Who Am I
10. Peace Orchestra Lyrics


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Who you think I am, but who you want me to be?

When I rock, jock niggas in shellshock
Don't watch the birdie watch the clock go tick tock
I rip shop, I make ya girls bottom lip drop
Yo word to the truckers at the pit stop I'm hip hop
I hold heat, never forget what niggas told me they showed me
Other emcees trying to fold me they owe me
Yo plus them niggas mad slow gee
I got my "Get U Now" so I'm comin with my homie
Here's the plan: stick 'em up, I enter, through the window
Stoop down so we can't see our crescendo
Pass the indo, yo we used to be our friend though
Yeah but thats the reason I don't really like to lend dough

From the corners cylindrical triangle hats
Says dunce lyrics precise like forensical science leave you entangled for months
Tryin to figure who done it, you fronted
Got cha shit stunted, didn't have to be that way
Some saw the light comin in, they shunned it
For the wickedness to those whose despise life and worship death
The established matched at eye for eye, tooth for tooth, breath to breath
These are the last days of the countdown, shit is just that drastic
Write journals, like they use the prophets, study math like a Aztec

Loved not for who you think I am, but who you want me to be
A true thuggin emcee, true thugs, with no strings attached
I wanna give you my slugs and don't wanna take em
Box sprays, but with my box cutter in my boxes
Shots sprayed, who on cops high says we rastas
Rock away boulevard, got love and ?knoxus?
Bout five cops today, my rock away
Niggas and rock rage, got paid
A rock, you know why I rock, meet me at the ?lobses?
I suggest I should dress proper
Copped a buzz, I copped a dutch
I got a lotta love, with no strings attached

Rhymes, rhymes, rhymes, we got plenty
Dimes, dimes, dimes, too many
Sparked up and chat, you keep countin
I do my thing, jealous niggas keep doubtin
Rock 'n' roll, lock 'n' load
Emcees out for pots of gold, we stop 'em cold
In they tracks an take all they chips-eses
All they dats, all they bullshit mixeses
Give 'em a credit, not debt it
We just flipped the calistetic
Toss the Andy Pettitte, you said it
We grandslam in the never boss stand
Any pussy emcee's we abandon

Flew in from Monster Island just to rag shit wit jet lag
With brothers specializin ways how us not to get bagged
Egads! I bring confusion like roll call
To emcees so-called, hoes be like "yup I told y'all"
So socialize my bio so I dip dip dive
Memorize like I-omega zip drive
Go to the bar to drink to get soberer
King Ghidra eat the head of a king cobra like ginkoba

Kong get a cut like Kobe, now hold heat
So sweet, roll deep but no beef
Those that doze deep, close sheets
Po chose to speak with, reach over to reload the piece
Slip from freak to deak, keep concrete
Parallel to body til the next male
Shotties and hotty, still waitin to exhale
Smell the blood bath a slugs caught
Slugs passed and bloodsport
Bugged laugh, a bugged thought
Caught some eyes make the case last stack a locker
Bocker, drink a vodka, hit note, like Sinatra at a opera
Drop a flocker, Orville Redenbocher
Get you, got you, shot the two L's without the proper
For the albums knocker
Hit the liquor, quicker than a quicker picker upper
Girl and stick er, I leave more nuts than a snicker
Kick er to the curb, punk a bitch, stomp a chick
For now call me Kong, Monster Isle, Monster Click (Bow!)

Loved not for who you think I am, but who you want me to be




True thuggin emcee, true thugs, with no strings attached
I wanna give you my slugs, and don't wanna take 'em back

Overall Meaning

The song "Who Am I" by Peace Orchestra speaks of the struggle between personal identity and the expectations of society. The opening line "Who you think I am, but who you want me to be" sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The verse rapped by Ghostface Killah contains vivid imagery of violence and aggression, while also touching upon the idea of betrayal from former friends. The following verse is a commentary on the state of society, with references to the last days, established "eye for an eye" mentality, and the greed of those seeking pots of gold. The final verse is a collaboration between three rappers, with each delivering their own flow and style. The recurring theme of the song is the desire to be loved for who one truly is, without any strings attached.


