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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Ashes blowin' in the air
I was on fire but we don't care, yeah
Wasted youth, always on the road
Never looking back, and we're never getting old
'Cause the skies are black, but our heart's made of gold
F*ck doing what you're told
We're going nowhere fast

I feel sorry for this beat, symphony pains for this track
This road is taking me back, down memory lane with this rap
I could still look out in this crowd, be wild and be takin' 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
I was on fire but we don't care, yeah
Wasted youth, always on the road
Never looking back, and we're never getting old
'Cause the skies are black, but our heart's made of gold
F*ck doing what you're told
We're going nowhere fast

'Cause we're goin' up, goin' up
Goin' up, goin' up
Goin' up
Goin' nowhere
We're on the ride of our lives
We're goin' nowhere fast

F*ck doing 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
But I'm devising this rhyme, 'cause I am awake in your 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 must've got you in somewhat of a debacle
Plus some stuff that's awful
Really don't mean nothing, although
There's a lot off shit I said in jest, that's though 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 light, avoid it, veer or just steer towards it
We're only looking forward, but where we're going
We have no idea
Nowhere to go, but hysterical 
It's getting warm in here, I set the world on fire
I 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 something for your ear
And in the course of the assault this torture gets more severe
Go to war with me, you'll end up blue to Timbuktu
I send at you a ten tonne nuke like Kim Jung Un
And end up ruining your career
Moving on, this 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'll never come
To 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
I was on fire but we don't care, yeah
Wasted youth, always on the road
Never looking back, and we're never getting old
'Cause the skies are black, but our heart's made of gold
F*ck doing what you're told
We're going nowhere fast

'Cause we're goin' up, goin' up
Goin' up, goin' up
Goin' up
Goin' nowhere
We're on the ride of our lives
We're goin' nowhere fast

You can't tell us nothing, hardheaded and we're stubborn
So, working out the other when we're young
(On the ride 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
I was on fire but we don't care, yeah
Wasted youth, always on the road
Never looking back, and we're never getting old
'Cause the skies are black, but our heart's made of gold
F*ck doing what you're told
We're going nowhere fast

'Cause we're goin' up, goin' up
Goin' up, goin' up
Goin' up
Goin' nowhere
We're on the ride of our lives
We're 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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