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In baseball, the team that becomes the league champion has this flag flown for the season. It is a symbol of their victory.

If you would like to see a list of the American pennant winners click here.

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During his presidential campaign, Barack Obama’s slogan was, “Yes We Can.”

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In hip hop culture 4g’s would be thought of as 4 grand, or $4,000.
The 4g’s can also refer to 4g reception cell phones that have applications to use maps, such as Map Quest.

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Randall Cunningham was a football player for the Baltimore Ravens of NFL. Hampden is a neighbor hood in Baltimore. E-dubble is also from Baltimore, so here he draws a connection between Randall Cunningham and himself.

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Pete Rock is part of a duo formed with the vocalist CL Smooth. Their best-known track is “They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)”

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Referring to cough syrup being used as a drug, however, this drug does not really deliver a “trippin'” effect. Cough Syrup is used to slow people down and have deep states of relaxation.

One recipe of this wad made in Houston, Texas. That recipe is known as “lean” and is a very prevalent topic the hip hop culture.

The actual drug that delivers the slowed down effect is codeine. Codeine is an opiate and happens to be fairly addictive in some cases.

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This is a metaphor to humans that mock others. Mockingbirds are known for replicating the songs or sounds they hear. People that share this qualities are generally annoying and are commonly referred to as sheep. Since no one likes someone who is a follower, he makes things complicated so these people cannot mimic him.

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This is a continuation of the last line where he states having a chemically imbalanced brain is not a bad thing.

Most people who have a chemically imbalanced brain are recommended by psychiatrists to take medication. Though you may think his medication would be music, it’s actually alcohol. He uses it so he is able to “chop beats” and write songs. He also uses the wording “mixing up,” just like one would mix a drink.

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Having a brain that works differently than others' brains isn’t a bad thing. Your brain may help you stand out more as an individual if it works differently than the majority.

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Peacocks are beautiful birds that are known for their various colored tail feathers. The males, when threatened, extend their feathers to appear larger to potential predators. Their primary reason is to find mates, however.

The line is a metaphor, meaning he stands out.

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