Zayn Malik
Rizy's Verse: Navigating Identity, Faith, and Freedom in Zayn Malik's Galaxy
Lyrics
Shoutout to ma Ambala fam, ma diabetes fam, yeah
Acknowledging and greeting family members from Ambala and those dealing with diabetes.
Oy, even hipsters ain't safe
Even hipsters are not exempt from certain dangers or issues.
You gotta be careful what part of your face's shaved
Caution about facial hair choices, suggesting potential consequences.
They say why is Rizy chattin' about race
Addressing questions about discussing race, possibly referring to Riz Ahmed's commentary on racial issues.
Why he breathin' bout air just like Hari K. say
Highlighting the universal nature of breathing and existence, in reference to Hari Kondabolu's perspective.
My flow like a pony tail, so when I spit on a skinhead he becomes a Hare Krishna
Metaphorical description of the impact of the artist's flow on someone with a shaved head.
Keep up with your feet or get them blisters
Encouragement to keep moving forward, avoiding difficulties, similar to the Tawaf ritual around the Kaaba.
Like you're on the Tawaf by the Kaaba, that's the mission
Reference to the mission and dedication involved in the Tawaf ritual.
Yo, call the feds, call the papers, my youth's gone missing
Expressing concern about someone's disappearance and suggesting involvement of authorities.
He's gone Iraq, he gone to Syria, he didn't listen
Highlighting the consequences of not heeding advice, with a specific reference to Iraq and Syria.
You got your mom in tears in Sajda Quran kissing
Describing the emotional impact on a mother whose child is involved in dangerous activities.
The politicians at the mic all bayaan giving
Observation about politicians making statements (bayaan) on a microphone.
I pray for my nephew, I pray you're not antagonized by all the hating and news and the shit they sanitize
Expressing prayers for a nephew, acknowledging the challenges of dealing with negativity and sanitized news.
Look Zayn Malik's got more than eighty virgins on him
Playfully referencing Zayn Malik and the concept of virgins in paradise.
There's more than one direction to get to paradise
Emphasizing multiple paths to reach paradise, perhaps beyond conventional norms.
I'm in the galaxy far away
Placing oneself metaphorically in a distant galaxy.
Rizy take his hand, usually write just one bar a day
Disclosing the artist's slow pace in writing, creating a contrast to the previous line.
Fresh back on the boat, I'm like the brown Marcus Garvey
Comparing the artist's return to the brown Marcus Garvey, a prominent figure in the Pan-African movement.
Chat to Persian girls like "Ba man ghaveh mikhori?"
Engaging with Persian girls using a colloquial expression.
I'm like hickory dickory, got them gyals on my brown stick like it's licorice
Playful reference to a nursery rhyme, expressing charisma with women.
Yo, yo, yo, ay yo, ay yo, ay yo, hello, hello, hello, hello, no, no, no, no
Repetitive exclamations and negations, possibly reflecting a chaotic or conflicting state.
Yo, I'm bumpin' Andre: hey ya, hey ya
Mentioning listening to Andre 3000's "Hey Ya."
Now I'm bumpin' chal chaaya chaaya they thuga thuga thuga thaaya thaaya
Referencing a Bollywood song "Chal Chhaiya Chhaiya" and using rhythmic expressions.
Now I'm bumpin' Hema: now playa playa
Referring to another Bollywood actress, Hema Malini, and continuing the rhythmic pattern.
I am a beautiful hawk, I have big wings
Describing oneself metaphorically as a beautiful hawk with aspirations for a grand lifestyle.
I want a big house, I want big rings
Expressing desires for material success with a wish for a big house and big rings.
I am an idiot, I want big things
Admitting to a desire for significant achievements despite self-awareness.
Akbar Jahangir, I like big kings
Referencing historical figures Akbar and Jahangir to emphasize admiration for greatness.
I do my thing, they want to make me a prisoner
Asserting independence in pursuing personal goals despite potential opposition.
You out of place like a brown Hare Krishna
Comparing someone's misplacement to a brown Hare Krishna, possibly expressing cultural dissonance.
Shouts out my sister, I miss her
Sending greetings to the artist's sister and expressing missing her.
Shouts out your sister, I kiss her
Playfully extending greetings to the listener's sister, adding a humorous touch.
I am a radiator, I am a toaster, I am a college dorm room poster
Using metaphorical identities (radiator, toaster, college dorm room poster) to describe oneself.
I am a cool guy, I'm good at rapping, get on the beat, murk it and then ask what happened
Boasting about skills in rapping and confidently questioning the outcome after delivering a performance.
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