Day One
Big L Feat. D.I.T.C Lyrics
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지금 고개 들면 넌 떠나갈 텐데
못난 걸음은 멈춰버리고
숨소리마저 달아난 듯 적막한 두려움 속에
결국 너를 놓치고 말겠지
널 그리면서 매일 울며 보내겠지
겨우 눈을 뜨고서 너를 보내면
하루도 못 살 것 같아
이제 난 하루살이
하루하루 내일도 잃어버린 채
너를 사랑했던 오늘만을 살고
내게 웃어 준 네 얼굴을 그리다
사라지겠지 어둠 속으로
너의 뒷모습만 내게 남아
날 원망하고 매일 취한 채 살겠지
그렇게도 기다린 봄은 오지만
나는 어쩌면 여기
너 없는 겨울에 갇힌 채 살아
겨우겨우 살아내도
사랑한 네가 없는데
여름 장마처럼 울다 보면 올까
낙엽 되어 내 마음 위로 내릴까
의미 없겠지 모든 계절의 난
너의 곁에 머물던 너를 사랑했던
너를 안았던 나의 마음을 기억해줘
하루하루 내일도 잃어버린 채
너를 사랑했던 오늘만을 살고
내게 웃어 준 네 얼굴을 그리다
사라지겠지 기억 속으로
Big L's "Day One" is a boastful anthem about the triumphs and struggles of being a rapper from New York with a deep connection to the history of the genre. The first verse is an exhibition of his lyrical ability, with Big L rapping about his street smarts and confident attitude. He boasts that he is a "mad magician" capable of beating down anyone who would dare to challenge him, and he paints vivid images of his life in the dangerous neighborhoods of the Bronx. He also touches on his love of money, women, and the finer things in life. The second verse is a more personal reflection on his journey in hip hop, from dealing drugs on the street corners to making a name for himself on stage. He taunts his critics, declaring that he has "more chicks" and "extra clips" than they could ever hope to attain. He also takes a moment to shout out his fellow members of the D.I.T.C. crew, a collective of legendary hip hop producers and MCs.
The song's chorus emphasizes the importance of the D.I.T.C. crew in the history of hip hop, framing them as the originators of the genre. The third verse is a group effort, with each member taking a turn showing off their rhyming skills. They rap about their love of money, their power in the rap game, and their ability to dominate their competition. The verse also touches on themes of loyalty and respect, emphasizing the tight-knit bond between the artists in the D.I.T.C. crew.
Overall, "Day One" is a high-energy anthem that celebrates the raw and unapologetic nature of early hip hop. It is a reflection of the hard work and dedication required to make it in the rap game, as well as the sense of brotherhood and loyalty that binds artists together.
Line by Line Meaning
Now, it's the mad magician with the ill deposition
I am a skilled artist with a unique style and talent
No repetition, holdin' down Bronx tradition
I bring originality while representing the Bronx
My composition simply squash the competition
My music easily surpasses any competition
Step up and get beat into a submission
Anyone who challenges me will be defeated
'Cause this musician with the street intuition
I have a deep understanding of the streets
735 fuel-injected transmission
I have a powerful and fast flow
My opposition will have to recognize my steez
My opponents have to acknowledge my style
Exotic trees, leave a trail of scuffed up knees
My success is evident and leaves others in awe
So please, you couldn't touch this cat with a stick
You can't compare to me or harm me
Quick to inflict tricks, blaze up in the flick
I am skilled at performing and smoking marijuana
Son, I'm sick, and you could put that on my mama
I am incredibly talented, and I swear it on my mother
Exclamation point, quotation, comma
I am emphasizing my greatness through punctuation
Lay up on the beaches when I'm down in the Bahamas
I enjoy relaxing on the beaches of the Bahamas
The skills go back to the days of Wonderama
I have been skillful since my early days
So pass the scama, son, it's time to get this money
Let's focus on making money, my friend
So we can relax and recline where it's sunny
Once we have money, we can enjoy our lives in sunny places
I went from standin' on the corner sellin' cocaine
I started from a rough background, involved in illegal activities
To rippin' shows live on stage with hoes yellin' my name
Now, I perform on stage and have fans cheering for me
To be precise, rippin' mics is the light of my life
Performing and rapping is what brings me true happiness
You frontin' like you trife but never pulled a heist in your life
You pretend to be tough, but you've never been involved in criminal activities
The price of my ice is sky high, I'm a fly guy
The value of my jewelry is very high, and I have a stylish appearance
That's every thugs dream I really love C.R.E.A.M., it's in my bloodstream
Having wealth and success is what every thug desires, and it is deeply ingrained in me
You mad 'cause I got more chicks than you, more bricks than you
You're jealous because I have more women and drugs than you
More nines and extra clips than you
I possess more firearms and ammunition than you
Where I live, it ain't a nice town
The neighborhood I reside in is not pleasant
You can't walk around with iced down
It's dangerous to wear expensive jewelry there
Some clown probably gettin' stuck right now
Someone foolish is likely being robbed at this moment
Peace to D.I.T.C., Show and A.G., Fat J-O-E
Shout out to my fellow D.I.T.C. members: Show and A.G., Fat J-O-E
Diamond D, Lord Finesse, and me
Also shout out to Diamond D, Lord Finesse, and myself
I'm from the East Coast, this is how we roll in New York
As a representative of the East Coast, this is our style in New York
A bunch of rowdy niggas holdin' the fort
We are a group of wild individuals maintaining our strength
Jackin' creeps, packin' heat, these Harlem streets is for keeps
Engaging in criminal activities, carrying weapons, the streets of Harlem are dangerous
Much love to all my peeps who got a covered with sheets
Respect and condolences to those who have passed away and are buried
Yo, most these rap cats don't know where it started
Many current rappers are unaware of hip hop's origins
Where it came from
Its origins in the past
We been reppin' this shit since day one
We have been representing hip hop since the beginning
Diggin' In The Crates originators
D.I.T.C. are the pioneers of this style
Why niggas playa haters?
