Aceyalone (born Eddie Hayes) is an American rapper, known for his command o… Read Full Bio ↴Aceyalone (born Eddie Hayes) is an American rapper, known for his command of words & language. A founding member of: Freestyle Fellowship (with Mikah 9, P.E.A.C.E., Self Jupiter & producer J-Sumbi), Haiku D'Etat (with Myka 9 and Abstract Rude), The A-Team (with Abstract Rude) & Aceyalone & RJD2 (with RJD2).

After releasing a pair of albums with the Freestyle Fellowship, To Whom it May Concern... and Innercity Griots, Acey signed to Capitol Records and released his highly acclaimed solo debut, All Balls Don't Bounce, in 1995. He returned three years later with his second album, A Book of Human Language, a collaboration with producer Mumbles.

Acey returned solo again in 2001 with his third solo album, Accepted Eclectic. In 2002, the Freestyle Fellowship returned after 9 years for the release of their third group album, Shockadoom. 2002 and 2003 saw two more solo releases, Hip Hop and the World We Live In and Love & Hate and another A-Team album ('Lab Down Under'). In 2006, Aceyalone released two more solo projects, first, Magnificent City, a collaboration with producer RJD2, followed by Grand Imperial. 2007 sees Acey releasing the first in his planned explorations of world musics, Lightining Stikes.

Widely recognized as one of the more lyrically gifted in the history of emceeing, Aceyalone embodies the sophisticated west coast style that is showcased in other indie artists such as Blackalicious and Del Tha Funkee Homosapien.

Alive
Aceyalone Lyrics

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Easily
So easily
So easily
Easily

I think that it's only right I'll let y'all know from the gate
I flow with the great rappers of 100 million years ago, yeah
Non-identical and non-contendable and still

I tell everybody: just do as you will
Cause the skills to pay the bills'll be the only thing that still wheel
Yeah, I know some people are akward, different, dope, what?
Special in they own way, artistically advanced
Resulting in a lifestyle enhanced by chance
Now that these records are made
Tell me what it's like for you when you hear the record played?
Hm - dynamic, like one gigantic planet
Slightly slanted eyes
To see through your disguise
What a wonderful makeover, excellent takeover
Yo, bring the cake over
I want to eat it too
And bring the pies over, I want to bring em too
Yo, bring it all, I want a... look

I'm alive as I can be
Hip-hoppin body-rockin MC degree
And I'm the son of G-o-d
I shine, it just ain't yo time to see

I'm the crowd-hyper, rapid fire-sniper
Viper, so many rappers in diapers
Candy-stripers, we paid the piper
That's why we're listenin
Windshield wipers and air conditioning
And bucket seats while we bumpin beats
I never want to meet the agony of defeat
I got a simple plan for a complicated issue
I'm a simple man with a complicated issue
And my potential, your potential, our potential
We can sho' nuff make a change and that's essential
Cause the bad boy murderer is on the path
And the bad girl Dragon Lady, she knows witch craft
She makes me laugh, at the same time she breaks my heart
She grabs a hold and she takes it apart
But I can see in the dark, I pee in the park
Bein a part of the art blazin from the spark

Cause I'm alive as I can be
Hip-hoppin body-rockin MC degree
And I'm the son of G-o-d
I shine, but maybe just too bright time to see

