The Way Out
Elevate Your Verse: 7L & Esoteric's Deep Breath into Raw Realities
Lyrics
It's the E-S, take a deep breath beat death
Asserting the identity as E-S, encouraging resilience by facing challenges, overcoming obstacles.
Vocals eat flesh, like mesh
Expressing lyrical prowess, suggesting that the vocals consume and overpower opponents.
Puttin' holes up in ya weak chest
Metaphorically creating vulnerability in the opponent's chest, emphasizing dominance.
Ya gotta check this
Inviting attention to a significant point or statement to be acknowledged.
I take ya necklace, leave you neckless
Claiming the act of taking someone's necklace and leaving them without a neck, metaphorically asserting dominance.
Respect this, it's back to basics
Demanding recognition and respect, advocating a return to fundamental principles.
I come through in an A-6
Boasting about arriving in a high-end car, possibly symbolizing success and status.
You come through in Asics
Criticizing someone arriving in fake shoes, contrasting genuine authenticity with imitation.
Not the real ones the fake shits
Specifying the disdain for counterfeit items, emphasizing authenticity.
I didn't know they made 'em
Expressing surprise at the existence of fake items.
You couldn't fade spit a def rhyme if you spit my verbatim
Challenging others' ability to replicate the speaker's rhymes precisely.
Cadillac frank with the baddest bank
Introducing a character named Cadillac Frank, claiming financial success and bravado.
All I do is rip crews, hit booze and hit snooze
Describing a lifestyle of partying and nonchalance, emphasizing a carefree attitude.
Fuck around with this and catch a quick bruise
Warning of potential consequences for those who mess with the speaker.
You make about as much sense spittin' ya venom
Criticizing the lack of coherence or logic in opponents' lyrics.
As a cotton sweatshirt that says Nautica denim
Comparing nonsensical speech to a contradictory and illogical clothing item.
Fuck battlin' cats I'm Jim, Abbottin' cats
Declining traditional rap battles, claiming to single-handedly embarrass opponents.
Which means single handedly, I'm embarassin' cats
Explaining the reference to Jim Abbott, emphasizing individual prowess and skill.
I'm rappin' in a certain way, crack ya vertebrae
Describing a distinctive rap style that impacts the listener physically.
And spittin' sweet sixteens like it's ya birthday
Boasting about delivering impressive verses, likening it to a celebration.
I blow green like Jimmy Cliff, but never hit the spliff
Reference to marijuana use, asserting a cool and laid-back demeanor.
The shit I spit'll put ya whip in a fit
Claiming that the speaker's lyrics can disrupt and affect the listener's emotional state.
Straight airin' out cats like doormats
Metaphorically asserting dominance by treating opponents dismissively.
I've been underground as long, as these civil war cats
Boasting about a long-standing presence in the underground rap scene.
My closet, looks like I have five brothers
Describing a diverse wardrobe, possibly symbolizing a rich and varied lifestyle.
Cause everything I have yo I have in five colors
Highlighting a wide range of possessions and experiences.
Raps I'm-pair ya brain, clear the lane
Wordplay on "impair" and "pair," suggesting the speaker's rhymes affect the listener's mind.
My diamond aeroplane'll put the fear in the game
Metaphorically describing the impact of the speaker's success on the rap game.
Got the deafest cats out there hearin' my name
Claiming widespread recognition and popularity among the deafest listeners.
Rockin' raincoats to nice to wear in the rain
Boasting about owning high-quality items, even too good for regular use.
I crack your commercial raps over ya head
Metaphorically criticizing mainstream, commercial rap by breaking it apart.
Now your One Twelve got a Jagged Edge
Referencing the influence of Marly Marl on the quality of rap production.
You sound wack if Marly Marl produced you
Criticizing the perceived inferiority of certain artists produced by Marly Marl.
And our business is chews crew it's new school
Asserting the speaker's crew and style as innovative and contemporary.
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