Bonus Track
A.Y.B Lyrics
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Can't stop acting rude
Put em in the dirt or on a shirt
I can't pick or choose
You can't pick a lane
Always bitching bout too many things
Copy paste rappers on the come up making pocket change
Open to the fame won't let it turn me to a cold case
I got fictitious ways
BANAM INTERMISSION
Please get out your seat and punch a nigga
Melee in a moshpit push a P and break it down
Got your momma acting like a J
DOMS is in the building and I'm bout to tear it down
I woke up this morning
Like what is my emotion
Don't know where I am going
You can't come down when you rolling
Lift me high I'm chosen
Or drop me quick I'm chokin
Only got one I'm all in yeah
Only got one I'm all in yeah
It's about damn time that I set it up
My pockets ain't been breaded up
Growing up never said enough
They next up I'm better yuh
Got new eyes in my mental yuh
What's a rhinestone to a Gemini
What's a bird caged gotta let it fly
Who the fuck wanna talk who the fuck wanna speak who the fuck wanna speak
The lyrics to "Bonus Track" by A.Y.B touch on themes of aggression, self-expression, and the struggle for recognition in the music industry. The first paragraph sets the tone with lines like "Intermission fuck an interlude" and "Can't stop acting rude." It suggests a disregard for traditional structures and expectations, as well as a rebellious attitude.
The lyrics also reflect a desire to stand out from the crowd and make an impact. Lines like "Put em in the dirt or on a shirt" and "You can't pick a lane" express a refusal to conform and a willingness to take risks. The mention of "copy-paste rappers on the come up making pocket change" suggests frustration with artists who lack originality and are only in it for monetary gain.
The references to violence and aggression, such as "We shot up your block in a song" and "punch a nigga," can be seen as metaphorical expressions of A.Y.B's determination to make a mark and not be forgotten. The line "Open to the fame won't let it turn me into a cold case" implies a commitment to staying true to oneself despite the potential negative effects of fame and success.
The second paragraph delves into personal introspection and uncertainty. Lines like "Don't know where I am going" and "You can't come down when you're rolling" suggest a lack of direction and a feeling of being carried along by external forces. The mention of being "chosen" or "choked" reflects the binary nature of success and failure in the music industry.
The last two paragraphs speak to A.Y.B's ambition and determination. The lines "My pockets ain't been breaded up" and "Growing up never said enough" highlight the artist's hunger for success and the challenges faced along the way. The references to being a "Gemini" and the need to "let it fly" suggest a dual nature and a desire to break free from confinement.
The repeated questioning of "Who the fuck wanna talk, who the fuck wanna speak" can be interpreted as a challenge to the listener, a call to action. It implies a demand for authenticity and meaningful communication in an industry that often values surface-level interactions.
Overall, "Bonus Track" by A.Y.B captures the frustrations and aspirations of an artist navigating the music industry, expressing a rebellious spirit, introspection, and a hunger for recognition. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and a refusal to be silenced or overlooked, while also hinting at the complexities and uncertainties of the creative journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Intermission fuck an interlude
I don't care about taking a break, I want to keep going without interruption
Can't stop acting rude
I can't control my disrespectful behavior
Put em in the dirt or on a shirt
I will defeat my enemies either by destroying them or by making a statement with my success
I can't pick or choose
I struggle with making decisions
You can't pick a lane
You cannot commit to a specific path or direction
Always bitching bout too many things
I constantly complain about a variety of issues
Copy paste rappers on the come up making pocket change
Upcoming rappers who lack originality are only making a small amount of money
Open to the fame won't let it turn me to a cold case
I am willing to embrace success but I won't allow it to make me forgotten or irrelevant
We shot up your block in a song
Through my lyrics, I metaphorically attacked and dominated your neighborhood
I got fictitious ways
I have a tendency to fabricate or exaggerate things
BANAM INTERMISSION
This is an announcement that a break is happening
Please get out your seat and punch a nigga
I'm urging the audience to physically engage in a fight with someone
Melee in a moshpit push a P and break it down
Let's engage in a chaotic and aggressive dance in the crowd and cause destruction
Got your momma acting like a J
Your mother is behaving in a foolish or irrational manner
DOMS is in the building and I'm bout to tear it down
I am present and ready to give an energetic and impressive performance
I woke up this morning
I started my day
Like what is my emotion
I am uncertain about how I feel
Don't know where I am going
I lack direction or purpose in my life
You can't come down when you rolling
When you're caught up in a certain lifestyle, it's difficult to experience a change or come down from it
Lift me high I'm chosen
Elevate me to a higher status, I am special or selected
Or drop me quick I'm chokin
Alternatively, if you abandon or reject me, I will struggle and suffocate
Only got one I'm all in yeah
I only have one life and I'm fully committed and invested in it, no holding back
It's about damn time that I set it up
It's long overdue for me to establish or achieve something significant
My pockets ain't been breaded up
I haven't accumulated enough wealth or financial success
Growing up never said enough
As I matured, I never felt satisfied or content
They next up I'm better yuh
Others may be considered the next big thing, but I believe I am superior
Got new eyes in my mental yuh
I have gained a fresh perspective or mindset
What's a rhinestone to a Gemini
A rhinestone, which is an imitation or fake gem, holds no significance compared to the chameleon-like nature of a Gemini
What's a bird caged gotta let it fly
A bird loses its purpose and freedom when confined, it must be set free to fulfill its potential
Who the fuck wanna talk who the fuck wanna speak who the fuck wanna speak
I am challenging anyone who dares to engage in a verbal confrontation or express their opinions
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jalen Spreitler, Mark Welch
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