Midsummer Freestyle
Midsummer Memories: Nostalgic Flow through Summers Past
Lyrics
This that summertime cruising down Mainstreet flow
This refers to a nostalgic and carefree summer experience, cruising down Mainstreet with a relaxed flow.
This that windows down music when the AC broke
Describes a specific type of music for driving with windows down, capturing the essence of summer despite a broken AC.
This the fan favourite loosie ain't no mainstream playlisting
Highlights the song's non-mainstream appeal, not conforming to popular playlists, and being a fan favorite.
USB microphone rapping in the basement, yeah
Recalls early days of music creation with a USB microphone in the basement, emphasizing humble beginnings.
That was back when if I thought it I would say it
Reflects a time when the artist spoke their mind freely without overthinking or filtering thoughts.
No thinking, not filtered
Expands on the lack of filtering, suggesting spontaneity and authenticity in the artist's expression.
Pop filter, used a tank top and a clothes hanger
Describes makeshift recording equipment, using a tank top and a clothes hanger as a pop filter.
No anger in my voice when I was rapping then
Notes the absence of anger in the artist's voice during earlier rap performances.
Trying to get that feeling back again
Expresses the desire to recapture the emotional intensity and authenticity of earlier rap performances.
Henderson, Nevada 110 still
References a location, Henderson, Nevada, with a high temperature, contrasting it with Toronto's wind chill.
But I'll take that any day over Toronto wind chill
Expresses a preference for the Nevada heat over the cold weather in Toronto.
I used to wake up early scratch the ice up off the windshield
Recalls the inconvenience of scraping ice off the windshield in the morning in colder climates.
Just to get in traffic on the 401 and sit still
Describes the frustration of being stuck in traffic on the 401 highway despite the effort to wake up early.
But I'd be lying if I said that I don't miss it
Acknowledges a sense of nostalgia and a longing for the past, suggesting mixed feelings about the present.
The summers really got me reminiscing
Expresses how the summers evoke memories and reflections on the past.
Yonge and Bloor 24th floor in the apartment
Specifies a location, Yonge and Bloor, and a memory of living on the 24th floor in an apartment.
Steady plotting with Breanna shooting videos at Kensington Market
Mentions collaboration with Breanna and shooting videos at Kensington Market, indicating a collaborative creative process.
Shout out to Markham that's the place where it all started
Gives a shoutout to Markham as the place where the artist's journey began.
1994 that's the time when I was born
Reveals the artist's birth year, 1994, providing a personal and historical context.
It was N64, game boys, rippin' Beyblades
Recounts childhood memories of playing N64, game boys, and Beyblades, illustrating a nostalgic look at the past.
Started acting age six had my first pay day
Shares the early start in acting at age six and having the first pay day despite missing half the school year.
Missed half the school year but still was getting straight A's
Highlights academic success despite the challenges of balancing work in the entertainment industry.
Working on the hits, never missing cause my aim great
Emphasizes dedication to music, indicating precision in creating hits and maintaining high standards.
Carry weight on the tracks like a freight train
Compares the impact of the artist's presence in the music industry to a freight train, signifying influence.
Magic with the pen, keep it rolling like I'm JK
Compares the artist's writing to magic with a pen, referencing J.K. Rowling's prolific and magical writing.
But my book is still a work in progress
Admits that the artist's life is a continuous journey and work in progress, acknowledging personal growth.
And when I'm finished hope you bought it and it's worth the dollar
Expresses hope that the artist's finished work, likely referring to a book, is valuable and worth the investment.
Cause every verse was honest
Asserts the honesty in the artist's verses, emphasizing authenticity in the creative process.
So please don't listen to a word of gossip
Discourages listening to gossip, underlining the importance of relying on the artist's truthful expression.
Made my name great like the third apostle
Claims to have achieved recognition and greatness comparable to the third apostle, likely a metaphorical reference.
Wrote this on the third of august
Specifies the date of writing, the third of August, offering a temporal anchor for the song's creation.
Midsummer nights dreaming up the perfect sonnet, got it
References Shakespearean imagery, indicating a creative process akin to dreaming up a perfect sonnet during midsummer nights.
Damn, lost it, summers are really not the same now
Expresses a sense of loss and acknowledges that summers are not as enjoyable as before, possibly due to changing circumstances.
Sunshine gone guess I'll have to wait the rain out
Conveys a mood shift with the absence of sunshine, anticipating the wait for the rain, suggesting a metaphor for challenging times.
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