Silkk rose to fame in the mid-to-late 1990s, releasing records through Master P's label, No Limit Records. His self-titled debut, The Shocker, was released in 1996. Silkk was featured on Master P's 1998 hit, "Make 'Em Say Uhhh!" and had a minor rap hit with his own single that same year, "It Ain't My Fault," featuring label-mate Mystikal. Silkk also performed with R&B singer Mya on the second single released from her self-titled debut album, "Movin' On." In 1999, Mya and Silkk collaborated on the lead single from his album "Made Man." The track, titled "Somebody Like Me," went on to become one of the year's top-selling singles on the Billboard charts. Since then, Silkk has released two additional solo albums: "My World, My Way" in 2001 and "Based On A True Story" in 2004. Neither release generated the same success he enjoyed in the late 1990s. Silkk was also featured on World Wrestling Entertainment's Wreckless Intent album, which was released on May 23, 2006. The song he performed on the album, I'm Comin', has since been used as the theme song for SmackDown! wrestler M.V.P. Silkk also performed former SmackDown! wrestler Orlando Jordan's theme song, Do It Big.
I'm Comin'
Silkk The Shocker Lyrics
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Tick-tock, You about to stop livin'.
Tick-tock, I want you to remember me.
Tick-tock, but the day don't have no memory.
[CHORUS]I'm comin'!
Nobody could stop, Ain't nobody could hold me, Ain't nobody control me.
I'm comin'!
I'm here to do my thang, I'm here to bring the pain, I'm never ever gon' change!
I'm comin'!
Nobody could stop, Ain't nobody could hold me, Ain't nobody control me.
I'm comin'!
I'm here to do my thang, I'm here to bring the pain, I'm never ever gon' change!
Like Tropicana, I got the juice
Offer the lease to let the dog loose
Don't make me call up the crew
Now they gettin' scared when I call up my troops
I'm the One like Neo, cocky like T.O.
Nobody could guard me like I'm shootin' a free throw
This is illegal, my flow is legal
And its me, there will never be a sequel
See, I'm fly like a pelican
And while I'm here, yeah, I'm gon' represent
If your sick, then I'll be your medicine
And you already know who I'm better than
No doubt, yeah, I'm a veteran
And when done you gon' think you got ran over by elephants
Since I came ain't been the same like ever since
And that talking, yeah, it better end.
[CHORUS]
This is: My world, my way, my life
And if I gotta do it I gotta do it right
So everything I want, go ahead and gimme that
If ya girl with me just know that you ain't gettin back
Yeah, she want a bad boy
And I'm all about my cash boy
You see me all up in the Jag boy
I know that make you mad boy
But don't make me beat ya ass boy
So don't go there
Ya career's like a treadmill: you runnin' but you ain't goin' nowhere
Me, on the other hand
I can blow 100 stacks and bounce back rubberband
30 karats here, 100 on the other hand
I do me, I don't worry 'bout another man
I'm way past'em, got'em playin' catch up
I'll be right there if you ever mess up
[CHORUS]
1,2, You here the clock tickin'?
Tick-tock, You about to stop livin'.
Tick-tock, I want you to remember me.
Tick-tock, but the day don't have no memory
The lyrics of Silkk The Shocker's "I'm Coming" display an overarching confidence and a message of never being stopped or controlled. The clock ticking signifies life's time limit, and he wants the listener to remember him even when the days pass. He is coming to do his thing and bring the pain without changing. Silkk compares his juice to Tropicana, which shows his confident and unbreakable personality. He may let the dog loose, call up his crew, and make people scared, but he's "the One" who cannot be guarded - he is invincible like Neo from The Matrix, and his strength is floating everywhere, making him illegal.
Silkk's flow is his power, and nobody will ever make a sequel. He says he will represent, and he will come to heal the sick. He is in his own world, and he is ready to do things his way, with everything he wants going to him. He also emphasizes that he is a bad boy who is all about cash, driving around in Jaguars, making others jealous, and beating those who dare to mess with him. Even if others run like a treadmill, Silkk is bouncing back like a rubber band, with 30 karats on one hand and 100 on the other. He does not worry about others and is way past them, always ready if they ever mess up.
