time management
Blueprint Lyrics

Testing, testing. Test the mic? How we sound out there?
Blueprint is checking the microphone before starting the song and ensures that the sound quality is perfect to deliver his message

Hope it's on. It's on? Somebody turn my mic on
Blueprint wants to confirm whether his microphone is on or not and requests someone to turn it on for him

How I sound? Sound aight? Sound good out there? Better sound right
Blueprint reviews his own voice quality to ensure that he sounds perfect and delivers his message to the audience flawlessly

Want y'all to hear this. Turn it up a little bit
Blueprint wants the audience to hear the song's message clearly by increasing the volume of the song slightly

They gotta hear this. Gotta get this mic right
Blueprint believes that the song's message is essential for the audience to hear and requests that the microphone be at its best quality to deliver it

Gotta have the levels right. Feel me. Gotta be perfect
Blueprint is particular about the sound and volume quality of the song, and it must be flawless so that the audience can hear his message correctly

Gotta be crisp. One two, one two. One two, one two. Much better
Blueprint emphasizes that the music should be sharp, clear, and flawless, and after checking the mic several times, he feels satisfied about the quality

Soundin' hot now. I like that. Testing. Here we go. Uh huh
Blueprint reconfirms that the sound quality of the music is now as per his satisfaction, and he's ready to deliver his message through the song

I'm like guns smoke, floating in the air from a murder weapon
Blueprint is like smoke from a gun, which is a metaphor for saying that he's powerful and dangerous as if he's a weapon of a murder. It represents that he's not weak, and he's out to take on his competitors.

Whistlin' wind from shots fired off in seven
BluePrint refers to shots fired off in the distance from the west, signifying that he's ready to combat any nearby threats or competitors. It also represents that he's gaining momentum against such adverse situations.

Realize inspire Gods to throw lightening out of Heaven
Blueprint believes that his work inspires even the gods to send down lightning on earth. In other words, his work is of such high quality that even gods appreciate and hail his work.

I'll be standing over your body when the sound deadens
Blueprint is confident about his work and assures that, despite various obstacles and competitors, he will remain the last man standing. It also represents that he will not falter from his goal until he has achieved it.

You got loose lips, But your music ain't tight
Blueprint believes that the competitor has weak and erroneous lyrics, which are irrelevant and loose to the topic. The music seems to be out of sync with the lyrics.

I got a mean left, You box with gay rights
Blueprint means that he is strong enough to knock down his competitors, whereas they are too weak to compete with him. He also mocks their confidence to take him, which is as weak as fighting for rights with no action.

We'll tie you up to a pole so you can't take flight
Blueprint assures that his competitors cannot run away and that they will be caught in their tracks. He means they cannot escape or avoid the punishment they deserve.

Then pummel you to death with 108 mics
Blueprint confirms that he has many microphones to hit his competitor with repeatedly until they break down due to the overwhelming power of his work. 108 mics are used metaphorically to represent the brutal force of his work.

Weightless will never fall so end all resistance
Blueprint means that their weight is too light, and they are too insignificant to cause him any harm. So, the competition should stop as it is futile to wage war against him.

There's already way too much drama in this business
Blueprint confirms that there is enough drama in the music industry, and that his work will not be a part of such chaos. Expressing dissatisfaction over the cut-throat competition and politics in the industry.

The character assassin leaves no witnesses
Blueprint believes that his work exposes his competitor's flaws and creates a negative reputation that their competitors cannot fix. Hence, there will be no remaining supporters or help after his work gains recognition.

Pleading innocence to the judge and the jury
Blueprint knows that his competitors would try to defend themselves and plead innocent to the accusations against them in front of the judges and the Jury. This line refers to their attempt to save themselves from the backlash of their work.

Temporary insanity was the fuel behind my fury
Blueprint says that being crazy or eccentric was the driving force behind his work's popularity and success. This exceptional quality is what sets him apart from his competitors.

I threw the book at the judge and got rushed by security
Blueprint confirms that he faced many obstacles in showcasing his work and mentions that he was misunderstood by people in power. He also confirms that he got into trouble due to his work.

Spent 90 days in hip hop hell
Blueprint believes he was in hip hop hell for 90 days due to his work, and his actions were not well-accepted in the community.

And would've still been there if Inkwell didn't post bail
Blueprint confirms that he got bailed out by Inkwell or his supporters, or he could still be living in hip hop hell for his work's passion and dedication.

Now I'm explosive corrosive like battery acid
Blueprint uses the metaphor of battery acid to describe his music, which is powerful and explosive, causing severe damage to his competitor's reputation.

Burnt plastic until this foul stench had me gaspin'
This line is a continuation of the previous line and represents that the impact of his work is so massive that it causes a foul stench and makes him choke. Blueprint means that his work is not meant for the weak-hearted.

Only Aspirin could alleviate the pain and the tension
Blueprint confirms that the only thing that could ease his pain or stress is aspirin, as his work is mentally and emotionally taxing.

