With his first mixtape project, 2007’s Customized Greatly Vol. 1, the 16 year-old lyricist proved that he had the potential to be more than just another Myspace artist. He followed up that project a year later with Customized Greatly Vol. 2 which produced “I’m Right Here” and “It’s All Good,” two songs that picked up around the city. By junior year, he realized that this was something that he not only wanted, but needed to do. So he traded in the hard wood for the stage, dusted off his rhyme book and started getting even more serious about his music. He was making a name for himself amongst the younger crowd in Los Angeles, but now he has his sights set on greater gains. Vol. 1 was somewhat of an experiment, Vol. 2 a test, but now the teen-aged spitter is ready for graduation.
Sleeping in Class, his third solo project, and arguably his most evolved yet, promises to be a culmination of the lessons he’s learned over the last couple of years. The tape intends to prove that while the young artist is not quite seasoned, his potential is definitely ripe.
Set It Off
Casey Veggies Lyrics
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I set it off like Queen Latifah, she respect me like Aretha
I'm with a bad young diva and she got her faith in Jesus
We say we don't but we all need 'em, I got love for all people
With my cousin, with the hood, swear that we be living good
Bad bitch looking right, at the end of the tunnel I can see the light
Getting money like I should, who else gon' pay the rent?
I'm the young dope dealer, my uncle was a dope boy
My momma was a hard worker, she a beautiful woman, she shouldn't work none
I love her, I got hope for her, all them other girls get in line
If lil mama stay down, I swear I put in double time
High off life though, riding on my Puma bike though
I put my heart in everything I write though
Yeah I got stripes though
Nigga I got hood credit, yeah I got street fame
Fourth quarter I just play the game
I'm just staying in my lane
The label telling me I need a feature
Nigga I am a feature (I'm the man)
I set it off like Queen Latifah, she respect me like Aretha
I said I'm with a bad young diva and she got her faith in Jesus
I got love for all people, no matter what race, all people
In Inglewood down to Louisiana, two pieces
With the fries, fresh veggies she steady eating
To be alive, baby tell me what is your meaning
Sold out shows, I just wanna do arenas
I'ma fly nigga, girl I wanna know your secrets
Put that on my life though
Put my heart in everything I write though
I'm just tryna tell my story
If the shit ain't real then I can't enjoy it, yeah I can't enjoy it
Oh, what's going on world?
It's your favorite, your uncle Snoop D-O-double-Gizzle
And you're now tuned in with my nephew Young Veggies
And we out here actin' up
The lyrics to Casey Veggies's song Set It Off are reflective of his journey as an artist and his experiences growing up. The opening line, "Nigga I don't need your feature, nigga I am a feature," speaks to his self-confidence as an artist and his ability to create hits without relying on collaborations. He then compares himself to two legendary African American female artists, Queen Latifah and Aretha Franklin, in terms of "setting it off" and earning respect. This aligns with the theme of the chorus, which emphasizes love and acceptance for people of all races and backgrounds.
In the verses, Veggies delves deeper into his personal story, referencing his family's involvement in both legal and illegal ways of making money. He acknowledges discrimination against them but also highlights his mother's hard work and love for her. He also talks about his admiration for a woman he's with, who has faith in Jesus, and his aspirations of success, sold-out shows and performing in arenas.
Overall, Set It Off displays Casey Veggies's confidence and pride in his background, his talent as an artist, and his hopes for success.
Line by Line Meaning
Nigga I don't need your feature, nigga I am a feature (I'm the man)
I don't need a feature from anyone because I am talented enough to stand on my own
I set it off like Queen Latifah, she respect me like Aretha
I start things with a bang like Queen Latifah and demand respect like Aretha Franklin
I'm with a bad young diva and she got her faith in Jesus
I'm with a beautiful girl who believes in Jesus and his teachings
We say we don't but we all need 'em, I got love for all people
Although we may not admit it, we all need love and I believe in treating all people with kindness and respect
With my cousin, with the hood, swear that we be living good
I'm living good with my family and my community
Bad bitch looking right, at the end of the tunnel I can see the light
I have a beautiful woman by my side and I can see success in my future
Getting money like I should, who else gon' pay the rent?
I'm making money the way I should be and providing for myself
They all discriminate against us but who else gon' say this shit
People often discriminate against us, but I have the courage to speak up about it
I'm the young dope dealer, my uncle was a dope boy
I come from a family where selling drugs was common, but I'm doing things my own way
My momma was a hard worker, she a beautiful woman, she shouldn't work none
My mother is a hard-working woman who deserves to enjoy her life without having to work anymore
I love her, I got hope for her, all them other girls get in line
I love my mother and have faith in her, and other women should respect her as well
If lil mama stay down, I swear I put in double time
If my girl stays loyal, I promise to work even harder to provide for her
High off life though, riding on my Puma bike though
I'm living life to the fullest and enjoying the little things, like riding my Puma bike
I put my heart in everything I write though
I pour my emotions into every song I write
Yeah I got stripes though
I have a reputation and respect in my community
Nigga I got hood credit, yeah I got street fame
I'm well-known and respected in my neighborhood and beyond
Fourth quarter I just play the game
I know how to stay focused and finish what I start
I'm just staying in my lane
I'm not trying to be anyone else, I'm focusing on my own talents and goals
In Inglewood down to Louisiana, two pieces
My fame and success has taken me from Inglewood to Louisiana, and I'm enjoying some good food along the way
With the fries, fresh veggies she steady eating
My girl is eating fries and fresh vegetables, maintaining a balanced diet
To be alive, baby tell me what is your meaning
Life is precious and I want to know what it means to the girl by my side
Sold out shows, I just wanna do arenas
I've had a lot of success with sold-out shows, but I still have bigger dreams of performing in arenas
I'ma fly nigga, girl I wanna know your secrets
I'm confident and fly, and I'm curious about the girl's secrets
Put that on my life though
I swear on my life that I mean what I say
I'm just tryna tell my story
I'm using my music to share my life story and experiences
If the shit ain't real then I can't enjoy it, yeah I can't enjoy it
I'm all about authenticity and if something isn't genuine, I can't find joy in it
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AXEL MORGAN, CASEY JONES, UNKNOWN COMPOSER
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