Chemical Calisthenics
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[Gift of Gab]
I can do anything

Neutron, proton, mass effect, lyrical oxidation, yo irrelevant
Mass spectrograph, your electron volt, atomic energy erupting
As I get all open on betacron, gamma rays thermo cracking
Cyclotron and any and every mic
You're on trans iridium, if you're always uranium
Molecules, spontaneous combustion, pow

Law of de-fi-night pro-por-tion, gain-ing weight
I'm every element of brown

Lead, gold, tin, iron, platinum, zinc, when I rap you think
Iodine nitrate activate
Red geranium, the only difference is I transmit sound
Balance was unbalanced then you add a little talent and

Careful, careful with those ingredients
They could explode and blow up if you drop then
And they hit the ground

Let it flow, yo, just let it go, get back

see-O-H-O-2 wine water solution of calcium hydroxide
Slobbin it, see-A-O lime will make bleach powder
Galvanic metal beats stomp out louder
Dried ice, see-0 squared refrigerant
N-O-2 makes you laugh, it's laughing gas used by the dentists
I nearly added acid glue, I'm like oil of a toil, the king of chemicals
And the G heat gas waved all your mats
Chemical change, ice point, melt all your raps
Atomic weight, hold shocks, when you call
Refillable gas keep going way beyond
Biotch I'm only ill with buzzin, feel the ambiance
A diabetic process outta calm your ass
After I warm your ass, I'll give sodium, silicate N-O-2-S-1-O-3, a water glass
Borax flexure full of brimstone sulfur
Boraxic acid, hip-hop preserver
see-O-2 could never put away the fire
Style aroma is scientific; the lyrical fuse would be connected
To teach you chemical calisthenics

The Theory is that all matter is composed of at least three fundamental particles
Protons, electrons, neutrons, Protons charge is positive
By now you've guessed electrons are probably negatively charged
Neutrons don't follow either, neutral, in the middle, only no apologies
Centered, unmoved by yin and yang ideology
Neutron, bomb songs, electron fury
Cosmic musical radio-activity
Different points in joints within infinity
Oxygen and hydrogen alive within all types of energy
Within all types of energy
Within all types of energy
Within all types of energy
Within all types of energy, inside a world, inside a world
Inside a universe, inside of me existing although I can't see it

Hydrocarbon, nitrogen cycle, ionization
Heavier than electric motor metals that weigh over a ton
This has been a chemist, Blackalicious creation
Clean out your desk, put your papers away cause class in almost done

This is chemistry plus calisthenics
I'm calcium plus potassium, magnesium, newspaper of sodium, sulfate
Your solvent, chloroform, remedy from the norm
glycerin, purest form Titanium
there is no way out, when this newfy is out
of all arms vibration, forming in a nigga
some bleachin' to teach ya religious is equal to pieces of meteor
Eager to be here or is it, can see here I know all of all
I'ma pickin' up pretty little Cindy




I'm more, I'm thinkin of more,
I'm cookin a potion!

Overall Meaning

The song "Chemical Calisthenics" by Blackalicious and Cut Chemist is a complex and intricate fusion of science and music. The lyrics explore chemistry concepts and scientific terms, causing the listener to interpret and decipher the deeper meanings behind the lyrics. The song lyrically presents the idea that everything in the world is composed of elements and chemicals, and this concept is reinforced through the use of complex chemistry vocabulary.


Through the lyrics, Gift of Gab blends chemistry concepts such as atomic weight, spontaneous combustion, and chemical change with music and poetry. The metaphors and allusions to chemical reactions create a rhythmic flow that is both scientific and musical. The message of the song is that science is all around us and by learning and understanding it, we can better appreciate the world we live in.


Line by Line Meaning

I can do anything
I am capable of achieving anything.


Neutron, proton, mass effect, lyrical oxidation, yo irrelevant
I am knowledgeable about scientific and fundamental particles and their effects in the world. Your irrelevant opinions don't matter.


Mass spectrograph, your electron volt, atomic energy erupting
I understand the concepts and principles of mass spectrometry, electron volts, and atomic energy and their explosive effects.


As I get all open on betacron, gamma rays thermo cracking
My scientific knowledge expands to betacron and gamma rays and their effects on thermolysis.


Cyclotron and any and every mic
I am familiar with the workings of a cyclotron and can handle any mic.


You're on trans iridium, if you're always uranium
You're on a higher level if you're always striving to be your best, just like trans iridium and uranium are elements with high atomic numbers.


Molecules, spontaneous combustion, pow
I am aware of the reaction of molecules and their potential for spontaneous combustion, which leads to explosive pow.


Law of de-fi-night pro-por-tion, gain-ing weight
I understand the Law of Definite Proportions and how it relates to gaining weight.


I'm every element of brown
I am multifaceted and diverse like the color brown, which is composed of multiple hues and shades.


Lead, gold, tin, iron, platinum, zinc, when I rap you think
When I rap, you think of various elements like lead, gold, tin, iron, platinum, and zinc.


Iodine nitrate activate
I'm aware of iodine nitrate and its activation properties.


Red geranium, the only difference is I transmit sound
The only difference between me and a red geranium is that I can transmit sound.


Balance was unbalanced then you add a little talent and
Balance is important, but adding a little talent can unbalance things in a good way.


Careful, careful with those ingredients
Be cautious and careful when dealing with these ingredients.


They could explode and blow up if you drop then
These ingredients are volatile and could explode if dropped.


