Turn Me Up
Ab- Soul Lyrics

Check, check, check
Ensuring everything is in order and ready to go

Make sure the level is tight, Ali
Verifying that the audio levels are properly adjusted

Like, real tight
Emphasizing the need for precise and excellent sound quality

Yeah, come come now
Encouraging immediate attention and focus

Soul Brother number two, I'm the one now
Stating that he is now stepping into the spotlight as a great artist

Sun up to sundown, still kickin' that shit
Continuing to work relentlessly and passionately from morning to night

Put your gun down
Promoting peace and non-violence

I come in peace like a extraterrestrial being
Approaching with a peaceful and otherworldly presence

Eat me a meteor and walk across the moon barefeet
Symbolically consuming something extraordinary and being able to achieve incredible feats

But don't nobody rhyme like this no more
Expressing his unique and exceptional lyrical abilities

Call me the 2010 Rakim
Drawing a comparison to the legendary rapper Rakim to highlight his own skills

I got soul, there's more in store
Referring to his depth and talent as an artist, with even greater potential

Feel like a CVS, open twenty-four
Feeling like a reliable and accessible source of greatness

Spent nights tryin' to overshadow my shadow
Striving to surpass his own previous accomplishments and reputation

For niggas tryin' to block my light like a solar eclipse
Facing obstacles and opposition from those who want to prevent his success

I bring a knife to a fist fight and when I cut a record
Approaching challenges with unconventional methods and skillful precision

So when I cut the cheese, shit you know what it is
Asserting that when he creates something, it is undeniably remarkable

Mr. Absoulutely the most incredible at this
Reinforcing his superior talent and expertise

So adjust your bass, your treble and then
Advising listeners to optimize their audio settings before proceeding

Yo, turn me up some
Requesting to increase the volume or attention

Finna break this blunt down and burn me up one
Preparing to roll and smoke a marijuana joint

Then sip on this Remy 'til it turn me up some
Indulging in alcoholic beverages to enhance the desired effect

For me it's more difficult to be simple than it is to be complex
Expressing the challenge of presenting ideas in a straightforward manner

As a lot of apartments
Comparing the complexity to a large number of apartments

You niggas comedy, I'm laughing at you probably
Mocking other rappers who try to be funny, while finding their attempts amusing

We are not the same, there's no strand of monotony
Differentiating himself from others, emphasizing the absence of boredom or repetition

Between you and I until we die
Highlighting the dissimilarity between him and the listener until the end of their lives

Revelations say you either fry or fly
Referencing the book of Revelations, suggesting that one must either suffer or succeed

And it's hard to find God when you ain't never seen Him
Reflecting on the difficulty of believing in God without any concrete evidence

It's pie in the sky and there's bodies on the cement
Contrasting the idealistic concept of heaven with the harsh reality of violence and death

And I know you lookin' at me like, 'You don't speak English'
Acknowledging potential misunderstandings due to his unique perspective

I bring the heat like a phoenix, a son under Phoenix sun
Bringing intense energy and fire, metaphorically comparing himself to a phoenix

And I'm rootin' for the Lakers when they play the Phoenix Suns
Supporting the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team over their opponents

I ain't really into sports, that's just where I'm from
Expressing that his allegiance to a team is rooted in his hometown, not personal interest in sports

Long Term Two
Referencing his album 'Longterm 2: Lifestyles of the Broke and Almost Famous'

And if it's in your possession then follow the directions my dude
Encouraging listeners to pay attention and follow his guidance if they possess his music

Come, come now
Inviting the listener to pay closer attention

'Pac told me fuck the world, I'm 'bout to cum now
Referencing the late rapper Tupac Shakur and his rebellious attitude, feeling empowered to make a significant impact

I've been a pro, but now I'm profound
Having expertise in the field but now reaching a deeper level of understanding and creativity

Propane on posers, restraining from the doja
Using the metaphor of propane to extinguish and overpower fake artists, avoiding the use of marijuana

Imagine if I smoke, I probably come up with a quote
Speculating that intoxication could inspire him to create profound and impactful lyrics

So heavy you'll forget every album you heard from Hova
Promising to deliver such impressive lines that it will overshadow the entire discography of Jay-Z (Hova)

Or 2pacalypse I'm Hub City's novelist
Drawing comparisons to the influential rapper Tupac Shakur and highlighting his storytelling abilities as a writer

Come and get your scholarship, I'm taking kids to school
Offering a metaphorical scholarship, teaching and enlightening younger artists

A pool full of spit, dive in, I'm 'bout to drool
Metaphorically referring to his abundance of lyrical talent and readiness to showcase it

You'll drown tryna backstroke on concepts that I wrote
Warning that attempting to compete with his profound ideas will only lead to failure and being overwhelmed

I was a black sheep, but now I'm just a goat
Transitioning from being an outsider or misfit to becoming the greatest of all time

And I'm 'bout to elope, married to the game Joe
Committing himself fully to his career and passion for music

This is hip-hop at its finest, where'd you find this? In a Ziploc
Stating that this is the pinnacle of hip-hop music, questioning where else one could find such quality, humorously mentioning a plastic bag

'Til the wheels fall off, fuck a pit-stop or what not
Continuing to push and create without pausing or stopping for breaks

Where my tear drop? I murdered it
Questioning where his teardrop tattoo is, metaphorically suggesting that he has achieved greatness and overcome hardships

My pot-holes is turbulence
Comparing the obstacles in his life to potholes on a road, implying that they create instability

I'm in the sky with it
Metaphorically ascending to great heights with his talent and success

When you listening to Kendrick, just
Prompting listeners to pay careful attention and appreciate the work of Kendrick Lamar

Turn me up some
Requesting to increase the volume or attention

This for my niggas that really rap all night
Dedicated to fellow artists who tirelessly work on their craft even during late hours

No sleep, do it with your eyes closed
Achieving excellence in their art without even needing to actively think or put in much effort

I can see your vision from Del-Amo
Understanding and recognizing the artistic vision of others from the Del-Amo area

Papa took the television, but left the radio
Reference to personal hardships, losing material possessions but still having the means of expression through music

Ill niggas, wack niggas, what's the ratio?
Questioning the balance between talented individuals and less skilled artists in the music industry

Is this shit degrading or inspirational?
Reflecting on whether the content of rap music is harmful or motivating

I'll have you know I must've wrote about a thousand rhymes, a thousand times
Stating the dedication and effort put into honing his craft by writing and practicing extensively

I give you my word
Promising to always deliver and provide quality work

Cause I just gotta be heard
Expressing the strong desire and necessity to have his art and message recognized and acknowledged

Said I gotta be, yes sir I gotta be Heard, heard, heard, heard
Reiterating the importance of his voice being heard and understood, emphasizing the repetition for emphasis

Yo, turn me up some
Requesting to increase the volume or attention

Yo, turn me up some
Requesting to increase the volume or attention

Yo, turn me up some
Requesting to increase the volume or attention

Turn me up some, turn me up some
Requesting to increase the volume or attention

Turn me up some, turn me up some
Requesting to increase the volume or attention