47 Bars
Ab- Soul Lyrics
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I'm high cause I fly with Loriana's angel wings
Not cause I smoke weed, we in the era of the Pros
If you peepin' this your speaker Is worth 47 Karat gold, Soul
Yo, correct me if I'm lyin', you got a Hublot, but we both know
You still check your iPhone to tell the time
Only time will tell, you're atomic as my microscopic
You tryin' to spit a verse
It's all Mathematics!
I multiply division like I was fitted for glasses
The difference between me and you is
All you do is subtract, all my tracks sub
To sum it up that ain't adding up, I've had it up
To here with this shit I be hearin' these days
Marvel Comics' superheroes in capes with marbles for brains
But I'm the Peter Parker in this World Wide Web
Spider senses tingling, move like I have 8 legs
I got next, cause I show them how to use their head
Rip the arms off a grizzly with my bare hands
I bet you play dead and I bet they think
That I'm delivering babies the way I bring in the bread
And I hate to address it but niggas wearin' dresses now?
Hey, it do cost a lot to live this here lifestyle
Cash money talk, bullshit walk a million miles
And I don't even write, where am I supposed to draw the line?
If skills sold, truth be told, I'd actually be Rapsody
Half of these niggas sound pussy after the
Top Dawg that mastered this craftsmanship
Ain't cop these Margielas to go back to the ave then Crip
To make you more jealous cause now we getting paid per view
Cash stacks in the plasma, that's a Pay-Per-View
And I still remember what Pac's Pop told us
"Keep your enemies close nigga, watch your homies"
And it's the ones that smoke blunts with ya, troll your insta
Now they wanna grab the guns and come and get ya
My little sister just did molly for the first time
While I'm rolling with models, forgetting I'm a role model
Who else you know do shows across the whole nation
No MTV Jam or radio rotation
So don't ask me about Kendrick and Q
Jay Rock, Zaywop and SZA's sexy ass too
'Cause I was thinking Long Term before I met them
I've been through Hell and back I deserve Heaven
And I thank all of yall who supported the 'These Days Tour'
For 47 cities there's 47 Bars
And this is the 47th bar
In "47 Bars," Ab-Soul discusses a range of topics, from his own success and expertise in the rap game to societal issues and current events. The verse he raps here was actually ghostwritten by the late rapper Capital STEEZ, who passed away in 2012. Ab-Soul starts off the verse by stating that he's "high" not because he's smoking weed but because he's "flying with Loriana's angel wings," referencing his connection to high-level concepts and his spiritual beliefs.
Next, he comments on the current state of hip-hop, saying that we're in the "era of the Pros" and that the value of quality speakers is worth "47 Karat gold." Ab-Soul then goes on to criticize those who are only concerned with superficial matters such as designer watches and clothing, contrasting himself with those who are trying to "crack the macrocosms of the universe" and explore the deeper truths of existence.
The verse then takes on a more introspective tone as Ab-Soul begins to discuss his own skills as a rapper and the differences between himself and others in the industry. He emphasizes the importance of "Mathematics" and his ability to "multiply division" in reference to his lyricism. He notes that while many rappers subtract from their tracks, he always adds something to the mix to create something greater. Towards the end of the verse, Ab-Soul touches on societal issues such as the rise of rappers wearing dresses and the dangers of drug use, stating that he wants to be a positive role model and inspire others to use their heads.
Line by Line Meaning
This verse was ghost written by Capital STEEZ
Capital STEEZ wrote this verse for me
I'm high cause I fly with Loriana's angel wings
I feel high and liberated because I am blessed with Loriana's angel wings
Not cause I smoke weed, we in the era of the Pros
I am not high because of weed, but because being a Pro is the trend these days
If you peepin' this your speaker Is worth 47 Karat gold, Soul
If you are listening to this song, your speaker is worth as precious as 47 Karat gold, Soul
Yo, correct me if I'm lyin', you got a Hublot, but we both know
Tell me if I am lying, you have a Hublot watch, but we both know
You still check your iPhone to tell the time
You still use your iPhone to check the time despite having a Hublot watch
Only time will tell, you're atomic as my microscopic
Only the passage of time will reveal that you are as powerful as the small elements in my world
You tryin' to spit a verse
You are attempting to rap
I'm trying to crack the macrocosms of the universe
I am trying to explore the vastness of the universe intellectually
It's all Mathematics!
Everything follows a mathematical system
I multiply division like I was fitted for glasses
Math comes naturally to me like I was born with glasses on
The difference between me and you is
The contrast between you and me is that
All you do is subtract, all my tracks sub
You only take away, while my tracks bring something positive
To sum it up that ain't adding up, I've had it up
To cut to the chase, that does not make sense to me and I am fed up with it
To here with this shit I be hearin' these days
I am annoyed with the music I hear these days
Marvel Comics' superheroes in capes with marbles for brains
The current rappers are like comic book characters with no real intelligence
But I'm the Peter Parker in this World Wide Web
I am the relatable hero like Peter Parker in the internet world
Spider senses tingling, move like I have 8 legs
I am vigilant and quick in my movements like a spider with eight legs
I got next, cause I show them how to use their head
I am next in line because I teach them how to think
Rip the arms off a grizzly with my bare hands
I am capable of doing the impossible, like ripping off the arms of a grizzly bear with my hands
I bet you play dead and I bet they think
I bet you pretend to be dead, and I bet people actually believe it
That I'm delivering babies the way I bring in the bread
They think I am able to provide for them like a midwife delivering babies
And I hate to address it but niggas wearin' dresses now?
