Cold Blooded
Common Lyrics

Cold-blooded, cold-blooded, hard-core
The singer is confident, ruthless, and committed to delivering powerful rhymes.

Rough and rugged, rugged and raw
The singer's verses are harsh, aggressive, and unpolished, reflecting a gritty reality.

For you and your-your, for you and your
The singer's words are a call to action for the listener, urging them to engage with his artistry and message.

You got the c to the, huh, cold-blooded
The artist is referring to himself as the 'c' or the captain of his craft, fully in control of his rhymes and message.

Ain't it,huh, come on, hard-core
The artist is reaffirming his strength, power, and commitment to his craft, inviting the listener to join him in his journey.

We take it higher
The singer is looking to elevate his artistry, messaging, and influence, seeking greater heights in his life and career.

My little daughter, started, nursery school
The singer reflects on his personal life and how it shapes his view of the world and his approach to his art.

Brother com, gotta make our move through
The artist is determined to succeed and overcome obstacles in his path, alluding to the challenges of being a black man in America.

The stylist and violence with vibrance
The artist juxtaposes the beauty of style and the ugliness of violence to create a vivid, complex image of the world he inhabits.

The sign of times with rhyme shit is timeless
The artist sees his craft as a reflection of the world and its challenges, capable of enduring and inspiring change across generations.

The mind is a terrible thing to spill
The singer plays with the phrase 'mind is a terrible thing to waste' to create a clever rhyme and emphasize the importance of using one's intellect in productive ways.

Rap life's like a dream that seems for real
The artist reflects on the illusions and realities of the rap industry, recognizing the challenges and rewards of his chosen path.

A nigga wake up, superstar, with no acres
The singer alludes to the social and economic disparities faced by African Americans, highlighting the irony of achieving fame without wealth or land ownership.

After, traveling the world to see paper's just paper
The singer comments on the emptiness of material possessions and the importance of prioritizing one's values and principles over wealth and status.

Streets take ya, back and forth like a shaker
The singer portrays the streets as an unpredictable, chaotic force that can toss one back and forth like a cocktail shaker.

I'm a slave to the rhythm's breaking off
The artist is committed to the rhythm and energy of his craft, feeling compelled to create and express himself even in difficult circumstances.

I get the job done, but some days I wanna take off
The artist acknowledges the stresses and pressures of his craft, recognizing the need for rest and self-care despite his drive to succeed.

D be like, we ain't got no time for that!
The singer alludes to his friend D, emphasizing their fast-paced, high-pressure lifestyle and their constant pursuit of success.

Questlove said, we ain't got no time for that!
The singer alludes to Questlove, highlighting the support and affirmation he receives from his peers in the music industry, despite the challenges they face.

My old bird like, we ain't got no time for that!
The artist alludes to his partner, who recognizes the demands and pressures of their lifestyle and encourages him to remain focused and dedicated.

So I rhyme when my back hurts
The artist comments on the physical and emotional strains of his craft, using his pain and discomfort as inspiration for his music.

Play the numbers from my grandmother like kraftwerk
The artist references his grandmother and the impact she has had on his life and career, drawing inspiration from her guidance and wisdom.

I rock the patchwork fast I'm in to win but then begin to sin
The singer acknowledges his human flaws and tendency to make mistakes, recognizing the challenges of balancing success and morality in his career.

We're in to win with hen's and heineken's
The artist alludes to the casual, party-like atmosphere of the music industry, recognizing the importance of socializing and networking in his career.

Beast for each and greet the meek with speech
The singer emphasizes the importance of using his voice and influence to empower and uplift others, particularly those who are oppressed or marginalized.

To seek and peak cause pete, shit gets deep
The singer uses wordplay and alliteration to emphasize the depth and complexity of his message, recognizing the challenges and opportunities of his craft.

I freak, styles that come out
The singer emphasizes his creativity and originality, highlighting his unique approach to crafting verses and rhymes.