I'm a pure bred with the paper and the pencil lead
I hit the nail on the head - off the head
Got a cold way of flowin, a old way of knowin
I'm a Boeing 747 in the wind blowin
I hang at the Chop Shop, gettin smarter
Got the futuristic Bop Hop, I'm ice water
I'm the grandson of Coltrane, the nephew of Miles
Charlie Parker told me: we left you the styles
My style is gorgeous, I flaunt it to pay the mortgage
I forge this past your Average Joes and Georges
Huh, they cut the mic on, I'm like a cyclone
Got to get my hike on and my half-pike on
Look, I'm out your rank, I'm out your class
Freestyle up the coastline a whole tank of gas
I hit the dank and pass, I spank that ass
You flow but I know for a fact you can't last
Your rhymes is weak, metaphores is dumb
Punchlines like you shootin rubber bullets at the sun
Some rappers carry straps and ten-gallon hats
But I carry a guillotine and carry em back
I carry out the plan with a detailed map
I carry a conversation and I carry these raps
I don't bury the hatch, I'm very detached
I marry this batch, yo, she knows where to scratch
I take long walks all the way to the bong shop
Rappin to myself havin long talks, let the song drop
I got the King Kong Hop, the Godzilla Rock
Keep it inside of a strong box cause the killer watts

Cause I'm alive as I can be
Hip-hoppin body-rockin MC degree
And I'm the son of G-o-d
I shine, it just ain't yo time to see

Easily
We rock the mic so easily
I rock the mic so easily
Rip up the house so easily
Tear down the house so easily

We do this so easily
We make it sound like easily

Overall Meaning

The song "Alive" by Aceyalone is a classic hip-hop track that is known for its clever lyrics and smooth flow. The song begins with Aceyalone stating his lineage amongst other great rappers of the past, highlighting his non-identical and non-contendable skill set. He encourages others to embrace their unique talents and to pursue them wholeheartedly. The chorus of the song emphasizes his confidence and ability as an MC, repeating the phrase "I'm alive as I can be, hip-hoppin body-rockin MC degree, and I'm the son of G-o-d, I shine, it just ain't yo time to see."

Throughout the verses, Aceyalone touches on several topics ranging from his view on the rap game, his admiration for other artists, the potential for positive change in society, and his own life experiences. He asserts that he is the crowd-hyper, rapid fire-sniper, and viper among many other rappers in diapers. He proclaims that he's a purebred with the paper and the pencil lead, and he's got a cold way of flowing and an old way of knowing. He ends the song by highlighting his confidence and skill as an MC, stating that he and his crew are able to "rock the mic so easily" and "tear down the house so easily."

Overall, the song is a celebration of Aceyalone's skills as an MC and his sheer love for the art form, as well as a call for others to embrace their unique talents and strive for excellence.

Line by Line Meaning

I think that it's only right I'll let y'all know from the gate
I want to be transparent from the start

I flow with the great rappers of 100 million years ago, yeah
My skills are timeless and legendary

Cause the skills to pay the bills'll be the only thing that still wheel
Your talent will be the only thing that lasts

Now that these records are made
Now that my music is out

Hm - dynamic, like one gigantic planet
My music is powerful and all-encompassing

I'm alive as I can be Hip-hoppin body-rockin MC degree And I'm the son of G-o-d I shine, it just ain't yo time to see
I am alive and doing my best in my profession. I am confident and believe in myself because I am a child of God, but my full potential may not be visible to others yet.

I'm a pure bred with the paper and the pencil lead
I am a true artist who writes from the heart

I hit the nail on the head - off the head
I am spot on in my creative output

I'm a Boeing 747 in the wind blowin
I am a powerful force to be reckoned with

My style is gorgeous, I flaunt it to pay the mortgage
I am confident in my art and use it to make a living

I carry a guillotine and carry em back
I am a lyrical assassin who kills at will and brings you back to life with my music

I take long walks all the way to the bong shop
I am a free spirit who enjoys his freedom and occasional indulgences

Cause I'm alive as I can be Hip-hoppin body-rockin MC degree And I'm the son of G-o-d I shine, it just ain't yo time to see
I am alive and doing my best in my profession. I am confident and believe in myself because I am a child of God, but my full potential may not be visible to others yet.

We rock the mic so easily I rock the mic so easily Rip up the house so easily Tear down the house so easily We do this so easily We make it sound like easily
We are so skilled at our craft that it seems effortless, yet we are actually working very hard

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DARREN HAYES, CARL FALK, STEVE LEE OLSEN

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