Next Man Up

Rising from Ground Zero: Jack Dawkins' Next Man Up
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Lyrics

Infected by my purpose, patient number zero

Expressing a strong connection to a personal mission, likening oneself to the origin of a challenge or situation.

I'm a certified word nerd, joyful ass weirdo

Identifying as someone deeply interested in words, exhibiting an unconventional and joyfully eccentric personality.

I got hooks so good, you can wear them on your ear lobe

Boasting about having exceptionally appealing musical hooks and suggesting their potential use as accessories.

You're early if you hear the song this is ground zero let's be clear though

Acknowledging that the song marks the starting point, emphasizing clarity about the creative process.

Intricate with my diction you might be rendered senseless

Showcasing intricacy in language, warning that the complexity may overwhelm or leave the audience without understanding.

Always taking action, gifted with my verbal tension

Constantly taking action, possessing a natural talent for creating tension through verbal expression.

I'm relentless, and I meant it, reinvented, flows are endless

Asserting persistence, sincerity, and continuous reinvention, claiming that their lyrical flows are limitless.

Unassuming stature but my appetite is tremendous

Despite a seemingly unremarkable exterior, expressing an insatiable appetite for success or accomplishment.

Broken ceiling, watch your step for that shattered glass

Warning of potential challenges or obstacles, specifically shattered glass, as a metaphor for the risks in pursuing ambitions.

Matter of fact, watch my ass climb this ladder fast

Confidently stating that the climb to success is happening rapidly, advising others to watch and learn.

Let my soul crack, take all of my swagger back

Willing to expose vulnerability (soul cracking) to reclaim lost confidence and charisma.

I'm coming for the top and there's no turning back

Determined to reach the top of their field and emphasizing the irreversible commitment to this goal.

I heard the word that you're looking for an EMCEE

Responding to rumors or requests for a skilled MC (Master of Ceremonies).

Performer on the corner who can make a crowd frenzied

Presenting oneself as a captivating street performer capable of energizing and exciting a crowd.

Once in a lifetime, show of the century

Claiming a rare and outstanding performance, declaring oneself as the highlight of the century.

Got good news for you folks, baby that's me.

Confidently stating that the exceptional performer is none other than the speaker.

Built this path on feeling, I left out all the logic

Building a career based on emotions and intuition, deliberately excluding rigid logic.

Kicked the ladder climb drug, I pissed out all the toxins

Rejecting a destructive lifestyle, cleansing oneself of negative influences and substances.

People in my life told me I was killing options

Recalling advice from others about limiting opportunities, realizing later that the speaker was nurturing potential.

Didn't know that I was nurturing this seed to blossom

Unaware of the positive influence on personal growth, unintentionally fostering development.

You can be angry I'm a be chipper

Remaining optimistic and cheerful, even in the face of potential resentment or anger from others.

Ambidextrous flow, I'm a real switch spitter

Describing a versatile flow, indicating the ability to switch styles effortlessly.

Murdered every beat, so they call me Jack the Ripper

Boasting about surpassing expectations in every musical beat, adopting the moniker "Jack the Ripper" for lyrical prowess.

Fly with the alphabet, X Y Zipper

Mastering the use of the alphabet, symbolically flying through language with ease.

Broken ceiling, watch your step for the shattered glass

Repeating the warning about potential dangers in the pursuit of success.

Matter of fact, watch my ass climb this ladder fast

Reiterating the swift progress and determination to climb the metaphorical ladder of success.

Let my soul crack take all of my swagger back

Repeating the willingness to expose vulnerability to regain confidence and charisma.

I'm coming for the top and there's no turning back

Reemphasizing the unwavering commitment to reaching the pinnacle of success.

Never backing down, I came here to conquer shit

Declaring a steadfast refusal to back down, expressing a strong desire to conquer challenges.

Whatever you're going to do, then I'm going to do the opposite

Asserting a contrarian approach, determined to do the opposite of others.

15 tattoos gotta canvas that's my second skin

Highlighting a significant number of tattoos as a form of self-expression and personal identity.

Deeper into self-love, I've been nice ever since

Delving deeper into self-love and emphasizing a positive transformation.

Shapeshifter, I was born to embrace change, lames

Identifying as a shapeshifter, someone naturally inclined to embrace change, criticizing those resistant to change as "lames."

Think you're winning but you stuck on the same game

Accusing others of being stuck in unproductive patterns despite thinking they are winning.

When you see me peak, just remember my namesake

Encouraging others to remember the speaker's influence and impact when witnessing personal success.

Master of none, Jack of all trades

Claiming versatility in skills but acknowledging a lack of mastery in any particular area.

The lyrics of this song contain explicit content.
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