Overall, the lyrics emphasize Silkk's unbreakable and uninhibited personality. He won't be controlled, he won't change, and he won't stop until he is remembered despite the day's fleeting memories.
Line by Line Meaning
1,2, You here the clock tickin'?
Are you aware that time is ticking away?
Tick-tock, You about to stop livin'.
Time is running out for you to live.
Tick-tock, I want you to remember me.
I want you to remember me even after I'm gone.
Tick-tock, but the day don't have no memory.
Time passes quickly and each day is quickly forgotten.
I'm comin'!
I am arriving or approaching.
Nobody could stop, Ain't nobody could hold me, Ain't nobody control me.
No person can prevent me from doing what I want, hold me back or have control over me.
I'm here to do my thang, I'm here to bring the pain, I'm never ever gon' change!
I am here to do what I do best and cause problems, and I will never change who I am.
Like Tropicana, I got the juice
I am confident and in control, like Tropicana Orange Juice.
Offer the lease to let the dog loose
I am in charge and can release my power.
Don't make me call up the crew
Do not underestimate my ability to call for back-up.
Now they gettin' scared when I call up my troops
Others are intimidated when I bring in my team of supporters.
I'm the One like Neo, cocky like T.O.
I am the chosen one and have confidence like Neo from 'The Matrix' and Terrell Owens.
Nobody could guard me like I'm shootin' a free throw
Nobody can stop me, like trying to defend against someone shooting a free throw.
This is illegal, my flow is legal
While my actions may seem questionable, my lyrical flow is not illegal.
And its me, there will never be a sequel
I am unique and there will never be another like me.
See, I'm fly like a pelican
I am soaring high like a pelican bird.
And while I'm here, yeah, I'm gon' represent
I will represent and speak for myself while I am present.
If your sick, then I'll be your medicine
If you are in a negative situation, I can help turn it around.
And you already know who I'm better than
I am superior to others and it is already understood who I am better than.
No doubt, yeah, I'm a veteran
I am experienced and have been around for a long time.
And when done you gon' think you got ran over by elephants
When I am finished, you will feel like a stampede of elephants has gone over you.
Since I came ain't been the same like ever since
Since I have been around, things have not been the same and have changed forever.
And that talking, yeah, it better end.
All the talk and noise better stop because I am taking action.
This is: My world, my way, my life
I control and live according to my own rules.
And if I gotta do it I gotta do it right
If I have to do something, I will do it the right way.
So everything I want, go ahead and gimme that
I am not afraid to ask for what I want and expect to receive it.
If ya girl with me just know that you ain't gettin back
If your girlfriend is with me, you should know that she's not coming back to you.
Yeah, she want a bad boy
Women are attracted to the stereotypical bad boy image.
And I'm all about my cash boy
I am focused on earning money and being financially successful.
You see me all up in the Jag boy
You will see me driving around in a luxurious Jaguar car.
I know that make you mad boy
I know it makes you angry that I am successful.
But don't make me beat ya ass boy
Do not try to fight me, as I will win.
So don't go there
Do not provoke me or test my patience.
Ya career's like a treadmill: you runnin' but you ain't goin' nowhere
Your career is going nowhere despite your efforts, like running on a treadmill.
Me, on the other hand
In comparison, I am doing very well.
I can blow 100 stacks and bounce back rubberband
I can spend a lot of money and still easily recover financially.
30 karats here, 100 on the other hand
I have multiple valuable items, 30 karats in one place and 100 in another.
I do me, I don't worry 'bout another man
I focus on myself and do not worry about other men.
I'm way past'em, got'em playin' catch up
I am ahead of others and they are struggling to keep up.
I'll be right there if you ever mess up
I will be there for you if you make a mistake and need help.
Contributed by Mateo V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.