But truth be told I’m a Shmurda, I'm a hot nigga YONAS – Blank Space Remix
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Yonas is on a mission to bring real lyrics and messages to the mainstream. Thus, he makes songs with heavy pop influence, often times even remixing actual pop songs. Due to the upbeat vibe of his music, he gets associated with softer MCs as if he doesn’t come from a ghetto background.
Truth be told, Yonas comes from a rough area of New York, as he explains in songs like Die Young and A Reason To Breathe. Despite his upbeat tempo and pop influences, he is in fact from the hood just like fellow MC Bobby Shmurda. Yonas uses Shmurda as an example as Bobby is known for rapping about his experiences in the slums. In a play on words, Yonas works Shmurda’s hit song Hot Nigga into the line.
But start to perspire when your fingers on the table and I got the pliers YONAS – Blank Space Remix
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Everybody says their hard and likes to think that their hard. Yonas is exposing the reality of most of these people. When they watch a fictitious TV show, they’ll brag and say they’d be tough if it were the situation of the show’s character. Some fans get so passionate about their TV that they get mad when a character makes a poor choice and ridicule them. Yonas is calling these people frauds, saying that when push comes to shove they would be just as cowardly as anyone else in a high-stakes situation.
So you can see the face of someone who earned the crown YONAS – Love Me Again
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Yonas is playing off the idea that rap is a race. You are behind Yonas as, let’s face it, he’s better than you, so all you can see is his back from your perspective. However, Yonas is going to be nice and turn around for you. That way, you can at least see the face of the front-runner whom you are chasing.
Damn sure ain't seen what I seen (No he didn't, no he didn't)
'Round these nigga, 'round these nigga
'Round these nigga, 'round these niggas LUCKI (Ft. Chance the Rapper) – Stevie Wonder
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This line relates to the popular idiom, “walk a mile in my shoes.” The idea of the saying is essentially to not judge others because you do not know the complexity of their story or the background that they come from. It’s unfair to judge Chance’s character because you haven’t been in the situations he’s been in and faced the adversity he’s had to face growing up in Chicago.
Got me feelin' like a ball hog
I don't pass 'em when I get it (Naw) Drake – 6 God
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Drake smokes some blunts until he has the warm smell of colitas rising up through the air. While it is good sportsmanship to pass the blunt to your neighbor, like sharing the basketball with the rest of your team, Drake prefers to keep it all to himself when he gets it because it’s just that good.
Swisher Sweets are a popular brand of cigar that you can freak (twist all the tobacco out) and refill with that sweet marijuana.
He compares the act of puffing and passing to basketball because he “hits swishes” or drains shots on the court rather than passing the ball. The double entendre is quite ironic due to his recent airball when playing with the Kentucky Wildcats.
Attila the Hun is coming, we killin' his horde Watsky – Bet Against Me
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A typical mortal would be scared by things like Godzilla and Attila the Hun, however Watsky is not your everyday man.
He’s so awesome, that he isn’t phased by Godzilla and is even going to defeat Attila the Hun!
What a badass.
Swinging from building to building with my umbilical cord Watsky – Bet Against Me
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Watsky was an energetic little kid, running around and having the time of his life, ever since he was born.
He gives the imagery of a baby swinging from building to building like Spiderman with his untied bellybutton to demonstrate how early on he began acting like this.
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If up until this point in his career you’ve never really “felt” Watsky’s music or been able to vibe to it, you will now.
This track goes so hard that Watsky is guaranteeing out the gate that you’ll love it.
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Scal would like nothing more than to celebrate with the Celtics when they hang their 18th banner as the winningest franchise in basketball history. Given their current roster, this could mean that Scal might be sticking around for a while.
When they win, Scal will celebrate in the fashion of the late, great Red Auerbach, who coached the Celtics to not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, not 5, not 6, not 7, not 8, but 9 championships. Scal will smoke a Cuban as the greatest commentator of all-time as a tribute to the greatest coach of all-time.
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