Soul Khan’s never compromised his character into a caricature, allowing for a genuine perspective as multidimensional as his listeners’. Whether he’s taking his audience on a journey of emoting empathy from the struggles he’s witnessed, has them laughing along with his razor-sharp punchlines, or leading them in salute to his personal heroes (including the late Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone, the subject of his recent Wellstone EP.), Khan plays many hands with the execution of an expert. This is why he’s also in such high demand for collaborating with such artists as Homeboy Sandman, Sene, and Marco Polo.
With five critically acclaimed EPs and an album, 2010’s Soul Like Khan, that has been downloaded over 100,000 times, Khan’s received his fair share of press. MTV, BET, Complex, URB and Forbes have all prominently featured his project, often citing his unparalleled work ethic and strong consistency, thanks in part to being a member of New York underground sensations Brown Bag All Stars. With projects that stay true to his pedigree and always deliver on his promises, Khan’s made believers out of such hip-hop icons as DJ Premier, Large Professor and Scarface.
In a genre of uncertainty at a time when music’s never been more disposable, reliable artists are few and far between. When you consider he’s as prolific and he is a perfectionist, it’s clear that if hip-hop has at least one surefire constant. His name is Soul Khan.
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Speeding Bullets
Soul Khan Lyrics
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No warning I was soaring with no plane ticket
And so strong could throw cars like the game winning pitch
Or play chicken with a train with its brakes missing
Now I'm flying mach 5 like I'm daytripping
And I love this rhyme scheme, so I ain't switching
See I'mma start small, maybe save a stray kitten
Then slap every cat-caller that degrades women
And keep another young mind away from �caine sniffing
I'll take the medicine away from the housewives
And then give the pain pills back to pain-stricken
I'd rebuild a city soon as a quake hit it
And fix the next town over while the paint's dripping
Hold the globe on my back, fuck a weight limit
But it don't matter to me if my Lois Lane's missing
Look up into the sky
I'm just too fast for human eyes
And if you knew what lies
Behind these glasses, suit, and tie
I need a new diguise
Cause if I fail, then who will die?
Wish I could catch these, could catch these
Could catch these speeding bullets
The other side is a crooked account
The last product of a planet that they couldn't pronounce
He was super role model that they used to hold onto
Went from just say no to smoking kush on the couch
He turned into a renegade like Lorenzo Lamas
No ponytail but still rocking the leather garments
Used to subdue the villains but he'd never harm 'em
Now he snap necks laughin when he dead and gone 'em
Every night peepin tom with his x-rays
Jerking off at home like the world is a sextape
His landlord now knocking cause the rent's late
So he shake em by the ankles til his legs brake
He could have made the world into a comfortable place
Life gave him lemons so he threw a punch in its face
We all have been told that power corrupts
So what you gonna be when your hour is up?
In "Speeding Bullets," by Soul Khan, the rapper describes the fantasy of acquiring superhuman abilities to improve the world around him. In the first verse, he details the different acts of heroism he would perform. The first one is saving a stray kitten, followed by fighting off cat-callers, teleporting drug felons, taking medicine away from housewives, and rebuilding cities post-earthquake. He expresses his desire to shoulder the weight of the world and fly faster than the human eye can track (hence the “speeding bullets” reference), all while wearing a mask of the unremarkable day-to-day grind.
In the second verse, Soul Khan shifts gears and tells a cautionary tale about a hero who's gone rogue. He describes the hero's descent from an admirable role model to a renegade who smokes kush on the couch, rocks leather garments, and snaps necks with little remorse. He paints the powerful character who once subdued villains, turning into a voyeur, and failing to pay his rent.
