Slam
Carman Lyrics

Slam, da duh duh, da duh duh
The repeated phrase signifies the energetic and enthusiastic nature of the song.

Let the boys be boys
The singer is encouraging the male listeners to embrace their masculinity and express themselves freely.

Make noise b-boys
The singer is urging the male listeners to be loud and create a ruckus.

Well it’s another one, in the gutter one, ghetto running em
The artist is referring to himself as someone who is from a disadvantaged background and must constantly fight to survive in the streets.

Troublesome, extra double dumb, I come to beat em
The artist boasts about his combat skills and proclaims victory over his enemies.

Defeat em and mistreat em, so what if that I’m cheating
The singer is willing to bend the rules in order to ensure his success.

Now everybody wanna sound grimey (yeah I know)
The singer acknowledges that other people are trying to imitate his style and demeanor.

I’ma show ya how, come on, all in together now
The artist is inviting his audience to join him on his journey and follow his lead.

So stop trying to be loud as me cause you can't do that
The artist is daring his imitators to match his level of intensity and noise-making.

Think about it; playing Russian roulette with an automatic
The artist is warning about the dangers of recklessness and making foolish decisions.

I bet my ass against the line the last bullet’s first on line
The singer is willing to take big risks with his life, possibly implying that he is involved with criminal activities.

Stab and step and repping and run, packing a weapon is wild
The artist is describing his violent lifestyle, which includes using weapons and running from authorities.

Peace to the brother’s on Rikers Isle
The singer acknowledges the plight of those who are imprisoned, offering them a form of respect or tribute.

Tough enough and trembling, blend in like a chameleon
The singer is describing his ability to adapt to various situations and environments.

Buck, bye tough guy, oh my god I’m so high
The singer is exclaiming his dominance over his enemies and possibly admitting to drug use.

Cause they say I rhyme, they say I look like a gremlin
The artist is acknowledging that people make fun of his appearance and style, yet he continues to pursue success in music.

But what does it take to make a kid make a million children SLAM
The artist is questioning what it takes to become a successful artist and create a cultural movement.

I’m the nitty, nasty, gritty smashing, never slow gassing
The singer is describing himself as aggressive and unrelenting, never settling for mediocrity in his music.

Strictly swift blast of the raspy-rasp fashion
The singer is emphasizing the unique style and vocal delivery that sets him apart from other rappers.

That I provide, I abide the U.S.G
The artist is giving himself credit for the style of music he creates, using the initials U.S.G. to possibly refer to his crew or genre of music.

Besides the ghetto vibe, make me flip like Jekyll and Hyde
The artist acknowledges that his music is heavily influenced by his background and experiences, and it can bring out two sides of him.

Of course, I come across with the pure for sure unadulterated uncut raw
The artist has confidence in the authenticity and quality of his music.

Disgusted, busted, you wanna touch it, too hot
The singer is describing his music as powerful and untouchable, evoking a sense of danger.

You forgot, you’re not ready, your head could get ruptured
The artist is warning that those who underestimate him and his music could face serious consequences.

Hit between the eyes, I plan to vandalize
The singer is saying that his music will have a strong impact on listeners and could disrupt their normal ways of thinking.

I supply the static, I run with the bad guys
The singer is describing himself as someone who is always causing trouble and is associated with other troublemakers.

The villains, crooks, highlighters and the fighters
The singer is listing examples of the types of people he associates with and identifies as a part of his community.

See the big black picture if you look inside of my mind
The artist is saying that his experiences and worldview are heavily influenced by his upbringing in a predominantly black community.

It’s graphic, expressed it drastic
The artist's music portrays harsh realities in a vivid and intense way.

So kill the copycat act kid, it’s all mastered
The singer is telling people who try to imitate his style that he has perfected it and they cannot achieve the same level of success.

Directed it, when y'all least expected it
The singer is describing how he managed to become successful despite people's doubts and lack of belief in him.

And thought it was safe, Onyx hit you in the face so SLAM
The artist is proclaiming his victory and success in a bold and assertive way.

I’m a b-boy, standing in my b-boy stance
The artist is identifying himself as part of the hip-hop community and referencing a specific type of dance style popular in the genre.

Hurry up and give me the microphone before I bust in my pants
The artist is eager to perform and showcase his skills as a rapper, using a humorous line to add a lighthearted tone to the song.

The mad author of anguish, my language polluted
The singer is portraying himself as a writer who creates art out of his own pain and suffering, using raw language and unconventional techniques.

Onyx is heavyweight and still undisputed
The artist is asserting that he and his group, Onyx, are heavyweight champions in the hip-hop community and no one can challenge their dominance.

You took the words right out my mouth now walk a mile in my shoes
The singer is telling others to experience life from his perspective before making judgments about him and his music.

I paid so many dues, I feel used and abused and I’m so confused
The singer is expressing the struggle and difficulty of making it in the music industry, even after putting in a lot of hard work and dedication.

Excuse me, for example I’m an inspiration of a whole generation
The singer is acknowledging that his influence goes beyond just music, and he has inspired an entire generation of people.

And unless you got ten sticky fingers it’s an imitation
The artist is telling people who try to copy his style that they are not original and cannot truly replicate his success.

A figment of your imagination
The artist is suggesting that those who try to copy him are only creating a fictional version of themselves, not a true reflection of their identity or talents.

Bu-bu-bu-but wait it gets worse
The singer is adding a humorous and self-aware tone, acknowledging the over-the-top nature of his lyrics and style.

I’m not watered down so I’m dying of thirst
The singer is emphasizing the importance of his authenticity and refusing to compromise his principles or integrity to fit in with mainstream culture.

Coming through with a scam, foolproof plan
The artist is proclaiming his success as a result of his hard work, dedication, and smart business sense.

B-boys make some noise, and just, just SLAM
The artist is concluding the song with a call to action, urging listeners to continue creating noise and energy in the hip-hop community.