Speed Me Up

"Speed Me Up" is a song featured in the Sonic the Hedgehog film. It was published by Atlantic Records, features the rappers Wiz Khalifa, Lil Yachty, Sueco the Child and Ty Dolla $ign, and the instrumental was produced by Take A Daytrip. It premiered at midnight on 24 January 2020.^[1]

Lyrics

Daytrip took it to ten (Hey)
Left my heart and my soul, you see that I ran

Rings of gold and awards sit on my nightstand

I've got something they want, but it's mine to give (Yeah)

Free my struggles, detach me from this island (Free)

Bleed my knuckles, attack me for my finance

I'm dealing with this pain, I just can't let you come throw it away

Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy
So I run (Yeah, yeah), keep me up

Creep on me, they speak on me

They slow down when they bring me up like (Huh)

Speed me up (Speed, yeah)

So I run (Yeah), keep me up

Creep on me, they speak on me

They slow down when they bring me up like (Yeah, huh)

Speed me up (It's Boat, speed, speed, it's Boat, yeah, ayy)
Takin' off quick, too fast, on my tippy toes

Undefeated, bro, no L's, still (Go)

Takin' off quick, too fast, on my tippy toes

Undefeated, bro, no L's, still six and oh

Run around town, profound mentality

Bad young ting, six rings sittin' under me

These dudes actin' like we ain't who they wanna be

Got me tickled, tryna act so selfishly

Pocket full of green stacked up like a pot of peas

Big boy dawg, walkin' 'round with a lot of fleas

Zoom quick, go too fast (Ayy)

Every day, I gotta make it count

Every second, gotta make it last

Roll around, do the double dash

Big glow on my skin, takin' off them tints (Hey)

Lambo (Hey)

Hold up, wait, got a date

Ladies love my speed, quick to run up trees (Yeah)

Who you seen like me? Nobody (It's Boat)

Stayin' in my lane, best friend named Tails

Balance runnin' on rails, I can never fail
So I run (Yeah), keep me up

Creep on me, they speak on me

They slow down when they bring me up like (Huh)

Speed me up (Speed, yeah)

So I run (Yeah), keep me up

Creep on me, they speak on me

They slow down when they bring me up like (Huh)

Speed me up (Speed, speed, yeah, ayy)
Speed me up, ayy, speed me up

Don't turn down the bass, someone tell the DJ leave me up

They was sleepin' on me, now they see me up, beam me up

Rings on me like LeBron, rings on me like 23

New 911, it gon' speed fast

He was talkin' down, I level up on his ***

Tell lil' baby I might hit her up, 'cause she bad

Money hit my phone and now I'm runnin' to the cash, yeah, yeah

Marathon, just like Nipsey the great (Yeah)

Spin and dash to the safe, do the dash like Tay K

(I'm dealing with this pain, I just can't let you come throw it away

Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy)
Don't crash, really go fast

Press on the gas, four hundred my dash

Never come last

Came a long way from the back of my dad's

Since I got racks, I'ma never look back

I'm goin' fast on my way to the bank

Level up, I'm movin' up on my rank

Pedal to metal, I'm winnin' the race, yeah
So I run (Yeah), keep me up

Creep on me, they speak on me

They slow down when they bring me up like (Huh)

Speed me up (Speed, yeah)

So I run (Yeah), keep me up

Creep on me, they speak on me

They slow down when they bring me up like (Huh)

Speed me up (Speed, speed, yeah)
Daytrip took it to ten (Hey)

Videos

Wiz_Khalifa,_Ty_Dolla_$ign,_Lil_Yachty_&_Sueco_the_Child_-_Speed_Me_Up_(Sonic_The_Hedgehog)_Video

Full-HD_Sonic_Movie_Credits_(Early_Version)

Wiz_Khalifa,_Lil’_Yachty,_Ty_Dolla_$ign,_&_Sueco_The_Child_–_Speed_Me_Up

Connection to film

Left my heart and my soul, you see that I ran - Sonic being forced to run away from what he considers his home.
Rings of gold and awards sit on my nightstand - Sonic initially having nothing valuable except his rings and belongings from his cave.
I got something they want, but it's mine to give - People like the echidna tribe and Robotnik wanting to capture Sonic and exploit his powers for their own means.
Free my struggles, detach me from this island - Longclaw sending Sonic from their island home to Earth for safety.
I'm dealing with this pain - Sonic suffering loneliness as a result of needing to hide.
I just can't let you come throw it away - Sonic not wanting to be discovered, hunted down, and possibly killed for his powers.
Speed me up - Sonic loves his powers and moving fast.

