Dangerookipawaa Freestyle
Ab-Soul Lyrics

Soulo hold a prophecy, I got a premonition (yeah)
Ab-Soul has a prophetic vision, and he can sense something is going to happen.

I'ma let the beat build and do some demolition (yeah)
Ab-Soul plans to use the beat to destroy the competition.

Interrupt your whole style, this an inhibition
Ab-Soul is going to interrupt and inhibit his opponents' style of rapping.

Kamikaze everybody, Eminem edition
Ab-Soul is comparing himself to Eminem and plans to lyrically kamikaze his opponents.

Uh, this the, this the flavor in your ear, and it's brand new (uh)
Ab-Soul's flow is new and fresh, like the legendary Craig Mack's flavor in your ear.

Craig Mack been back, bitch, where you? (Where you?)
Craig Mack is back in the spotlight, and Ab-Soul is asking his competition where they've been hiding.

Started from the bottom like a square root (yeah)
Ab-Soul started from nothing and worked his way up, like a mathematical square root.

Then we kept it in the family like an heirloom (squad)
Ab-Soul and his team consider their success to be a family heirloom, something to be cherished and passed down.

Wagyu, medium, I'm in rare form
Ab-Soul is comparing his lyrical skill to a rare, high-quality cut of beef.

She hit the split, landed on the dick like Air Jordan
Ab-Soul is bragging about his sexual prowess and comparing himself to Michael Jordan's famous jump.

Will he raise up? I got to know (yeah)
Ab-Soul is asking if he will rise to fame and acclaim, and he's eager to find out.

Nat Turner with the curly hair (yeah)
Ab-Soul is comparing himself to the famous slave rebellion leader Nat Turner, who also had curly hair.

Pullin' strings like John Mayer
Ab-Soul is controlling the situation, like John Mayer plays guitar strings.

Probably make a bitch wish come true out the blue (yeah)
Ab-Soul has the power to make a woman's wishes come true, as if out of nowhere.

Rub the oil lamp and I'm there, yeah
Ab-Soul is like a genie, ready to grant your wish when you rub the oil lamp.

Monkey see, monkey do, my nigga, ask Abu
Ab-Soul is criticizing copycat rappers and comparing them to monkeys. He suggests they ask wise man Abu for guidance.

I'm on a magic carpet stompin' down Central Avenue (yeah)
Ab-Soul is riding a magic carpet, like Aladdin, and tearing up the main street in his city.

Del Amo Boulevard was all I knew
Ab-Soul grew up on Del Amo Boulevard, suggesting he came from humble beginnings.

I sold my dream to Punch and Dude, they turned me to the fuckin' truth (facts)
Ab-Soul pitched his dream to the people who became his mentors, and they helped him turn it into a reality.

And the flow is alpaca (rare)
Ab-Soul's flow is unique and rare, like the wool of an alpaca.

My state of mind is more NASA than half ya (yeah)
Ab-Soul's state of mind is more advanced than most of his peers, like NASA's space program.

Yeah, black lip pastor
Ab-Soul is a leader and powerful influencer, like a pastor or preacher.

'Bout it 'bout it, baby, illest nigga in Nebraska
Ab-Soul is confident in his skill and ability to dominate, even in a place like Nebraska.

Outlaw breakin' all the rules (huh)
Ab-Soul is a rebel who doesn't follow traditional rules.

Pac ashes in the spliff, I'm un-topable
Ab-Soul is comparing himself to the legendary Tupac, and suggests that he is unstoppable.

That's all I got for you
Ab-Soul is ending his lyrical assault on this track.

Another moment of most dopeness for Malcolm McCormick
Ab-Soul is dedicating this moment to the memory of Mac Miller, who passed away.

On the prowl for another style that I stick a fork in
Ab-Soul is looking for new rap styles to master and dominate, like a chef with a fork.

The steak was eighty an ounce, my elbows on the table
Ab-Soul is living the high life, enjoying expensive steak with his elbows on the table (showing a lack of manners).

I got manners, but breakin' the rules is what we came to do
Ab-Soul is polite, but he and his team are here to break the rules and make their own way.

My lady built like she belong in a stable, I'm on my high horse
Ab-Soul's woman has a strong, sturdy build, like a horse in a stable. He is also on his own metaphorical high horse, feeling superior to his competition.

They call me Soulo, the irony is to die for
Ab-Soul's nickname is Soulo, which is ironic because he is a successful rapper and performer, which are typically very social roles.

(This ain't a movie, dawg), this bag ain't full of no popcorn
Ab-Soul is not playing around--this is real life, not a movie. His bag is not full of trivial things like popcorn.

You ain't up to par with me, nor are we on the golf course
Ab-Soul is superior to his competition, and he and they are not playing a game of golf (where they would be equals).

Hidden gem like a YMCA in the boondocks
Ab-Soul is unknown and underrated, like a YMCA located in a rural, isolated area.

The weapon shop could not keep secret for too long
Ab-Soul's lyrical skill and power are too great to be kept hidden or contained.

I'm Dangeroo Kipawaa, refrain from gettin' involved
Ab-Soul has taken on a new persona, Dangeroo Kipawaa, and warns his competition not to mess with him.

Or your safety's at stake for sure like a surf and turf you enjoy
If his competition challenges him, they will be in danger like the seafood and steak dish surf and turf.

Raw backwards on all of you rappers, you heard it before
Ab-Soul is going to come at his competition with raw, unfiltered bars--the opposite of what they expect.

The rawest rapper of the planet's name is Herbert IV
Ab-Soul is the rawest and most talented rapper on Earth, and he calls himself Herbert IV.

Sex, drugs, money, and mayhem, the workers of Satan
Ab-Soul thinks these vices (sex, drugs, money, and mayhem) are tools that Satan uses to control people.

Still take 'em to church and say, 'Amen,' my words in a playpen
Despite his unconventional lifestyle, Ab-Soul still has faith and brings people together like a church. He also plays with words like a child in a playpen.

Ridiculous, the sickest with it, you just a common cold
Ab-Soul is so skilled and powerful, that his competition looks weak and common in comparison, like a common cold.

So novice, I'm the post office pushin' the envelope
Ab-Soul is so advanced and innovative, that he is pushing the limits of what can be done, like the post office pushing the limits of what can be sent through the mail.

Moosa had to remind me who the god was
Ab-Soul's friend Moosa reminded him of his greatness and god-like talents.

I ain't on my knees, but I'm praying on him regardless
Ab-Soul is not literally praying, but he is still hoping for success and greatness.

Matt need a new crib for his baby
Ab-Soul is dedicating this moment to Matt and his new baby, who needs a new home.

So big, he be forgettin' where the crib for his baby
Matt's new home is so big, he even forgets which room is the baby's.

Dot told me, 'This time, we demandin' respect'
Ab-Soul's friend Dot demands respect and recognition for their skills and talents this time around.

Milk the game for all it's worth like a mammary gland, ayy
Ab-Soul plans to extract all of the success and opportunities from the rap game, like a mammary gland produces milk.

Man Yeah Wait for it, wait for it Soul
Ab-Soul is ending the song, ready to take on the world with his unique and powerful style of rap.