Pass the Baton Right
Lyrical Warfare: Unraveling Urban Dance Squad's Message
Lyrics
Put sandbags and barricades
Creating defenses and obstacles, possibly metaphorical, for protection.
Just to protect all
Securing and safeguarding something or someone.
I'm known to be the chunky lyrical shrapnell
Describing oneself as a substantial, impactful lyrical force.
Ricochet, - what he say ?, get slain, won't say
Warning about consequences for those who oppose or challenge.
It another day
Acknowledging the passage of time or the occurrence of another day.
Metaphore impact, chests cave in, big way
Using metaphorical impact, causing significant effects.
Like 'death becomes him or her'
Referring to death and its inevitability.
Big hole unfold, unwise to wish the absurd
Warning against pursuing absurd or unwise wishes.
Rappers can't take lyrical obstacles
Challenging other rappers to overcome lyrical obstacles.
Estafette, you can bet my timing is phenomenal
Emphasizing exceptional timing in a relay race metaphor.
Steeple-chase with the bass, tempo, ain't a turtle
Engaging with the bass and tempo in a race, highlighting speed.
He trips over pebbles, I take rhymes
Contrasting one's agility with others' stumbling.
With the hurdles
Mastering challenges and obstacles in lyrical expression.
The title for grabs
Indicating a competition for a prestigious title.
'cause of my time lapse
Implies a significant period has passed.
Pioneers hear the cheers
Recognition from pioneers in the field.
Of the bloodsuckin' peers
Acknowledging criticism or rivalry from peers.
Got to reach the peak supercrafty like cavalier
Striving to reach the peak with craftiness like a cavalier.
He's fronting for conquistador but he's the devil here
Calling out someone who poses as a conqueror but is malevolent.
Made a perfect start and pass it to an allie
Passing on success or advantage to an ally.
See him on the tracks
Observing someone on the tracks before the race's end.
'For the finish doin' shuteye
Preparing for the finish, possibly with confidence.
Pass the baton right
Passing on a metaphorical baton, possibly leadership or success.
' One two three four five senses working overtime '
Quoting lyrics about the senses working overtime, possibly emphasizing awareness.
How to freak the wild funk, line by line
Exploring how to infuse wild funk into the music, line by line.
Heavy technique, make 'em catch for breath
Utilizing advanced techniques, leaving listeners breathless.
Rapstrangle from every angle, what's left
Strangling rap from all angles, leaving little remaining.
Seen weasels fakin' 'cockdieselness' - whacker
Criticizing those pretending to be tough or powerful.
Take positions on squares like checkers, I'm the wrecker
Asserting dominance in a strategic manner, like a wrecker.
You must be down with jimi fakin' castles in the sand
Referencing Jimi Hendrix and possibly mocking unrealistic dreams.
Tidal wave, sneak-a-peek on these whack bands
Observing and sneaking a look at inferior musical groups.
The funny game's to catch that moneytrain
Describing the amusing game of chasing financial success.
Wesley plus woody, but you're not that goodie
Mentioning Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson, possibly in a critical context.
Go against the grain
Going against the norm or prevailing trends.
I'm a 'trekkie' doin' work like kirk fullthrottle
Identifying as a "trekkie" and working with determination like Captain Kirk.
Got the bends, bust some sense in heads with a bottle !
Being forceful, causing impact with physical aggression.
Cycle running in a threadmill, think that's classy?
Criticizing a repetitive and unproductive cycle as unimpressive.
Pick up your face from the gravel, so bloody and messy
Encountering difficulties and urging someone to recover from a messy situation.
Pass the baton right
Reiterating the metaphorical passing of success or leadership.
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