I've Been Down

Expressing that the speaker has faced challenges or difficult times.

Noticing someone's silence or lack of communication in the speaker's presence.

Metaphorically claiming success or achievements ("hittin homers") while someone else is less successful ("standing on the mound").

Highlighting the speaker's prominence or attention ("centerstage") compared to someone else in the background.

Reiteration of facing challenges or tough times.

Observing continued silence from someone in the speaker's presence.

Repeating the metaphor of achieving success while someone else is less successful.

Reiterating the speaker's prominence compared to someone else in the background.

Describing drug use ("hit of the weed") and feeling elevated or confident ("flying with the eagles").

Metaphorically describing overcoming obstacles or challenges ("hopped all the fences") in a rebellious manner.

Suggesting erratic behavior, possibly influenced by substance use ("spazzin out" from "the needle").

Using violence metaphorically ("brass knuckles") to assert dominance or control.

Successfully getting away with something due to distraction.

Challenging others to name a rapper as active as the speaker.

Metaphorically addressing and solving problems ("proactiv") actively.

Expressing surprise at the speaker's attractiveness, given the attention from women.

Suggesting potential vision impairment due to bright stage lights.

Implying someone's fear of public speaking or performance ("stage fright").

Claiming to bring bad luck, possibly comparing oneself to a black knight figure.

Asserting a belief in personal destiny as a star.

Describing intimate moments in the dark while contemplating the universe.

Admitting weakness and susceptibility to personal temptations.

Expressing frustration or difficulty in dealing with complex situations ("headache from equations").

Challenging someone's ability to endure the speaker's lifestyle or challenges.

Challenging others to compete with the speaker, daring them to step up.

Expressing confidence in defeating opponents, promising consequences.

Advising opponents to choose their actions wisely.

Noticing a lack of willingness from others to challenge the speaker.

Suggesting someone seeking assistance or reinforcement when faced with the speaker.

Expressing confidence in outperforming others in both rapping and singing.

Suggesting the need for alcohol ("5th of vodka") to cope with the speaker's skills.

Reinforcing the importance of paying attention and listening.

Counting down to a challenge or competition ("run it up").

Reiterating the speaker's experience of facing challenges or difficult times.

Noting continued silence from someone in the speaker's presence.

Repeating the metaphor of achieving success while someone else is less successful.

Emphasizing the speaker's prominence compared to someone else in the background.

Reiterating the speaker's experience of facing challenges or difficult times.

Observing continued silence from someone in the speaker's presence.

Repeating the metaphor of achieving success while someone else is less successful.

Highlighting the speaker's prominence compared to someone else in the background.