Line by Line Meaning

Who you think I am, but who you want me to be?
You have a preconceived notion of who I am, but do you know who I really am or do you want me to be someone else?


When I rock, jock niggas in shellshock Don't watch the birdie watch the clock go tick tock I rip shop, I make ya girls bottom lip drop Yo word to the truckers at the pit stop I'm hip hop I hold heat, never forget what niggas told me they showed me Other emcees trying to fold me they owe me Yo plus them niggas mad slow gee I got my "Get U Now" so I'm comin with my homie Here's the plan: stick 'em up, I enter, through the window Stoop down so we can't see our crescendo Pass the indo, yo we used to be our friend though Yeah but thats the reason I don't really like to lend dough
As a skilled rapper, I shock my audience into submission with my powerful beats. I am true to hip hop and respected by truckers. I have been in situations where I have had to defend myself and have always been prepared thanks to my friends. Sometimes friends stab you in the back, which is why I don't lend money.


From the corners cylindrical triangle hats Says dunce lyrics precise like forensical science leave you entangled for months Tryin to figure who done it, you fronted Got cha shit stunted, didn't have to be that way Some saw the light comin in, they shunned it For the wickedness to those whose despise life and worship death The established matched at eye for eye, tooth for tooth, breath to breath These are the last days of the countdown, shit is just that drastic Write journals, like they use the prophets, study math like a Aztec
I am a well-dressed rapper with a unique style. My lyrics are so precise that they can be compared to forensic science. Some listeners may not understand my genius, but it is not my fault if they are not ready for it. In this life, there are people who seek death and destruction, but they will be met with equal violence. The world is ending soon and I am documenting it like a prophet while also studying ancient mathematics.


Loved not for who you think I am, but who you want me to be A true thuggin emcee, true thugs, with no strings attached I wanna give you my slugs and don't wanna take em Box sprays, but with my box cutter in my boxes Shots sprayed, who on cops high says we rastas Rock away boulevard, got love and ?knoxus? Bout five cops today, my rock away Niggas and rock rage, got paid A rock, you know why I rock, meet me at the ?lobses? I suggest I should dress proper Copped a buzz, I copped a dutch I got a lotta love, with no strings attached
I want to be loved for who I am to you and not what the world thinks of me. I am a true rapper and thug with no attachments. I want to give you my all without expecting anything in return. I deal with life's problems, even when it involves the law. I rock hard and I am always paid for my work. I am not afraid to dress up and make myself presentable. I enjoy various forms of pleasure and have love to give with no expectations.


Rhymes, rhymes, rhymes, we got plenty Dimes, dimes, dimes, too many Sparked up and chat, you keep countin I do my thing, jealous niggas keep doubtin Rock 'n' roll, lock 'n' load Emcees out for pots of gold, we stop 'em cold In they tracks an take all they chips-eses All they dats, all they bullshit mixeses Give 'em a credit, not debt it We just flipped the calistetic Toss the Andy Pettitte, you said it We grandslam in the never boss stand Any pussy emcee's we abandon
As a seasoned rapper, I have an abundance of lyrics and confident in my abilities. There are many women in my life, but I have no time to keep track. I am a man of my word and always deliver great performances, even if naysayers are doubting me. We are determined to deter other rappers who only care about money, and will steal their money and lyrics. We give credit where it's due and don't exploit other's work. We don't mess around and are always successful when we make a move.


Flew in from Monster Island just to rag shit wit jet lag With brothers specializin ways how us not to get bagged Egads! I bring confusion like roll call To emcees so-called, hoes be like "yup I told y'all" So socialize my bio so I dip dip dive Memorize like I-omega zip drive Go to the bar to drink to get soberer King Ghidra eat the head of a king cobra like ginkoba
I just arrived from a distant land and am tired from the long journey. I have come to offer my unique perspective on life and I surround myself with people who help me stay positive. I can be confusing at times and make people doubt me, but I am confident in my skills. I want people to get to know me better and remember me like a hard drive. I like to drink to get sober and enjoy eating exotic foods like king cobra.


