Pulling from a multimedia and performance art background, Zebra Katz brings a slo-mo dark delivery to his rhymes, which are set over a minimal, unencumbered beat on his highly acclaimed first single "IMA READ" (Mad Decent/Jeffrrees). "IMA READ" was heralded as the "Official Song of Paris Fashion Week" after Rick Owens personally chose it to score his Fall/Winter Womenswear runway show.
Ima Read
Zebra Katz Lyrics
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I'mma that bitch
I'mma that bitch
I'mma I'mma I'mma
I'mma that bitch
I'mma that bitch
I'mma that bitch
I'mma I'mma I'mma
Ima read that bitch
Ima school that bitch
I'm gonna take that bitch to college
I'm gonna give that bitch some knowledge
I'mma read that bitch
I'mma school that bitch
I'm gonna take that bitch to college
I'm gonna give that bitch some knowledge
I'mma read I'mma read I'mma read
I'mma read I'mma read I'mma read
I'mma read that bitch
Schools in I'mma read that bitch
I'mma write a dissertation to excuse my shit
When I act out of line and I spit and I kick
And I rip and I dip and I yah trick
What bitch you don't like my shit?
What bitch you wanna fight me trick?
In the back of the classroom sittin' talking shit
Better shut yo ass up before I reach you real quick uh
I'mma reach that bitch
I'mma teach that bitch
I'm gonna give that bitch some knowledge
I'm gonna take that bitch to college
I'mma reach that bitch
I'mma teach that bitch
I'm gonna give that bitch some knowledge
I'm gonna take that bitch to college
I'mma read I'mma read I'mma read
I'mma read I'mma read I'mma read
I'mma read that bitch
Class time I'mma read that bitch
I'mma make an outline to the point you'll get
I'mma tell the whole school you a stupid bitch
Watch how fast we read that bitch
Watch my mouth, did you see that shit?
I called you a slut, what you gonna do bitch?
I'm gonna take that bitch to college
I'm gonna give that bitch some knowledge
I'mma read that bitch
I'mma read that bitch
I'mma read I'mma read I'mma read
I'mma read I'mma read I'mma read
I'mma read that bitch
It's gonna be cohesive
It's gonna be my thesis
I'mma read that bitch
I'm that bitch
I'mma read I'mma read I'mma read
I'mma read I'mma read I'mma read
I'mma read that bitch
First period, don't give a fuck
Second period, gonna get cut
Lunchtime, feed that bitch
Like a slaughterhouse, I'll bleed that bitch
Class president, I'mma lead that bitch
Take'em outside I don't need that bitch
Schools out bells starts ringin'
Better watch out because them bullets start swingin
Schools out bells starts ringin'
Better watch out because them bullets start swingin'
I'mma chop that bitch
I'mma slice that bitch
I'mma dice that bitch
I don't like that bitch
I'mma fight that bitch
I don't like that bitch
I'mma read I'mma read I'mma read
I'mma read I'mma read I'mma read
I'mma read I'mma read I'mma read
I'mma read I'mma read I'mma read
I'mma read that bitch uh
I'mma read that bitch uh
I'mma read that bitch uh
I'mma read I'mma read I'mma read
I'mma read I'mma read I'mma read
I'mma read I'mma read I'mma read
I'mma read I'mma read I'mma read
I don't like that bitch
And Njena Red Foxxx uh
Gonna read gonna read gonna read
Gonna read gonna read gonna read
The lyrics of Zebra Katz's song "IMMA READ" are centered around an individual who is confident about their intelligence and ability to school others. The song talks about a person who is eager to educate others and give them knowledge, particularly females who seem to have wronged the singer in some way. The repeated assertion that they are "that bitch" follows the theme of empowerment and highlights the individual's confidence in their knowledge and abilities.
The first verse asserts the singer’s status as knowledgeable and capable of schooling others. They intend to take individuals who have wronged them to college while giving knowledge to everyone. The chorus emphasizes that the singer will read that individual, school them, and make them aware of their own ignorance.
Line by Line Meaning
I'mma that bitch
I am the one in charge and I'm well aware of my power
Ima read that bitch
I will expose that person's shortcomings and make sure they understand where they stand
Ima school that bitch
I will teach that person a lesson and enlighten them on how things work
I'm gonna take that bitch to college
I will elevate that person's education and awareness of the world
I'm gonna give that bitch some knowledge
I will make sure that person understands the truth and has the information they need
Class time I'mma read that bitch
I will call out that person's flaws and make them known to everyone during class
I'mma chop that bitch
I will physically hurt that person
I'mma slice that bitch
I will cut that person down with my words
I'mma dice that bitch
I will break down that person's self-esteem and confidence
I'mma read I'mma read I'mma read
I will continue to expose that person's weaknesses and call them out
And Njena Red Foxxx uh
Collaboration credit with another artist named Njena Red Foxxx
Gonna read gonna read gonna read
I will not stop until that person understands their place and is exposed for their shortcomings
Contributed by Lucy N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.