Intro the Difference
Rising from the Depths: Mass The Difference's Journey to Authenticity
Lyrics
Back from the dungeon I told y'all that I'm coming
Returning from a challenging experience, expressing determination.
Ain't got no budget but I'm balling like I'm Kobe
Despite limited resources, achieving success and living large.
Ain't got no stomach but I'm flowing like I'm Stogie
Continuing to create and flow artistically, likening it to Stogie T.
No disrespect man I just want y'all to just know me
Expressing a desire for recognition without disrespect.
This industry got no homies
Highlighting the lack of loyalty in the music industry.
Won't let us they acting phony so
Critiquing the industry's fake behavior and unwillingness to support.
Ake nyake chomie no ake nyake story
Stating that he doesn't want fake friends or false narratives.
Ke tlile ka masepa keya tshweri ke tletsi trolley
Arriving confidently, dismissing negativity, and staying focused.
I ain't stopping for shit til these niggas bang bitsa kgosi
Determined to succeed despite obstacles, referring to banging bitsa kgosi (making a noise).
If they don't wanna help man I'll do this shit ke le nosi
Expressing self-reliance when others don't provide assistance.
I'm winning there's no cap
Claiming genuine success without exaggeration.
They still acting like aba mponi
People still behaving negatively despite his achievements.
Yeah aye
Expression of agreement or affirmation.
I remember they would hate
Recalling past experiences of facing hatred.
Something bout my language
People disliking him for his language or style.
Something bout my sound
Detractors criticizing his unique sound.
They just wishing I would just vanquish
Desire for his detractors to disappear or be defeated.
But I remember I had faith
Recalling a time when faith kept him going.
A something by my canvas
Reference to the artistic process as a canvas.
A painting of these pictures I believed it like a Baptist
Believing in his artistic vision like a Baptist believes in a religion.
Holy water that's what I float in I'm focused
Feeling purified and focused like floating in holy water.
Surpassing all these rappers Hip hopping like I'm a locust
Surpassing other rappers, using locust imagery related to hip hop.
Steady climbing up the ladder
Continuously progressing in the music industry.
I'm laughing these rappers jokers
Mocking other rappers who are perceived as jokes.
Ete apa tu pa se
Unclear phrase, possibly a cultural or personal reference.
And then if l kasi I got nothing to lose
Being resilient despite hardships in the kasi (township).
This is my moment to prove
Seizing the moment to prove oneself.
That if you really wanted something you can reach for the moon
Encouraging others to pursue their dreams and reach for ambitious goals.
And grab it Illmatic
Referencing Nas' album "Illmatic" and the idea of achieving greatness.
Reincarnated not debated cause I truly come from nowhere,
Asserting genuine origins and dismissing doubts.
They just really wanna hate it
Facing criticism from those who simply want to hate.
Yeah yeah
Reiteration of artist's name, possibly for emphasis.
Mass
Indicating the end of the lyrics with the artist's name.
Eight zero
Providing a numeric reference or signature.
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