Speed

Life in the Fast Lane: G-Eazy's Speed and the Pursuit of Success
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Lyrics

Keep true for real, T-R-U, to the gang, we real (hahaha)

Emphasizing loyalty to the gang and authenticity, spelled out as T-R-U.

Eee, eee (keep true for real, true for real)

Reiteration of the importance of staying true and authentic.

(Keep true for real, keep true for)

Continuation of the emphasis on authenticity and staying true.

Yeah

Introduction to the song.


Splash Bros, it's a give-and-go

Reference to the "Splash Bros," likely a metaphor for success through teamwork.

I just choose who I want, that's a pick and roll

Describing a selective approach in choosing partners, akin to a pick and roll in basketball.

I throw ten thousand at a stripper pole (splash)

Throwing a significant amount of money at a stripper pole, indicating extravagant spending.

And I made a movie with her, played a different role

Creating a metaphorical "movie" with a stripper, playing different roles in life.

Yeah, uh, spendin' large amounts (large amounts)

Spending large amounts of money without limits.

No limit, she'll never get this card to bounce (card to bounce)

Assuring financial stability, suggesting the credit card won't bounce.

Upgrade, a better car, bought a larger house (larger house)

Upgrading lifestyle, acquiring a better car and a larger house.

Putting PJs in the air, flyin' charter routes (charter routes), yeah

Flying on private jets, symbolizing a luxurious lifestyle.

We really do this shit, look

Reinforcing the authenticity of the depicted lifestyle.

Hella freeze, if I ever get my bitch took (ooh)

Expressing the severity of consequences if someone tries to take the narrator's partner.

I got private school tuition on my wrist, look

Highlighting the expensive nature of the narrator's accessories, like a private school tuition on the wrist.

And I score like Kareem with the left hook, ooh

Comparing the narrator's success to basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's skill.

Yeah, that's hella rings (hella rings)

Celebrating success with multiple achievements, represented by "hella rings."

Hollywood hills, I'm with hella tings

Being in the glamorous Hollywood Hills with attractive company.

Put some game in her ear, I'ma tell her things, yeah

Imparting wisdom to a partner, sharing insights and experiences.

This the lifestyle the cheddar brings (yee)

Linking the depicted lifestyle to wealth, indicating it brings happiness.


Keep true for real, true for real

Repeating the call to stay true for emphasis.

Keep true for real, keep true, true

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Keep true for real, true for real

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Keep true for real, keep true, true

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He's going the distance (ayy, ayy)

Reference to going the distance and for speed, potentially signifying the journey of life.

He's going for speed

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He's all alone (all alone), all alone in a time of need (eee)

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He's going the distance (ayy, ayy)

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He's going for speed

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He's all alone (all alone), all alone in a time of need (eee)

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Yeah, uh

Continuation of the narrative, discussing a new contract and financial success.

New contract gettin' maxed out

Describing luxurious aspects of the narrator's life, including a Batmobile reference.

Penthouse, private section, brought stacks out

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New house like Wayne manor, mapped out

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And the fave' 'Rarari is blacked out (vroom)

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Skrrt, the Batmobile, the man so wild

Comparing the narrator to Batman, emphasizing his wild and stylish nature.

Difference between us, you have no style

Highlighting a difference in style between the narrator and others.

Rubber up, I ain't tryna have no child

Advocating safe practices, using protection to avoid unwanted consequences.

It's not time for that, check the Rolex dial

Emphasizing the importance of time and the need to focus on making money.

Time to get this money, you know?

Encouraging a work ethic to achieve financial success.

It's a lotta work to do

Expressing a desire for independence, advocating for entrepreneurship.

Fuck workin' for somebody else, make 'em work for you

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Got a check, went and shows moms what these purses do

Sharing success with family, showcasing the results of hard work.

Copped the Goyard, fuck it, go and cop the Birkin too, uh

Purchasing luxury items, reflecting the narrator's financial success.

And I'm true to it (true to it)

Affirming the narrator's authenticity and experience in the game.

Been in this game, I ain't new to it (new to it)

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Always wanted to see the top, so I flew to it (flew to it)

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Ended up staying there, really, who knew it?

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You knew?

Questioning if the listener knew about the narrator's success.


Keep true for real, true for real (true)

Reiteration of staying true and authentic.

Keep true for real, keep true, true (true)

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Keep true for real, true for real (true)

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Keep true for real, keep true, true

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He's going the distance (ayy, ayy)

Repeating the theme of going the distance and for speed, suggesting perseverance in the face of challenges.

He's going for speed

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He's all alone (all alone), all alone in a time of need (eee)

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He's going the distance (ayy, ayy)

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He's going for speed

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He's all alone (all alone), all alone in a time of need (eee)

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Everybody now

Countdown and invitation to spend money in a celebratory manner.

Five, four, three, two, woo

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Let me spend all these ones on you

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Everybody now

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Five, four, three, two, woo

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Let me spend all these ones on you

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Everybody now

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Five, four, three, two, woo

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Let me spend all these ones on you

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Everybody now

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Five, four, three, two, woo

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Let me spend all these ones on you

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Hahahaha

Laughter, possibly indicating a carefree and joyful

The lyrics of this song contain explicit content.
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