Solo Cup
Overflowing Ambition: Unveiling the Metaphors in Solo Cup
Lyrics
My solo cup runneth over, no need for a chalice
Expressing abundance and satisfaction, emphasizing no need for extravagant symbols like a chalice.
Why on your game day, it look like you in practice
Questioning why someone appears to be practicing on their game day, suggesting they should be performing at their best.
Damn
Expression of surprise or emphasis.
Uh
Expression of agreement or acknowledgment.
International
Introduction, indicating the artist is international.
I know a few homies who sell it right out the plastic
Referring to acquaintances selling a substance directly from its packaging (plastic).
keep it compressed like a vocal cause it loud and drastic
Keeping things compact like a compressed vocal, emphasizing the loud and drastic nature.
Ear to street, so it's Van Gogh to the madness
Being well-informed about the streets, comparing it to Van Gogh's artistic madness.
If ever send my ear to a chick, she was a bad bih
Recalling a past encounter with an attractive and bold woman.
I'm too cold, hell I don't even breathe average
Boasting about being exceptional, not conforming to average standards.
Breathe enough life to keep a asthmatic from gasping
Claiming to provide enough inspiration to prevent an asthmatic person from struggling to breathe.
Like lighting a backwood somewhere in the Aspens
Imagery of lighting a cigar in the Aspens, symbolizing a carefree attitude.
Chest grasping for oxygen, you wanted smoke it'll happen
Describing a physical reaction to the anticipation of confrontation.
Now you clueless cause really you ain't getting the math
Suggesting confusion in understanding a situation due to a lack of comprehension.
the outcome of adding a pen & pushing the pad
Highlighting the significant impact of writing with a pen and pushing a pad (paper).
Better now than never, long over due for the show
Expressing readiness for a long-awaited performance.
The whole team a bomb squad, I got the next thang to blow
Asserting the team's excellence, claiming to possess the next big thing.
No not need to defuse, Joe pesci i will refuse, the role he played In casino cause I don't gamble to lose
Rejecting the idea of gambling with life, referencing Joe Pesci's role in "Casino."
Life a wager play with a three dice before I end up dead
Comparing life to a wager, emphasizing the unpredictability and risks involved.
Turn the tables double or nothing, with a gun to yo head
Suggesting a bold move to change a situation dramatically.
Gotta let em' know I'm more than dope, talented to say the least
Stating the artist's confidence and talent, emphasizing superiority.
While you cats out kiddin', you awakened the beast
Criticizing others for not realizing their potential and awakening the artist's competitive nature.
Not to mentioned I produced it, that's makes it more outlandish
Claiming credit for producing the work, making it even more remarkable.
With all that greatness is that something that a Libra can balance
Questioning if the greatness possessed is something a Libra, known for balance, can handle.
My solo cup runneth over, no need for a chalice
Repetition of the first line, reinforcing the theme of abundance and satisfaction.
Why on your game day, it look like you in practice
Repetition of the second line, reiterating the questioning of someone's performance on their game day.
Damn
Expression of frustration or emphasis.
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