Michael Jackson – Speed Demon

Written – reputedly after he picked up a speeding ticket – by Michael, and recorded for his Bad album, issued in September 1987.

A short film, mixing claymation with real life footage, was included in Michael’s Moonwalker film.

It was pencilled in for release as a single in 1989, before Leave Me Alone was chosen instead. Promo copies with a picture sleeve, featuring an edited version, were issued in some countries, most notably Holland.

Credits
* Written and composed by Michael Jackson
* Solo and background vocals and vocal synthesizer: Michael Jackson
* Midi saxophone solo: Larry Williams
* Drums: Miko Brando, Ollie E. Brown and John Robinson
* Drum programming: Douglas Getschal
* Guitars: Bill Bottrell and David Williams
* Saxophone: Kim Hutchcroft
* Trumpets: Gary Grant and Jerry Hey
* Percussion: Ollie E. Brown and Paulinho Da Costa
* Synclavier and effects: Christopher Currell
* Synthesizers: John Barnes, Michael Boddicker and Greg Phillinganes
* Synthesizer programming: Eric Persing
* Sounds engineered by Ken Caillat and Tom Jones
* Rhythm arrangement by Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones
* Vocal arrangement by Michael Jackson
* Synthersizer and horn arrangements by Jerry Hey

Speed Demon – Lyrics

I’m headed for the border
It’s on my mind
And nothin’ really matters
I’ve got to be on time
Look in the view mirror
Is he hot on my tracks
Is he getting nearer
I feel some heat is on my back
(Speed demon)
Speedin’on the freeway
Gotta get a leadway
(Speed demon)
Doin’t it on the highway
Gotta have it my way
(Speed demon)
Mind is like a compass
I’m stoppin’ at nothin’
(Speed demon)
(He say) Pull over boy and get your ticket right…

And nothin’ gonna stop me
Ain’t no stop and go
I’m speedin’ on the midway
I gotta really burn this road

(Speed demon)
Speedin’on the freeway
Gotta get a leadway
(Speed demon)
Doin’t it on the highway
Gotta have it my way
(Speed demon)
Mind is like a compass
I’m stoppin’ at nothin’
(Speed demon)
(He say) Just, pull over boy and get your ticket right…Speeddemon, you’re the very same one
Who said the future’s in your hands
The life you save could be your own
You’re preachin’ ’bout my life like you’re the law
Gonna live each day and hour like
For me there’s no tomorrow

Go! Go! Go! Aaow!

(Speed demon)
Speedin’on the freeway
Gotta get a leadway
(Speed demon)
Got fire in my pocket
I just lit a rocket
(Speed demon)
(He say) Just, pull over boy and get your ticket right
(Speed demon)
(He say) Pull over boy and get your ticket right
(Speed demon)
(He say) Just, pull over boy and eat your ticket
(He say) Pull over boy
(He say) Pull over boy and get your ticket right
Ugh!
Aaow!
Uhh!
Hoo!
Get your ticket right
(He say) Pull over boy – get your ticket right
(He say) Pull over boy and get your ticket right
(He say) Pull over boy
(He say) Pull over boy and get your ticket
Eat your ticket
Get your ticket
Eat yo’, get yo’, Hoo! Aaow!
Get your ticket right