And they hit the ground
If they hit the ground, they will explode.


Let it flow, yo, just let it go, get back
Let your creativity flow and don't hold back. Just get back and continue creating.


see-O-H-O-2 wine water solution of calcium hydroxide
I am familiar with chemical solutions like the see-O-H-O-2 wine water solution of calcium hydroxide.


Slobbin it, see-A-O lime will make bleach powder
You can create bleach powder by using see-A-O lime.


Galvanic metal beats stomp out louder
Galvanic metal beats are louder and can stomp out the competition.


Dried ice, see-0 squared refrigerant
I know that dried ice is a refrigerant with the chemical formula see-0 squared.


N-O-2 makes you laugh, it's laughing gas used by the dentists
Nitrous oxide is a laughing gas used by dentists to make patients laugh.


I nearly added acid glue, I'm like oil of a toil, the king of chemicals
I almost added acid glue, but like oil of a toil, I am the king of chemicals in my craft.


And the G heat gas waved all your mats
The G heat gas waved away all your competing raps.


Chemical change, ice point, melt all your raps
I can make a chemical change happen, melt your raps, and bring them to a new level.


Atomic weight, hold shocks, when you call
I have the atomic weight and power to hold shocks when others try to call me out.


Refillable gas keep going way beyond
I am a refillable gas that keeps going and going beyond the competition.


Biotch I'm only ill with buzzin, feel the ambiance
I am only ill with the buzz of creating music and feel the ambiance of my craft.


A diabetic process outta calm your ass
My process is so sweet it could calm your soul, like a diabetic process.


After I warm your ass, I'll give sodium, silicate N-O-2-S-1-O-3, a water glass
After I warm you up with my beats, I'll give you a chemical compound, sodium silicate N-O-2-S-1-O-3, also known as a water glass.


Borax flexure full of brimstone sulfur
Borax flexure is a compound containing brimstone sulfur that I am familiar with.


Boraxic acid, hip-hop preserver
Boraxic acid is a preservative of hip hop culture that I am familiar with.


see-O-2 could never put away the fire
Carbon dioxide can never put away the fire of my passion for music.


Style aroma is scientific; the lyrical fuse would be connected
The style and aroma of my music has a scientific quality, and the lyrics fuse together in a connected way.


To teach you chemical calisthenics
Through my music, I want to teach you the principles of chemical calisthenics.


The Theory is that all matter is composed of at least three fundamental particles
The theory is that everything in the world is made up of three fundamental particles.


Protons, electrons, neutrons, Protons charge is positive
The fundamental particles are protons, electrons, and neutrons. Protons have a positive charge.


By now you've guessed electrons are probably negatively charged
You can probably guess that electrons are negatively charged particles.


Neutrons don't follow either, neutral, in the middle, only no apologies
Neutrons are neutral, neither positively nor negatively charged, and they make no apologies for it.


Centered, unmoved by yin and yang ideology
Neutrons are centered and unmoved by the ideology of yin and yang.


Neutron, bomb songs, electron fury
Just like the particle, neutron, my songs can pack a punch, while electron fury represents the energy in my music.


Cosmic musical radio-activity
My music has a cosmic and radioactive quality to it.


Different points in joints within infinity
My music can take you to different points within an infinite universe.


Oxygen and hydrogen alive within all types of energy
Oxygen and hydrogen are present in all types of energy, much like my music.


Within all types of energy
My music exists within all types of energy.


Inside a world, inside a world
My music exists within a world that's inside a bigger world.


Inside a universe, inside of me existing although I can't see it
My music exists within a universe that coexists inside me, even though I can't always see it.


Hydrocarbon, nitrogen cycle, ionization
I am knowledgeable about chemical compounds like hydrocarbons, the nitrogen cycle, and ionization.


Heavier than electric motor metals that weigh over a ton
I am heavy and powerful like electric motor metals that weigh over a ton.


This has been a chemist, Blackalicious creation
This creation comes from the mind of a chemist, Blackalicious.


Clean out your desk, put your papers away cause class in almost done
It's time to finish up in class and prepare to leave, so clean up your desk and put your papers away.


This is chemistry plus calisthenics
This is a mix of science, chemistry, and physical exercise, also known as chemical calisthenics.


I'm calcium plus potassium, magnesium, newspaper of sodium, sulfate
I am made up of elements like calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium, and sulfate, much like the ingredients in a newspaper.


Your solvent, chloroform, remedy from the norm
Chloroform is your solvent, your remedy from the norm.


glycerin, purest form Titanium
I am familiar with compounds like glycerin and the purest form of titanium.


there is no way out, when this newfy is out
There's no escaping my music once it's out in the world.


of all arms vibration, forming in a nigga
My vibration and energy is contagious, forming in anyone who listens to my music.


some bleachin' to teach ya religious is equal to pieces of meteor
Sometimes people need to have their views cleansed, like bleach, to realize that religious beliefs are no different than pieces of meteor.


Eager to be here or is it, can see here I know all of all
I am eager to be here and show that I am knowledgeable about everything in the world.


I'ma pickin' up pretty little Cindy
I am picking up a girl named Cindy, though it's not clear if this is a metaphor or a literal statement.


I'm more, I'm thinkin of more, I'm cookin a potion!
I am always striving for more and am in the process of creating something new, like a potion.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LUCAS CHRISTIAN MACFADDEN, TIMOTHY JEROME PARKER

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