Food For Thought
9th Wonder Buckshot Lyrics
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Without somebody in the street tryin to eat what I said
I know I spread words like butter on toast
Cause when ya get it in the morning then ya love it the most
But see it's really the beef I hate
Even though there's a lot of y'all that wanna see my plate
I dedicate time to separate lines
And go bananas when I think about the food for ya mind
When ya fed some get fed and do a lot to get at you
So I match my caliber with my calories
Forty five shots a slice is like can it be
Nawh where you want it breast or thigh
I got a two piece and fries for niggas like y'all
So why would I pass my plate
When I'm working for a salary to pass my weight
Every seeds that grows of food is a show a prove
How I move when I go with the youth
I mean at a show if I flow in the booth
I let it be know you better be grown or don't do it
Hunh many claim to have food for your brain
You can tell when they starving cause they arguments lame
What a shame you see me on the train and kick it
Thought it was sweet with a jook so you ran for your biscuit
But no matter what I can't be stag net
Cause I peep to survive now you need that cabbage
And after that shit everything is gravy
Until the next meal maybe
Shits crazy I pray we see a better day
Cause see all this hunger is making me wonder why you lazy
Why would I pass my plate?
When I'm working for a salary to pass my weight
I broke bread wit the real
Still I feel like I can't get a mill
And I gotta chill from that cook up product
I ain't tryin to get fried in the streets nawh wook paw
Cause if I wasn't eattin I'd be right there
In ya grill to session telling you the reason
Hunh I ain't tryin to pass the plate
Cause I use the food for thought to add to my plate
In Buckshot’s “Food for Thought”, he explores the theme of sharing knowledge and information like food to nourish and educate the people around him. In the opening lines, he pleads for someone to listen to him without any judgment or preconceived notions. He compares his spreading of knowledge to spreading butter on toast; something that is easy to digest and enjoy. However, Buckshot is aware of the dangers that come with sharing knowledge, as many people may wish to use it against him. He dedicates his time to separating truth from lies and providing valuable insights that make people think.
Buckshot also talks about the importance of being able to stand on your own two feet and provide for yourself. He uses food as a metaphor for success, stating he matches his food intake with his ambition and hard work. He takes pride in his ability to provide good food for thought (knowledge) to the people around him, but refuses to let anyone take advantage of him or mooch off his hard work. Buckshot reinforces the idea of striving for independence and self-sufficiency through hard work and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I get a piece of bread?
Can I please have something to sustain me?
Without somebody in the street tryin to eat what I said
Without someone trying to steal or profit from my words.
I know I spread words like butter on toast
I know I share my thoughts easily and freely.
Cause when ya get it in the morning then ya love it the most
Because people appreciate my words more when they hear them first thing in the day.
But see it's really the beef I hate
But really, I dislike the negative energy and conflict.
Even though there's a lot of y'all that wanna see my plate
Even though there are those who wish to benefit from my success.
I dedicate time to separate lines
I take the time to really analyze and break down my lyrics.
And go bananas when I think about the food for ya mind
And get excited when I think about the valuable ideas and messages I'm sharing.
And stay away from them rotten apples
And avoid those who have bad intentions or bring negativity into my life.
When ya fed some get fed and do a lot to get at you
When you have a little success, there are always those who are trying to take advantage or bring you down.
So I match my caliber with my calories
So I make sure that my actions and work are of a high quality, just like the food I put into my body.
Forty five shots a slice is like can it be
My skills and talent are so impressive that others may doubt their authenticity.
Nawh where you want it breast or thigh
Do you want me to be direct or indirect in expressing my ideas?
I got a two piece and fries for niggas like y'all
I have plenty of ideas and thoughtful insights to share with those who are willing to listen.
So why would I pass my plate
So why would I share my valuable ideas and talents with those who don't deserve them?
When I'm working for a salary to pass my weight
When I'm putting in hard work to earn what I deserve.
Every seeds that grows of food is a show a prove
Every idea or message that I share is a testament to my talent and hard work.
How I move when I go with the youth
How I interact with and inspire the younger generation.
I mean at a show if I flow in the booth
When I perform on stage and share my music with the audience.
I let it be know you better be grown or don't do it
I make it clear that my ideas and messages are for mature and thoughtful listeners.
Hunh many claim to have food for your brain
Many people claim to have valuable insights or messages.
You can tell when they starving cause they arguments lame
You can tell when they are hungry for success because their ideas are weak and ineffective.
What a shame you see me on the train and kick it
It's disappointing when people try to take advantage of my success or talent.
Thought it was sweet with a jook so you ran for your biscuit
Thought it would be easy to copy or steal from me, but realized it wouldn't work out.
But no matter what I can't be stag net
But I won't let these negative people bring me down or stop my progress.
Cause I peep to survive now you need that cabbage
Because I have to stay alert and mindful to succeed, while others are just trying to benefit or make money off my success.
And after that shit everything is gravy
And once I achieve success, everything else becomes easy.
Until the next meal maybe
But I still have to work hard for future success.
Shits crazy I pray we see a better day
It's difficult to deal with the challenges of this industry, and I hope things get better.
Cause see all this hunger is making me wonder why you lazy
Because so many people are trying to leech off my success, it's surprising that some are still unwilling to put in the work to succeed on their own.
I broke bread wit the real
I have shared my talent and ideas with those who truly appreciate them.
Still I feel like I can't get a mill
Despite my success, I still feel like there's more I could achieve.
And I gotta chill from that cook up product
I have to be careful not to get involved in shady deals or products.
I ain't tryin to get fried in the streets nawh wook paw
I don't want to get involved in dangerous or illegal activities.
Cause if I wasn't eattin I'd be right there
Because if I wasn't successful, I might have to resort to illegal or dangerous activity to survive.
In ya grill to session telling you the reason
I might have to confront people or speak out to defend myself or my success.
Hunh I ain't tryin to pass the plate
I don't want to share my talent or success with those who don't deserve it.
Cause I use the food for thought to add to my plate
Because I use my ideas and talent to further enhance my own success.
Writer(s): Patrick Douthit, K. Blake
Contributed by Gabriel R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.