The Race
Tay-K Lyrics
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But I ain't beat that case, bitch I did the race
Beat it up, where I nut? Shorty face
Eli blast cracking 4s like a vase
Pop a nigga then I go out my way
Do the dash then I go out the way
Rob a nigga shoes, rob a nigga lace
We tryna see a hunnit bands in our face
Fuck a beat, I was tryna beat a case
But I ain't beat that case, bitch I did the race
Beat it up, where I nut? Shorty face
Eli blast cracking 4s like a vase
Pop a nigga then I go out my way
Do the dash then I go out the way
Rob a nigga shoes, rob a nigga lace
We tryna see a hunnit bands in our face
Pimp gone be eating good noodles every day
Bitch I'm drawing doodles, Tay-K paint the way
Choppa turn your dudies into fish fillet
I woke up too moody, who gon' die today?
Shoot a fuckboy in his motherfucking face
We cooking up boy, you don't wanna go dat way
Gotta go dat way, you get robbed for your rackades
Gotta go dat way, boy you not gon' be happy
I tote 50s, I'm a shooter like Young Pappy
Bitch try to rob, we make her dance, Michael Jackson
We was plottin', y'all was tryna get the pack in
Get the pack in, you get robbed for a fraction
I'm Lil Tay-K, I don't think you want no action
You want action, you get turned into past tense
Your boys deep? Well let's get to subtractin'
Smith & Wesson made my .9 with some compassion
Fuck a beat I was tryna beat a case
But I ain't beat that case, bitch I did the race
I'm gon' shoot bitch, without a debate
I'm gon' shoot, you can see it in my face
Fuck a beat, I was tryna beat a case
But I ain't beat that case, bitch I did the race
(See it in my mothafuckin' face)
The opening lines of TAY-K’s song "The Race" details the rapper’s legal troubles and his decision to flee from the charges against him. He recounts his failed attempt at beating the case but ultimately reflects on his success in escaping and evading police capture as he sings, “But I ain't beat that case, bitch I did the race.” The phrase “beating a case” is a common street term used to describe avoiding conviction in a criminal court. TAY-K was in fact facing two counts of capital murder and aggravated robbery at the time of this song's release.
As he continues with the lyrics, he boasts about his criminal exploits, including robbing people of their shoes and laces and shooting those he deems deserving. The violent and aggressive tone of the lyrics is especially jarring in the second verse with lines like “Shoot a fuckboy in his motherfucking face” and “Bitch try to rob, we make her dance, Michael Jackson.”
The song's catchy beat and TAY-K's unapologetic delivery of the lyrics have garnered massive attention from fans and critics alike. However, this song is not without controversy due to the rapper's criminal history and accusations of glorifying violent behavior. Regardless, "The Race" remains a hit in modern hip hop with the song's popularity increasing after it was featured in a social media trend called "The Mugshot Challenge" on TikTok.
Line by Line Meaning
Fuck a beat, I was tryna beat a case
I didn't care about making a song, I was just trying to win my legal battle
But I ain't beat that case, bitch I did the race
I may be locked up, but at least I went out on my own terms
Beat it up, where I nut? Shorty face
I'm having sexual relations with someone and I don't care about their feelings
Eli blast cracking 4s like a vase
My friend Eli got a gun and is using it to commit crimes with me
Pop a nigga then I go out my way
I kill people and don't care about the consequences
Do the dash then I go out the way
I flee the scene quickly after committing a crime
Rob a nigga shoes, rob a nigga lace
I steal valuable items from people, even if they aren't worth much
We tryna see a hunnit bands in our face
We want to make a lot of money quickly and easily
Pimp gone be eating good noodles every day
Even if I'm in prison, I'm living well compared to a pimp who eats ramen every day
Bitch I'm drawing doodles, Tay-K paint the way
Even while in prison, I'm still creating art and paving my own path
Choppa turn your dudies into fish fillet
My weapon can turn someone's body into pieces like a fish
I woke up too moody, who gon' die today?
I'm always in a mood to kill someone and I'm asking myself who my next victim will be
Shoot a fuckboy in his motherfucking face
I will murder someone without hesitation, especially if they are disrespecting me
We cooking up boy, you don't wanna go dat way
My crew is always up to no good and you don't want to get involved or cross us
Gotta go dat way, you get robbed for your rackades
You should avoid being near us or we will steal from you
Gotta go dat way, boy you not gon' be happy
If you don't listen to me and cross me, you will regret it
I tote 50s, I'm a shooter like Young Pappy
I carry guns and I'm not afraid to use them, like the late rapper Young Pappy
Bitch try to rob, we make her dance, Michael Jackson
If a woman tries to rob us, we will hurt her so badly that she will dance uncontrollably like Michael Jackson
We was plottin', y'all was tryna get the pack in
We were scheming and planning illegal activities while others were trying to make legitimate money
Get the pack in, you get robbed for a fraction
If you're involved in illegal activities with us, we will ultimately end up stealing from you
I'm Lil Tay-K, I don't think you want no action
I am Lil Tay-K and I'm confident you don't want to experience my violent tendencies
You want action, you get turned into past tense
If you're looking for a fight, I will swiftly kill you
Your boys deep? Well let's get to subtractin'
If your crew is large, we will eliminate members until we come out on top
Smith & Wesson made my .9 with some compassion
My gun was made by Smith & Wesson and it brings me comfort and security
Fuck a beat I was tryna beat a case
I didn't care about making a song, I was just trying to win my legal battle
But I ain't beat that case, bitch I did the race
I may be locked up, but at least I went out on my own terms
I'm gon' shoot bitch, without a debate
I will use my weapon to inflict harm without question or hesitation
I'm gon' shoot, you can see it in my face
My facial expression conveys the message that I am a violent individual who will kill if necessary
Fuck a beat, I was tryna beat a case
I didn't care about making a song, I was just trying to win my legal battle
But I ain't beat that case, bitch I did the race
I may be locked up, but at least I went out on my own terms
(See it in my mothafuckin' face)
I don't need to say anything, just look at my face and you'll know I'm dangerous
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Taymor Travon McIntyre, Shawn Cyril Young Jr.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gutterboysoulz9516
Tay-K had five GTA stars in real life
@michaellopezsanchez7793
6 stars for be exactly!!!
@gutterboysoulz9516
@@michaellopezsanchez7793 HMMMM
@fisk6577
55 stars
@gutterboysoulz9516
@@fisk6577 he would have the military chasing him 😂
@gutterboysoulz9516
@@michaellopezsanchez7793 oh and he would have the FBI chasing him.
@richardjohnson7734
Future generations will never realize how big this song was.
@bigdogbossmandaboss
Yeah cause its not even that big! My Dude is a straight bafoon... his whole story is like some shit youd hear on a dave Chappelle skit.
@bigdogbossmandaboss
@@young_onion well if u can relate to him and this you song you gotta get ya shit together it's more to life than what this song portrays. Get a normal job.
@amandaadddinesmoose7261
@@bigdogbossmandaboss yo dude his official has like 200 million views