P.A.I.N.E
Bumpy Knuckles Lyrics


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[Intro]
Motherfucking soft-ass niggaz out here
Motherfucking soft-ass niggaz out here
"It's 'bout to be on" -> The Lah
That talk lot of shit "'bout to bust" -> The Lah
"Underground street nigga Bumpy came" -> The Lah

[Verse One]
Hail, come on, hail
What you knocking in your tape-deck just my property
unknown forces think they stopping me
Here's some information; I'm god's child
meat, bones, blood in veins
And I bust til I can't mix, mud and brains
Someday I may be punished for the shit that I do
So crack the gates of hell, I might slide through
But I ain't staying I need to pay a visit to the man
That took my baby brother from the palm of my hand
I'm a menace to the public like too many B's
Overcome by rappers who pump too many trees
So I stand out like a white cop in Harlem
With two wrists in all means, that's what I call 'em
I'm a giant in a field of mice
We goretex his wife giving R & B rap niggaz short life
You wanna dance with a underground Puffy
Without niggaz around me that might wanna bust me
Sometimes I'm like a white man no trustee
Sometimes I'm like a black man thinking like a white man
All you niggaz dis-gust me
Fuck who you are I don't care who you are
I'm the roundest nigga down here, square who you are
You want drama, you can get it!
*scratch* and Premier's down with it baby

[Chorus]
There's not a problem that I can't fix
All I need is my two four-fifths
And if you niggaz wantin trouble
I sure hold it double and I only aim straight for the brain
It's the Preem and Bumpy
Bringin ya pain
Bringin ya pain
Bringin ya pain

[Verse Two]
It's the smackdown fuck the rockit all lot
I smack niggaz down who think they all that
All you rap niggaz cat fight, just wanna be seen
in the magazine, lip twisted lookin all mean
I got a heart like mean Joe Green
I run niggaz down and got paid for it, since sixteen
I'm a addict be in this thug shit is like nigga theme
And I can't stop smoking, I can't stop smoking
I'm like Rakim with hustles, No Jokin
If niggaz try to disrespect my melody I gun for the felony
There's a whole lot of questions that really need answers
Like; Who the fuck told you that your rhymestyle was hot!?
You know when Biggie died? Who bust that shot?
Why is Sammy Bull still living and where the fuck is Pac?
It's a raprace niggaz don't wanna see me rich
Catch twenty-two niggaz don't wanna see me flip
Cause I'm Billy Danze, Billy Clam, Lil' Fame
Jesse James, Madison Indama, I love like bitches
I'm a night time nigga, day riches
I won't even call a woulf for you niggaz
I bring gang bitches it's like order and take-out
You know you gon' get it
*scratch* and Premier's down with it baby!

[Chorus]

[Verse Three]
I got a day in the morrow I got no regrets
I'm like the cigarette before cancer - hard to forget!
I'm start to the finish I don't like reason
Cause niggaz don't negotiate it's all about thieving
Time proofing that I ain't leaving until I'm gone
Put my last mic in my casket and then I won
Raps I repetate while rhymes back in '86
Rush it for the gods, bust it for the gods
You better get your camera out flip the moving ural
That don't carry one gun, I do that shit in plural
Yo Preem them niggaz think that I was a fake now
After the Shakedown still ain't catch no chroma
When Pedgie had beef I passed the lama
And told my nigga how if it get fit I'm fan like power
Sunshine and rain, good time and pain
Like a too tight cardiac watch Diamond Fraine
Duke signed his name got caught up in his lyrics
Now he's Ray Charles bustin his gun, blind in aim
I'm the black man and it's all with the bullet proof doors
With the two overhead cams paddle to the floor
I'm never satisfied in rude war
like a 350 pound nigga on an aeroplane, I want more!
*scratch*
"It's 'bout to be on"
You want beef you can get it
And Premier's down with it baby!

[Chorus ](2x)





*scratch*
"It's 'bout to be on"

Overall Meaning

In Bumpy Knuckles's song P.A.I.N.E., he addresses the listener as "soft-ass niggas" and claims he cannot be stopped by "unknown forces." The verse continues with Bumpy asserting himself as God's child and identifies himself as someone who will not shy away from violent confrontations. Bumpy finds himself in conflict with other rappers, who he dismisses as being too influenced by drugs and too soft for the competitive rap scene. He also ponders deeply about some of the unanswerable questions in life, such as why Tupac Shakur was killed and why certain people have managed to evade justice while others in the African American community are unfairly targeted.


Line by Line Meaning

Motherfucking soft-ass niggaz out here
There are weak people in this world.


