Stigmata
Stigmata Revelation: Roc Marciano's Grit and Grace
Lyrics
Yeah, what's goin' on? What's good, sweetie?
Greeting and introduction, expressing disinterest.
No doubt, nice to meet you, the pleasure's all yours
Polite response with a hint of sarcasm.
Oh, I know
Acknowledging awareness.
Pimpire, ho
Reference to a pimp empire.
You know, been inspirin' these donkeys
Claiming to inspire others for a decade.
For a motherfuckin' decade straight
Expressing indifference to the impact.
You know what I mean? This shit don't mean nothin' to me though
Further emphasizing lack of importance.
I'll get you set, I'm that nig' (that nig')
Confidently asserting oneself as significant.
What you figured? I bought in and my hand got big
Noting personal success and influence.
I peep what you did, but that shit ain't knock me off my square (I seen that shit)
Addressing attempts to undermine without success.
Wear the flares, these red pair with the tears (rock 'em)
Describing fashion choices with red flares.
Ice a necklace for every shedded tear, had to flood a Patek, man (cryin')
Symbolic use of tears, investing in luxury items.
I done went my fair share, this a chandelier on my left hand
Comparing personal experiences to a chandelier.
New F&N with the yam (uh)
Introducing a new firearm (F&N) with drugs (yam).
I stepped on the grams
Boasting about drug dealing (grams).
The only thing missin' was the hammer pants (you can't touch this)
Referencing iconic fashion (hammer pants).
Fix your act, kid, I'm a handyman (fix you)
Encouraging self-improvement.
Apparently, I'm mechanically advanced, minus the hair transplants (uh)
Claiming advanced skills without artificial enhancements.
At first glance, they thought my band was Duran Duran
Noting initial misconceptions about his identity.
But why rant?
Questioning the need for explanation or justification.
What man could check me? I'm like Durant
Asserting dominance and comparing to basketball player Durant.
Got tramps like I ran the bunny ranch
Boasting about having attractive women.
I'm no motherfuckin' Huggy Bear
Rejecting association with a fictional character (Huggy Bear).
The hammer rusty, Polish power, Ivan Putski
Describing a worn-out gun with cultural references.
Steel vagina, iron pussy
Metaphorical expression of strength and resilience.
You good and sweet, you should be on a cookie sheet
Complimenting a woman's attractiveness.
I'm not an easy book to read (not)
Claiming to be complex and not easily understood.
That's what you get for playin' hooky
Punishing those who underestimate or skip responsibilities.
Come in my hood if you thinkin' it's chivalry
Challenging others to enter his challenging environment.
You assume it's a movie where dues be
Assuming a dramatic scenario involving debts or obligations.
Catchin' bullets from the Uzi with your teeth
Describing a dangerous situation involving firearms.
Who you think you beatin', Bruce Lee?
Asserting physical prowess, referencing Bruce Lee.
The three hit your seed in the booster seat
Threatening harm to a rival's family.
Wake you up early like when the rooster scream
Using rooster imagery to convey waking up early.
We was just shootin' a breeze, goin' through the routine
Describing a casual conversation while carrying weapons.
Like two teens playin' Call of Duty, but all of these is real toolies (all 'em)
Comparing real-life violence to video game scenarios.
The road was hard, but that was Allah groomin' me
Attributing personal growth to a higher power.
When you have true inner beauty, no man can remove your jewelry
Emphasizing the value of inner beauty.
No matter how keen the ingenuity (facts)
Highlighting the resistance against manipulation.
Denim two G's, goofy, these ain't Nudie Jeans
Referencing designer denim and dismissing others.
My dookie don't even stink (no)
Boasting about personal hygiene.
Might leave you with your zucchini baked
Threatening harm with a humorous twist (zucchini).
The front page of the news reads, "Houdini escapes" (voila)
Referencing escape and freedom, using Houdini metaphor.
Free from chains (free)
Emphasizing freedom from constraints.
The Jesus piece on the Cuban link, this is freezing rain
Describing valuable jewelry and challenging norms.
Over these freaks, I've been given free reign (woo)
Asserting dominance over women.
Nigga, that's free game (that's free game, nigga)
Providing advice or wisdom without cost.
Go 'head, feed your brain
Encouraging intellectual growth.
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