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The Meaning
High & Mighty back in this
\"You think you know what I'm meaning\"
I'm just a '86 witness
\"You thi-think-think-think ya know\"
Take it out you suckers, you don't know how I did it
\"You think you know what I'm meaning\"
Yo yo, you're now a game and don't think you're gonna win it
\"You-think-you think you know what I'm meaning\"
Maybe if I popped Cristal
Said I had a Lexus, or a triple beam I'd get a deal
I'd rather speak upon a Maurice Cheeks steal
It's the outta paper, not the caps I peel
I used my independent, money to pay the rent
Remain at hell bent, and far from heaven sent
Where they went? The days when mics got destroyed
be\t's just boy-ed, the soft punks got toyed
Unemployed, was a happy-go-lucky MC
And now that's all they fuckin be bringing to me
Where they went? The summer concerts on concrete
Elite could put twelve G's in the seat
Now I release the masterpiece of my music
It's '99, and no one could use it
They rather re-use it, the audience confuse it
Take Chuck D's Time Bomb, try to defuse it
\"I've seen your kind before, you're not original\"
\"Ya-you're not ya-you're not orig-riginal\"
\"I've seen your kind before, you're not original\"
\"The-the-the meaning, ya think you know what I'm meaning\"
\"I've seen your kind before, you're not original\"
\"Ya-you're not ya-you're not original\"
\"I've seen your kind before, you're not original\"
\"Ya think you know what I'm meaning\"
It seems that you gotta come cheap to compete
That's why when I chose to go deep you go sleep
On a verse, you not gonna get at first
Like O.J. would never ever get a hearse first
When he die, think about the lie over lie
\u003eFrom verse about the hearse of this rap universe
'cause radical elements remain eloquent
The reprocussions tear right through the fabric
So act quick, kids at the top is lackin
They tryin to turn hip hop to just plain rappin
Let the poppers pop and the breakers break
'Cause there's just so much of this shit that I can take
Now I can't stand the rain, this shit's all the same
Mr. E excommuincate your whole game
Back in '88 baby everything was gleaming
\"The meaning, you think you know what I'm meaning\"
\"I've seen your kind before, you're not original\"
\"You're not-you're not-you're not original\"
\"I've seen your kind before, you're not original\"
\"Ya-ya-think-ya-think you know what I'm meaning\"
Where your skills at, where the ill raps?
Where the new tracks, where your heart at?
Where the new jacks, gettin contracts?
I got a rhyme that I ain't even wrote yet
Save the drama classes for the masses
Hip hop, glacoma, baby I prescribe the glasses
The vision's near-sighted, and narrow-minded
The wack shit that you hear, is all hate and fight
Take it like harder, fools act retarder
In '98, lyrics just disregarded
Now how hard it be yo to really concentrate
Writin metaphors, wack shit I annihilate
Now fools comin through spellin much gibberish
While Mighty Mi and I stay acknicilous
Raps are bed pan, and I be the nurse
Removin shit wit lyrics that I disperse
Nail ya coffin, ?so you're? death's epitome
Ya fate be taken out is most likely
Not likely, we be The High & The Mighty
Stompin out crews, the team of the '90's
\"I've seen your kind before, you're not original\"
\"Not original\"
\"I've seen your kind before, you're not original\"
\"The meaning, you think you know what I'm meaning\"
\"I've seen your kind before, you're not original\"
\"Ya not original--\" \"Ya not\"
\"I've seen your kind before, you're not original\"
\"You think you know what I'm meaning\"
Gang Starr \"Shoulda been number one to me\"
And D.O.C. \"Shoulda been number one to me\"
Live Team \"Shoulda been number one to me\"
The Disc Masters \"Shoulda been number one to me\"
Show & A. \"Shoulda been number one to me\"
The Crown Rulers \"Shoulda been number one to me\"
And Dilated \"Shoulda been number one to me\"
KMD \"Shoulda been number one to me\"
The Tough Crew \"Shoulda been number one to me\"
And JVC \"Shoulda been number one to me\"
The Main Source \"Shoulda been number one to me\"
The Arsonists \"Shoulda been number one to me\"
Significado de la letra
'The Meaning' by The High & Mighty is a powerful track that delves deep into the essence of hip hop culture and the struggles faced by artists in the industry. The lyrics touch upon themes of authenticity, originality, and the evolution of rap music over the years.
The song kicks off with a bold declaration that challenges the listener's assumptions about the meaning behind the artist's words. High & Mighty reflect on their journey as witnesses to the hip hop scene of '86, emphasizing that true success comes from staying true to oneself rather than conforming to commercial expectations.
The lyrics then move on to critique the current state of the music industry, highlighting the pressure to compromise creativity for commercial gain. High & Mighty refuse to conform to the norms, opting instead to speak their truth and create music that resonates with their authentic selves.
The track builds on a sense of defiance and resilience, pushing back against the superficiality and lack of substance in mainstream rap. High & Mighty call out the lack of originality and urge listeners to dig deeper, to appreciate the artistry and skill required to create meaningful music.
Throughout the song, there is a recurring theme of staying true to one's roots and respecting the pioneers of hip hop. High & Mighty pay homage to iconic acts like Gang Starr, KMD, and The Arsonists, acknowledging their contributions to the genre and lamenting the commercialization of rap music.
Ultimately, 'The Meaning' serves as a testament to the unwavering commitment of High & Mighty to preserve the integrity and soul of hip hop. They reject conformity, embrace their individuality, and continue to craft music that challenges the status quo. In a world where authenticity is often sacrificed for popularity, The High & Mighty stand tall as champions of true artistry and genuine expression.
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