Why do others envy and hate on us?
Knowin' damn well they can't fade us
They are fully aware that they can't compete with us
You better take me out quick, 'cause I'm accurate when I bust mine
You should try to defeat me quickly, as I am a skilled and precise shooter
And make it count like Jordan at crunch time
I excel under pressure, like Michael Jordan in critical moments
Just in case I play Fishburn and double up on nines
To ensure my safety, I carry two firearms
You could never make it rain, or stop my sunshine
You can't compete with me in terms of success and positivity
So I keep eyes on these chumps the whole time
I constantly watch out for these fools
Take note of your technique like we scheme on dimes
I closely observe your skills and analyze them like planning a robbery
Disregard your crew, fuck your heart
I don't care about your friends or emotions
Put a slug in me, it'll be marriage 'til death do us part
If you attempt to harm me, you will face dire consequences
Until then, master this art and kill them
In the meantime, I will perfect my craft and dominate my enemies
With the pen that's dramatic, automatics, I commit sins
Through my creative writing, I express intense emotions and reveal my involvement in crimes
Hold my head, but when I've had it, I test chins
I remain calm, but when provoked, I engage in physical confrontations
If that ain't real, then feel the stainless steel
If you doubt my authenticity, you will face the consequences of my firearm
Bang 'em and hang 'em like they did our relatives
I will shoot and kill my enemies, just as they did to our ancestors
Thought he was the best on the mic that ever lived? Negative
Don't believe the hype, as I am superior to anyone claiming to be the best
Wu-diggity, if you with me, then say "Word"
If you support me, show your agreement by saying "Word"
Lets get twisted like bottlecaps (and) create like Spielberg
Let's have fun and be creative, like opening a bottlecap and generate ideas like Steven Spielberg
Check the referral, man, my whole squad's thorough
Verify the reputation, my entire crew is authentic and reliable
We worldwide, niggas just nice in one borough
We have global recognition, while others are only respected in their local areas
We all gleam, plus we fiend for more C.R.E.A.M.
We all shine and desire more wealth and success
You got some nice players, they just on the wrong team
You have talented individuals, but they are associated with the wrong group
Nahmean? As the world turns
You understand what I'm saying? As life goes on
To who it concern, we'll set you straight like a perm
To those who doubt us, we will prove them wrong and make things clear
Rap apostle, lyrical type Picasso
I am a rap artist of great importance, a masterful lyricist like Picasso
Kinda hostile, nothing less than colossal
I have an aggressive demeanor and possess immense talent
You dig me like fossils, be the cat with the groovy soul
You understand and appreciate my old-school style
Lotta rappers out here actin' with no movie roles
Many rappers pretend to be someone they are not
You know the deal, I represent skills
You are aware of my abilities and talent
And niggas with bent grills that live to make a mil'
Also, I represent individuals with damaged teeth who strive to become wealthy
On the real, that's my motto, too hard to follow
Honestly, that is my personal mantra, but it is difficult for others to emulate
Will die in sorrow before I'm goin' out like Gravato
I will die with regret before ending my life on a low note
Hard to hit like lotto, underworld role model
It's challenging to catch me, like winning the lottery, but I represent the criminal underworld
D.I.T.C., we be them cats to tomorrow
D.I.T.C. is the group that represents the future of this genre
Holdin' it down for D.I.T.C, niggas stink like feces
We are here to support D.I.T.C., while others are worthless
Comin' against raw dogs, you lost
Confronting us will only result in your defeat
The way I stimulate rhyme in rhythmatic timin'
My ability to flow and rhyme with precise timing is impressive
On beat, off beat, drunk flow, here we go
Whether on the beat or off, even in an intoxicated state, I can still deliver
Assignments handed out, each individual stand out
We each have our own tasks and strengths that make us stand out
Carryin' his own clout
Each of us has our own influence and respect
Phenomenal Moses of rap, I pose a threat
I am an incredible and powerful figure in the rap industry, and I am a danger to others
Foes I put 'em on a block like a hole in a pen
I defeat my enemies and trap them like prisoners
Lyrical genocide on the witty side
My lyrical prowess is destructive and flows with cleverness
Niggas give me respect due, like the Pope in a synagogue
People show me the respect I deserve, like acknowledging the Pope in a synagogue
Who waitin' my odds? O.C. far from a fraud
Who doubts my abilities? I, O.C., am far from being fake
You waste my time, nigga, so I bagged your broad
You've annoyed me, so I stole your girl
Blow your mind, ditto, with no conscience
I will amaze you and leave you speechless without feeling any guilt
I decide the law, motherfucker, I'm Congress
I have control and power over others, as if I am Congress
This concludes my repertoire what I be on
This is the end of what I have to say about myself
MC's make way for mines or get peed on
Other rappers should make room for me or face humiliation
Fuck that
Forget that
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Chang Rak Kim, Jong Hoon Choi, Se Hee Cho, Su Lee, Su Bin Kim
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