1. Bow Wow is a Ja… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with the name Bow Wow.
1. Bow Wow is a Japanese heavy metal band from Tokyo, formed in 1975. The band released their self-titled debut in 1976. The band briefly changed their name to Vow Wow from 1984-1990, and changed back to Bow Wow by their 1995 album Bow Wow #1.
2. Shad Gregory Moss (born March 9, 1987), better known by his stage name Bow Wow (formerly Lil' Bow Wow), is an American rapper, actor and television host. As Lil' Bow Wow, he released his first album, Beware of Dog, in 2000 at age 13, which was followed by Doggy Bag in 2001. In 2003, Bow Wow released his third album Unleashed, which was the first album released after dropping the "Lil'" from his stage name.
Bow Wow made his first movie appearance in All About the Benjamins, in 2002 as a cameo. In the same year, Bow Wow made his debut as the lead role in Like Mike. He later began to undertake lead roles in movies, such as Johnson Family Vacation in 2004 and Roll Bounce in 2005. He also played a supporting role in the film The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift in 2006. Bow Wow also appeared in five episodes of the television series Entourage, and starred as Brody Nelson in CSI: Cyber until the show's cancelation in 2016.
In his career, Bow Wow has had three top ten hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. He has sold over 10 million copies and 14 million digital assets worldwide.
The Future
Bow Wow Lyrics
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I'm off the chains
Yeah I'm off the chains
[Chorus:]
Have you ever seen me,I'm the future
I represent how it's gone be, I'm the future
Born in 1987, I'm the future
I dont know about y'all
But I know about me
And when I think about the future
I'm all you see
Cuz I am the future
[Bow Wow]
I'm somethin your not
I'm just right with the block
Every jam that I make
Gotta go knock, knock
The biggest thang since hugo
You know y'all cats do a whole lot do mo believe me
I'm loose now running at full speed
Like the juice now like back in '73'
Ya heard of me
Had to I'm that lil bad dude
Runnin around puttin it down with JD
I'm the A in the hit
I'm the prince of the click
What you think keep makin shorty have them fits
It's the b capital O-W Wow
Like Moe Dee how you like me now
Tryna do it real big like Chris an nem
But if this thing dont work i'm above the rim
Between the legs and behind the back
Yeah i'm small but I got that
Now tell me
[Chorus]
(R.O.C.)
Now look up ahead dats me
Far beyond the flow is gone come on
You know the kid is crazy
Like Britney Spears
And I'm in the prime of my years oh yeah
I know what pops up in ya head first is ( wait a minute)
How he keep coming up with verses ( uh huh)
Well i'm gonna tell ya something and don't get nervous ( allright)
My secret is I'm doing this on purpose( Why)
To get a billion copies purchased
If your style is sick (well)
Mine is allergic
My rhymes in the beat merges like interstate traffic(ooh mybad)
It's just a habit
I flows it
I know it'll probably illegal
Before the o's before you
Even close to being the COR
Even backwards I'm hard
And I give my regards
But I aint rapping with y'all
I'm a year after tomorrow
You can't see me
I'm the future
I represent how it's gone be
I'm the future
Born in '79'
I'm the future
Party people get ready
It's the future
In Bow Wow's song "The Future," he proclaims himself as the future of hip hop. He boasts about how he is different from everybody else, and he is going to be the one who defines the trends of the future. Bow Wow goes on to say that he has always been a standout in the crowd and will continue to do the same. He confirms this through the chorus "I'm something you're not. I'm just right with the block."
The phrase "I'm off the chains" is repeated multiple times throughout the song. This phrase implies that Bow Wow is wild and unstoppable, virtually untamed. He is on top of the world, and nobody can stop him. This song is all about self-affirmation; Bow Wow is confident, and he knows he is the future. He wants his audience to believe that he is a force to be reckoned with and that they should pay attention to what he's doing. Overall, the song is a statement of confidence and power, signaling that Bow Wow is here to stay.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm off the chains
I am free from societal constraints and expectations
Have you ever seen me,I'm the future
I am the next big thing, and I am here to revolutionize the music industry
I represent how it's gone be, I'm the future
I am shaping the future of music with my style and talent
Born in 1987, I'm the future
I was born with the talent and potential to change the face of hip-hop
Party people get ready, it's the future
Get ready to witness the rise of the next hip-hop superstar
I'm somethin your not
I am exceptional and one of a kind
Every jam that I make
Every song I create
Gotta go knock, knock
Is guaranteed to become a hit and dominate the airwaves
The biggest thang since hugo
I am a game changer, just like the fashion designer Hugo Boss
I'm loose now running at full speed
I am at the top of my game and am not holding back
Had to I'm that lil bad dude
I had to make a name for myself, and now I am on top
I'm the A in the hit
I am the lead artist in every hit song
It's the b capital O-W Wow
My stage name is Bow Wow
Tryna do it real big like Chris an nem
I am trying to be as successful as fellow rappers like Chris Brown and others
But if this thing dont work i'm above the rim
But even if my music career ends, I will still be successful in life
Yeah i'm small but I got that
I am not physically imposing, but I have immense talent
Now look up ahead dats me
I am way ahead of the competition
Far beyond the flow is gone come on
My music is far superior to anything else in the current hip-hop scene
You know the kid is crazy
People know I am a bit wild and unpredictable
Like Britney Spears
Like the pop icon Britney Spears, I am a trendsetter and influencer
And I'm in the prime of my years oh yeah
I am at the peak of my talent and creativity
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bryan Michael Cox, Jermaine Dupri, Rahman Griffin, Terron Mitchell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dee Sanders
Born in 1987, I'm the future!! This used to be my anthem LOL!
Money Mitch
Facts!!!! I felt this #96baby but know this song word for word since the month this album was sold 😂😂
Tariq Williams
Born in 1992
Leon Norbel
Deiondria Lee hell yeah
T #DeterminedB
Same here! lol #1987babies
Precious Garrison
this song went hard back in the day.! still does
Leon Norbel
Precious Garrison facts
Jalen Daniels
My cousin burned this CD as a birthday present and it's still one of my favourite gifts ever.
Nicholas Bersito
I remember having this cd as a kid I listened to it all the time with my Walkman in school this was like the best rap album I heard in my generation hahahahahahahahhaha still great to hear it lil bow wow was 🔥🔥
Mr. Brownie1990
I remember this album when I was in 11 years old I us to play this CD all the time. I love all of his tracks he made dang I miss those days bring back memories. Scout out out to 2000s music