1.) Buckshot (ak… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 3 artists that share this name.
1.) Buckshot (aka. buckshotbad, buckeshot, solventabuser, solventabuse), is a member of the music collective Haunted Mound. He is affiliated with artists Sematary, Hackle, and Turnabout - as well as producers Gonerville, Snuffer, Grimoire and Oscar18.
2.) Memphis rapper affiliated with DJ Zirk & 2 Thick. Released his solo album Strapped With Them Thangz in 1994. Was also prominently featured on DJ Zirk's album Underworld.
3.) Buckshot (born Kenyatta Blake in Brooklyn, New York) is a legendary rapper, famous as the leader of Hip Hop supergroup Boot Camp Clik and the group Black Moon. He has released two solo albums, three albums with Black Moon and three albums with Boot Camp Clik.
Food For Thought
Buckshot Lyrics
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Damn
Can I get a piece of bread?
Without somebody in the street tryin to eat what I said
I know I spread words like butter on toast
Cause when ya get it in the morning then ya love it the most
But see it's really the beef I hate
Even though there's a lot of y'all that wanna see my plate
And go bananas when I think about the food for ya mind
And stay away from them rotten apples
When ya fed some get fed and do a lot to get at you
So I match my caliber with my calories
Forty five shots a slice is like can it be
Nawh where you want it breast or thigh
I got a two piece and fries for niggaz like y'all
So why would I pass my plate
When I'm working for a salary to pass my weight
[Verse 2]
Every seeds that grows of food is a show a prove
How I move when I go with the youth
I mean at a show if I flow in the booth
I let it be know you better be grown or don't do it
Hunh many claim to have food for your brain
You can tell when they starving cause they arguments lame
What a shame you see me on the train and kick it
Thought it was sweet with a jook so you ran for your biscuit
But no matter what I can't be stag net
Cause I peep to survive now you need that cabbage
And after that shit everything is gravy
Until the next meal maybe
Shits crazy I pray we see a better day
Cause see all this hunger is making me wonder why you lazy
Why would I pass my plate?
When I'm working for a salary to pass my weight
[Verse 3]
I broke bread wit the real
Still I feel like I can't get a mill
So I gotta build
And I gotta chill from that cook up product
I ain't tryin to get fried in the streets nawh wook paw
Cause if I wasn't eattin I'd be right there
In ya grill to session telling you the reason
Hunh I ain't tryin to pass the plate
Cause I use the food for thought to add to my plate
In "Food for Thought," Buckshot rhymes about food as a metaphor for knowledge, showing that he values sustenance not just for the body but also for the mind. The first verse portrays Buckshot as a foodie, but the food he craves isn't physical sustenance, but intellectual. He compares his words to butter on toast, emphasizing the pleasure he gets from sharing his knowledge through his craft. However, he's aware that there are some that want to take his place at the table, spreading his knowledge instead of creating their own. Buckshot separates himself from these people, preserving the quality of what he creates.
In the second verse, Buckshot highlights how the food he provides differs from that of others. He criticizes those who claim to offer food for the brain (knowledge) but are actually just trying to make a quick profit. He also enhances his metaphorical representation of food by talking about a "cabbage," which can mean money, but also a vegetable. In this case, it's both, with the cabbage hard-earned by Buckshot's knowledge, and the vegetable an essential part of the meal. Buckshot also addresses the violence that can surround food: A "jook" is slang for a sudden hit or robbery, and "biscuit" can refer to food or a gun. These items symbolize two different types of sustenance, but also emphasize the idea that knowledge can be just as powerful as a weapon.
Verse three has Buckshot reflecting on his achievements, wondering why he still struggles financially despite his success. He emphasizes the importance of building and investing without getting caught up in the temptations that can lure others away from productive creation. Buckshot ends by saying he doesn't want to share what he's earned by offering up his knowledge, which has added to his figurative and literal weight.
Line by Line Meaning
Damn
Expressing surprise or frustration
Can I get a piece of bread?
Can I have a small portion or share of something?
Without somebody in the street tryin to eat what I said
Without someone taking advantage of my words or ideas
I know I spread words like butter on toast
I know my words are appealing to others, like a delicious spread on bread
Cause when ya get it in the morning then ya love it the most
When you consume something at the start of your day, you tend to appreciate it the most
But see it's really the beef I hate
But in reality, what I dislike is conflict or disagreement
Even though there's a lot of y'all that wanna see my plate
Even though there are many people who envy me or want what I have
I dedicate time to separate lines
I put effort into distinguishing between different ideas or concepts
And go bananas when I think about the food for ya mind
I get excited or enthusiastic when considering ways to feed your brain or intellect
And stay away from them rotten apples
And avoid negative or harmful individuals
When ya fed some get fed and do a lot to get at you
When you succeed, others may try to take advantage of you or bring you down
So I match my caliber with my calories
So I strive to match my quality or capability with my food or sustenance
Forty five shots a slice is like can it be
A large portion or serving of food can be surprising or even shocking
Nawh where you want it breast or thigh
No problem, which type of meat would you like?
I got a two piece and fries for niggaz like y'all
I have a meal deal consisting of two pieces of chicken and fries for people like you
So why would I pass my plate
Why would I give up or share what I have worked for?
When I'm working for a salary to pass my weight
When I am putting in effort to make a living and maintain my own well-being
Every seeds that grows of food is a show a prove
Every source of sustenance comes with a demonstration of its value or quality
How I move when I go with the youth
How I behave or act when I am around young people
I mean at a show if I flow in the booth
I am referring to my performance or presentation in a musical venue
I let it be know you better be grown or don't do it
I make it clear that you need to be mature or capable in order to participate
Hunh many claim to have food for your brain
Many people assert or suggest that they have enlightening or insightful ideas
You can tell when they starving cause they arguments lame
You can detect when someone is lacking intellectual nourishment because their arguments are weak or flawed
What a shame you see me on the train and kick it
It is unfortunate that you observe me while we are travelling together and socializing
Thought it was sweet with a jook so you ran for your biscuit
Thinking that I was vulnerable or unsuspecting, you attempted to take advantage of me but ended up being the one who felt threatened
But no matter what I can't be stag net
But regardless of this situation, I will remain steadfast and resilient
Cause I peep to survive now you need that cabbage
Because I observe and learn in order to survive, while you are now the one who has a strong desire for money or wealth
And after that shit everything is gravy
And afterward, everything is going to be good or easy
Until the next meal maybe
Until the next challenge or opportunity arises
Shits crazy I pray we see a better day
This situation is unbelievable or overwhelming, and I hope for things to improve in the future
Cause see all this hunger is making me wonder why you lazy
Because all of this need or desire is causing me to question or doubt your lack of motivation or ambition
I broke bread wit the real
I have shared a meal or collaborated with genuine or authentic individuals
Still I feel like I can't get a mill
However, I still feel as if I cannot achieve financial success or security
So I gotta build
So I need to work hard and improve my situation
And I gotta chill from that cook up product
And I need to avoid drugs or illegal activities that could harm me or impede my progress
I ain't tryin to get fried in the streets nawh wook paw
I am not attempting to get into trouble or be harmed in public
Cause if I wasn't eattin I'd be right there
Because if I was not able to take care of myself or be successful, I would likely be in a desperate situation
In ya grill to session telling you the reason
Confronting or conversing with you in order to explain or justify myself
Hunh I ain't tryin to pass the plate
I am not attempting to give up or share responsibility or ownership
Cause I use the food for thought to add to my plate
Because I utilize insightful or enlightening ideas to enhance and benefit myself
Contributed by Annabelle F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.