Words
Anthony Lyrics
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Don't feel hopeless, don't fade out
She will Love you with words Unspoken
Even when she's tongue tied
She will show you that she's not broken
Convince you with those eyes
Don't feel hopeless, don't let go
There's no need to fear
He will Love you with words Unspoken
Even when he's tongue tied
He will show you that he's not broken
Convince you with those eyes
Falling down, falling behind
Falling down, you'll rise up...
I will Love you with words Unspoken
Even when I'm tongue tied
I will tell you that you're not broken
Convince you with these eyes
Always know I'll be right here
I'll never let you go...
In the song "Words" by Anthony, the rapper expresses frustration towards other artists who attack him while also critiquing the current state of the hip-hop industry. He begins by acknowledging that some people think of him as an "asshole" and "rapper," but he doesn't care because he knows that his music is better than othersβ. He says that people are jealous of his talent and are trying to stay relevant by attacking him. He doesn't appreciate others telling him what he should or should not say in his music. Anthony also talks about being unemployed and how he wakes up every morning to write a rhyme, hoping that one day his passion for music will turn into his full-time job. He mentions that hip-hop has too many heroes and needs a villain to balance things out, adding he doesn't plan to leave this industry.
Throughout the song, Anthony critiques the current state of hip-hop, specifically mentioning the lack of originality in artists' sounds, how fans feast into their shitty music without understanding, and how half of the underground artists who can actually rap can't even get a chance. He mentions several artists sounding alike and how frustrating it is to hear people compare him to Slim or other big names. He believes that only a few artists represent what this culture is embedded with and mentions some names like Kendrick, J. Cole, and JID.
Overall, the song "Words" is an expression of Anthony's frustration and disillusionment towards the current state of the hip-hop industry. He is frustrated that other people attack him instead of focusing on their own craft, and he is also critical of the lack of originality and depth in contemporary hip-hop music.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Introductory exclamation
I'm just gonna cut straight to it
I'm going to be blunt
Yo
Interjection to get somebody's attention
I went from rapper to an asshole, I swear these Faggots keep attackin', it's scary
I was a rapper but now, because of haters, I've become confrontational
Half of these people act like I barely have what it takes to get back in the game
Many people doubt my ability and think I shouldn't be in the rap game anymore
Man, I'm laughin', everybody wants to compare me. Your shit sounds the same and I hear these motherfuckers talk so much
I find it funny that people keep comparing me when their music all sounds the same and they just talk too much
And I don't even know who the fuck you are so clearly All you are is some jealous prick 'cause my music's better than your is
I don't even know who they are, they're just a jealous person because my music is better than theirs
You mad that you can't develop shit. So you come at me to stay relevant
You're angry that you can't improve anything. So you attack me to keep yourself relevant
But you're not even on the fuckin' level that I'm in So don't even try to excel with it Make yourself look like a hell of a bitch
You're not even on my level, so don't even bother trying to compete. You're just making yourself look like a fool
So please get off of my successful dick These indie labels can suck it too You fuck with me and I fuck with you
Stop trying to climb on my success. And these independent labels can also go to hell. You mess with me, I mess with you
I'm sick of hearin' you tellin' me what I shouldn't say and what I shouldn't do In this music business, thinkin' that you know it all but you don't even have a clue I'm independent with twenty fans and I still probably know more than you
I'm tired of people telling me what I should and shouldn't say or do when they don't even know what they're talking about. I only have twenty fans, but I probably know more about the industry than you do
I don't even get paid to do what I love to do, I don't make a dime Cause I'm unemployed, wakin' up at nine o'clock just to write a fuckin' rhyme
I don't get paid for doing what I love, I'm unemployed, and I wake up at 9 to write my music
I'd rather this be my only job, I'm done flippin' burgers on the side The only way I'm gonna make it is if I do this everyday, morning, night Gotta breath this shit right in and replace it as my new DNA
I prefer this to be my only job. No more flipping burgers on the side. The only way I'm going to succeed is if I eat, sleep and breathe music
Say whatever I need to say, you mother fuckers better just be afraid
I'm going to say whatever I want and you better be scared
If you thought I went too far on the Chronicles Wait 'til you hear the rest of this tape
If you thought my last album was too much, wait till you hear this one
If you still don't like the shit I say, then get the fuck out my freakin' way
If you don't like what I'm saying, leave me alone
Don't tell me about the fuckin' industry bitch, I study that shit everyday
Don't lecture me about the industry, I study it every day
My mind lives back in the 90's and the 80's, I know my history And if you don't then you shit to me, literally you are shit
I'm a fan of the 80's and 90's music and I know my history. If you don't know, then you're nothing to me
I may just have to whip my ass out, so you faggots kiss the cheeks for me
I might have to show you my ass, so you can kiss my butt
I'm sick of being treated like I don't know what the fuck I'm doing
I'm tired of being treated like I don't know what I'm doing