From writin' all my rhymes in three dimensions
Blueprint means that his work is multilayered and thought out, and it has multiple dimensions. Each line represents something that is misunderstood by many people.

While all the writers only occupy a single plain of existence
Blueprint confirms that his competitors lack creativity, and their work is one-dimensional, which cannot compare to his dynamic work.

My imagery goes beyond simple bottles of Hennessy
Blueprint confirms that his imagery and work are not basic, so it's not just about Hennessy bottles, and hence it is hard for his competitors to compare themselves to his level of work.

Deciphering the mysteries of history
Blueprint's work is meaningful and thought-provoking, and it delves deep into the mysteries of history to understand them to educate and inspire others.

But these A&R's got me feelin' trapped like that movie Misery
Blueprint confirms that even agents and record label executives are not providing enough support, and it makes him feel trapped, similar to the character in the movie, Misery. He's unhappy with the current state of music industry politics.

My hands guided by the divine to write scriptures, For my listeners
Blueprint uses divine intervention as a metaphor for his creative process. And explains about his writing process, which is meant to convert his messages into scriptures, which can be consumed by his listeners and followers.

It holds short attention spans prisoner
Blueprint's music and messages are so engaging, that it captivates short attention spans which otherwise would have lost track of his work.

This probably ain't the first Greenhouse song they ever heard
Blueprint speculates that his listeners already have heard his previous works as a part of Greenhouse songs.

It's cool if they know all the beats but don't know the words
Blueprint confirms that his listeners may know the beats but might not pay attention to the lyrics, which is not a problem but a preference.

But if they knowin' all the words but they still don't know the title
Blueprint confirms that even if they memorized the lyrics, it does not matter as long as they don't pay attention to the title or the message within the song.

They probably downloaded it and didn't get it from my crew
Blueprint confirms that there is a possibility that his listeners downloaded songs by Greenhouse, which he may not find appealing as those downloads might not be the reflection of his unique work.

Makin' it hard for me to flourish
Blueprint feels like he's not getting enough recognition despite his unique work and this thought does not let him move forward quickly.

And with this pop hip hop it's hard not to be discouraged
Blueprint confirms it is hard to stay motivated and stick with unique, complex music while seeing many in pop or mainstream hip hop getting massive recognition and universal applause.

By these MC's without identities, Soundin' miscellaneous
Blueprint criticizes MCs who lack creativity and fail to stand out from others as they go with the flow and produce miscellaneous, indistinguishable music.

Enter my vicinity, Attack is instantaneous
Blueprint confirms his music's power, stating that the moment competitors enter his circle, they are attacked and taken over instantly by his music's intensity.

Cold and calculated my life like chess
Blueprint's approach towards life and his work is calculated and strategic, similar to a game of chess. This line is a metaphor for Blueprint's life strategy which is based on careful and strategic planning.

So every move I make means one piece less
Blueprint means that his every move counts, requiring him to use his energy and resources in the most efficient ways possible. This line is a continuation of the chess game metaphor, and it signifies that every move brings him closer to his goal.

Through self mastery, I relieve stress
Blueprint uses self-mastery techniques to handle stress better while delivering his work. This line is a way of Blueprint indicating his focus and clarity using self-mastery.

And reinforce what it really means to be the best
Blueprint reaffirms his commitment and dedication towards his work to become the best in his industry.

Then I Scribe lines with the energy of sex and let, Raps caress tracks like fat ass and breasts
Blueprint explains how he writes and produces his music, using a metaphor to describe his creativity's energy using sex, indicating how passionate his delivery is. He's experienced at what he does, just like how a man understands his partner's needs and desires to make sure she is satisfied.

Feelin. Then need to write, plant the seeds of life
Blueprint confirms that his work is not just about music, but it is his way of expressing himself and his philosophy to others. His words are powerful enough to create a positive impact and represent something that is significant in his life.

Greenhouse procreates with every song we make
Blueprint mentions Greenhouse, his band's name in the last few lines, and how every song they produce is meant to create and spread their unique sound's influence and message.

MC's takin' my CD home to imitate my genome
Blueprint confirms that his competitors are copying his unique work in trying to replicate his success. However, his work's uniqueness and quality make it hard for them to succeed.

Nine months later my seed is sown
Blueprint means that he takes his time with his work and quality, and his work's positive impact creates fans and followers, which shows the growth of his seeds

You took biting to the point that your teeth cracked
Blueprint confirms that his competitors copied his work and techniques but failed miserably, and it affected them negatively.

I can see it in your smile, You got platinum plaque
Blueprint confirms that he can see through his competitor's actions and can detect that they successfully obtained their deserved recognition

But that's my style dawg I gotta have it back
Blueprint confirms that his work's fame is derived from his unique style, and he is out to reclaim his fame from copycats trying to cash in on his unique style.