You're Too Slow


"You're Too Slow" is a song written and performed by singer and rapper Odetari, released as a single on March 29, 2023, through Odetari Records and then re-released on May 18, 2023. The song garnered mass popularity throughout TikTok and other social media.

Background

"You're Too Slow" was inspired by the video game character Sonic the Hedgehog, with the title referring to one of the character's catchphrases. The lyrics convey a spirit of competition and the desire to be as fast as Sonic. Odetari uses the lines "Try and keep up with me now" and "Keep up, keep up" as a challenge to demonstrate his speed. It is also categorized as a slowed & reverb/sped up song. The original version of the song includes vocal models and a brief break with an AI-generated voice of Sonic the Hedgehog, indicating hubris and a desire to dominate the game.

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.
  • Odetariproducer
  • Taha Ahmadcomposer, lyricist

Track listing

Digital download/streaming
  1. "You're Too Slow"1:56You're Too Slow
  2. "You're Too Slow" 1:39
  3. "You're Too Slow" 2:10