SPEED DEMON – English Lyrics

• By: Justin Bieber

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into 'Speed Demon' to master fast-paced, rhythmic English phrasing and modern pop slang. This song is an excellent tool for learners who want to practice colloquialisms related to speed, energy, and the fast lane of life.

[English]

I don't really need a reason to stall you, that's all you

Don't pretend I got a reason to call you, it's not true

I only got a couple people to talk to and it's not you (yeah)

And I don't even got the patience to argue

So, are you outta your mind?

I got a lot of reasons to fight

I got a lot of reasons to drive over you

But I, I put my pride to the side

I put my, I put my, never stopped

Had to take a turn and turn it into somethin' that's new

Say you missed me, wasn't missing, is it clockin' to you?

Wait and see 'cause it's somethin' new and improved, yeah, yeah

Heat checkin', uh, heat checkin' these chickens, uh, yeah

And I go speed racin', speed racin' for the record, uh, yeah

And I achieve greatness, gettin' better by the second, uh, yeah

And I go speed racin', we ain't finished, we ain't finished just yet

Don't stress, don't stress it, baby, uh

I keep creepin', I keep creepin', uh (mm, yeah)

A speed demon, speed demon, uh

So keep dreamin', I can't see 'em, uh

A speed demon, speed demon, yeah

They try to say I'm outta my mind (mm-mm)

But now they singin' every line (of my mind)

Uh, sing it

I got a lot of mountains to climb (mm-mm)

Had to leave some baggage behind (yeah)

(Mm)

And there's somethin' that's stronger than me

That's pavin' me a new lane and givin' me an energy

And there's somethin' in the way she made me certain I'm enough

Every day she put that lovin' on me

And all the people that been doubtin' on me

They came to witness my redemption, now they up out my seat

Got 'em clappin' their feet, uh

Had to put my heart on my sleeve, uh, yeah

I said, "Heat checkin', heat checkin' these chickens", uh, yeah

And I go speed racin', speed racin' for the record, uh, yeah

And I achieve greatness, gettin' better by the second, uh, yeah

And I go speed racin', we ain't finished, we ain't finished just yet

Don't stress, don't stress it baby, uh

Fast-forward until we find it (uh)

And press "stop", but then rewind it (uh)

In case you ever need a remindin'

You better keeps gettin' better (uh)

I won it by a million miles

You already know what the time is (okay, yeah)

It's forever, forever, ever, I said, "Forever"

Heat checkin' (mm), heat checkin' these chickens, uh, yeah

And I go speed racin', speed racin' for the record, uh, yeah

And I achieve greatness, gettin' better by the second, uh, yeah

And I go speed racin', we ain't finished, we ain't finished just yet

Don't stress, don't stress it, baby, uh

I keep creepin', I keep creepin', uh (mm, yeah)

A speed demon, speed demon, uh

So keep dreamin', I can't see 'em, uh

A speed demon, speed demon, uh

I keep creepin', I keep creepin', uh

A speed demon, speed demon, uh

So keep dreamin', I can't see 'em, uh

A speed demon, speed demon

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
patience /ˈpeɪʃəns/ B1	noun - the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry
argue /ˈɑːrɡjuː/ A2	verb - to exchange or express diverging or opposite views, typically in a heated way
pride /praɪd/ B1	noun - a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements
improve /ɪmˈpruːv/ A2	verb - to make or become better
achieve /əˈtʃiːv/ B1	verb - to reach or attain a desired objective by effort, skill, or courage
greatness /ˈɡreɪtnəs/ B2	noun - the quality of being great, distinguished, or eminent
stress /strɛs/ A2	verb - to worry about something
creepin' /ˈkriːpɪn/ B2	verb - moving slowly and carefully in order to avoid being heard or noticed
demon /ˈdiːmən/ B2	noun - an evil spirit or a person with great energy or skill in a specific activity
mountain /ˈmaʊntən/ A1	noun - a large natural elevation of the earth's surface
baggage /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/ B1	noun - past experiences or associations that have a negative impact on someone
stronger /ˈstrɒŋɡər/ A2	adjective - having more physical power or moral force
certain /ˈsɜːrtən/ A2	adjective - completely sure; having no doubt
redemption /rɪˈdɛmpʃən/ C2	noun - the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil
remindin' /rɪˈmaɪndɪn/ A2	verb - causing someone to remember something

Key Grammar Structures

• I don't really need a reason to stall you

  ➔ Infinitive phrase as an object

  ➔ The infinitive "to stall" functions as the direct object of the verb "need".

• So, are you outta your mind?

  ➔ Informal contraction usage

  ➔ "Outta" is an informal contraction of "out of", often used in spoken English and lyrics.

• Had to take a turn and turn it into somethin' that's new

  ➔ Relative clause with 'that'

  ➔ "That's new" is a relative clause modifying the noun "somethin' ".

• I keep creepin'

  ➔ Verb + keep + gerund

  ➔ The structure "keep" + gerund ("creepin'") indicates that an action is continuous or repeated.

• They try to say I'm outta my mind

  ➔ Direct speech/indirect thought

  ➔ The clause "I'm outta my mind" acts as the content of what "they" are saying.

• Had to leave some baggage behind

  ➔ Phrasal verb

  ➔ "Leave behind" is a phrasal verb meaning to abandon or not take something with you.

• There's somethin' that's stronger than me

  ➔ Comparative structure

  ➔ "Stronger than" is a comparative adjective used to compare the subject with the speaker.

• I won it by a million miles

  ➔ Prepositional phrase of degree

  ➔ "By a million miles" modifies "won" to indicate the significant degree of success.