Hate
Rising from Adversity: Kota the Friend's Powerful Message
Lyrics
Thank you, God bless you
Expressing gratitude and blessings towards God or someone
Yeah (beautiful)
Acknowledging something as beautiful
I'm 'bout to have some fun with it (thank you very much)
Anticipating enjoyment and fun
If you enjoyed yourselves tonight
Encouraging the audience to have enjoyed the performance
you have been listening to (Statik Selektah)
Attributing the music to Statik Selektah
Yeah, I'm 'bout to have some fun
Expressing the intention to have fun and enjoy the moment
I'm 'bout to enjoy myself reql quick, hol' up
-The rap Banksy, I don't care how you paint me
Comparing oneself to Banksy, the anonymous artist, and dismissing opinions
It took a lot of negative energy to create me
Highlighting the transformation from negative energy
Still, I flip it to a positive quick
Quickly turning negative situations into positive ones
They be calling me the snare how I'm following kicks
Metaphorically comparing oneself to a snare drum in music
I'm on a island, the sun is shining
Imagining a positive scenario on an island with a romantic partner
My shorty fire in a bonnet, we kinda toxic
Describing a potentially toxic relationship
I tell the future for the profit, I'm in my pocket
Claiming to predict the future for personal gain
A lot of people finna knock it, I be like, "Stop it"
Expecting criticism but dismissing it
You know this shit is the real deal, comin' for you niggas like Kill Bill
Asserting authenticity and determination
Made it out the gutter doing numbers and still real
Successfully overcoming challenges and staying true
She curved me in '07 but you know I'ma still kill
Referencing a past rejection but remaining confident
Young brown boys, how we came up from Lil' Bills
Highlighting success and growth from humble beginnings
If I spend a hundred K, you know that I'm makin' it back
Confident in financial success and return on investment
If I say that shit off the Henny, I ain't takin' it back
Committing to statements made under the influence
If I'm plantin' seeds, then you know that I'm makin' it grow
Metaphorically planting seeds for future success
If the beat is open, then you know that I'm lacin' the track
Indicating readiness to contribute to a musical track
Ayy (hey), I could do this shit all day
Expressing resilience in the face of negativity and haters
Niggas throwing shade, get up out of my face (my face)
-I'ma still win and you haters gon' hate (yeah, yeah, yeah)
-Hey, hey, hey
-(Listening) Dead Poets Society on the replay
Referencing various experiences and locations, including Philadelphia and Berlin
My top drop, people say hi to me on the freeway
-I'm with a local shorty out in Philly eatin' cheesesteak
-Summer in Berlin while my city in a heatwave (listening)
-We out in Chile, she got me tickets for my B-day
Describing a memorable birthday celebration with a delay
Had to do a PJ because the flight was delayed
-Hit it on the balcony, I don't know how to behave
-Young and havin' fun with the luxury, told her, "Fuck with me"
Enjoying luxury and fashion in the Lower East Side
Lower East Side, the fashion is extra buttery
-Keep it innovative, these other people is wanna-bes
Ironically addressing criticism from others
So I think it's hella ironic when they come for me
-Henry, you betrayed me, you was always like a son to me
Expressing betrayal by someone named Henry
Never sail my niggas down the river for the currency
-Got the game shook 'cause I'm buzzin' like a bumblebee
Creating a buzz and impact in the music industry
Up and at it, gotta get to the cabbage
Emphasizing hard work and determination
Hoppin' on a flight while ignorin' all my baggage
-I'm strivin' for the excellence, allergic to the average
-I look into the mirror and tell him that he's a savage like
Acknowledging and embracing one's own savagery
Ayy (hey), I could do this shit all day
Reiterating resilience and confidence in the face of hate
Niggas throwing shade, get up out of my face (my face) (yeah, yeah)
-I'ma still win and you haters gon' hate (yeah, yeah) (hey)
-Hey, hey, hey
-I got time sellin' rhymes like dimes
Desiring success and actively working towards it
On the grind like it's still '09, don't let a meal go by
-I want the food so I'm using every tool
-Dropping summer heat June to June
-They know I'm comin' for the win
Asserting determination and refusal to lose
'cause they notice I refuse to lose
-Flyin' past haters even when I choose to cruise
-Check the facts later, this should not be news to you
Emphasizing personal integrity and adherence to one's principles
Gettin' cast while I'm coolin' in a pool with Bruce
-Got my own set of laws so them rules for you (hey)
-Used to knockin' down doors, let me use the room
-Never see me act a fool for views
-Only thing I'm really postin' on the 'Gram is my muse and tunes, uh
Choosing to share personal and artistic aspects on social media
I took the Henny straight, coach, let me play (hey)
Using sports metaphors to convey personal and professional success
I put him in the game, let him do this shit his way (listening)
-I'm steady pitchin' out the love while I'm catchin' hate
-Gotta put yourself in position so you can catch the break
-Ayy (hey), I could do this shit all day
Reaffirming resilience and determination in the face of adversity
Niggas throwing shade, get up out of my face (my face)
-I'ma still win and you haters gon' hate (hey)
-Hey, hey, hey
-Ayy (hey), I could do this shit all day
Continuing to express resilience and success despite negativity
Niggas throwing shade, get up out of my face (my face)
-But we still win, and you haters gon' hate (listening)
-Hey, hey, hey
-If you have not enjoyed yourself tonight, you've been not listening (hey)
Playfully suggesting that enjoyment is linked to attentive listening
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