The Jig is Up
Divine Revelation: Lil Buddha's Spiritual Journey Through Boom Bap
Lyrics
This boom bap for the soul
This music genre (boom bap) is meant for the soul, providing a deep and meaningful experience.
You don't feel that then you cold
If you don't resonate with this music, you may lack sensitivity or warmth.
R-A-P
Referring to rap (R-A-P) as a form of expression.
Rhythm and poetry
Describing rap as a combination of rhythm and poetry.
My third eye be going crazy, I overdid it's hazy now
The artist's third eye (symbolic of intuition) is overwhelmed and unclear due to intense experiences.
I was puffin brazy, my cousin had brought the haze and sour
Recalling a past moment of intense cannabis use with a relative.
I could tell you stories forever, bout how I made it out
Expressing the artist's ability to narrate endless stories about overcoming challenges.
Dark nights, felt like Gotham, I took a different route
Comparing difficult times to Gotham, and highlighting choosing an unconventional path.
I was in the basement for real, I learned what base meant
Reflecting on a period spent in a basement, learning valuable lessons.
Same place my soul left my body, to my amazement
Describing a profound experience where the artist felt their soul leave their body.
To say the kundalini's on fire an understatement
Stating that describing the intensity of the spiritual awakening (kundalini) is an understatement.
I be trynna hide the power, the light, I can't contain it
Attempting to conceal the artist's inner power and light.
I could sit you down, like for hour, try to explain it
Expressing the challenge of explaining profound experiences that require time and space to understand.
But it's levels to this life, you need time and space to retain it
Emphasizing that life has various levels, and understanding them takes time and reflection.
They want, everything like value meals, in packaged deals
Critiquing societal desires for instant gratification, contrasting with the artist's approach.
It's not my game, it's Reebox'd like Shaq O'Neal
Rejecting a mainstream approach to life, referencing the brand Reebok and Shaquille O'Neal.
Look, everything I'm spitting came a different dimension
Claiming that the artist's lyrics come from a different dimension, rooted in ancient wisdom.
This is ancient knowledge, eat this shit up, you know I'm always whippin'
Asserting the knowledge shared is ancient and should be embraced.
Soul food, still in my belly, from my mamas kitchen
Referencing the enduring influence of nurturing (soul food) received from the artist's mother.
I told you, consume a lil different, on a divine mission
Encouraging a unique and spiritual consumption in life, guided by a divine purpose.
Everybody saying they hear me but can't define listening
Expressing frustration that people claim to hear the artist but struggle to truly understand.
What happens when you step to a prophet? Need to go find Liston
Pondering the consequences of confronting a prophet, referencing Liston as a boxer.
Sonny boy, I'm just the messenger Jesus sent
Identifying as a messenger sent by a higher power, potentially Jesus.
Some turn people turn religious, stop speaking with common sense
Observing how some turn religious and lose common sense when encountering spiritual messages.
I need a safe space, feel like the booth is where I can vent
Expressing the need for a safe space, finding solace in the recording booth to vent.
Y'all be talking to a pastor, to mic is who I repent
Indicating that the artist confesses and seeks redemption through the microphone.
Its just me, myself and I, my higher self keep me grounded
Acknowledging the presence of the artist, their individuality, and the grounding influence of the higher self.
Last time I opened up my heart chakra it was pounding
Recalling a moment of intense spiritual awakening, symbolized by the heart chakra pounding.
Everything around me turned to green, it was astounding
Describing a transformative experience where the surroundings turned vibrant green.
If you ain't about the peace and love, then get from round me
Setting a boundary: those not aligned with peace and love should stay away.
It's crazy when you level up, them devils get to hounding
Highlighting challenges faced when progressing in life, encountering negativity.
But they can't do nothing with the god
Affirming that adversaries cannot overpower or harm the artist, emphasizing the divine nature.
They can't do nothing with the god
-But they can't do nothing with the g-o-d
-They can't do nothing with the god
-This for everybody out there who feel like they cursed
Speaking to those who feel burdened or unlucky, offering empathy.
I been praying for some better days here on this earth
Expressing a desire for better days on Earth, conveyed through prayers.
So please don't give up on the god
Pleading not to lose faith in the divine nature within oneself.
Nah please don't give up on the god
-Keep on reaching higher, the secret is in the breath
Encouraging continuous personal growth, with the secret lying in mindful breathing.
Calm ya mind, and drink ya water to alleviate the stress
Promoting calmness and hydration as remedies for stress.
And please don't give up on the god
A final plea not to lose faith in the divine essence within oneself.
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