Fall In Love
Slum Village Lyrics
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To fall in love
With the things you do
Don't sell yourself
To fall in love
With those things you do
Ladies loving my music is like some sex shit
Niggas trying to grip up my mic like it's a dick
Run around the corner to pick up the new shit
Toss this in the deck so niggas can catch rep
I'm the motherfucker gripping the mic like it's a joke
Niggas fall in love with the music like its a ho
Put down your mic you lost your whole goal
You take it to seriously like it's a gamble
Fuck this rap shit I listen to classical
In the studio loop as usual
Lovin' my lyrical
Fuck bitches that you would know
I'm out of this cause you wanna be below
Ya'll niggas in love with the S
Ya'll niggas in love with the S
To fall in love
With the things you do
Don't sell yourself
To fall in love
With those things you do
Yeah, JD man I see sometimes
I sit and wonder when I think about these written rhymes
How'd I get to the point constantly taking all my time?
Time I could of been spending gettin' cash, gettin' mine
Hoping one day it comes around
One day when I'm
The nigga gettin' money, gettin' cash, gettin' signed
Getting the fuck out the ghetto, cause I'm tired of crime
But it's a crime that I feel this fucking waste of time
But sometimes I feel like this shit here is a waste of time
Yours and mine
To these niggas out here trying to rhyme
Your reason for it better sure 'nough be genuine
I do it because it gives me a sort of peace-of-mind
And for the love
Yourself, yourself
To fall in love
With the things you do
Don't sell yourself
To fall in love
With those things you do
Yo, one-two
Word up, ah one-two, SV, word up, word up, alright
Uh,uh,uh and to my nigga Jay-Dee uh, uh my nigga T-3 uh, oh
That nigga Batian uh, uh, that's my crew
Yo, uh, oh this going out to my nigga Bust-a
And all my other motherfu-cka
What up to all you trying to bust, us
Trying to get down with us, cause we know you just mad as hell
Yo I'll give em the mic, eh! So niggas don't know that I am
T-3 on the mic
I do what I do what I like, to get down right tonight
(cause?) Cause I get down tonight, yo
Niggas try and put up a fight, wit us, yo alright
Some freestyle shit
"Fall In Love" by Slum Village is a song that expresses the unbridled love and passion that the artists have for their music. The lyrics of the song talk about the different ways in which people relate to music, as either a mere commodity that can be sold or as an art that's worth falling in love with. The song describes how some people fall in love with music as if it's a prostitute they're paying for their services, while others take it seriously like a game of chance.
The first verse talks about how people are drawn to the artist's music, comparing it to sex. Fans are portrayed as people who are so invested in the music that they would try to grip the microphone like it's a penis. The artist seems to disdain this attitude and chastises people who take things too seriously. He says that he enjoys classical music instead of rap and that his lyrical ability sets him apart from other rappers.
The second verse then pivots to talk about why the artist personally makes music. The artist expresses frustration with the state of his career and wonders if his dedication to music is worth the sacrifice. However, he ultimately decides that he makes music because it gives him peace of mind, and that if others make music, it should be for genuine reasons, not just for fame or riches.
Overall, the song is a message to fellow musicians and fans that music should be made for the love of the craft and not for external gains. The Slum Village is reminding us that music is much more than just a product, it is an art that deserves to be revered.
Line by Line Meaning
To fall in love
To develop a strong passion for something or someone
With the things you do
Being attracted to the actions taken by someone or something
Don't sell yourself
Don't compromise your values to gain attention or love
With those things you do
Don't disregard your own standards in the quest for love or passion
Ladies loving my music is like some sex shit
Women are so attracted to my music, it's like a sexual act
Niggas trying to grip up my mic like it's a dick
Men are so eager to use and claim my microphone as their own
Run around the corner to pick up the new shit
Fans go to great lengths to buy the latest release of my music
Toss this in the deck so niggas can catch rep
Play my music loud and proud so that people may take notice and give me respect
I'm the motherfucker gripping the mic like it's a joke
I am the one confidently holding and controlling the microphone
Niggas fall in love with the music like its a ho
People become enamored with the music as if it were a desirable woman
Put down your mic you lost your whole goal
If you lose sight of your original purpose and values, you may lose your talent and opportunities
You take it too seriously like it's a gamble
If you put too much weight and pressure on the success of your music, it becomes like a game of chance
Fuck this rap shit I listen to classical
I sometimes grow tired of rap music and instead turn to the classics
In the studio loop as usual
I am often found in the recording studio, doing what I do best
Lovin' my lyrical
I take pride in my ability to craft lyrics
Fuck bitches that you would know
I am not interested in the women you may be familiar with
I'm out of this cause you wanna be below
I am distancing myself from those who are not motivated to succeed
Ya'll niggas in love with the S
You are all enamored with the success and fame that comes with being a rapper
Yeah, JD man I see sometimes
I recognize that sometimes JD is in a precarious situation
I sit and wonder when I think about these written rhymes
When I contemplate my lyrics, it's often a thought-provoking experience
How'd I get to the point constantly taking all my time?
