Speed
Billy Idol
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Running from the nightmare In the middle of the road Hell's no place for sleeping In a world beyond control Caught in the headlights Coming after you When i woke up this morning I had to do what i gotta do Blast me to heaven for loving you Blast me to heaven for loving you Speed Give me what i need Yeah White lightning Let's speed, on speed On wheels, on wheels Speed Oh, let it bleed Yeah Greased lightning Let's speed, on speed On wheels, on wheels I've seen a train full of pain On the edge of overload We're in heaven, baby You are gonna implode I've got these crazy feelings That i can't explain I've gotta save you baby Or i'll die in vain Blast me to heaven for loving you I said blast me to heaven just for loving you I said speed Give me what i need Yeah White lightning Let's speed, on speed On wheels, on wheels Speed Oh, let it bleed Yeah Greased lightning Let's speed, on speed On wheels, on wheels Blast me to heaven for loving you I said blast me to heaven for loving you Now i'm rushing on the run, yeah I want to have me some fun I'll speed Give me what i need Oh, set me free Let's speed On wheels, on wheels, on wheels Said speed Oh, let it bleed Yeah White lightning Let's speed, on speed On wheels, on wheels Com'on I said speed, speed Give me what i need I said speed, speed Give me what i need Alright
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Written by: BILLY IDOL, STEVE STEVENS
Lyrics © FOX MUSIC, INC., BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Album Appearance"Speed" is a single from Billy Idol's album named "Cyberpunk" which was released in 1993.
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GenreThe song features an electronic and rock vibe, aligning with Idol's unique blend of punk and pop sounds.
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Movie SoundtrackOne of the most notable elements about "Speed" is that it was directly used in the soundtrack of the blockbuster Hollywood movie, "Speed" starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock.
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Change in Production StyleThe "Cyberpunk" album, including the song "Speed", saw Billy Idol experiment with a new style of music production which involved using computers, an approach that was quite groundbreaking in the early '90s.
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Commercial SuccessDespite the "Cyberpunk" album receiving mixed reviews from critics, the song "Speed" became quite popular.
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Single ReleaseAlthough "Speed" is a well-known song by Billy Idol, interestingly, it was not released as a single.
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Punk Rock InfluenceIdol's punk rock roots can be clearly identified in the song “Speed”, even though it also showcases his exploration into electronic music.
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Unique Recording ProcessThe song was part of the first album ever to be recorded using Pro Tools on a Macintosh computer, leading the way to modern digital recording techniques.
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Cyber Culture InspirationAs with the entire "Cyberpunk" album, "Speed" draws heavy inspiration from the cyber culture and future-focused themes of the early '90s.
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Personal AchievementsBilly Idol became one of the first established rock artists to give serious attention to the possibilities of the Internet, utilizing it for the album's promotion and releasing "Speed" via an early form of digital distribution.
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Virtual RealityBilly Idol also promoted the song "Speed" and other tracks from the album through a promotional interactive CD-ROM he created which emphasized his interest in virtual reality, giving fans a unique, immersive experience.
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Song Inspiration"Speed" speculates on the consequences of fast-paced lives and reliance on technology, in both the lyrics and the innovative musical production.
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