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C.O.R.E. Lyrics

Where all my supporters at
Asking where all their supporters are located.

I guess I gotta have clout to receive that
Realizing they need more influence to get support from others.

7 years of losses-rigged contests
Expressing frustration with unfair competitions over the course of seven years.

That’s a fact
Asserting the truth of their previous statement.

But what’s inevitable, only God can change that
Resigning themselves to the fact that only a higher power can change the unfair circumstances they have faced.

Took a L at a show that’s the first year
Acknowledging a past loss at a show during their first year of competing.

Turn my loss into a lesson
Learning from their past mistake and using it to improve in the future.

That’s the first tear
Symbolizing the emotional impact of their first loss at a competition.

I don’t turn to my flaws
Refusing to dwell on their weaknesses or imperfections.

That’s the third fear
Identifying a fear of facing their flaws as one of their top concerns.

Cuz the first one not even on Earth here
Not specifying what the first fear is, but implying it may be a spiritual or intangible one that is not of this world.

But I’m birthed here
Proudly identifying with their place of origin or upbringing.

Flowing like it’s heaven sent
Feeling like their talent is a gift from a higher power and expressing it freely.

Blessings 16 years old
Acknowledging their good fortune and talent at a young age.

I’m still relevant
Asserting their continued relevance and importance despite their age or experience level.

Ain’t no talking bout the money or the fame
Rejecting the idea of prioritizing material wealth or status above meaningful contributions.

Everybody talkin bout the same thing like
Noticing that many people in their industry focus solely on money or fame and becoming frustrated with the lack of variety in conversation topics.

Like hold up hold up aye
Interjecting to grab someone's attention.

Shawty can you throw yo 4’s up
Asking if someone can symbolically express support by holding up a four-finger salute.

Praying on the mental gotta maintain
Recognizing the importance of staying mentally healthy and focused despite challenges.

Everybody on the stage gotta make a change like
Feeling a shared responsibility among performers to use their platform for positive change.

Charlotte can you throw yo 4’s up
Addressing the audience in Charlotte, North Carolina and requesting support with the symbolic four-finger salute.

But we mad about the world yellin what a change
Feeling frustrated with the state of the world and a lack of progress being made.

But for 7 plus years ya’ll ignore the change
Pointing out the lack of progress over the past seven years despite people's calls for change.

But God back with a vengeance
Believing in the power of God to enact change and overcome obstacles.

I’m spreading the mission
Dedicating oneself to a larger mission or goal and actively promoting it.

The mission-gotta help everybody
Clarifying that the mission is to help as many people as possible.

So bodies on bodies stop piling
Expressing a desire to prevent further harm or tragedy from occurring.

On the streets where the cops are collecting the tally
Alluding to police brutality and the counting of lives lost in incidents involving law enforcement.

So tally up the mark of the beast
Suggesting a connection between systemic issues and a concept of evil or malevolence.

Of the shadow of death why
Questioning why such darkness and negativity exists in the world.

All you new rappers ain’t new to me
Identifying oneself as experienced and knowledgeable in their field despite the presence of newer, younger artists.

Got the same flow it’s a two to me
Recognizing similarities between one's own style and those of others in the industry.

You can count it on your fingers
Imagining an easy way to keep track of the limited number of unique styles in modern rap music.

Still a duce to me
Despite the lack of diversity or uniqueness, these artists are still viewed as talented and worthy of respect or appreciation.

So let me pray to God and rap the eulogy
Fusing religious devotion with artistic expression in order to pay tribute to a deceased person or bury negative aspects of oneself or the industry.

Welcome to the QC
Offering a greeting to the listener and extending an invitation to join the community.

Do you wanna ride with me
Asking if the listener wants to join them on their journey or support their work.

Reppin for the QC
Identifying with and promoting the values and culture of their community.

Come and vibe with A.O.G
Inviting the listener to experience their unique style or perspective.

Clout over talent ain’t new to me
Recognizing that those with more influence or connections may have an advantage over those with raw talent or skill.

And rigged contests ain’t new to me
Acknowledging the unfairness of certain competitions or awards shows.

You got 17K
Noticing someone's relatively small level of social media following or popularity.

That’s a clue to me
Suggesting that a lack of followers may indicate a lack of genuine talent or skill.

Cuz the talent aint matching the follows
Believing that true talent does not always correspond with high levels of social media attention or popularity.

You still in my shadow G
Asserting dominance or authority over someone who is seen as inferior or less well-known.

L’s back to back while you mapping my catastrophe
Noticing that someone else is experiencing a series of losses or setbacks while also being negatively impacted by one's own struggles.

While you cutting up, I take a L like a trapper G
Acknowledging that failure or loss may be an inevitable part of success in the music industry.

And sell to the people
Promoting one's own music or merchandise to the public.

Loss to lesson-made a masterpiece
Turning past losses and mistakes into opportunities for growth and artistic expression.

Do you wanna vibe with me
Inviting the listener to connect and relate to one's music or message.