Lo-Fi Funk
Blueprint Lyrics

Uhh, yeah
Blueprint starts off the song signaling listeners to pay attention to what he's about to say.

Aight check it out
Blueprint segues from the intro to the start of his verse.

You know the names, you know the faces
Blueprint alludes to his familiarity and connections in the music industry.

It's Blueprint right here man
Blueprint asserts his identity and presence as a rapper in this song.

That's my dog
Blueprint expresses appreciation and camaraderie towards someone he knows.

Hold up, ha ha
Blueprint inserts a brief pause before continuing on with his verse.

Hold up, this Weightless right here look
Blueprint takes a moment to shout out the collective group that he is associated with, Weightless.

Lo-Fi Funk, you can find me in your trunk
Blueprint references his music, stating that it can be found in a listener's car trunk.

Turn my volume up
Blueprint asks for the listener to increase the volume, making sure that his music is heard clearly.

I'm from the O state, all of my cats carry they own weight
Blueprint declares his origins from Ohio, and notes the self-sufficiency and independence of those around him.

C-O-L to C-I-N had to motivate
Blueprint references the towns Columbus and Cincinnati in Ohio, and how he has had to encourage and inspire his peers there.

Graduated from school, needed my own space
Blueprint talks about his education and his desire for independence and personal space.

Bein' broke ain't nothin nice, I got dough to make
Blueprint speaks about the struggles of poverty, but also emphasizes his ambition to make money.

Ain't no time to be movin at a slow pace
Blueprint emphasizes the urgency of taking action and making progress quickly.

Puttin' myself behind the eight with my own mistakes
Blueprint recognizes that he has made errors that have set him back, but he takes accountability for his actions.

It only takes one break in concentration
Blueprint notes the fragility of focus, and how easily one can lose sight of their goals.

To be behind bars, facin' incarceration
Blueprint warns of the legal consequences of making a mistake, and how it can lead to imprisonment.

So my mind's on escapin' like in Shawshank
Blueprint references the film The Shawshank Redemption, and how like characters in the movie, he must escape his own obstacles and challenges.

Givin the Lord thanks for days in this place
Blueprint expresses gratitude for the time he has spent trying to pave a path for himself, possibly in reference to his career in music.

Where people do anything to get it, cash or credit
Blueprint references the desperation that people have to earn money, whether it be legally or illegally.

Crack sales or Mary Kay cosmetics
Blueprint gives two examples of products or goods that people might resort to selling, highlighting the contrast between illegal and legal products.

Park bench, derelicts, peddle incense
Blueprint references those stuck in poverty, illustrating those who resort to selling goods such as incense or perfume on the streets.

Main downtown slum lords abandoned tenements
Blueprint describes the role of rich landlords who leave their properties in disrepair, and therefore create a negative environment for those who live there.

Some dudes roll through, and don't take it serious
Blueprint points out those who disrespect the environment or the people who live in these types of areas.

We don't start trouble here but we will finish it
Blueprint references how people in poorer areas will not back down from a fight, and that others should not take advantage of the situation.

When I think long term about bein happy
Blueprint notes his intentions for the future and wanting to ultimately be happy.

My heart tells me that I gotta lead 'em at he
Blueprint believes that he has a duty to take on a leadership role for those around him, and to set a proper example.

Cats is mad 'cause they couldn't be astronauts
Blueprint notes how some people are angry that they do not have the opportunity to pursue certain careers or dreams.

Now they touch the sky everyday with hash and pot
Blueprint points out that some people turn to drugs as a means of escaping their reality and to ultimately feel a high.

You name it, I been to it, seen it or been through it
Blueprint references his own life experiences, and the variety of different scenarios he has encountered.

Somebody in my fam already did it or is doin' it
Blueprint notes that whatever he hasn't personally been through or seen, he has also heard about them from friends, family or acquaintances.

Beats, rhymes, drugs or guns
Blueprint lists off several different topics that will be discussed in his music, including music production, lyrics that tell a message, drugs or drug dealing and the use of firearms.

Let me show you how the Midwest was won
Blueprint wants to show how music from his region can be successful and influential, similar to how the pioneers expanded their territory in the past.

I hate most commercial rap and the labels that's sellin it
Blueprint voices his disdain for mainstream rap and the music industry that promotes such music to the masses.

Almost as much as I hate the President
Blueprint expresses his contempt for the current President (whoever it may be at the time), possibly referencing political issues tied to the rap scene.

What kind of world are we livin' in
Blueprint poses a rhetorical question, highlighting the state of the world and its societal issues.

When you kill Martin and Malcolm, but you let this coward live
Blueprint addresses the irony that some people who have made an impact in society through nonviolence have been assassinated, while those who lead with violence and hatred are still around to cause more harm.

They killed 2Pac, forgot about Will Smith
Blueprint references how Tupac was murdered, yet there are other entertainers (like Will Smith) who live a safe and protected life because they do not speak out against societal issues.

They killed Biggie Smalls and left us with Limp Bizkit
Blueprint notes the contrast in quality between influential artists who are now gone (like Biggie Smalls), and those who are still around but do not make as significant of an impact (such as Limp Bizkit).

Like we would be too dumb to know the difference
Blueprint highlights the ways in which mainstream media and the music industry moguls treat audiences like they are unable to recognize what good music is.

They both knew it was comin' but we didn't listen
Blueprint brings up the fact that Tupac and Biggie had rapped about their own deaths, but still, their fans didn't take them seriously or act on it to prevent their demise.

Some people think because I rap I'm not supposed to hate
Blueprint addresses a common misconception people might think of rappers or those in the music industry, assuming that they have to be constantly positive and uplifted.

I gotta be a role model and motivate
Blueprint references the responsibility that some musicians may have to inspire and influence their listeners to make better life choices.

But it's hard when you see dudes you know are fake
Blueprint notes the difficulty in trying to be a positive inspiration, while recognizing that there are people who are not genuine or true to themselves.

All you ugly rappers need to go home and comb your face
Blueprint takes a shot at those he considers to be bad or unattractive rappers and urges them to take better care of their appearance.

Your skin is unhappy and your teeth look nappy
Blueprint critiques the physical appearance of some rappers he has encountered, noting that their skin and teeth are in poor condition.

The dandruff in your hair got your shirt shook badly
Blueprint describes the appearance of someone whose hair contains so much dandruff that it covers their clothing when they brush it off.

Your facial hair is all mangy and patchy
Blueprint further criticizes the appearance of some rappers whose facial hair might be unkempt, uneven or patchy.

And your bloodshot eyes look like they got acne
Blueprint notes that some rappers have naturally bloodshot eyes or bloodshot eyes caused by drug use, making it look like they have acne.

Yeah Print, turn my volume up
Blueprint finishes the song with a request to turn up the volume for his music and his message.