De Marathon
Rising Flames: Embracing Success and Magic in 'De Marathon' Lyrics
Lyrics
we are not in the same boat
We are not in the same situation or circumstances.
cos I'm Usain Bolt
Comparing oneself to Usain Bolt, suggesting exceptional speed or talent.
I'm way ahead of you like a sign post
Being far ahead of others, like a signpost indicating direction.
full speed i dey go with my ten toes
Moving at full speed with determination, using all ten toes.
u no go fit me like my old wine coat
Comparing someone else's inability to fit or match, like an old wine coat.
when i hold the mic i spit flame
Expressing intense and fiery lyricism when holding the microphone.
indelible Jay yh i leave stains
Indicating a lasting impact through the artist's name "Indelible Jay" and leaving stains metaphorically.
i dey rise like boiling local grains
Rising steadily, similar to local grains boiling, suggesting growth and progress.
never aim at me you go feel pains
Warning against aiming at the speaker as it will result in pain.
if you're atrocious be cautious
If someone is malicious, they should be cautious or careful.
to hard to break down yh I'm calculus
Being tough to break down, likening oneself to a complex mathematical concept, calculus.
focused on success not your girl's dross
Focused on personal success rather than distractions like someone else's trivial matters.
everlasting grace don't be nervous
Assuring a sense of confidence and calmness with everlasting grace.
staying alive like I'm khaled
Continuing to live or thrive, referencing DJ Khaled who is known for saying "We the best!"
flows are valid
Acknowledging the validity and authenticity of the artist's flows or rhymes.
you no dey see me?you for raise your eyelid
Challenging someone to pay attention and recognize the speaker's presence.
to be candid
Speaking truthfully or honestly.
my breed be hybrid
Belonging to a mixed or diverse breed, possibly referring to a unique identity.
my hand is a wand everything is magic
Metaphorically, the speaker's hand possesses magical abilities, emphasizing creativity.
great is what is you get
Emphasizing the greatness that the speaker possesses or achieves.
you think like a cow so you no dey pet
Criticizing someone's limited or narrow thinking by comparing it to a cow.
you ain't in my circle so lef my set
Excluding someone from the speaker's social group or circle.
giving you away like a store to let
Metaphorically giving away someone or something, perhaps indicating a lack of value.
that's it
Concluding the message, stating that's all there is to it.
this no be verse ebi practice
Clarifying that the spoken words are not just a verse but a serious expression.
put your hands together like a mantis
Encouraging unity or applause by using the metaphor of putting hands together like a mantis.
see i no be coach but i get tactics never doubt this
Asserting that the speaker may not be a coach, but possesses effective tactics that should not be doubted.
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