I don't want to talk about it, but men are now wearing dresses?
Hey, it do cost a lot to live this here lifestyle
Hey, it costs a lot to maintain this type of lifestyle
Cash money talk, bullshit walk a million miles
Money talks louder than words, and fake talk is worthless
And I don't even write, where am I supposed to draw the line?
I don't even write my lyrics, where do I draw the boundaries?
If skills sold, truth be told, I'd actually be Rapsody
If people purchased talent instead of hype, I would actually be as successful as Rapsody
Half of these niggas sound pussy after the
Half of these rappers sound weak after the
Top Dawg that mastered this craftsmanship
The Top Dawg of this craftmanship ideology
Ain't cop these Margielas to go back to the ave then Crip
I didn't buy Margielas to return to my past on the streets
To make you more jealous cause now we getting paid per view
To make you more envious, we are now getting paid per view
Cash stacks in the plasma, that's a Pay-Per-View
There is so much cash that it looks like a Pay-Per-View event on the plasma TV screen
And I still remember what Pac's Pop told us
I still recall the advice of Tupac's father
"Keep your enemies close nigga, watch your homies"
Keep your enemies nearby to be aware of their actions, but watch your trusted friends too
And it's the ones that smoke blunts with ya, troll your insta
It's the ones who smoke marijuana with you and troll your social media posts
Now they wanna grab the guns and come and get ya
Now they want to use violence and harm you
My little sister just did molly for the first time
My younger sister just tried molly for the first time
While I'm rolling with models, forgetting I'm a role model
While I am surrounded by models, I forget that I am a role model myself
Who else you know do shows across the whole nation
Do you know anybody else who performs shows all over the country?
No MTV Jam or radio rotation
My shows don't get featured on MTV Jam or played frequently on the radio
So don't ask me about Kendrick and Q
Don't ask me about Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q
Jay Rock, Zaywop and SZA's sexy ass too
Also, Jay Rock, Isaiah Rashad, and SZA with their irresistible physical features
'Cause I was thinking Long Term before I met them
I had long-term goals even before I met them
I've been through Hell and back I deserve Heaven
I have experienced the worst, and I deserve the best
And I thank all of yall who supported the 'These Days Tour'
I thank all the people who supported me during the 'These Days Tour'
For 47 cities there's 47 Bars
For the 47 cities where the tour was held, there are 47 bars in this song
And this is the 47th bar
This line marks the end of the 47 bars in this song
Lyrics Ā© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Herbert Anthony Stevens
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Seth Murray
[Verse 1]
This verse was ghostwritten by Capital STEEZ
Iām high cause I fly with Lorianaās angel wings
Not cause I smoke weed, we in the era of the Pros
If you peepin' this your speaker Is worth 47 Karat gold, Soul
Yo, correct me if I'm lyin', you got a Hublot, but we both know
You still check your iPhone to tell the time
Only time will tell, you're atomic as my microscopic
You tryin' to spit a verse
I'm trying to crack the macrocosms of the universe
It's all Mathematics!
I multiply division like I was fitted for glasses
The difference between me and you is
All you do is subtract, all my tracks sub
To sum it up that ain't adding up, I've had it up
To here with this shit I be hearin' These Days
Marvel Comics' superheroes in capes with marbles for brains
But I'm the Peter Parker in this World Wide Web
Spider senses tingling, move like I have 8 legs
I got next, cause I show them how to use their head
Rip the arms of a grizzly with my bare hands
I bet you play dead and I bet they think
That I'm delivering babies the way I bring in the bread
And I hate to address it but niggas wearin' dressses now?
Hey, it do cost a lot to live this here lifestyle
Cash money talk, bullshit walk a million miles
And I don't even write, where am I supposed to draw the line?
If skills sold, truth be told, I'd actually be Rapsody
Half of these niggas sell pussy after the
Top Dawg that mastered this craftsmanship
Ain't cop these Margielas to go back to the ave then Crip
To make you more jealous cause now we getting paid per view
Cash stashed in the plasma, that's a Pay-Per-View
And I still remember what Pac's Pop told us
"Keep your enemies close nigga, watch your homies"
And it's the ones that smoke blunts with ya, troll your insta
Now they wanna grab the guns and come and get ya
My little sister just did molly for the first time
While I'm rolling with models, forgetting I'm a role model
Who else you know who shot across the whole nation
No MTV Jam or radio rotation
So don't ask me about Kendrick and Q
Jay Rock, Zaywop and SZA's sexy ass too
Cause I was thinking Long Term before I met them
I've been through Hell and back I deserve Heaven
And I thank all of yall who supported the 'These Days Tour'
For 47 cities there's 47 Bars
And this is the 47th bar
Fred Ray
We here still? Crazy track forever timeless
dabs.47
Always here bro š„ 47 gang forever
Jerry Jimenez
4 e7erš¤š½
Spencer Clark
47 for lyfe
DRIP
yuh
Raquel Wright
Ab Soul and Capital Steez could have made some great art together.
Melancholy
Raquel Wright both dudes are the enlightened in their respective squads. Both would make some thoughtful music
Hopefully joey eventually lets ab soul with some unreleased shit.
KingSteelo47
maybe ab will be featured on king capital
catnip
No doubt
killuminati817
Bro if KING CAPITAL comes out and ab soul has a feature ima lose my shit bro