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Boss Moves: Little Simz's Anthem of Influence and Triumph
Lyrics
Niggas wanna put me in a box
Navigating stereotypes, resisting confinement.
Niggas think they're coming for my spot
Asserting dominance, defending position.
I could buy your life with no excuses
Confidently asserting financial power.
If I had penny for all the rappers that I influence
Recognizing influence over other artists.
I know what I bring, yo, I ain't stupid
Self-awareness of value and impact.
You should try that shit on someone
Challenging others to be genuine.
That isn't being their truest (true, true)
Encouraging authenticity in others.
Figured I'd just leave you niggas to it
Choosing to distance oneself from certain situations.
But watch how you step
Warning about potential consequences.
Promise you don't wanna see me lose it (no, no)
Emphasizing the intensity of emotional response.
Niggas know I got this shit on lock
Asserting dominance and control.
Niggas think they coming for my spot
Repetition of defending one's position.
Don't you know your dealing with a boss
Emphasizing authority and power.
I make winnings out of any loss (any loss)
Turning challenges into victories.
I think I do just what I please
Exercising personal freedom and individuality.
I'm already a legend, you should humble your speech (yeah, yeah)
Claiming legendary status and advising humility.
Age 101, disturbing the peace
Referencing personal growth and disruption.
I think I'm Kanye West, I see the blood on the leaves (yeah, yeah)
Drawing parallels to Kanye West and personal struggles.
Muhfuckers ain't ready for my steez (woo)
Confidence in uniqueness and style.
Muhfuckers monitoring my speed
Acknowledging surveillance and scrutiny.
I'm running with ease, how you mean? (How you mean?)
Expressing ease in overcoming challenges.
Catch up if you please, I got 'em singing
Indicating a lead and encouraging others to catch up.
Influential as fuck
Highlighting significant influence.
I should ink in my skin
Considering permanent markers of success.
All this ink in my pen
Attributing success to creativity and expression.
Is what led me to win
Linking creative output to victory.
Do my ting then I duss
Completing tasks and moving forward.
I don't linger for fun
Not lingering in unproductive situations.
Oh you wish you could come
Acknowledging envy or desire to be part of success.
Wanna be my plus one
Addressing potential admirers.
Give a fuck 'bout your style
Disregarding superficial aspects of approval.
Or the latest of trends
Rejecting conformity to current trends.
If you knew what it took
Reflecting on the struggle to overcome challenges.
Just to get out the ends
Highlighting the effort to escape a difficult environment.
Wanna stay where I stay
Expressing a desire for stability and recognition.
Know you owe me some rent
Asserting a claim to respect or dues owed.
Still running with ease
Continuing to navigate challenges effortlessly.
Marathon not a sprint, nigga
Metaphorically comparing life to a marathon.
You can tell I'm really going at it
Asserting dedication and intensity in the craft.
They know when I drop it's problematic
Acknowledging the impact and potential controversy.
Keep it on the move, I'm never static
Emphasizing continuous movement and progress.
I go in the booth and show you magic
Possessing magical and captivating abilities in the studio.
Got a hard drive full of classics
Accumulating a collection of timeless and high-quality work.
I keep that shit locked up in the attic
Securing valuable creations with care.
If I bring 'em out it's a wrap though
Anticipating challenges if revealing more artistic work.
I'm not sure if these niggas can hack it
Expressing doubt in others' ability to handle the intensity.
Still running with ease, marathon, not a sprint
Reiterating the metaphor of a marathon, not a sprint.
(Don't you know your dealing with a boss?)
Reaffirming authority and power.
(Don't you know your dealing with a boss?)
Repeating the claim of dealing with a powerful figure.
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