Imagine this: you’re cruising down I-10. The Franklin Mountains are glowing and traffic is moving for once. Life is good. Then Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” comes on.

Suddenly you’re not just driving- you’re in a music video. Your grip tightens, your foot presses down a little harder, and before you know it, you’re going a lot faster than you meant to. You literally lose yourself!

Turns out, that moment might not be your imagination.

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A new study suggests certain songs really can push drivers to speed -and some of the biggest hits on your playlist are at the top of the list.

Texas Drivers and the 120 BPM Speed Effect

Research shows that music over 120 beats per minute can encourage drivers to go faster, make sudden lane changes, and take more risks behind the wheel. In fact, one study found that music may play a role in about a quarter of traffic accidents. In a state like Texas- where long highways and open roads practically beg you to hit the gas- that matters.

The Study Behind the Songs That Trigger Speeding

Researchers with HelloMillions analyzed Spotify’s 100 most-streamed songs to figure out which tracks are most likely to encourage speeding.

They scored each song based on beats per minute (BPM), energy, danceability, volume, spoken content and lyrics The result? A ranked list of the songs most likely to get drivers pressing down on the accelerator.

These Songs Will Get You Pulled Over in Texas

Here are the 10 songs most likely to lead to speeding, according to the study:

“Believer” — Imagine Dragons“Can’t Hold Us” — Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft. Ray Dalton“Don’t Start Now” — Dua Lipa“There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back” — Shawn Mendes“Seven” — Jung Kook ft. Latto“Goosebumps” — Travis Scott“Stressed Out” — Twenty One Pilots“Without Me” — Eminem“Thunder” — Imagine Dragons

Coming in at no. 1 is Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” topping the list at 171 BPM, building intensity in a way that practically dares you not to speed.

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I mean, it is kind of iconic.

Texas roads are built different, add in a high-energy song with pounding drums and adrenaline-heavy lyrics, and it’s a recipe for an accidental speeding ticket.

Especially in places like:

I-10 during a light traffic momentLoop 375 late at nightTransmountain with the windows downThat stretch where everyone mysteriously goes 15 over

No one is saying you need to drive in total silence, but if one of these songs comes on and you suddenly feel like you’re starring in your own Fast & Furious sequel, it might be worth checking your speedometer before someone else does.

Check out more on the study here.

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