Playing off the expression “no rhyme nor reason.” His reason for leaving music cannot be explained in a song, thus his reasons don’t rhyme.

He’s dealt with both sides of the spectrum: people that love him and people that want to jump him, both from simply making music. It’s best to stay relaxed and not let either one get too far in his head.

He’s started to go against the grain of what is seen as acceptable in rap culture. He’d rather rock boat shoes than Jordans, and doesn’t care how he’s perceived anymore.

Last April, J opened up for Hoodie at his college’s music festival. He’s expressing his bitterness at being seen as second fiddle to someone he feels he is obviously better than.

People always tell him he’s missing out on the joys of being a rapper, but he doesn’t feel too influence by the money, drugs, etc. You don’t KILL for that, you get KILLED from that.

Admitting to his falling, the mood begins to change.

Despite his excitement, he realizes that his rise can only last so long. What goes up comes down, and he’s eventually going to hit the floor.

He’s getting excited

The previous line involving the smokestacks and dope out the building would only be comprehensible by the “half-ass villains,” or petty criminals. The smokers and tokers.

J makes 3 references to his ability to rise above:

1- “smoke on the slope of the stack by the Rosemount track” refers to the smokestacks in his neighboring city, Rosemount, and how the smoke is notorious for rising above the stacks.

1. “dope out the building” also elevates

2. “float like a raft” is another reference