'It's 'bout to be on' - The Lah
Things are about to escalate.


That talk lot of shit 'bout to bust - The Lah
Those who talk too much are about to face consequences.


'Underground street nigga Bumpy came' - The Lah
Bumpy Knuckles, a street artist, has arrived on the scene.


Hail, come on, hail
Greetings and attention.


What you knocking in your tape-deck just my property
The music you're listening to belongs to me.


Unknown forces think they stopping me
There are unseen powers trying to hinder my progress.


Here's some information; I'm god's child
I am divine and protected.


Meat, bones, blood in veins
I am a human being with a physical body.


And I bust til I can't mix, mud and brains
I will fight until I can no longer function, even if it means getting bloody and injured.


Someday I may be punished for the shit that I do
There may be consequences for my actions in the future.


So crack the gates of hell, I might slide through
I am willing to go to extreme lengths and face dangers to achieve my goals.


But I ain't staying I need to pay a visit to the man
I have unfinished business that requires me to confront someone.


That took my baby brother from the palm of my hand
Someone caused the death or harm of my younger brother, and I hold them responsible.


I'm a menace to the public like too many B's
I am a threat to society, comparable to an excessive number of dangerous things.


Overcome by rappers who pump too many trees
I am overwhelmed by rappers who prioritize drugs over their craft.


So I stand out like a white cop in Harlem
I am easily noticeable or out of place in my surroundings.


With two wrists in all means, that's what I call 'em
I have functional hands that can handle any task.


I'm a giant in a field of mice
I am superior and dominant among weaker individuals.


We goretex his wife giving R & B rap niggaz short life
We, the talented artists, undermine and outshine those who bring less substance to the rap genre.


You wanna dance with a underground Puffy
You want to engage in a competitive and skilled rap battle with an underground artist like me.


Without niggaz around me that might wanna bust me
I can hold my ground and defend myself without the need for backup.


Sometimes I'm like a white man no trustee
There are moments when I am cautious and untrusting, similar to a cautious white person.


Sometimes I'm like a black man thinking like a white man
At times, I adopt a white man's logical and strategic thinking, even though I am a black man.


All you niggaz dis-gust me
I am deeply disappointed and disgusted by all of you.


Fuck who you are I don't care who you are
I do not value or care about your identity or status.


I'm the roundest nigga down here, square who you are
I am the most complete and well-rounded individual in this environment, regardless of who you may be.


You want drama, you can get it!
If you desire conflict, I am willing to engage and deliver.


*scratch* and Premier's down with it baby
DJ Premier supports and collaborates with me.


There's not a problem that I can't fix
I am confident in my ability to solve any issue.


All I need is my two four-fifths
I am equipped with firearms to handle any trouble.


And if you niggaz wantin trouble
If you are seeking conflict or confrontation


I sure hold it double and I only aim straight for the brain
I am prepared to use excessive force, targeting the most vital part of the body.


It's the Preem and Bumpy
DJ Premier and Bumpy Knuckles are collaborating on this track.


Bringin ya pain
We are delivering a powerful and impactful message through our music.


It's the smackdown fuck the rockit all lot
This is a brutal and aggressive track, ignoring any mainstream appeal.


I smack niggaz down who think they all that
I physically and metaphorically defeat those who have excessive arrogance.


All you rap niggaz cat fight, just wanna be seen
Many rappers engage in unnecessary conflicts and attention-seeking behaviors.


in the magazine, lip twisted lookin all mean
They do this to project a tough image in various media outlets.


I got a heart like mean Joe Green
My heart is resilient and strong, like the legendary football player Joe Greene.


I run niggaz down and got paid for it, since sixteen
From a young age, I have pursued and confronted individuals, making a profit from it.


I'm a addict be in this thug shit is like nigga theme
I am addicted to this lifestyle of crime and aggression, as it resonates with my identity.


And I can't stop smoking, I can't stop smoking
I cannot give up my vices, particularly smoking.


I'm like Rakim with hustles, No Jokin
I am highly skilled and serious in my illegal activities, reminiscent of rapper Rakim.


If niggaz try to disrespect my melody I gun for the felony
If anyone tarnishes my artistic expression, I will respond with violent acts.


There's a whole lot of questions that really need answers
There are numerous unanswered inquiries that require attention.


Like; Who the fuck told you that your rhymestyle was hot!?
I am challenging those who claim to be talented, questioning their abilities.


You know when Biggie died? Who bust that shot?
I question the true cause of Notorious B.I.G.'s death, doubting the official narrative.


