Get Focused
Chali 2na Lyrics
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Everybody gather closer
Welcome to the Fish Outta Water
Move your body, pack this party
Focus closest let's get focused
Welcome to my hairbrain meeting
packed like some economy airplane seating
but I set off alarms if you share the same greeting
discretion if your eyes are timid
sky's the limit
first impression as it applies to gimmicks
I'm old school like my gram's old shovers
...like a manhold cover
Rap ...
Keep 'em hanging like plastic straws or strapless bras
We make 'em sizzle like devils in damn rain
The king, like Martin Luther or Evelyn Champaign
Dirt hustle with a hurt muscle
I watched hip hop escape from New York like Kurt Russel
it spread west like a virus airborne
and it's heard best when it's supplied in rare form, yeah
Hey
it's been a long time comin'
a strong rhyme and some Cheech and Chong mind numbin'
pidgeon-holed by people who hate change
This isn't broken and can never be maintained
and now I estimate or purplex the bait
or how they investigate and suppress the hate
Mistaken these fake fans for great friends
They secretly shake hands and straight grin
collateral damage...
they splatter your cabbage and your cadaver can vanish
but hear what (what?)
I spill emotions while making you feel the same shit
you rappers are sweeter than pixie stix
I'm screamin "fuck George Bush" like the Dixie Chicks
The lyrics of Chali 2na's song "Get Focused" are all about being true to oneself, staying focused, and not letting anything distract from one's goals. The singer invites everyone closer and asks them to welcome to the "Fish Outta Water" - someone who is unique and out of place. The singer wants everyone to move their bodies and pack in the party, but at the same time, have a laser-like focus. The song then descends into a mish-mash of exciting imagery, creative wordplay, and powerful storytelling.
The singer calls the meeting he has made as "hairbrain," and people are packed like economy seats. The singer is candid and tells anyone trying to compete, they might get beaten if they tried on the same greeting with him. However, if people have timid eyes, the singer suggests showing discretion, and the sky's the limit. He talks about first impressions and explains some gimmicks are old school, like his grandmother's old shovels.
The second part of the song is punchier, and the singer likens himself to King Martin Luther or Evelyn Champaign. He talks about rap, hanging people like plastic straws, and how hip hop has escaped from New York. The singer suggests that hip hop has spread like a virus in the west and heard best in rare form. Lastly, the singer talks about being a collateral damage and how he spills emotions while making you feel the same shit.
Overall, in the song, Chali 2na is emphasizing the importance of focus, authenticity, and not allowing any obstacles from achieving what one desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody gather closer
Come together and listen closely
Welcome to the Fish Outta Water
The singer is introducing themselves and their style
Move your body, pack this party
Dance and enjoy the crowded party
Focus closest let's get focused
Everyone should concentrate and tune in closely
Welcome to my hairbrain meeting
The artist's mind is a bit scattered and this is a gathering of those ideas
packed like some economy airplane seating
The meeting is crowded and may feel uncomfortable
try to compete and get your fair game beating
If you try to compete, be prepared to lose
but I set off alarms if you share the same greeting
The artist may act defensively if someone comes off insincere
discretion if your eyes are timid
Be careful if you're hesitant
sky's the limit
There are many possibilities
first impression as it applies to gimmicks
First impressions are often shallow
I'm old school like my gram's old shovers
The artist has a classic style, like items from their grandmother's time
...like a manhole cover
The singer is solid and heavy
Rap ...
The singer is introducing a new section about rap music
Keep 'em hanging like plastic straws or strapless bras
Keep the audience waiting in suspense
We make 'em sizzle like devils in damn rain
The music is hot and exciting
The king, like Martin Luther or Evelyn Champaign
The artist is a leader in their field
Dirt hustle with a hurt muscle
The singer works hard despite injuries
I watched hip hop escape from New York like Kurt Russel
The singer observed hip hop music spread to other areas
it spread west like a virus airborne
The artist is likening hip hop to a contagious illness
and it's heard best when it's supplied in rare form, yeah
Hip hop is best when it's unique and special
Hey
The artist is starting a new section
it's been a long time comin'
This has been in the works for a while
a strong rhyme and some Cheech and Chong mind numbin'
The music is both powerful and relaxing
pidgeon-holed by people who hate change
Critics try to categorize and limit the singer
This isn't broken and can never be maintained
The singer's style is unique and can't be replicated
and now I estimate or purplex the bait
The singer is pondering a tricky situation
or how they investigate and suppress the hate
The artist doesn't agree with how negativity is handled
Mistaken these fake fans for great friends
People who act like they support the artist are really fake
They secretly shake hands and straight grin
These people are hypocritical
collateral damage...
The singer is continuing a rant about hypocrisy
they splatter your cabbage and your cadaver can vanish
These fake people will turn on you and hurt you
but hear what (what?)
The artist is asking for attention
I spill emotions while making you feel the same shit
The artist creates music that can emotionally connect with others
you rappers are sweeter than pixie stix
Other rappers are too sugary and fake
I'm screamin "fuck George Bush" like the Dixie Chicks
The artist is making a political statement
Contributed by Evan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.