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“As God is my witness” is a phrase typically used when the speaker is letting everybody know that they are being completely and totally honest.
Soul is spitting some real shit.
Also, in churches when preachers preach they’ll often give these toss-up questions to the congregation to both keep them awake and let them feel free to attest to what he is saying in the message.
This also adds to the religious undertones of the album.
Like I had assistance, but this is just dope, dope Ab-Soul (Ft. The O'My's) – These Days
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There’s a play on the word ghost both literally and in the term ghostwriter.
Also, if Soul claims to be Jesus Christ then he is also claiming to be part of the Trinity; which is Jesus Christ, God the Father, and the Holy Spirit or commonly known as the Holy Ghost.
Ab is simply stating that he has another form that could write for him. The assistance could come from a literal ghostwriter (someone who composes lyrics for you) or an actual ghost.
Also the people who wrote the Bible are said to have received divine inspiration for the words and imagery used within the context of the Bible. Ab could be using this to show how he is being helped.
Also could be a reference to the “DOPE” ghost in the fashion world
Display of bullet points that we shower and spray the block with Talib Kweli – Rare Portraits
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Talib would stand outside and battle other rappers (prey) and devour them like a predator would.
In battle rap you have to be organized and concise with your disses towards the other person and not ramble about different things. Kweli is breaking down his opponent and tearing him down with bullet points.
He uses the word bullet in two different contexts. One being the bullet points you would make on a presentation or paper, while the other is actual bullets that the youth and gangs of his area would disperse at rivals.
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This is slang for putting a price on your head. If you’re not down with Soulo gettin money, he’s got to eliminate all competition. Hiring a killer usually costs a bit of money, so this shows Ab’s wealth.
He rapped something similar on “House Party 5”:
Got a .45 right here up in my coat Ab-Soul (Ft. ScHoolboy Q) – Hunnid Stax
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Figueroa is a street in Los Angeles where Q would hang out when he’s home. “Figg side!” as become an ad-lib for Q lately.
.45 refers to the gun Q has on him, which he keeps hidden in his coat, (which costs a lot).
Fun Fact: Peep Figg Side on The Rap Map!
I feel like i know my soul purpose Ab-Soul (Ft. Da$H) – Shade 45 Freestyle
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This line reflects identity issues Mac is going through. He thinks negatively of himself, but he is more in the eyes of his fans and the media.
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Earlier referenced by DOOM in the song, Mok makes a similar reference to how locked down him and DOOM have the game.
A very vivid visual of how wounds are potentially dangerous unless they’re closed rather quickly by someone with the qualifications to do so.
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Emphasis is placed on the words end zone and tap your toe
This is a reference to receivers who make catches close to out of bounds in football.
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