ROCKSTAR
Anonymuz Lyrics
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Uh huh
Yeah, you know life is like a movie and I hope this shit is Spike Lee
Written on a mission out to get it on my life please
Don't wake me up
Cause I done finally found the right dream
And whatever happens finna happen on my Spike Spieg'
I don't even sweat it, I can't let it, it's a light breeze
I can't even freestyle for these rappers, it's a slight fee
She said I'm the GOAT and yeah I told her, "bitch I might be"
I been on some gucci shit, I been off my moody shit
I been bumping Cudi, on my Cudi and my Nudy shit
Play that boy the Carti and they look at you like "who is this?"
Probably be your favorite rapper,
Favorite rapper doing it, it's ludicrous
My roll out finna hold out for a minute
Hold on now what you know about independent
Y'all been had them bills bout four five months
Free niggas sold out for a listen, that's crazy
What's your soul price?
I couldn't put a number on that shit my whole life
My whole life I had to fight, nigga what you know about sacrifice huh?
What you know about sleeping holy
Stop speaking on me that's bad advice
I need my space like satellites
I keep your place like gravity
I'm black but not Apollo though
That's why these lames so mad at me
And know that's the reason I'm extra fly
Never touch, ground
Genocide, set it up
Bet if I, let em breathe
They gon shoot me down, when they getting up
That's that rockstar lifestyle might not make it
Rockstar lifestyle might not make it
You could die young, die in love or die famous
You could die young, die in love or die famous
In Anonymuz's song "Rockstar", he opens with "Yeah, you know life is like a movie and I hope this shit is Spike Lee". This line suggests that life is an unpredictable journey, just like a movie. He hopes that his life’s story is as captivating and meaningful as one of Spike Lee’s productions. Anonymuz’s life mission is to achieve his dreams, he doesn’t want anyone to interrupt that because he has been striving for it all of his life. The line "Don't wake me up, Cause I done finally found the right dream" emphasizes that he has reached his dream and he doesn't want anyone to ruin it for him. He doesn't say what his dream is, but it can be assumed that it is his music career. The lyrics describe Anonymuz as a carefree and confident individual. He doesn't stress the small stuff and takes life as it comes. The reference to Spike Spieg' suggests that Anonymuz wants to direct his own story and have control over it.
Anonymuz brags about his skill with rhyming and how it has made him money. He mentions charging for his rhymes, implying that he is in demand for his musical talent. When he says "I been bumping Cudi, on my Cudi and my Nudy shit" he shows how he is influenced by other artists, particularly Kid Cudi and 21 Savage. Anonymuz also goes on to touch on the topic of the music industry, mentioning the struggles that independent artists go through. He is aware of the financial struggles that come with being an independent musician and he questions the ability of mainstream artists to stay true to their art when they sell out. The chorus, "That's that rockstar lifestyle might not make it, You could die young, die in love or die famous" conveys Anonymuz's understanding that the world of the music industry can be dangerous, and it’s not always about becoming rich and famous.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, one time for the one time
Uh huh
Introduction to the song
Yeah, you know life is like a movie and I hope this shit is Spike Lee
Life is full of twists and turns; hoping for the outcome to be great like a Spike Lee movie
Written on a mission out to get it on my life please
Determined to achieve the goals set for life
Don't wake me up
Don't let anyone distract me from my dreams
Cause I done finally found the right dream
Finally found the right ambition to fulfill
And whatever happens finna happen on my Spike Spieg'
Whatever happens, happens like the unscripted nature of a Spike Lee movie
Gotta make a wave and they just laying on the high seas
Have to create an impact while others are just waiting for opportunities
I don't even sweat it, I can't let it, it's a light breeze
Not worrying about the haters as they are light winds that can't affect me
I can't even freestyle for these rappers, it's a slight fee
Even the freestyling for other rappers comes with a price (albeit small)
She said I'm the GOAT and yeah I told her, "bitch I might be"
A girl called me the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) and I humbly accepted the compliment
I been on some gucci shit, I been off my moody shit
Going through different phases; sometimes feeling luxurious and sometimes moody
I been bumping Cudi, on my Cudi and my Nudy shit
Currently listening to music by Kid Cudi and 21 Savage's producer Pi'erre Bourne
Play that boy the Carti and they look at you like "who is this?"
When I play Playboi Carti's music, people who don't know him ask who he is
Probably be your favorite rapper,
Favorite rapper doing it, it's ludicrous
One day I could be your favorite rapper; what I'm doing is an improbable feat
My roll out finna hold out for a minute
My plan is to hold out/release my music for more time
Hold on now what you know about independent
Asking what the listener knows about being independent and successful
Y'all been had them bills bout four five months
Free niggas sold out for a listen, that's crazy
Many people have been in debt for several months; other artists are giving their music away for free just to get more plays
What's your soul price?
I couldn't put a number on that shit my whole life
Asking what one's soul is worth; cannot quantify its value
My whole life I had to fight, nigga what you know about sacrifice huh?
Struggled in my life; what do you know about the cost of sacrifice?
What you know about sleeping holy
Asking if the listener knows what it's like to sleep completely at peace
Stop speaking on me that's bad advice
Advising people to stop gossiping about me
I need my space like satellites
I need my personal space as much as satellites need physical space to function
I keep your place like gravity
I keep your place in my life like gravity keeps us grounded on Earth
I'm black but not Apollo though
That's why these lames so mad at me
I am a black man but not as perfect as Apollo; people envy me for being successful despite imperfections
And know that's the reason I'm extra fly
Never touch, ground
The reason for my confidence; I'm always soaring high
Genocide, set it up
Bet if I, let em breathe
They gon shoot me down, when they getting up
Creating a plan to destroy the competition; if I let up, they'll attack when they get a chance
That's that rockstar lifestyle might not make it
Rockstar lifestyle might not make it
You could die young, die in love or die famous
You could die young, die in love or die famous
Acknowledging the dangers of living the rock star life; one could die young, die in love, or die famous
Writer(s): Anonymuz
Contributed by Jonathan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jacob Kendrick
on The Ride
ay lmao ;)))))))