The Way I Am
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Beat you to death with a coat hanger
I ain't a pastor preachin' rapture, nah, I'm a mad rapper
Impressed, I guess yes, the best in the North West, they offer no contest
God, 12 Gage you just pissed off the copycat craze - I'm burnin' bridges
Try trainin', you'll need it
All I need is a pen 'n' paper for you to fear me
Wavin' the world goodbye, 'cos I'm surrounded by the mimics
You'll need defibrillatin', silver tongue with serrated saliva
'Cos when I spit, people get cut up, from the gut up
Not the waist, never waste a single lyric
Inflate 'em, I'll deflate 'em until they say, Death's late
Anger's surgin', hurtin' 'em worse than a drunk surgeon in urban clothin', I lie I'm Californian
Any corner I'm ownin' 'em
I'm an optimist in his prime
Nowt's stoppin' this rhyme
So step into the hip-hop fight club with a kung fu tongue twist
I'm the Lee, Chan 'n' Norris of this shit
12 Gage, more like a dozen gits
Took a hundred hits, with wounded wrists
I'm anonymous 'n' the seraphim are singin, a lingerin' lyric
Rap's darkest fears reanimated, so fear it
All I hear are pop hits 'bout gyratin' hips
Ha, salute 'n' salutations, dicks

I set the standard you aspire to, desire to rise to, set the fire to empires
Slay the liars with barbed wire 'n' pliers
Sent by Gaia to annihilate 'n' spit hellfire, burn you in a pyre
Are you mad you admire me, tired of me
This differently wired mind of mine, that I will mine 'n' mine for rhythms
I'm given, I'm spittin', like a man that doesn't have much time to be alive
The minutes are tickin' away, pickin' 'n' rippin' away
Seconds are missin', I listen 'n' wish they were given again
Hold up a second, I got a confession
I'm here for one reason, to leave an impression
My footprint on your face
Step back, make way
I'm here to teach you a lesson, one you got no chance of forgetting
You can call me Sir, kneel down 'n' begin begging
I'm an old boy, brought back from the dead by an old boy
You can keep your money, I create to destroy boy
It's the host 'n' his apprentice reinvented
It's the same old voice, but a brand new noise
Doom, doom, the lord of addiction's in the room
Boom, boom, listen to the cowards flee, chaos ensues
Soon you'll see the wicked one
It's Matt the Spitter, Jack the Ripper's sickest son, spittin' on
Doom, doom, look out I'm in the room
Boom,boom, I'll leave you in your tomb, 'n' soon




You'll see the wicked one
It's Matt the Spitter, Jack the Ripper's sickest son, spittin' on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 12's song "The Way I Am" depict the confident and aggressive persona of the rapper. He talks about his skills and dominance in the rap game and the way he sets himself apart from copycats and mediocre rappers. He speaks of his ability to make an impression and leave a mark on his listeners. His anger is portrayed as an asset in his rapping skills, and his rhymes are sharp enough to cut through anyone who challenges him. He expresses his love for his art and passion for creating music that is unique and inspiring. The lyrics are a declaration of his authenticity and individuality as he warns others not to try to copy his style or challenge him in any way.


Line by Line Meaning

Beat you to death with a coat hanger
I'm so violent and ruthless that I would even beat you with a coat hanger until you're dead.


I ain't a pastor preachin' rapture, nah, I'm a mad rapper
I'm not a religious leader preaching salvation, but rather a crazy rapper.


Impressed, I guess yes, the best in the North West, they offer no contest
I'm the best rapper in the North West and nobody can compete with me.


God, 12 Gage you just pissed off the copycat craze - I'm burnin' bridges
My success has angered those who try to copy me and now I'm cutting ties with them.


Try trainin', you'll need it
You should try to compete against me, but you'll need to train hard to even have a chance.


All I need is a pen 'n' paper for you to fear me
With just a pen and paper, I can make you afraid of me.


Wavin' the world goodbye, 'cos I'm surrounded by the mimics
I'm leaving the rap world because all they have are copycats and imitators.


You'll need defibrillatin', silver tongue with serrated saliva
My words are so sharp and cutting that you'll need a defibrillator to revive yourself from shock.


'Cos when I spit, people get cut up, from the gut up
When I rap, people get figuratively cut and wounded in their souls and spirits.


Not the waist, never waste a single lyric
I don't waste any of my rhymes or words.


Inflate 'em, I'll deflate 'em until they say, Death's late
I'll build up my opponents and then bring them down until they're almost dead.


Anger's surgin', hurtin' 'em worse than a drunk surgeon in urban clothin', I lie I'm Californian
My anger is so powerful that it hurts my opponents more than a careless surgeon, even though I'm not actually from California.


Any corner I'm ownin' em
I'm dominating and controlling every corner of the rap world.


I'm an optimist in his prime
I'm at the peak of my optimism and confidence.


Nowt's stoppin' this rhyme
Nothing can put a stop to my rap.


So step into the hip-hop fight club with a kung fu tongue twist
Join me in the rap world, where every line is a battle, but I have a unique and powerful way of delivering my words.


I'm the Lee, Chan 'n' Norris of this shit
I'm the ultimate fighter and the best at what I do.