Soul Khan's "Speeding Bullets" is an honest reflection on the allure and dangers of power. He balances the dream of making a difference with the sobering reality of how even the most well-intentioned actions can lead to disastrous consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
One morning I became different
One day, something changed about me
No warning I was soaring with no plane ticket
I suddenly found myself flying without any warning or preparation
And so strong could throw cars like the game winning pitch
I was incredibly strong and could throw cars as easily as a professional athlete could throw a ball to win a game
Or play chicken with a train with its brakes missing
I was fearless enough to play a dangerous game of chicken with an out-of-control train
Now I'm flying mach 5 like I'm daytripping
I'm now flying extremely fast and it feels like I'm on a trippy daydream
And I love this rhyme scheme, so I ain't switching
I enjoy this way of rapping and don't plan on changing it
See I'mma start small, maybe save a stray kitten
I plan on using my powers for good by starting small, like rescuing a helpless kitten
Then slap every cat-caller that degrades women
I also plan on putting a stop to the disrespectful behavior of men who harass women on the street
I'd teleport the drug felons to the outside
I would use my powers to teleport drug dealers outside of society's boundaries
And keep another young mind away from �caine sniffing
At the same time, I will do what I can to prevent young people from falling into drug abuse
I'll take the medicine away from the housewives
I would remove the addictive painkillers that often plague housewives
And then give the pain pills back to pain-stricken
However, I would also make sure those who are in pain can still access the medicine they need
I'd rebuild a city soon as a quake hit it
I would use my powers to immediately rebuild any city destroyed by a natural disaster
And fix the next town over while the paint's dripping
I would also use my powers to fix any issues in nearby towns, even while still in the middle of other repairs
Hold the globe on my back, fuck a weight limit
I am willing to carry the weight of the world on my back, regardless of any restrictions
But it don't matter to me if my Lois Lane's missing
Even if my loved ones are missing, I am still devoted to doing good in the world
Look up into the sky
People can see me flying in the sky
I'm just too fast for human eyes
I move so quickly that humans can't see me properly
And if you knew what lies
If people knew the truth about me
Behind these glasses, suit, and tie
The real person behind my disguise of glasses, business attire, and superhero suit
I need a new diguise
I may need to change my superhero disguise
Cause if I fail, then who will die?
I am aware that many people's lives depend on me, so I cannot afford to fail
Wish I could catch these, could catch these
I wish I could catch these speeding bullets
Could catch these speeding bullets
I can't physically catch bullets, but it would be symbolically impressive if I could
The other side is a crooked account
The other side of superheroes is often corrupt or dishonest
The last product of a planet that they couldn't pronounce
I am the last survivor of my planet, which humans cannot even pronounce
He was super role model that they used to hold onto
I used to be a symbol of hope that people looked up to
Went from just say no to smoking kush on the couch
Over time, I became more laid back and started using drugs like marijuana
He turned into a renegade like Lorenzo Lamas
I became a rebel like Lorenzo Lamas, who played a renegade in a TV show
No ponytail but still rocking the leather garments
I don't have a ponytail like Lamas, but I still wear his signature leather outfits
Used to subdue the villains but he'd never harm 'em
I used to capture villains without causing them harm
Now he snap necks laughin when he dead and gone 'em
Now, I laugh while snapping the necks of those who are already dead and gone
Every night peepin tom with his x-rays
I use my x-ray vision to satisfy my own sexual desires by peeping on people
Jerking off at home like the world is a sextape
I also masturbate while watching people through my x-ray vision
His landlord now knocking cause the rent's late
I have trouble paying rent like any other ordinary person
So he shake em by the ankles til his legs brake
When my landlord tries to collect rent, I use my power to shake him by the ankles until he is injured
He could have made the world into a comfortable place
I had the potential to use my powers for good and make the world a better place
Life gave him lemons so he threw a punch in its face
However, I let life get the best of me and responded with violence
We all have been told that power corrupts
It is a common belief that having power often leads to corruption
So what you gonna be when your hour is up?
The question is, what kind of person will I become when I no longer have my powers?
Contributed by Cole R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@shaggyrogers9502
the genius of battle rap makes dope music. this is not shocking.
@crimescene25
He makes one song each time the mic rib is back.
@somepunkasskid6864
man with the manila folder
@ThePeterPTA
"And I love this rhyme scheme, so I ain't switching" - sometimes the most straight forward lines are the best ones
@iamskilldog4538
Don't mind me, just checking.... Yup, it's still a great song
@danvlad4074
10 years, still here. Great song, wish Khan made more.
@Lilgus84
Too bad he turned into a political whack job.
@lilmane1070
@@Lilgus84 what?
@Lilgus84
@@lilmane1070 what don’t you understand? Soul will call it differnt. But he’s extreme left wing.
@TCVB491
@@Lilgus84 he’s always been left wing. Lmao