Coulda Been Kendrick
Coulda Been Kendrick Dreams: Crafting Legacy Beyond Icons
Lyrics
They say I Coulda Been Kendrick I Coulda Been Cole
Expressing the idea that people have suggested the artist could have been as successful as Kendrick Lamar or J. Cole.
I Coulda Been Nas I Coulda Been Hov
Highlighting the potential success comparable to Nas and Jay-Z.
I Coulda Been the best rapper alive
Acknowledging the possibility of being the best rapper alive.
I'm good on that, none of the best rappers alive
Rejecting the pursuit of being among the best rappers alive.
See I grew up on BIG, I grew up on Pac
Indicating influences from The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur in upbringing.
I listened to Kim fell in love wit Fox
Referencing listening to Lil' Kim and admiration for Foxy Brown.
I'm only focused on working on my legacy
Emphasizing dedication to building a lasting legacy.
Triple H flow you know it's something in my pedigree
Comparing the flow to Triple H (wrestler), highlighting a distinctive pedigree in the artist's style.
I use to cop them clue mixtapes every week
Recalling buying Clue mixtapes regularly and honing skills over various beats.
Sickamore instrumentals snapping over every beat
Expressing proficiency in freestyling over Sickamore instrumentals.
I was supposed to be the one just listen
Reflecting on the original intention to be a successful artist.
Now they just saying that I Coulda Been Kendrick
Noting the shift in perception, now being told the artist could have been like Kendrick Lamar.
Same kid different city check the history
Highlighting consistency despite changes in location.
If I can get a shot this will be a victory
Expressing confidence that getting a chance would be a victory for the artist.
Talking bout the top, I want em to mention me
Desiring recognition in discussions about the top rappers.
Then ya idols become ya rivals eventually
Anticipating a shift where admired figures become rivals.
I had a plan to make it up out the trap
Having a plan to escape a difficult situation.
An I aint gone trap, I'm a show em how to rap
Commitment to showcasing talent in rap instead of engaging in illegal activities.
I got a story to tell and the world gone hear it
Asserting the presence of a compelling life story to share with the world.
Some of yall gone cheer it, some of yall gone fear it
Acknowledging varied reactions to the artist's story, both positive and negative.
Some of yall gone say I'm overrated, some of yall gone hate it
Expecting diverse opinions on the artist's talent, from overrated to the greatest.
Some of yall gone say that I'm the greatest
Anticipating some claiming the artist as the greatest.
They use to tell me Blake don't forget me when you make it
Recalling past requests to be remembered when achieving success.
I replied don't forget me if I don't become famous
Flipping the request, emphasizing the importance of genuine connections regardless of fame.
Wanted to win a grammy, bring it right back to Grammy
Expressing the aspiration to win a Grammy and dedicating it to the artist's mother and family.
Tell my Mother I love her, I did it for the family
Affirming the motivation behind the artist's efforts in the music industry.
I was supposed to be the one just listen
Reiterating the initial aspiration to be a successful artist.
Now they just saying that I Coulda Been Kendrick
Highlighting the repeated sentiment that the artist could have been like Kendrick Lamar.
They say I Coulda Been Kendrick I Coulda Been J.Cole
Reiterating the idea of being compared to Kendrick Lamar and adding J. Cole.
I Coulda Been Nas I Coulda Been J. Hov
Expanding the comparison to Nas and Jay-Z.
I ain't think nobody was working as hard as me
Emphasizing a strong work ethic, comparing to Lil Wayne's dedication in the Carter albums.
Could Been Weezy, Carter 2 Carter 3
Highlighting the potential to be as successful as Lil Wayne in Carter 2 and Carter 3 eras.
I grew up on Ma$e, Snoop Dogg and Redman
Listing influences from Ma$e, Snoop Dogg, and Redman.
Rocafella, Ruff Ryder, Def Jam
Referencing influential record labels Rocafella, Ruff Ryder, and Def Jam.
I'm only focused on working on my legacy
Reiterating the dedication to building a lasting legacy.
DMX flow it's something different in my pedigree
Comparing the flow to DMX, emphasizing uniqueness in the artist's style.
I use to have my demo wit me just looking Diddy
Recalling carrying a demo, hoping to be noticed by Diddy (Sean Combs).
Everyday me and Liteskin was in the city
Describing shared experiences with a friend named Liteskin in the city.
And we thought it would pop but it didn't
Reflecting on past expectations that did not materialize.
Now they just saying that I Coulda Been Kendrick
Reiterating the sentiment that the artist could have been like Kendrick Lamar.
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