The Rap Gods
Rap Gods Revelation: Andre Nickatina's Street Symphony
Lyrics
I'm still standin..
The artist expresses resilience, still standing despite challenges.
This for the rap gods..
Dedication to the rap gods, possibly indicating reverence for influential figures in rap.
(andre)
Introducing Andre Nickatina's perspective.
I tried to earn wings but, I think I grew horns
Struggle between aspiring for purity ("earn wings") and embracing imperfections ("grew horns").
And maybe that's why mc's rock me like porn
Other MCs admire or respect the artist's uniqueness despite perceived flaws.
Flowin like the water in the mississippi river
Flow and creativity likened to the continuous movement of the Mississippi River.
I suppose it grows in the hennessey sipper, thank me
The artist's talent thrives alongside indulgence (referencing Hennessy).
To do a show, and we tryin to do a palace, like a midnight jet,
Desire to perform at a high level, aiming for grand venues and opportunities.
My soul roams off to dallas,
The artist's spirit or essence is drawn to places like Dallas.
Its somethin like cream when we hustle on the scene
Success in the rap game akin to earning money ("cream") through hustling.
Other mc's and freaks wanna join the team
Attracting attention from other artists and admirers who want to be part of the success.
Dealers would fly, ride the engines of pimps
Mention of dealers flying, possibly referencing extravagant lifestyles.
The colors were candy coated, incredible rims
Visuals of flashy, attractive elements in the environment, possibly relating to luxury cars.
And my dreams of what people sayin, don't get a job
Realization that societal expectations or advice (e.g., "get a job") were irrelevant in the pursuit of rap success.
I realize now it was all the rap gods
Recognition that rap culture and its icons were the driving force behind the artist's choices.
I slither through the streets like a boa constricter
The artist moves through streets with a sense of power, likened to a boa constrictor.
On my car dashboard got the gangsta pictures
Images of gangsterism present in the artist's car, contributing to a tough image.
Sportin leather and energy , could that be me?
Wondering about personal transformation due to experiences, possibly related to lifestyle changes.
Smokin weed listenin to run DMC?
Reflecting on past habits like smoking weed while listening to iconic rap groups like Run DMC.
My repute was a rap child, emotions of steel
The artist's reputation is built within the rap community, showing emotional resilience ("emotions of steel").
Represent with no crew man, your life is sealed
Independence in representation, indicating that not being part of a crew can lead to a predetermined fate.
Add a two's of all kinds, with gun zippers in em'
Involvement with illegal activities, possibly related to drugs ("gun zippers").
See notes don't last long, we can't wait to spin em'
The transient nature of success and enjoyment, quickly moving on to the next.
Oh cars, and bars, weed, greed, and clothes
Listing materialistic elements often associated with rap culture: cars, bars, drugs, wealth, and fashion.
Maintain my women, clown the rest of these hoes
The artist prioritizes certain relationships ("maintain my women") while disregarding others.
Man, my festive up braid the truth of a rhyme
Pride in the authenticity of lyrical content, despite its harsh truths.
After restin on jeopardy to my lifetime grind
Commitment to the grind and resilience through life challenges ("restin on jeopardy to my lifetime grind").
I'm like an angel that's high smoken' weed up in heaven
A metaphorical representation of a rebellious, unconventional existence, even in heavenly settings.
We're as crooked as reverends, be-ball playground legends
Comparison to religious figures (reverends) but with questionable ethics or actions.
Triangle, some say sinsanati bang goes, stars fangle
Mentions a place (possibly Cincinnati) and its unknown significance ("sinsanati bang goes, stars fangle").
Hand cold as chris krango, we break hearts
The artist's ability to cause emotional pain or disappointment ("break hearts").
And crack rib praps, take trips far
Engaging in risky behavior or ventures ("crack rib praps, take trips far").
Shop at the gap, ten by the rap gods
Referencing purchasing clothes at a popular retail store, influenced by the rap culture.
Shoot the git, so I blessed it with some weed, bacon, eggs and grits
The artist enhances or improves a situation with indulgences like weed, bacon, eggs, and grits.
I can block the sun, like a solar-eclipse
An assertion of power and dominance, likening oneself to an astronomical event.
My homie said he had a yaght but I don't mess with ships
Disinterest in certain indulgent experiences, like owning a yacht ("don't mess with ships").
The freak, said she hated dope dealers, they clock they ends,
Conflict or contradiction in someone's stance regarding drug dealers, yet supporting a rapper who likely glorifies such activities.
I said which is why you're payin this rapper then
The artist's retort regarding hypocrisy in supporting a rapper who may embody qualities disliked in others.
Nickatina, I'm something like simbad the sailor
Comparison to a legendary figure, Simbad the Sailor, possibly indicating adventurous experiences.
Dress in red and black, the true signs of a raider
Symbolic attire representing allegiance to a specific culture or group (e.g., Raiders).
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