Frequency
Elevating Dreams: Franklin Rossman's Powerful Reflections in 'Frequency'
Lyrics
I crush a verse on first take like I'm Stephen A.
I effortlessly deliver a verse on the first attempt, akin to Stephen A. Smith.
Make these rappers insecure like they Issa Rae
I make other rappers feel insecure, drawing a parallel to Issa Rae's impact.
Y'all just comedic to me, look at y'all like Tina Fey
I find humor in others, comparing them to Tina Fey in a comedic sense.
Gotta make the family proud, and y'all niggas is Dijonay
My goal is to make my family proud, contrasting their excellence with others (Dijonay).
Understand I seen my mom get on her knees and pray
I've witnessed my mother praying, especially during challenging times.
Lord let me live long enough so I could see the day
Her prayers include a desire for me to live long and witness positive moments.
My son become a man, maybe earn a decent wage
Her hope includes seeing me grow into a man, possibly with a good income.
But she died when I was 16, so I spit sixteens
My mother passed away when I was 16, and I express myself through rap.
And gotta realize all of her dreams today
I aim to fulfill my mother's unaccomplished dreams through my success.
I carry the weight of my family's bloodline
I carry the responsibility of my family's heritage and success.
Ensuring that we graduate, everybody's alumni
I ensure everyone in the family achieves success, becoming alumni.
I ain't talking bout Harvard or Yale
Success isn't confined to prestigious institutions; it's a guaranteed path.
This is guaranteed success, it's not an option to fail
I survived challenges (like a pandemic) and remained mentally stable.
I survived a pandemic and a nigga still sane bro
Similar to Drake's experience, I've undergone significant changes.
Like Drake say nothing was the same so
I believe I deserve recognition, likening it to winning a game show.
I deserve a prize like contestants on a game show
Desiring acknowledgment or success, as symbolized by a golden ticket with Masego.
Or a golden ticket like I kick it with Masego
I excel in my musical prowess, causing other rappers to disappear like Thanos.
I snap on these beats, rappers vanish like I'm Thanos
Despite success, I emphasize it's not a fantasy world like the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
But it ain't the MCU
I demonstrate my skills as an emcee, challenging others to witness my talent.
Let me show you how this emcee do
I warn about the envy that success can bring among friends.
And once your start to pop, watch how friends will envy you
Success can be perceived as a barrier, blocking others from entering that realm.
Like success was a door I blocked an entry to
Referencing the popularity of Talenti gelato, everyone desires a taste of success.
Cause everybody want a taste like a Talenti scoop
I recall aspiring to success, inspired by Jay-Z in front of a Bentley coupe.
But I remember watching Hov in front the Bentley coupe
I maintain hope that one day I will achieve similar success.
Like one day that'll be me
I held onto belief even in the face of setbacks and failures.
I believed through defeats
Comparing personal growth to video game progression without buying in-game currency (VC).
Had to level up like MyPlayer without VC
I opened myself to blessings, allowing my spirit to receive positive outcomes.
Opened up my spirit for the blessings I would receive
The universe aligns with my aspirations, reflecting my chosen path.
Now the universe aligns to what my frequency be
The culmination of my experiences and beliefs shapes my unique frequency.
You understand what I'm talking about?
An inquiry to the listener, confirming if they comprehend the conveyed message.
This is grown man rap man
Describing the lyrical content as mature and reflective, fitting for a grown man.
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