Nowhere Fast

Kehlani, Eminem

About Nowhere Fast

"Nowhere Fast" is a song recorded by American rapper Eminem, featuring guest vocals from American singer Kehlani. It was written by Eminem, Tim James, Mark Batson, Thomas Armato Sturges and Antonina Armato, with production handled by Hit-Boy and Rock Mafia. The song was sent to radio on March 27, 2018, as the third single from Eminem's ninth studio album, Revival (2017). An extended version was released ten days earlier on March 17, 2018.


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Sandy Hook, Stoneman Douglas
Another lone-wolf gunman
Sometimes I don't know what this
World has come to, it's blowin' up
And this whole country is goin' nuts
And the NRA is in our way
They're responsible for this whole production
They hold the strings to control the puppets
And they threaten to take away donor bucks
So they know the government won't do nothin'
And no one's budgin', gun owners' clutchin'
Their loaded weapons
They love their guns more than our children
Shh, think another one just entered in our buildin'
And we'll be

Ashes blowin' in the air
Our world's on fire, but we don't care, yeah
Wasted youth, always on the road
Never lookin' back and we're never gettin' old
'Cause the skies are black
But our heart's made of gold
F*ck doin' what you're told
We're goin' nowhere fast

I feel sorry for this beat, sympathy pains for this track
This road is takin' me back
Down memory lane with this rap
I can still look out in this crowd, be wowed and be taken aback
I'm simply stating a fact
I had Wembley Stadium packed
But now we're on a path headed to nowhere and fast
Another terrorist attacks
Like a tariff blows half of Madison Square up, alas
We perish in the blast
But that isn't scaring us, we pass
Knowing we're fearless, 'cause we're just

Ashes blowin' in the air
Our world's on fire, but we don't care, yeah (we don't give a no, no)
Wasted youth, always on the road
Never lookin' back and we're never gettin' old
'Cause the skies are black
But our heart's made of gold (golden)
F*ck doin' what you're told (what we're told)
Goin' nowhere fast

F*ck doin' what you're told, act like a two-year-old
Shit is soon to go kaboom and blow
Anyways, for MC's it's a funeral
When I'm devisin' this rhyme
'Cause I'm awake and you're mourning
That's why I rise and I shine
Like a new day has dawned on me
Gusto, guts, bravado
Nuts and plus I kick up dust and cuss a lot
I musta got you in somewhat of a debacle
'Cause some stuff that's awful
Really don't mean nothin' although
There's a lot of shit I said in jest that's tough to swallow
But if at times my heart it seems
Like it's in the wrong place, it's probably 'cause it's on my sleeve
Keanu Reeves speed of life, avoid or veer
Or just steer toward it, we're only lookin' forward
But where we're goin' we have no idea
Nowhere to go, but hysterical, it's gettin' warm in here
I set the world on fire, was born to be an arsonist
Just one spark and it's lit
But I'ma still get dark on this shit
Told you I'd leave my mark on this bitch—war machine
But you forced me in a corner
I'm sure to have somethin' for your rear
And in the course of the assault as torture gets more severe
Go to war with me, you'll end up blew to Timbuktu
I send at you a ten-ton nuke like Kim Jong-Un
And end up ruinin' your career
But when all is said and done
And at the end of my run, I'll just rewind clocks, forever young
Make time stop, will I ever fall off? That day will never come
'Til the pine box, bitch f*ck you! I'm better than I ever was
'Til the bomb drops, hope it never does
But I'm not gonna sweat it 'cause
This world's screwed, it's already fucked
And I'm on top, so everyone's just

Ashes blowin' in the air (so we're)
Our world's on fire, but we don't care, yeah (we don't give a, no, no)
Wasted youth, always on the road
Never lookin' back and we're never gettin' old
'Cause the skies are black
But our heart's made of gold (golden)
F*ck doin' what you're told (what we're told)
We're goin' nowhere fast

'Cause we're goin' no, goin' no
Goin' no, goin' no, goin' no
Goin' nowhere (we're on the run of our lives)
Going nowhere fast

You can't tell us nothin'
Hard-headed and we're stubborn
So, one ear and out the other
When we're young, we're young
(We're on the run of our lives)
Who knows what the future for us could hold
Another shooter? Uh-oh
No more tomorrows, we're done
And all we are is

Ashes blowin' in the air (so we're)
Our world's on fire, but we don't care (don't care, yeah)
(We don't give a, no, no)
Wasted youth, always on the road
Never lookin' back and we're never gettin' old
'Cause the skies are black
But our heart's made of gold (golden)
F*ck doin' what you're told (what we're told)
We're goin' nowhere fast

'Cause we're goin' no, goin' no
Goin' no, goin' no, goin' no
Goin' nowhere (we're on the run of our lives)
Goin' nowhere fast

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Eminem

Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem (/ˌɛmɪˈnɛm/; often stylized as EMINƎM), is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, and actor. He is consistently cited as one of the greatest and most influential artists of all time in any genre, with Rolling Stone ranking him 83rd on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and labelling him the "King of Hip Hop". He will often be called " Slim Shady" at times. He has gotten into quite some rap battles against MGK, ( Machine Gun Kelly) Snoop Dog, etc. more »

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Written by: Antonina Armato, Mark Christopher Batson, Marshall B. Mathers III, Thomas Armato Sturges, Timothy James Price

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Song Data
"Nowhere Fast" is a song by American rapper Eminem from his ninth studio album, "Revival," which was released in 2017.
Collaboration
The song features guest vocals from American singer Kehlani. This collaboration made interesting factual headlines due to their distinct music styles.
Producer Information
"Nowhere Fast" was produced by high-profile producers Hit-Boy and Rock Mafia, which illustrates Eminem's continuous association with leading record makers.
Extended Version
Following the shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, Eminem released an extended version of "Nowhere Fast" at the 2018 iHeart Radio Music Awards. The new version contains a brand-new verse addressing gun control.
Live Performance
Eminem and Kehlani performed "Nowhere Fast" live together for the first time at the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards. This was seen as a significant commendation of the song's popularity and message.
Controversial Topics
In the song, Eminem touches on controversial topics such as gun violence in America and criticism of President Donald Trump, making the track a talking point in various media discussions.
Critical Response
The song received mixed reviews from music critics. While some praised its radio-friendly sound and Kehlani's vocal contribution, others criticized it for its perceived lack of focus and depth.
Commercial Success
Despite the mixed reviews, "Nowhere Fast" featured on significant music charts across the world, showcasing the global popularity of Eminem's work.
Songwriting Credits
The songwriting credits for "Nowhere Fast" include Eminem, Kehlani, Hit-Boy, Rock Mafia, The New Royales and the Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams.
Lyric Content
In the song, Eminem discusses his fears for the future and contemplates the speed at which life moves making the lyrics deep and introspective.

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