So Glorious
Glorious Rhymes: Journey from Beatboxing Kid to Hip-Hop Icon
Lyrics
My rap style is Chuck Norris tyrannosaurus
Describing the rap style as powerful and impactful, akin to Chuck Norris and a tyrannosaurus.
All the way from the chorus
Referring to the source of the rap, possibly indicating a connection to the chorus of a song.
My so life is so glorious and they hating
Expressing a sense of a glorious life despite facing hate from others.
I'm Big like Notorious ain't no mistaken
Comparing oneself to the notable rapper Notorious B.I.G., emphasizing a significant presence.
12 years old producing beats wit a old school keyboard
Recounting the early start in music production at the age of 12 using a thrift store keyboard.
Momdukes bought me from the thrift store
Mentioning the supportive role of the speaker's mother in acquiring musical equipment.
Back then I was beatboxing Hip-Hop beats
Recalling a time when the speaker engaged in beatboxing with a focus on Hip-Hop beats.
Homies come around and freestyle heat
Highlighting the collaborative and competitive nature of freestyle sessions with friends.
Rap battles break out by the verbal assassin's
Describing rap battles as breaking out, involving verbal assassins, showcasing intense competition.
People getting clowned on got everyone laughing
Illustrating the impact of rap battles, where people are entertained, and laughter ensues.
It got me so addicted to be a lyrical rhyme sayer
Expressing an addiction to becoming a skilled lyrical rhyme sayer.
But didn't know how to rap or write punchlines
Admitting a lack of knowledge in rapping or writing punchlines initially.
My homie Sharod from Brooklyn taught me how to write rhymes, punchlines, and wordplays all the time
Crediting a friend from Brooklyn for teaching the speaker how to write rhymes, punchlines, and wordplays.
Became my verbal sparring partner and my crime buddy
Describing the friend as a verbal sparring partner and a companion in creative endeavors.
He passed me the first joint puff puff pass
Recalling the initiation into smoking marijuana, referencing a joint being passed.
Started my first freestyle sessions on gas
Detailing the start of freestyle sessions under the influence of cannabis.
My rhymes and punchlines was unorthodox
Characterizing the speaker's rhymes and punchlines as unconventional and innovative.
My Rap battles got brutal took so many loses
Reflecting on the challenges faced in rap battles, acknowledging losses.
Over the course of 2 seasons now they say flossing yeaa
Indicating a transition from difficulties to success, with a reference to "flossing."
Now I'm all grown up still bumping 90's hip hop like it never disappeared
Stating a continued passion for 90's hip hop, suggesting a timeless appreciation for the genre.
These weak rappers hate it when I always reappear
Addressing the disdain from weaker rappers when the speaker reappears in the scene.
Remind ya of Craig Mack putting flavor in your ear
Drawing a comparison to Craig Mack, implying a distinctive and memorable presence.
I Harlem shake haters off me like I'm puff daddy
Metaphorically dismissing haters with a reference to the Harlem Shake and Puff Daddy.
See me selling CDs from the trunk of my Caddie
Depicting a grassroots approach to music distribution, selling CDs from a car trunk.
Fans lining up all the way down the alley
Describing fan support with lines forming to buy CDs, suggesting growing popularity.
I Grew a big fan base from AZ to Cali
Expanding the fan base from Arizona to California, indicating regional success.
10 mixtapes later I'm dropping LPs
Highlighting the progression in the speaker's music career, moving from mixtapes to LPs.
Selling tickets everywhere not free
Indicating commercial success with the sale of tickets and the absence of free entry.
Fans see me in the magazines every week
Observing regular features in magazines, suggesting media recognition and coverage.
I built a dope record label from the ground up
Proudly mentioning the establishment of a record label from the ground up.
It doesn't sound much but I got the crowd hyped up
Downplaying the label's significance but emphasizing the ability to energize and excite the audience.
Catch me at my shows bustin dope ass flows
Inviting the audience to witness impressive performances at live shows.
Like I'm suppose fans see me and they froze to listen to real hip hop feel the vibes of your bro
Portraying the impact of the speaker's hip hop, causing fans to freeze and listen in admiration.
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