I often ponder how I have dedicated so much time to my craft
Time I could have been spending gettin' cash, gettin' mine
I realize that time spent cultivating my music career could have been spent making money and advancing other endeavors
Hoping one day it comes around
I am optimistic that my music career will finally break through
One day when I'm
At some point in the future when I am successful
The nigga gettin' money, gettin' cash, gettin' signed
The person who is making a lot of money and getting signed to music deals
Getting the fuck out the ghetto, cause I'm tired of crime
I want to escape from the violence and crime prevalent in my community
But it's a crime that I feel this fucking waste of time
I feel like dedicating so much time to music is misguided and unjust
But sometimes I feel like this shit here is a waste of time
Sometimes I question whether my music career is worthwhile
Yours and mine
This feeling of uncertainty and doubt is common among artists
To these niggas out here trying to rhyme
This feeling is not exclusive to me, other rappers grapple with the same concerns
Your reason for it better sure 'nough be genuine
If you're going to pursue rap music, it's important that your motivation is genuine and sincere
I do it because it gives me a sort of peace-of-mind
Despite the uncertainty and doubt, I continue to create music because it brings me tranquility and clarity of mind
And for the love
Ultimately, I create music because of my passion and love for the art form
Yo, one-two
I am acknowledging and beginning a new section of the song
Word up, ah one-two, SV, word up, word up, alright
I am summoning attention and calling out to Slum Village, creating a sense of unity and solidarity
Uh,uh,uh and to my nigga Jay-Dee uh, uh my nigga T-3 uh, oh
I am shouting out the members of Slum Village, Jay-Dee (J Dilla) and T-3
That nigga Batian uh, uh, that's my crew
I am acknowledging my crew member Batian
Yo, uh, oh this going out to my nigga Bust-a
I am sending a message to Bust-a, acknowledging his support and encouragement
And all my other motherfu-cka
I am including anyone who has been supportive of my music and career
What up to all you trying to bust, us
I am calling out the haters who are trying to bring down our success
Cause we know you just mad as hell
We are aware that you are simply angry and resentful towards our achievements
Yo I'll give em the mic, eh!
I am offering the microphone to someone else to prove their skills
So niggas don't know that I am T-3 on the mic
I am introducing myself, T-3, as the performer on the microphone
I do what I do what I like, to get down right tonight
I am performing my music the way I want, to create an impactful experience for my audience
(cause?) Cause I get down tonight, yo
I am going to put on an amazing performance tonight and leave the audience thoroughly impressed
Niggas try and put up a fight, wit us, yo alright
Others may try and resist our success or criticize us, but we won't be deterred and will continue to thrive
Some freestyle shit
This is some improvised and off-the-cuff rapping that showcases our raw talent and improvisational ability
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL BRUCE, GLEN BUXTON, NEAL A SMITH, DENNIS DUNAWAY, ALICE COOPER, JAMES YANCEY, RL ALTMAN, TITUS GLOVER
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@joshuasachs9728
This song has been stuck in my head for like 20 years....
@leewright4868
Facts
@asweetmichelle
same.. and Iβm 20
@saucito9201
Fax, my brother used to bump this in the car back then reminds me of the good old days.
@dpounder101
I keep getting the Moody Good remix stuck in my head.
@tomashorvath6323
its just... dope. in my car forever.
@85elcamino714
"Don't sell yourself to fall in love"
Facts!!
@tyronegenkins4803
85elcamino714Β you're forgetting the
"With those things you do"
the song is about how they doubt that their music is worth putting all their time and energy in. But they realize that they continue to do it because it gives them "peace of mind" and because they love it.
I don't think it's a love song in the conventional sense.
@tyronegenkins4803
Tyrone GenkinsΒ Another example of this type of thing I can think of is De La Soul's "Eye Know" not being a love song aimed at a person, but aimed at hip hop in general.
@MsTiagosk8
Tyrone Genkins That MIGHT be the meaning but the person who commented never said it was about love, for all you know he meant it in more than one way.