Why is Sammy Bull still living and where the fuck is Pac?
I question why an infamous individual like Sammy Bull is still alive while Tupac Shakur remains missing.


It's a rap race niggaz don't wanna see me rich
Others in the rap industry do not wish to see me succeed financially.


Catch twenty-two niggaz don't wanna see me flip
People find it difficult to handle my unpredictable actions or changes in behavior.


Cause I'm Billy Danze, Billy Clam, Lil' Fame
I am known by multiple aliases, indicating my reputation and notoriety.


Jesse James, Madison Indama, I love like bitches
I have an affinity for dangerous and rebellious figures, as well as wealthy women.


I'm a night time nigga, day riches
I am comfortable operating in the darkness, seeking wealth and success during the day.


I won't even call a woulf for you niggaz
I do not trust or rely on others for assistance or protection.


I bring gang bitches it's like order and take-out
I have a network of loyal women who are always at my disposal, like ordering fast food.


You know you gon' get it
You are well aware that I will deliver what you deserve.


There's not a problem that I can't fix
I am confident in my ability to solve any issue.


All I need is my two four-fifths
I am equipped with firearms to handle any trouble.


And if you niggaz wantin trouble
If you are seeking conflict or confrontation


I sure hold it double and I only aim straight for the brain
I am prepared to use excessive force, targeting the most vital part of the body.


It's the Preem and Bumpy
DJ Premier and Bumpy Knuckles are collaborating on this track.


Bringin ya pain
We are delivering a powerful and impactful message through our music.


I got a day in the morrow I got no regrets
I have a future ahead of me and I am unburdened by remorse.


I'm like the cigarette before cancer - hard to forget!
I leave a lasting impression or influence on others, like the initial pleasure of smoking before the harm sets in.


I'm start to the finish I don't like reason
I am determined and persistent in my endeavors, and I do not rely on rationality.


Cause niggaz don't negotiate it's all about thieving
People in this environment do not engage in peaceful discussions, but rather resort to theft and deception.


Time proofing that I ain't leaving until I'm gone
I am determined to leave a lasting impact and legacy before my departure from this world.


Put my last mic in my casket and then I won
I will continue to create music and perform until my death, recognizing that it is a significant part of my identity.


Raps I repetate while rhymes back in '86
I continuously recycle and reference rap lyrics and ideas from the past, specifically from 1986.


Rush it for the gods, bust it for the gods
I create and perform music with a sense of urgency and dedication, serving a higher purpose.


You better get your camera out flip the moving ural
Capture this moment of action and excitement, like a rapidly changing urban landscape.


That don't carry one gun, I do that shit in plural
I am heavily armed and do not settle for just one weapon.


Yo Preem them niggaz think that I was a fake now
Others initially doubted my authenticity, but now they recognize my true self.


After the Shakedown still ain't catch no chroma
Despite being under scrutiny and investigation, I have managed to avoid being caught or exposed.


When Pedgie had beef I passed the lama
During a conflict or dispute involving Pedgie, I stayed out of it and avoided any involvement.


And told my nigga how if it get fit I'm fan like power
I warned my friend that if a situation becomes dangerous, I will distance myself and cut off all ties.


Sunshine and rain, good time and pain
I have experienced both joy and suffering, the highs and lows of life.


Like a too tight cardiac watch Diamond Fraine
Similar to a malfunctioning heart monitor, my life is filled with intense and at times erratic experiences.


Duke signed his name got caught up in his lyrics
Someone, referred to as Duke, faced consequences and legal trouble due to his lyrics or actions.


Now he's Ray Charles bustin his gun, blind in aim
He is now blindly and recklessly resorting to violence, unable to see the consequences or impact.


I'm the black man and it's all with the bullet proof doors
As a black man, I navigate this dangerous world with metaphorical protection and resilience.


With the two overhead cams paddle to the floor
I move with speed and efficiency, utilizing all available resources to accelerate my progress.


I'm never satisfied in rude war
I constantly seek more and am dissatisfied with any state of complacency or peace.


Like a 350 pound nigga on an aeroplane, I want more!
Similar to an overweight person seeking more food, I constantly crave and desire more in every aspect of life.


*scratch* 'It's 'bout to be on'
The situation is about to escalate.


You want beef you can get it
If you desire conflict, I am willing to engage and deliver.


And Premier's down with it baby!
DJ Premier supports and collaborates with me.




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My favorite MC! The G.O.A.T!

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I also like Edo G.

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Shit too hard..

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HYPE!

Santo Boss

So crack the gates of hell, I might slide through, but I ain't staying, I need to pay a visit to the man that took my baby brother from the palm of my hand.. g shit.

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