Trivia

An alternate version of the song with slightly different lyrics from the final version was leaked a day before the official release. The reason for this change is unknown.^[2]
- Another alternate version of the song is played in the French dub of the film.^[3]
The start of the song sounds similar to the start of the music for Metropolis Zone.
The lyrics "Marathon, just like Nipsey the great" are likely a reference to the late Nipsey Hussle, who had a collaborative partnership with Puma and his business Marathon Clothing before his untimely death.

References

↑ Atlantic Records on Twitter. Twitter (23 January 2020). Retrieved on 23 January 2020.
↑ File:Speed Me Up Leaked Version
↑ File:Full-HD Sonic Movie Credits (Early Version)

Songs

Games	Sonic the Hedgehog CD	Sonic Boom \| Sonic - You Can Do Anything \| Cosmic Eternity - Believe in Yourself \| Brand-new World \| When we reach for you~Could it be right~
	Sonic R	Super Sonic Racing \| Can You Feel the Sunshine? \| Living in the City \| Back in Time \| Work It Out \| Diamond in the Sky \| You're My Number One
	Sonic Adventure	Open Your Heart \| It Doesn't Matter \| Believe In Myself \| Unknown from M.E. \| My Sweet Passion \| Lazy Days ~Livin' in Paradise~
	Sonic Adventure 2	Live and Learn \| It Doesn't Matter \| Believe In Myself \| Unknown from M.E. \| My Sweet Passion \| Throw It All Away \| E.G.G.M.A.N. \| Fly in the Freedom \| Escape from the City \| Kick the Rock! \| A Ghost's Pumpkin Soup \| Dive into the Mellow \| Deeper \| Space Trip Steps \| Rhythm And Balance \| The Supernatural \| For True Story \| Supporting Me
	Sonic Heroes	Sonic Heroes \| We Can \| This Machine \| Follow Me \| Team Chaotix \| What I'm Made of...
	Shadow the Hedgehog	I Am... All of Me \| Almost Dead \| Waking Up \| E.G.G.M.A.N Doc. Robeatnix Mix \| The Chosen One \| All Hail Shadow \| Never Turn Back \| Who I Am* \| Tripod Baby
	Sonic Rush	A New Day \| Right There, Ride On \| Back 2 Back \| Ethno Circus \| Ska Cha Cha \| Jeh Jeh Rocket \| Get Edgy \| What U Need \| Metal Scratchin' \| Vela Nova \| Bomber Barbara \| Wrapped in Black \| Raisin' Me Up
	Sonic Riders	Sonic Speed Riders \| Catch Me If You Can
	Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)	His World \| Sweet Dreams AKON Mix \| All Hail Shadow \| Dreams of an Absolution \| My Destiny \| Solaris Phase 1
	Sonic and the Secret Rings	Seven Rings In Hand \| Let the Speed Mend It \| The Wicked Wild \| The Palace That Was Found \| No Way Through \| The White of Sky \| Unawakening Float \| Poison Spear \| Blue on the Run \| How It Started \| It Has Come to This \| Worth a Chance
	Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity	Un-Gravitify \| Catch Me If You Can
	Sonic Unleashed	Endless Possibility \| Dear My Friend
	Sonic and the Black Knight	Knight of the Wind \| With Me \| Fight the Knight \| Through the Fire \| Live Life
	Sonic Free Riders	Free \| Theme of Dolphin Resort \| Theme of Metropolis Speedway \| Theme of Rocky Ridge
	Sonic Colors	Reach for the Stars \| Speak with Your Heart
	Sonic Generations	Escape from the City \| Back 2 Back \| Supporting Me \| Super Sonic Racing \| For True Story \| Open Your Heart
	Sonic Forces	Fist Bump \| Infinite \| Fighting Onward \| Nowhere to Run \| Justice \| Moonlight Battlefield \| Virtual Enemies \| Set in Motion \| Fading World \| The Light of Hope \| Rhythm And Balance \| Supporting Me
	Other	You're My Hero (Sonic 3D Blast) \| A New Venture (Sonic Rush Adventure) \| Race to Win (Sonic Rivals 2) \| So Much More... (Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing) \| Green Light Ride (Team Sonic Racing)
Media	Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog	Sonic \| Sonic's Song
	Sonic the Hedgehog (TV series)	Fastest Thing Alive \| Burning Way Past Cool*
	Sonic in Sydney	What Are We Waiting For? \| Give Me Chaos \| Thank You For Being You
	Sonic Underground	Sonic Underground \| Someday \| Working Together in Harmony \| We're All In This Together \| Have You Got The 411? \| I've Found My Home \| Money Can't Buy \| Let the Good Times Roll \| Teach the Children, Light the Way \| Face Your Fear \| We Need to Be Free \| Listen to Your Heart \| Society Girl \| Built For Speed \| Let's Do It to It \| You Can't Own Everything \| Never Give Up \| The Fastest Thing Alive \| Not Always What They Seem \| Take a Chance \| Where There's a Will, There's a Way \| The Cosmic Dance \| Being a Kid Is Cool \| True Blue Friend \| Mummy Wrap \| Part of the Problem \| I Can Do That For You \| No One Is an Island \| Learn to Overcome \| The Mobius Stomp \| When Tomorrow Comes \| How You Play the Game \| Don't Be a Backstabber \| We're the Sonic Underground \| Never Easy \| Fun in the Sun \| Have It All Again \| Justice Callin' \| The Sound of Freedom \| Lady Liberty \| Don't Let Your Guard Down
	Sonic X	SONIC DRIVE \| Fu-tu-re \| The Shining Road \| T.O.P \|Kotoba ni Dekinai \| Natsu no Hi \| Midori no Hibi \| Gotta Go Fast \| Sonic X \| Just Call Me SONIC \| Sonic
	Sonic the Hedgehog (film)	Gotta Go Fast* \| Keep Up* \|Speed Me Up
Other		Sweet Sweet Sweet \| Super Sonic Dance Attack \| Wonderman \| They Call Me Sonic \| Sonic Electronic \| King of the Ring \| Look-a-like \| Metal Sonic \| Dr. Robotnik \| Sonic Youth *Unused song

