Dark Horse
Cavy Lyrics

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Parlay with a Maybach huh?
Like way back when by the parkade
Laid by the fence, repenting my sins
Living independent, not making no ends
Blackballed by the blacklist, yeah
Played ball with the captains, yeah
Then the brats showed up and gave me a bat that was made of a cactus
Consider me enemy, calibrated my time

Alligator in the flesh, salivating, living like a dark horse, I don’t get no rest
Allegations on allegations, they downplay my talent
Exaggerated my lifestyle
These arguments invalid
So fuck it if I show up malice
Starch a motherfucker if he wanna tell me that I’m nothing but a white rapper
Just because I’m white doesn’t mean I’m whack
Why would that be a slight factor?
I surpass almost everybody when you talk about my skillset
Fuck you know, doing 50 dollar shows
Two deals without a meal yet
Too primitive
Torpedo and I never miss
Why the fuck they turn me devilish
Shit I grew up in a four man bunk, I was never rich
So when I get up on the mic, I’m a level ahead of ‘em
If I had've been a feather weight all this time
Must be a Chevrolet now, cause a motherfucker really coming in with the boom, bap, pow
Everybody wanna benefit for the minimal clout, sit ‘em all down
Bench pressing these empty threats
Local rappers wanna be the best but can’t be the best
Don’t compete with me cause I’m gully
I’m so strange
I bump beats and fuck dames ‘til my sweatshirt drips cum stains
Saddle up with that 22, like a desperado with tattoos
I’m a lone wolf in a back room and I’m blacked out like a bad fuse
In the midst of night you feel blue
I smoke a pipe with that poker face
Y’all fuck boys gotta go today
Bout time y’all my name
Yeah
Dark horse, dark horse
That name loading me up
Dark horse, dark horse
A war load to my cubs
I’m zoned out, like oh wow
White boy got flow now
Like fuck y’all, I’m cold
This throne now been owned
Dark horse, dark horse
That name loading me up
Dark horse, dark horse
A war load to my cubs
I’m zoned out, like oh wow
White boy got flow now
Like fuck y’all, I’m cold
This throne now been owned
If you wanna know who I am than motherfucker come sign the waiver
I was caught with a fucking gun cause I thought I was some gangster
I’m a nice dude, but half of y’all haters
Real shit, that’s part of your nature
Part of me wishes I would be accepted but none of y’all reckon I’m only human
Contraband on my breath
Yeah
Knock the wind out the rest
Yeah
Talking like you the best
Yeah
I’ll pretend I’m impressed
Living on the boulevard of broken limits
Giving everything, no matter what I do I kill it for the people
I be looking like a motherfucking G when I be ripping on a beat
I wanna pull up with a badass thing
I’m
Dark horse, dark horse
That name loading me up
Dark horse, dark horse
A war load to my cubs
I’m zoned out, like oh wow
White boy got flow now

Like fuck y’all, I’m cold
This throne now been owned

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cavy's song "Dark Horse" delve deep into the artist's journey and struggles in the music industry. In the opening lines, Cavy reflects on his past experiences and mistakes, symbolized by repenting by the fence and living independently but not making ends meet. The mention of being blackballed by the industry's blacklist and playing ball with the captains portrays his confrontations with powerful figures in the music business. The image of being given a bat made of cactus by the brats signifies the challenges and obstacles he faced that were unexpected and painful. This sets the stage for Cavy to establish himself as an outsider, someone who doesn't conform to norms and expectations.

As the lyrics progress, Cavy addresses the criticisms and prejudices he faces as a white rapper. He highlights the unfair judgments he endures based on his race, emphasizing that his skill and talent should speak for themselves regardless of his background. The references to his humble upbringing and struggles growing up further emphasize his determination to succeed despite the odds stacked against him. The defiance in his voice is palpable as he rejects the notion of being limited by societal expectations and stereotypes imposed on him.

The chorus of the song, "Dark horse, dark horse," serves as a declaration of Cavy's resilience and strength in the face of adversity. He embraces his outsider status and the challenges he's overcome, likening himself to a dark horse, a competitor underestimated by others. The imagery of being zoned out and owning the throne conveys his confidence and self-assurance in his abilities. Cavy asserts his place in the music industry, proclaiming that he is here to stay and make his mark despite the doubters and naysayers.

In the final verses, Cavy confronts his critics head-on, inviting them to challenge him and sign the waiver if they want to truly understand who he is. The mentions of a gun and being mistaken for a gangster hint at the misconceptions and misunderstandings he faces from both fans and foes. Despite the hardships he has endured, Cavy remains true to himself and his craft, delivering his signature flow with conviction. The song closes with a powerful statement of owning his throne and asserting his dominance as a force to be reckoned with in the music world. Through his bold and unapologetic lyrics, Cavy paints a vivid picture of his journey as a dark horse rising above the odds and claiming his rightful place in the spotlight.

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jordan Ward, Ryan Cavanagh

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