Fast Lane

Bilal

About Fast Lane

"Fast Lane" was the third single released in 2001 by American R&B/soul singer-songwriter Bilal, from his debut studio album, 1st Born Second. The song peaked at no. 41 on Billboards R&B Singles chart. The music video for the remix featuring Dr. Dre & Jadakiss was directed by Sanaa Hamri.


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[Bilal]
Hey, living in the fast lane
Driving fast 'broads'
With them fast 'chains'
When you pimping through life
See some people get caught up
And some charges brought up
With some people they shoot up
Hey, there it goes again
Different face to the same old tragic end
Who's to blame if he never saw it coming
Yet he heard the bullet humming
And he never though of running
It's too late for him now laying out on the ground so cold, so cold
Nothing much to live up to, damn
It's so far gone, so gone

Living in the fast lane
Driving fast broads
With you fast chains
When you pimping through life
See some people got caught up
With some charges brought up
From some people they shoot up
Hey.. tell me when will it end
When the baby pays for its mothers sinning
Trapped inside the four walls of a 'penty'
Way too strong, way too strong
Now she's out in the cold, dying slow and the spoon still warm

[Jadakiss]
It started when they birthed me
Running round stuck in the project now he can't wait to the first come
Little older now and can't wait till the dope come
Sleep all these years and nobody awoke him
Getting it so he can cover the whole border
Question is how many of us can hold water
It seemed like telling is in 
Signed states get an order of protection and tell him again
I'm a left lane
My life is much faster than yours
I'm with a chick and its attached to a brawl
Got the air ones matching the car
All white, slinging all night
So we rapidly spar
That's what they want to clap at me for
Understand that the flow is like the coke that he naturally grows
So I'ma get my cash on, and my mash on
And get my ass up out of the fast lane

[Bilal]
Living in the fast lane
Driving fast broads
With you fast chains
When you pimping through life
Got caught up
And some charges brought up
From some people you shoot up

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Bilal

Bilal is a Grammy-nominated American singer-songwriter known for his soulful and eclectic music style. He rose to prominence in the early 2000s with his debut album "1st Born Second" and is recognized for his impressive vocal range and innovative approach to R&B, jazz, and neo-soul genres. more »

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Written by: BILAL OLIVER, MICHAEL FLOWERS, ANDRE YOUNG, FAULU MTUME, DAMU MTUME, SCOTT STORCH

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"Fast Lane" is a song by American neo soul singer, songwriter, and producer Bilal.
Album Inclusivity
The song is from his debut studio album "1st Born Second," which got released in 2001.
Song Genre
"Fast Lane" falls under the genre of neo-soul, a style of music that emerged from soul and contemporary R&B.
Production Insight
The legendary production and rapper combo, Dr. Dre and Jadakiss, produced this song from Bilal's debut studio album.
Top Charting
The song became a top 20 hit in the UK when it peaked at the 18th position on the UK Singles Chart in early 2003.
Remix Version
A remix version of "Fast Lane" featuring Jadakiss and Dr. Dre also exists which also gained popularity.
Music Video
The song's music video features Bilal singing in various places throughout a city and captures the essence of life in the fast lane.
Lyrics Significance
The lyrics of “Fast Lane” describe the struggles of life and how moving fast can sometimes only lead to trouble.
Pop Culture
Due to its popularity, "Fast Lane" has been featured on several television shows and movies over the years.
Critical Recognition
Critics have praised Bilal's vocal approach and the better-than-expected lyricism in "Fast Lane" that separates it from typical mainstream R&B music.

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