Drop a Jewel
Bumpy Knuckles Lyrics


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Nothing is more dangerous than an idea, especially when it's the only one you have
You see vision is the art of seeing things invisible

Ahh My God (To the Beat Y'all

Verse 1

A lot of love lost your days is getting cloudy now I'm gonna see how many can really stand the rain
Bumpy back again analytical still working out twice a day like it's critical still mix a lot keep it spiritual
Mic still hot still lyrical and you niggaz hate to see me rise

I ain't got no more patience you can see it in my eyes
I'm sick of niggaz keeping me in lies, I hear ya talking
I'm New York nigga I rep it every time I step it evn though I'm well respected I got a weapon your past is terrible your future's worse
Let me put this Walter PP all in ya mouth cock it and shoot you first
Your shit ain't phat ain't no pun to that cause I make this hardcore gansta shit so fun to rap

You in trouble like no gun to clap in the middle of Pakistan
Either you fight or you clap your hand
Cause weak niggaz can't ever be sincere
I'm the hardest sober hardcore beats in ya ear
And I'm graceful like Muhhamad Ali opposing war

I ain't trying to be no soldier that don't konw what he's fighting for

That's hypocritic if I'm shooting up my block over 150$ size rocks
I'm a stop fucking with niggaz like Jenny from the block
Cause all you want to do is come in the club and bust shots

You see a man who exposes himself when he's intoxicated really don't know the art of getting drunk
Bumpy Knux bring funk like a musty black man from Gahn I rip through Mc's like a peronous
Run up on me if ya want to I'll cock my resolution like I was Hughey Newton plottin revolution what ya'll rappers call 16 Barz I call polution so fuck you and your distribution

I'm the self mad dollar blue colar rockwilder
Yes I weigh more 265 I weigh more I guess I got my weight up
I send you 16 Barz I ate up

All you punch line niggaz I'll put you in a line and punch every one of you
Now you know your purpose
I'm the bible of the ghetto and page by page

I wote ya'll a manual on the black man rage
I'll chae you till I catch that ass I guess I'm like age

And I kill gansta rappers too I guess I'm like AIDS
Take it Easy Eazy does it and ya'll wanna spit bitch in the club being a sleezy buzzit
Two years was my interlude I fixed my imperfection I got my mind in better shape to spit you the Konexion

Now that I got that off my Chest





Aiyo Big Chuck let's do this for Big Bro

Overall Meaning

The first line "Nothing is more dangerous than an idea, especially when it's the only one you have" can be seen as a commentary on the power of ideas and the danger of narrow-mindedness. If one only holds on to a single idea, it can become an obsession that blinds one to other possibilities, and can even cause harm if acted upon impulsively. The second line "You see vision is the art of seeing things invisible" is a nod to the importance of imagination in creating and realizing new ideas. Vision is a way of seeing beyond what is currently visible or accepted, and is necessary for progress and innovation.


The verse then continues on to showcase Bumpy Knuckles's lyrical prowess, as he raps about his patience running thin with those who keep him in lies and his passion for New York. He also touches on the issue of violence in the club scene and questions the motives of those who simply want to come in and "bust shots." Bumpy Knuckles asserts himself as a force to be reckoned with, with lines such as "I'm the self-made dollar blue collar rockwilder" and "I'm the bible of the ghetto and page by page, I wrote y'all a manual on the black man rage."


Overall, "Drop a Jewel" is a powerful statement on the role of ideas and imagination in shaping our world, delivered with Bumpy Knuckles's signature hard-hitting lyrics and gritty delivery.


Line by Line Meaning

Nothing is more dangerous than an idea, especially when it's the only one you have
An idea can be extremely potent, especially if it's all you have.


You see vision is the art of seeing things invisible
Perception is key in the art of seeing things that aren't directly visible.


A lot of love lost your days is getting cloudy now I'm gonna see how many can really stand the rain
You're going through tough times, and you're going to see who can stick it out and endure with you.


Bumpy back again analytical still working out twice a day like it's critical still mix a lot keep it spiritual
Bumpy's back and still works hard, keeping his physical and spiritual fitness a top priority.


Mic still hot still lyrical and you niggaz hate to see me rise
Bumpy's still got it and is a lyrical beast, making his haters envious of his success.


