


I'll never stop
I am determined to keep pushing forward and never give up


Life's a flash, it keeps on movin'
Life passes by quickly, consistently moving forward without pause


Making changes, turning the pages
Continuously adapting and progressing, like turning the pages of a book


I won't fade away
I refuse to gradually disappear or lose relevance, I will leave my mark


Life's a flash, it keeps on movin'
Life's fleeting nature persists, always propelling forward


Making changes, turning the pages
Continually evolving and embracing new chapters and experiences


I won't fade away
I will not diminish or disappear, I will remain impactful


Life's a flash, it keeps on movin', movin'
Life swiftly progresses, resembling the rapid pace of sound


Like the speed of sound
Just as sound travels quickly, so does life's journey


I've spent and I've taken
I have utilized and consumed resources and opportunities


Can't slow down, no waiting
I cannot afford to decelerate or procrastinate, I must keep moving forward


Stronger I'm not gonna break
Despite challenges and obstacles, I will not succumb, I will remain resilient


Trying to make the most of this
Striving to maximize and extract the utmost value from this experience


Take what I get
Accepting and utilizing whatever opportunities or circumstances come my way


Aiming higher and higher
Setting increasingly ambitious goals and relentlessly pursuing them


Relive it again
I want to experience the joy and fulfillment once more


The most of this
Making the absolute best use of the present situation


Take what I get
Accepting and embracing whatever comes my way


Aiming higher and higher
Continuously striving for greater achievements and aspirations


Relive it again
Desiring to reexperience the excitement and satisfaction




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Peyton Whitt, Tanner Whitt

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Dan Gallier

Stumbled across this video wasn't sure at first, but by the end I was totally convinced.

You guys and gals are brilliant, please keep rocking.

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I go to church with Tanner and and brother Payten (think I spelled it wrong) but yeah I've known em since I was really little they are super cool keep it up guys!!!!!

Mysticboss

The beat and the meaning behind the songs is all around amazing and all comes together

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Guitar Haven

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I adore this song! The beat it great!!

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Love this band glad I found you guys

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