At night, when most cats pull the gun out
The artist alludes to the violence and danger of the streets, contrasting it with the creative and artistic energy he draws from his surroundings.

Go on and on and, to the break of when the
The artist emphasizes the importance of persistence and endurance, recognizing the need to keep pushing and creating despite setbacks or obstacles.

Sound run out, run out, r-run out
The singer uses repetition and rhyme to create a sense of urgency and energy, emphasizing the raw power of his music.

C uhh, yeah
The singer uses a clever rhyme to create a memorable tagline and reaffirm his presence and power in the music industry.

The simps, please
The artist dismisses those who are not serious about their craft or who lack the commitment and dedication he possesses.

These studs mention me,
The artist references his presence and importance in the music industry, recognizing the respect and admiration he receives from others.

As a, intense MC, sent to be the reign
The artist alludes to himself as a powerful, influential figure in the rap world, with a message and mission to guide and inspire others.

On the industry I came
The singer comments on his success and impact on the music industry, acknowledging the challenges and rewards of his career.

With penitentiary talk, coke and a Hennesey walk
The artist uses wordplay and alliteration to create a vivid, memorable image of his persona and the themes he explores in his music.

My imagery talks, metaphors and similes stalk
The singer emphasizes his wordplay and literary techniques, highlighting the depth and complexity of his message and style.

Time for war, my artillery caulks the hardest nigga
The singer alludes to the violence and danger of his environment, recognizing the need to be tough and resilient to succeed in his career.

I'm killing 'em soft
The singer uses a clever play on words to describe his style and approach, emphasizing both its power and subtlety.

Dealing with golf, getting blowed on the course
The artist alludes to the decadence and excess of the music industry, contrasting it with the challenges and struggles he faces as a black man in America.

I be dissing magazines, but then buy the source
The artist acknowledges the contradictions and hypocrisies of his position, recognizing the challenge of staying true to one's values and principles in a complex and ever-changing world.

Can't explain why the force, is with me
The singer alludes to the mysterious, almost supernatural power of his music and message, recognizing the importance of inspiration and divine guidance in his life and career.

Known to bring a rapper down, like bobby did Whitney
The singer alludes to the destructive impact of fame and success on some of his peers in the music industry, recognizing the importance of staying grounded and true to oneself.

Sophisticated sissies strut like this is beat street in backpacks
The artist criticizes those who try to imitate or appropriate his style and message, recognizing the importance of originality and authenticity in his craft.

Bragging how they don't eat meat and abstract
The artist alludes to the superficiality and insincerity of some of his peers in the music industry, recognizing the importance of practicing what one preaches and staying true to one's values.

I backsmack em with they skateboard, flee the crime scene
The artist uses a violent metaphor to describe his approach to dealing with those who imitate or appropriate his style or message, recognizing the importance of defending and protecting one's craft and identity.

With a rhyme scheme to escape frauds
The singer recognizes the importance of creativity and originality in his craft, emphasizing his ability to innovate and create new forms and styles of rap.

Make broads become queens, run things like a rasta sprinter
The artist alludes to the empowerment and elevation of women, recognizing the importance of uplifting and celebrating all people, particularly those who are oppressed or marginalized.

The way you want the game I rub off like henner
The singer uses wordplay and alliteration to create a memorable line, emphasizing his impact and influence on the rap industry and its culture.

I remain like a tattoo with natural raps
The singer alludes to the permanence and durability of his message and style, recognizing the importance of authenticity and sincerity in his craft.

Copy like a fax that's y'all actual facts
The singer disparages those who imitate or steal his message or style, recognizing the challenge of maintaining one's integrity and originality in the music industry.

Battle raps is where it began, I'ma end it wherever I land
The artist acknowledges the roots and origins of his craft in battle rapping, recognizing the importance of competition and innovation in his career.

I done thought of, a master plan, it goes
The artist implies a sense of confidence and certainty in his vision and direction, recognizing the importance of creativity, innovation, and forward-thinking in his craft.