Sonic the Hedgehog (film)

Main article | Gallery | Transcript | Credits

Badniks

Earth	Green Hills	Mushroom Planet
Piston Pit	San Francisco	Sonic's island
Sonic's world

Chili dog	Eggpod	Miles Electric
Ring

Gotta Go Fast (unused)

Keep Up (unused)

Speed Me Up

Sonic the Hedgehog (Music from the Motion Picture)

Around the World in 80 Seconds	Green Hills Sheriff Department	San Francisco Police Department
Sonic the Hedgehog: The Official Movie Novelization	Sonic the Hedgehog Film Style Guide	Sonic the Hedgehog: The Adventures of Sonic & Donut Lord
United States Department of Defense

[Announcement-1] Atlantic Records on Twitter. Twitter (23 January 2020). Retrieved on 23 January 2020.

[2] File:Speed Me Up Leaked Version

[3] File:Full-HD Sonic Movie Credits (Early Version)

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Crazy Carl	Jojo	Ozzy
Rachel	Wade Whipple	Pachacamac

Jim Carrey (Dr. Robotnik)	Ben Schwartz (Sonic the Hedgehog)	James Marsden (Tom Wachowski)
Tika Sumpter (Maddie Wachowski)	Lee Majdoub (Agent Stone)	Benjamin L. Valic (Baby Sonic)
Neal McDonough (Major Bennington)	Adam Pally (Wade Whipple)	Frank C. Turner (Crazy Carl)
Tom Butler (Commander Walters)	Garry Chalk (Navy Chief of Staff)	Debs Howard (New Girlfriend)
Elfina Luk (Secretary of Homeland Security)	Shannon Chan-Kent (Roadhouse Waltress)	Brad Kelly (Roadhouse Thug)