I Promise
Promises Unveiled: Navigating Life's Realities with Beano Marley and Kwamikaze
Lyrics
BITCH the grim reaper is here kill ya and won't shed a tear BITCH I was blessed by a shotta kill ya and hide in a leer
Expressing a threatening presence, claiming to be blessed by someone dangerous (shotta), willing to kill without remorse, and hide after.
In it the climate was weird Amir the uber he came with a beer I sit behind em and stare Krillin he probably scared BITCH ain't no comedy here one day these niggaz gon gang the police teachin' these niggaz ya bet not be slippin' no listen I'm turnin' yo A to a B
Describing a strange situation, mentioning an Uber ride with beer, observing someone (Amir) with suspicion, referencing Krillin from Dragon Ball as possibly scared, emphasizing seriousness over comedy, and warning about potential police violence.
Turning yo bae to a D
Transforming a romantic partner (bae) into a dangerous situation (D), possibly metaphorical.
Physically staining the sheets
Creating a vivid image of physically staining sheets, possibly representing the consequences of actions.
Billions could turn into zillions turning yo Jay to a Z kill em and won't shed a tear bill em and won't let em clear
Turning large amounts into even larger amounts, referencing Jay-Z, and reiterating the willingness to kill without remorse.
Reality nigga ya nigga be hating ya cut em and don't let em near Look here our problems is real for real a nigga need more than a mil
Addressing real-life problems, emphasizing the need for more than a million, encouraging aspiring success in the music industry, and warning about potential betrayal.
Ya wanna be MAX getchu a deal show you the FUCK how it feel you could relax lemme reload I see the plaques I see the Gold real in the field you gotta deal we bet cha proly get FUCKED like a HO probably the BITCH on tha low P.O.T sick wit tha flow you know you BITCH on the low huh check me out
Describing a tough lifestyle, the need for a record deal, referencing success (plaques, Gold), and warning about potential betrayal and hidden intentions.
Been a dog to these women a cash hound
Acknowledging a history of treating women poorly, possibly referring to a predatory attitude.
BITCH in ya blood that SHIT passed down
Suggesting a negative trait inherited through bloodline.
BULLSHIT I never react now
Claiming to not react to nonsense or false information.
Rob the star and the BITCH in the Background
Indicating involvement in criminal activities, specifically robbing a celebrity.
Thinking we joke bout this rap SHIT
Rejecting the idea of joking about serious matters in the rap industry.
They records ain’t gold it went plastic
Criticizing others for having unsuccessful records that turned from gold to plastic.
FUCKING outdated like magic
Describing outdatedness and lack of relevance, comparing it to the magician Magic's outdated tricks.
Feel the hate in the air plus this gas lit
Expressing a negative atmosphere with both hate and gas lighting present.
I never worked on a stove but I promise my foes that I’d win automatic
Claiming a guaranteed victory without working on illegal activities.
Got weed on my dresser plus liquor to match it
Indicating the presence of drugs and alcohol, along with a reference to a woman's physique on the bed.
Plus one apple bottom shaped BITCH on my mattress Y’all never wanting the lock less it’s padded,
Expressing that people only show love when passing away, and rejecting love unless it's padded (secure).
They Never loving a soul less they passing
Reiterating the theme of conditional love, suggesting that love is given only in death.
People just change like the weather well I think it’s better when storms'll come crash it
Commenting on the inevitability of change, expressing a preference for confronting challenges rather than avoiding them.
Ahh No
A sudden expression of refusal or disagreement.
Know they never counted my blessing
Stating that blessings or positive aspects of life were not acknowledged or recognized.
99 problems and they all was a lesson
Referring to various difficulties as life lessons (99 problems).
But I made a promise I was done with the stressing so Even at the crossroads I ain’t second guessing but
Making a commitment to avoid stress and indecision even at crucial decision points (crossroads).
You Do this SHIT to make a good impression
Highlighting the importance of making a good impression, possibly suggesting the pressure to conform to societal expectations.
Even to yourself you ain’t looking too impressive
Noticing a lack of self-impressiveness and self-confidence.
All it take is a second give you word like a reverend
Emphasizing the significance of keeping one's word, likening it to a religious commitment (reverend).
Till Hell burned your lips screamed church for the message
Using vivid imagery of hellfire burning lips, possibly illustrating the consequences of dishonesty.
NIGGAZ say kwami gon kill SHIT
Asserting confidence in delivering impactful music, possibly referencing the stage name Kwamikaze.
This beat diagnosed with a illness
Describing the beat as having a unique, possibly disruptive quality or theme.
FUCK it might hand me a meal Tic
Expressing a nonchalant attitude toward potential financial success from the music.
Get the wheel for they crash my windshield shit
Using the metaphor of driving to convey the urgency of avoiding obstacles or conflicts.
FUCK bout me being too proper
Rejecting criticism about being too proper or well-behaved.
I’m short but she call me big poppa
Referencing the nickname "big poppa," suggesting a confident and authoritative persona.
Am I in the same shoes that my Pops was?
Questioning whether the speaker is following in the footsteps of their father.
FUCK it, I smoke with me rastas
Expressing a carefree attitude towards societal expectations, using smoking with rastas as an example.
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