I've been told if don't tone it down on my lyrics I'm screwed And my career with just be ruined before it ever takes off So I gotta think, do I kiss ass and do what they just want Or do I say the fuck with them 'cause I doubt I will ever listen
I've been told to tone down my language or risk ruining my career before it even begins. So, do I play nice and do what they want or do I rebel because I don't believe they'll ever listen
Hip hop has too many hero's, think they in need of a villain We lost the OG, RIP, now it's just me and Ren
Hip hop needs a villain because there are too many heroes. The OG has passed away, now it's just me and Ren
And I don't plan to leave this bitch, so y'all better just buckle in
I'm not planning to leave the rap game, so get ready
Hip hop today's a joke, all these rappers soundin' stupid With your high pitched autotuning, mumble rappin' ass, I'm confused
Today's hip hop is a joke because all the rappers sound the same with their high-pitched autotune and mumbled rapping
Cause twelve year old's are like I'm influenced by these rappers, I like their music Then realize if that's all that it takes to be a rapper, then I can do it
12-year-olds think they can be rappers just because they're influenced by them and like their music
And I said it before it's not the fault of the rapper, it's the fans They the one's who feast into all their shitty music, but don't understand That what they doing is actually making these shitty rappers careers expand
It's not the fault of the rapper that their music is shitty, it's the fans that feed into it. These fans don't realize that they're expanding the careers of shitty rappers
When half these underground artists, who can rap Can't get a mother fuckin' chance
There are many underground artists who can rap but can't get a chance
And I'm sick of hearin' these comparisons, man I swear it's just irritates me There ain't no way that I'm tryna steal or even care to bite off someone else's plate Shit is embarrassin', there are days that I swear I just wish I wasn't a fan of this
I'm annoyed by all these comparisons and it's embarrassing. There are days when I wish I wasn't a fan of music
And shit's ridiculous, you compare me to Slim and I'm sick of it But everybody's okay with NF and Token try'na be like Eminem But then again, they big and on top And I can't say shit 'cause I'm not But that's okay, one day I'll blow up and take over their spot
It's ridiculous that I'm always being compared to Slim. Everyone's fine with NF and Token being like Eminem because they're more famous. I can't say anything because I'm not, but one day, I'll take over their spot
You bitch at me for bitin' but every rapper sounds the same Trippie sounds like Juice when Young Thug, Lil Baby copied Lil Wayne Then you got them bitches like Cardi, Megan and Iggy And honestly, I can't tell the difference between them and Nicki YoungBoy or Stunna 4 Vegas, both of them sound the same Actually Stunna sounds like NLE and it's such a shame Quavo or Migos, I don't know who the fuck is who And Lil Uzi and Polo G go stupid on that autotune You a fan G Eazy or Kyle, man I don't know, they have the same style G Eazy cheated so I kinda like him now Jack Harlow acts like he's black, in fact, he should actually change his name to Jake Cause he wants to be Drake so fuckin' bad 21 and Yachty are fuckin' garbage And I kinda deep down believe that Tekashi and Kodak are just fuckin' retarded Lil Pump and Lil Xan, they rap like they fuckin' have a tumor But it does not take no genius to know Desiigner copied off Future
Every rapper sounds the same these days. Lil Wayne has been copied by Lil Baby, Juice by Trippie, and Desiigner by Future. I can't tell the difference between Cardi, Megan, and Nicki. Stunna sounds like NLE, and so on. There's a lot of garbage in the industry
So don't you give me that comparison shit, it's pathetic Hip hop's a fuckin' mess And there's only a couple that represent what this culture's embedded Joey, J Cole and then Kendrick Joyner and Sean along with JID, Hopsin, Bronson I said it before, I say it all over again You fuckin' with me, you gonna lose that battle nine times outta ten That one time that I lose, is when I pretend to let you just beat me So you have the confidence to move on like a man
Don't compare me with anyone because hip hop is a mess right now. Only a few rappers represent the culture, such as Joey, J Cole, Kendrick, Joyner, Sean, JID, Hopsin, and Bronson. If you mess with me, you'll lose nine times out of ten. I only pretend to let people win so they can feel confident
Cause with this verse that I step in, this is your murder session If you nerds are just threatened, you better turn to the heavens And understand this album is for you to learn your lesson I don't regret shit that I say 'cause these words are my weapons, huh
I'm here to kill it with this verse because these words are my weapons. This album is for the nerds to learn their lesson, and I don't regret anything I say
Lyrics Β© DistroKid
Written by: ANTHONY TABONE
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@jaelene555
Please never remove this video. My dad is the homeless man and he passed away a few years back. This video makes me feel like heβs still here.
@Gigi-hq5rk
God bless you β€οΈππΎ
@indiangoddess3025
So sorry for your loss π’
@deputygash
Sorry for your loss!
@rmr3528
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@thelovelykimmi7920
This song still gives me all the feels. I woke up singing it and still, years later, itβs one of the most beautiful songs Iβve ever heard β€
@staejaye1910
Same
@lovelymiracle
I will NEVER not love this song! Just beautiful!
@wozniacki15
It's a shame that such an awesome song did not get much air play. Anthony David and India Arie compliment each other very well. This is a must to be downloaded.
@rareonyxx2095
@Wozniacki its more like a crime. I do appreciate you for recognizing the atrocity that has occurred. Peace to you and yours