12 Gage, more like a dozen gits
I'm not just one person but many different versions of myself.


Took a hundred hits, with wounded wrists
I've been attacked and hurt many times, but I keep going despite my injuries.


I'm anonymous 'n' the seraphim are singin, a lingerin' lyric
I'm unknown and mysterious, and the angels are singing about me and my rap that will never be forgotten.


Rap's darkest fears reanimated, so fear it
I'm bringing back the fear and intimidation that were once common in the rap world.


All I hear are pop hits 'bout gyratin' hips
All I hear are shallow pop songs about sex and dancing.


Ha, salute 'n' salutations, dicks
I'm mocking and disrespecting those who are not up to my level in the rap world.


I set the standard you aspire to, desire to rise to, set the fire to empires
I'm the one setting the bar and inspiring others to reach my level of excellence.


Slay the liars with barbed wire 'n' pliers
I expose and destroy all the liars with painful and sharp words that cut like wire and pliers.


Sent by Gaia to annihilate 'n' spit hellfire, burn you in a pyre
I was sent by mother earth to destroy and attack my opponents with fierce and merciless words until they're burned and destroyed.


Are you mad you admire me, tired of me
You may be angry at me for being better than you, or you may just be exhausted from trying to keep up with me.


This differently wired mind of mine, that I will mine 'n' mine for rhythms
I have a different and unique way of thinking that allows me to find and create new rhythms for my rap.


I'm given, I'm spittin', like a man that doesn't have much time to be alive
I'm rapping as if I don't have much time left to live because I'm putting all my passion and energy into it.


The minutes are tickin' away, pickin' 'n' rippin' away, Seconds are missin', I listen 'n' wish they were given again
Time is running out, and I'm making the most of every second to create the best possible rap that I can.


Hold up a second, I got a confession
I need to slow down and confess something before I continue.


I'm here for one reason, to leave an impression
I'm not here to make friends or have fun; my only goal is to create an unforgettable and powerful impression with my rap.


My footprint on your face
I'm going to leave a lasting mark or impression on your face with my words and rap.


Step back, make way
Get out of the way and let me through because I'm coming through powerfully.


I'm here to teach you a lesson, one you got no chance of forgetting
I'm going to teach you a valuable and unforgettable lesson that you won't be able to ignore or forget.


You can call me Sir, kneel down 'n' begin begging
I demand the ultimate respect and reverence from my opponents, and they should kneel and beg at my feet.


I'm an old boy, brought back from the dead by an old boy
I'm an experienced and skilled veteran of rap, brought back to life by another old and seasoned rapper like myself.


You can keep your money, I create to destroy boy
I don't care about money or fame; I create and destroy for the sake of the game.


It's the host 'n' his apprentice reinvented
I'm reinventing myself and my style, and my apprentice is following my lead.


It's the same old voice, but a brand new noise
I'm still the same person, but I'm making a brand new and different sound with my rap.


Doom, doom, the lord of addiction's in the room
I'm a dark and powerful force that can become addictive and take over the rap world.


Boom, boom, listen to the cowards flee, chaos ensues
My powerful and explosive rap is causing chaos and causing my opponents to flee in fear.


Soon you'll see the wicked one, It's Matt the Spitter, Jack the Ripper's sickest son, spittin' on
You'll soon see me, the most wicked and twisted rapper, as I spit out my rhymes and leave everyone in awe.


Doom, doom, look out I'm in the room
Beware and watch out because I'm in the room, and my rap is about to take over.


Boom,boom, I'll leave you in your tomb, 'n' soon
My rap will leave you dead and buried, and it will happen soon.


You'll see the wicked one, It's Matt the Spitter, Jack the Ripper's sickest son, spittin' on
You'll see me again, the most twisted and sick rapper, as I continue to spit out my powerful rhymes.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Callum Bennett, Matthew Bennett

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@halilemre4743

Lately I've been wandering
Off the narrow path
You’ve given me so many things that I've never had
And all in all I know it's you that always pulls me through
If you reach deep inside you’ll see my heart is true

‘Cause I hate the way I feel tonight
And I know I need you in my life
Yes I hate the way I feel inside
And I promise to make the sacrifice 

The world I know is pulling me
More and more each day
I feel like the odd man out as I begin to pray
Spiteful eyes are watching me
With everything I do
In the midst of darkness Lord
My spirit calls for you

(You know sometimes deep inside)
I feel like this

'Cause I hate the way I feel tonight
And I know I need you in my life
Yes I hate the way I feel inside
And I promise to make the sacrifice 

'Cause I hate the way I feel tonight
And I know I need you in my life
Yes I hate the way I feel inside
And I promise to make the sacrifice 

The Way I Feel Yeaah

The Way I Feeeel



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@bandasdecentroamerica

Who in 2024

@hasnabenbrahim435

ME

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@victorfernandes9594

listening to this matster piece after many years

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@kingkobrajoe7

Rock is the only genre that understands my feelings, I listen to other genres but no other genre can touch my heart the way rock can do it.

@gregkharnu-metalhead7071

U said it pal! U said it! I wish I can live in late 90s-00s...my generation popular song sucks asf

@sootierpower5692

Facts

@dianadiana7461

@@gregkharnu-metalhead7071 , the same) i'm really into late 90-00s music/style and don't really get what is popular now.

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