Kong get a cut like Kobe, now hold heat So sweet, roll deep but no beef Those that doze deep, close sheets Po chose to speak with, reach over to reload the piece Slip from freak to deak, keep concrete Parallel to body til the next male Shotties and hotty, still waitin to exhale Smell the blood bath a slugs caught Slugs passed and bloodsport Bugged laugh, a bugged thought Caught some eyes make the case last stack a locker Bocker, drink a vodka, hit note, like Sinatra at a opera Drop a flocker, Orville Redenbocher Get you, got you, shot the two L's without the proper For the albums knocker Hit the liquor, quicker than a quicker picker upper Girl and stick er, I leave more nuts than a snicker Kick er to the curb, punk a bitch, stomp a chick For now call me Kong, Monster Isle, Monster Click (Bow!)
I am prepared to fight anyone who tries to take what is mine. I am sweet and confident with my crew, but we avoid getting into conflicts with others. I surround myself with people who I trust and are also ready to fight. I have a solid foundation and have been through tough times. Violence is something we are waiting for and we know it will happen at some point. We joke around and have crazy thoughts, but we also know when to be serious. I am always on the lookout and ready to take on anyone who tries to bring me down. I enjoy drinking and making music like famous artists while also making a name for myself. I am a ladies man and not afraid to be aggressive when necessary. For now, I am known as Kong from Monster Isle with my Monster Click.


Loved not for who you think I am, but who you want me to be True thuggin emcee, true thugs, with no strings attached I wanna give you my slugs, and don't wanna take 'em back
I repeat myself to emphasize my earlier message - I want to be loved for who I am to you and not what others perceive me to be. I am a true rapper and thug who is ready to give everything I have with no strings attached. I am fully committed to my craft and also prepared to defend myself and those who matter to me.




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Matty

The multitude of dynamic images captures so many emotional spectrums of the human condition without limitations.

You should be proud of this video.

Kayin Colwyn

Thank you, very kind of you to say :)

Kayin Colwyn

You're mentioning the whole unknowing thing reminds me of Socrates, who has been seen as wise by many because he was famous for pointing out that there's really a lot that we don' t know... and true wisdom comes in being able to admit to that instead of just pretending to have things all figured...

Kayin Colwyn

Many of these things that you mentioned I believe are part of who I am, and part of who others are as well.

Kayin Colwyn

I've got a copy of The Religions Of Man by Huston Smith, which is considered a classic in the field of comparative religions, and a book called The Religion Book by Jim Wallis, an open-minded United Church Of Christ minister, which is said to be a fair and balanced overview of religion in general... I'm planning on reading both of those in the near future. :)

TheKay9real

dude...your description of how the Matrix Trilogy effected your thought on life is completely identical to mine. O.O

Kayin Colwyn

Interesting :) Though I consider myself an awkward and haphazard follower of Christ, I've always respected Buddhism... recently I've come to believe in universal salvation, what you might call Christian Universalism, having wrestled with the whole hell thing for years, and it's kind of opened the door on a lot of other things for me, and made me more interested in learning about other beliefs and worldviews, so I can understand and appreciate those who see things differently better...

Stan Doubt

good job with the video.. i like it...

Kayin Colwyn

By the way, speaking of Buddhism, you may want to check out the author Frederick Buechner, a retired Presbyterian minister. He was formerly a Buddhist, and still has great respect for it, and included some Buddhist type stories and lessons in his writings. He's very eloquent and deep but also down to earth and human in his writings, which is very refreshing. Check out The Alphabet Of Grace and Telling The Truth: The Gospel as Tragedy, Comedy, and Fairy Tale for starters if you're interested. :)

Kayin Colwyn

Anyways, thanks for the comment bro :) Sorry for rambling, it's just your in depth comment inspired an in depth response. ;) Blessings to you :)

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