Lyrics
Open the gate, all hail his grace
Expressing admiration and respect, welcoming a figure with grace.
They ruled the Golden State great, so wavy
Referring to the historical significance of California as a great and influential state.
(Hey) please tell it, Los Angelic
Playing with words, a blend of Los Angeles and angelic, possibly highlighting the city's contradictions.
6'3", spongy, frail, never relic
Describing physical attributes, emphasizing non-aging and relevant characteristics.
Black Jesus, the fact was that my thesis
Identifying oneself as a significant figure, perhaps referencing resilience and leadership qualities.
They would try to kill us off in regions
Addressing attempts to eliminate a group of people in certain areas.
Snapback, white L crossin' an A
Describing a distinctive style, using fashion elements like a snapback and white "L" (Los Angeles) on a cross.
Green hat, yellow A when I was in the Bay
Recalling personal experiences in the Bay Area with specific colors associated with local sports teams.
(Hey)
An interjection or pause in the narrative.
Rickey Henderson, a base-stealing general
Praising Rickey Henderson as a skillful and respected baseball player.
An A-1 guy, always loved by the women friends
Highlighting positive qualities and popularity with women.
Herut-hless, Defari's jurisprudence
Wordplay on "Herut," possibly relating to freedom, and "Defari's jurisprudence," suggesting a personal code of conduct.
I bleed, I bleed soul through the music
Expressing deep emotional connection to music, using bleeding as a metaphor.
Mass transit, we always rap bandit's
Referring to a rebellious nature in the context of mass transit and banditry in rap.
In Europe, with Dilated, fantastic
Recalling positive experiences touring in Europe with the group Dilated Peoples.
In Australia with acts like what's next
Reflecting on international experiences, mentioning Australia and anticipation for future collaborations.
Passports stamped, come through, connect
Highlighting the well-traveled nature of the artist, connecting with different places.
(Wavy)
Reiterating the term "wavy," possibly emphasizing a laid-back or cool attitude.
Who God bless, no one curse
Repetition emphasizing the idea that those blessed by God are not cursed by others.
Who God bless, no one curse
-Who God bless, no one curse
-Who God bless, no one curse
-Life ain't a fair sport
Expressing the unfair nature of life as a metaphorical sport.
I feel alive on the 405, passin' the airport
Feeling alive while driving on the 405 freeway, passing the airport.
Tee-top's off, he's so Vette-y
Describing a convertible car ("Tee-top's off") and feeling confident.
I'm a pro in the Chevy, man, I just blast off
Confidently asserting skill and superiority over others.
Way past y'all
-I keep the haters in my rearview
Maintaining focus on personal goals while leaving negativity behind.
Man, I just blast off tell 'em all
Continuing to excel and surpass others, possibly in the music industry.
It ain't shit to be a grown
Asserting that being an adult and enjoying life is not a difficult task.
Man at night and lightweight ball
Embracing a carefree attitude, especially in the nighttime.
(That's regular shit) As for that
Normalizing and downplaying accomplishments as regular things.
Defari is a rare lad
Praising oneself as unique and exceptional, possibly referencing a distinctive style or approach.
These rhymes are from a rare lab
Claiming that the lyrics come from a special, rare source of creativity.
Down in Venice, a town that's renown menace
Referring to Venice, California, as a place with a notorious reputation.
Ghost town, pops and them, West really
Connecting with family roots and the West Coast lifestyle.
It's still Lakers
Affirming loyalty to the Lakers, a prominent basketball team in Los Angeles.
It's still execute these bums rIP roc Raida
Expressing a commitment to overcoming challenges, with a tribute to Roc Raida.
Have mercy, God knows I'm so thirsty
Seeking mercy and acknowledging personal struggles or desires.
Every beat is like liquid
Comparing the impact of each beat to a refreshing liquid.
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