Cocky
Andy Mineo Lyrics
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Rap is such a competitive sport
And my glasses still on, it's the incredible dork
They wanna try me like the federal court
But I'm unashamed of the gospel I'll never retort
That statement, other rappers are wack sauce
DJ treat em like Mr. Miyagi and turn they wax-off
Reaching God's standards we all fall short
Dissing God? Well you better abort
It don't go well for you, that's hell for you
I'm telling you all, I don't want to see you perish
But you wanna ball so hard like them Ninjas In Paris, kawasaki
They wanna put me in a box like Rocky cause I talk about God
But not me Papi let me keep it honest like I had too much sake
Some people say I'm cocky I just know that God got me
[Hook]
Some say I’m cocky I just know that God got me
[Verse 2]
Feasting on God's word, chop it up properly
Watch me put it down raw like hibachi
Uptown New York City where you can spot me
Somebody told me I'm the only thing that can stop me
Never will I grow beyond a servant
Snakeskin on a strapback but I'm free from the serpent
Everybody worship even if you're not churchin'
What your living for is God, power, pleasure or your job
Some livin' for they clothes, call it True Religion
Y'all ain't tryna hear me like them demos I be getting
I think they get the memo, the Christians in the building
And they been getting higher than the Keisha that you're twisting
Y'all know how to get it, encounters with the Most High
You don't need to blow loud, come and get to know Jah
I'll introduce you to Supplier, cause He don't want your deeds boy He wants your desires
It's hard to spit fire when you hardly get inspired by the genre you're inside of
Everybody wanna try to be something they not, well guess what do you
I'm still covered in that blood like SuWoo
[Hook]
Some say I'm cocky I just know that God got me
In this song “Cocky,” Andy Mineo presents himself as a rapper who is unashamed of his Christian faith and is fully aware of his own abilities. Mineo acknowledges that rap is a competitive sport but asserts that he is not intimidated by other rappers who want to challenge him. He even goes further to compare himself to an “incredible dork” who wears glasses as a way of embracing his unique personality. Despite the pressure to conform to worldly standards, Mineo remains unapologetic about preaching the gospel and insists that he will never back down under any circumstances. He also highlights the importance of humility by acknowledging that humans fall short of God’s standards. Mineo emphasizes that he is not better than anyone else, but he is confident that God has got his back.
In the second verse, Mineo speaks about the importance of a devoted Christian life. He encourages his listeners to “feast on God’s word and chop it up properly” in order to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to live a life pleasing to God. Mineo speaks about his faith as something that empowered him and enabled him to overcome any obstacles. He also notes the consequences of living for things that don’t matter, such as power, pleasure, or one's job, compared to living for God, as that is what truly satisfies. He also mentions that some people are living for their clothes, and he compares it to religion. He encourages everyone to worship the one true God and to get to know Him personally.
Line by Line Meaning
Rap is such a competitive sport
Rap is a highly competitive genre of music
And my glasses still on, it's the incredible dork
Despite my nerdy appearance, I'm confident in my abilities
They wanna try me like the federal court
Other rappers want to challenge me as if it were a court case
But I'm unashamed of the gospel I'll never retort
I won't deny the gospel and will always stand up for my beliefs
That statement, other rappers are wack sauce
Other rappers are mediocre at best
DJ treat em like Mr. Miyagi and turn they wax-off
The DJ scratches their records like Mr. Miyagi waxing a car
Reaching God's standards we all fall short
None of us can meet God's standards on our own
Like tryna shoot a medicine ball from half court
It's nearly impossible to achieve
Dissing God? Well you better abort
Disrespecting God is not a wise decision
It don't go well for you, that's hell for you
There are consequences for disrespecting God
I'm telling you all, I don't want to see you perish
I hope to see everyone come to faith and avoid eternal punishment
But you wanna ball so hard like them Ninjas In Paris, kawasaki
You want to live luxuriously like the rappers in Paris or with a powerful Japanese motorcycle
They wanna put me in a box like Rocky cause I talk about God
Others may try to put me in a box or stereotype me because of my beliefs
But not me Papi let me keep it honest like I had too much sake
I'll be honest and speak my mind like someone who's had too much sake
Some people say I'm cocky I just know that God got me
I'm confident in my abilities because of my faith in God
Feasting on God's word, chop it up properly
I study and analyze the Bible carefully
Watch me put it down raw like hibachi
I'll deliver the message of the Bible in a straightforward way
Uptown New York City where you can spot me
I can be found in the uptown region of New York City
Somebody told me I'm the only thing that can stop me
I have the power to stop myself from reaching my full potential
Never will I grow beyond a servant
I'll always remain humble and serve others
Snakeskin on a strapback but I'm free from the serpent
I may wear a hat with a snakeskin pattern, but I'm free from the devil's influence
Everybody worship even if you're not churchin'
Everyone worships something, whether or not they go to church
What your living for is God, power, pleasure or your job
Your purpose in life may come from serving God, seeking power, pleasure, or your job
Some livin' for they clothes, call it True Religion
Some people find their identity and meaning in the clothes they wear, especially from the True Religion brand
Y'all ain't tryna hear me like them demos I be getting
You may not be interested in listening to my music demos
I think they get the memo, the Christians in the building
Christians are present and listening
And they been getting higher than the Keisha that you're twisting
Christians are experiencing a spiritual high better than getting high on drugs
Y'all know how to get it, encounters with the Most High
You know how to experience a spiritual high by encountering God
You don't need to blow loud, come and get to know Jah
You don't need drugs to experience a spiritual high, just get to know God (Jah)
I'll introduce you to Supplier, cause He don't want your deeds boy He wants your desires
I'll introduce you to God, who wants more than just your good deeds, He wants your heart and desires
It's hard to spit fire when you hardly get inspired by the genre you're inside of
It's difficult to produce great music if you're not inspired by the genre of music you're in
Everybody wanna try to be something they not, well guess what do you
Many people try to be someone they're not, but ultimately who are you?
I'm still covered in that blood like SuWoo
I'm still covered in Jesus' blood like a member of the gang SuWoo represents their gang affiliation
Contributed by Violet D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Brent Garcia
Andy, I remember working at a sneaker shop years ago and I was humming this song and a coworker was like what you humming to. I told him chh. he said really? spit! I said bet and spit from 0:48 of this song til the end of the verse. left him speechless. Thanks for these verses and the truth you put in them.
Amara Emenari
Bruh! Courage ain't easy come by. Big ups to you! Stay unashamed! #Romans1:16.
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