I ain't got no more patience you can see it in my eyes
Bumpy's lost his patience, and you can tell by looking at him.


I'm sick of niggaz keeping me in lies, I hear ya talking
Bumpy's done with people lying to him and talking behind his back.


I'm New York nigga I rep it every time I step it evn though I'm well respected I got a weapon your past is terrible your future's worse
Bumpy represents New York and is respected, but still carries a weapon due to dangerous people with bad pasts and worse futures.


Let me put this Walter PP all in ya mouth cock it and shoot you first
Bumpy's willing to take action and shoot first if he feels threatened.


Your shit ain't phat ain't no pun to that cause I make this hardcore gansta shit so fun to rap
Bumpy's music is truly hardcore and fun to rap, unlike other fake gangster music.


You in trouble like no gun to clap in the middle of Pakistan
You're in serious trouble and have no way out, like being in the middle of a war-torn country without a gun.


Either you fight or you clap your hand
You either stand up and fight, or you give up and clap your hands in defeat.


Cause weak niggaz can't ever be sincere
Weak people can never really be honest or true to themselves or others.


I'm the hardest sober hardcore beats in ya ear
Bumpy provides some of the hardest, most hardcore music around and does so without drugs or alcohol.


And I'm graceful like Muhhamad Ali opposing war
Bumpy fights against violence and aggression in a graceful, non-destructive way like Muhammad Ali.


I ain't trying to be no soldier that don't konw what he's fighting for
Bumpy doesn't want to blindly follow orders and fight without knowing the cause or purpose.


That's hypocritic if I'm shooting up my block over 150$ size rocks
It's hypocritical to violently fight over drugs worth only $150 on your own block.


I'm a stop fucking with niggaz like Jenny from the block
Bumpy's done with fake, untrustworthy people who act like they're from the streets.


Cause all you want to do is come in the club and bust shots
These people just want to cause trouble and shoot up the place when they go out.


You see a man who exposes himself when he's intoxicated really don't know the art of getting drunk
Someone who gets drunk and exposes themselves is not really good at getting drunk and has a lot to learn.


Bumpy Knux bring funk like a musty black man from Gahn I rip through Mc's like a peronous
Bumpy's music brings the funk like an old, musty Ghanaian man, and he takes down other emcees like a deadly peronous.


Run up on me if ya want to I'll cock my resolution like I was Hughey Newton plottin revolution what ya'll rappers call 16 Barz I call polution so fuck you and your distribution
Don't mess with Bumpy or he'll arm himself and revolt like Huey Newton, and he sees trash music as pollution and will not distribute it.


I'm the self mad dollar blue colar rockwilder
Bumpy's a self-made man who's earned his money through hard work and is as fierce as a rockwilder.


Yes I weigh more 265 I weigh more I guess I got my weight up
Bumpy's gained muscle and is weighing in at 265, proud of the weight he's put on through working out.


I send you 16 Barz I ate up all you punch line niggaz I'll put you in a line and punch every one of you
Bumpy's rhymes are so sick they'll beat out any other emcee's weak punchlines, and he'll line them all up and take them down one by one.


Now you know your purpose
Bumpy's music and message should help listeners understand their life purpose.


I'm the bible of the ghetto and page by page
Bumpy's life and music provide a guide for those living in poverty-stricken areas, and each part has important lessons.


I wote ya'll a manual on the black man rage
Bumpy has written a manual on how to deal with and channel the anger and frustration that comes with being black in America.


I'll chae you till I catch that ass I guess I'm like age
Bumpy will not stop pursuing his goals and won't give up until his harassers are caught, like old age.


And I kill gansta rappers too I guess I'm like AIDS
Bumpy will take down fake gangster rappers, just like AIDS takes down people with weak immune systems.


Take it Easy Eazy does it and ya'll wanna spit bitch in the club being a sleezy buzzit
People need to chill out and take it easy, instead of acting like a sleazy drunk at the club.


Two years was my interlude I fixed my imperfection I got my mind in better shape to spit you the Konexion
Bumpy took two years to work on himself and improve his music, and now he's ready for the next level.


Now that I got that off my Chest
Bumpy had to get those things off his chest, and he's finally done.


Aiyo Big Chuck let's do this for Big Bro
Bumpy wants to honor and perform for Big Bro with his friend, Big Chuck.




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