Nose To Tail
Rebellion in Rhymes: Stephen Hero's Call to Dismantle Capital
Lyrics
Yo I wrote canadian classics smoked canadian classics
Expressing pride in creating Canadian classics and smoking them.
On a fucked up mattress with gas station matches
Describing a challenging or uncomfortable situation using a worn-out mattress and gas station matches.
The fact is bro I got compulsive propulsion
Acknowledging a compulsive drive or motivation to create.
You know it I wrote it with a potent impulsion so shit
Highlighting the author's confidence in their creative work and the powerful inspiration behind it.
Or get off the pot I got off a knot uh trying to get off the pot
Encouraging action or decision-making and referencing a previous struggle (getting off a knot).
Whether or not you wanna knock yo its a bop
Suggesting that the song is catchy and enjoyable.
So when I knock hop off the cot give it a cop
Encouraging participation and endorsement of the song.
Fuck every cop eat the rich
Expressing anti-authoritarian sentiment, advocating for resistance against law enforcement.
This rich kid's fixin' to get choked with a bootstrap
Suggesting a desire for a wealthy individual to face difficulties or challenges (get choked with a bootstrap).
You capped I rapped you lacked I snapped
Asserting superiority in rap skills over a competitor.
That's facts uh... bro that hater shit ain't lost on me
Acknowledging negativity from haters but not letting it disrupt the artist's trajectory.
Honestly not enough to cause a pause in this chronology
Insisting that negative comments won't interrupt the artist's life story.
Bad enough she's calling me but now she's accosting me?
Expressing annoyance or disturbance about someone's behavior.
Baby there's a cost a fee just to come and talk to me
Stating that there is a price or requirement to engage in conversation.
You shoulda seen me in my teens trying to sleep
Reflecting on the artist's past, possibly a difficult or troubled adolescence.
While these fiends huddle in the hallway for sleep
Describing a scene where others struggle or suffer while the artist tries to sleep.
Not quite subtle but it's almost a dream
Suggesting a surreal or dreamlike quality to the artist's experiences.
Every fan I got I fought for nail and teeth
Claiming that the artist has fought hard for every fan.
I wanna squeeze out a piece for each gnash of teeth preach
Expressing a desire to share a part of oneself with each listener.
Rappers are fake facetious white jesus
Criticizing other rappers for being fake, insincere, and possibly adopting a religious facade.
My thesis my philosophy's like BDP's is
Comparing personal philosophy to that of BDP (Boogie Down Productions).
You hid under personas like my I hid my peas
Revealing a past of hiding things, possibly secrets or vulnerabilities.
And then would feed em to the dog now I'm off the leash
Indicating a sense of liberation or freedom from constraints.
You can't keep the peace if you treat us like animals
Commenting on societal treatment and dehumanization of certain groups.
If I can evoke the notion of dismantling capital
Expressing a desire to challenge or dismantle the capitalist system.
Eat the rich that's nose to tail
Advocating for a complete upheaval of the rich, consuming them "nose to tail."
They tell you 'hold the hope' though to no avail
Recognizing the futility of holding onto hope in certain situations.
I know you well you had your back against the gates of hell
Addressing someone who has faced challenging situations with resilience.
And you wouldn't drop a drop from the water pail
Criticizing someone for not helping or contributing despite having the opportunity.
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