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In this case, “the wild” is the violent streets and neighborhoods that these rappers are living in. Many people living in these places feel like their environment influences them into a life of crime, almost like it is “calling them”. That is what Cee-Lo is depicting here.
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“Each One, Teach One” is a common African-American proverb. It’s also a bangin' song by Poor Righteous Teachers
“Claimin' True” is another OutKast song that appears on this album.
Chonkyfire, spliced with rock n'roll indubitably, piper pied OutKast – Chonkyfire
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OutKast compares the ability of their music to bring people out of their hoods into the clubs to the Pied Piper’s ability to lure all of the pests of Hamelin out of their hiding places.
The duo has never clearly defined “Chonkyfire”, but calling their music “Chonkyfire” may simply mean their music is “fire” (or the truth).
Just like the Pied Pier of Hamlin, OutKast’s music brings out and exposes the fake artists/people who hide under their “hard” persona or any persona in general. This is a recurring theme throughout the album along with the “pimp trick gangsta clique” skits. Notice the added “snakes” and how it may be referring to Satan and how he disguised himself as a serpent.
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Kells is a fan of the NFL’s Cleveland Browns.
I drop a tear when I hear your name DMX (Ft. Faith Evans) – I Miss You
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Perhaps taking inventory of past mistakes, this advice is pretty progressive considering it’s coming from someone who declared girls as nothing but trouble.
Will is saying that even though the pain from women is great when they break your heart, you shouldn’t take it out on the next woman you meet. He is saying to let go of emotional baggage from past relationships as the new relationship is not the same one.