So Soulful
Consequence Lyrics


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Intro [Kanye West]:
Yeah. DC. Stand up for your boy ? Oh, I go by the name of Kanye To The. The Roc is in the building. And as far as I'm concerned, we're about to bring that real soul back to the game. John Legend on the backgrounds by the way. Let's go.

Verse One [Kanye West]:
From what I hear Kanye is killing that game very bad
My girl rockin' the little lamb that Mary had
Little bit of ghosta style mixed with Mosta style
I'm versatile, I'm the poster child
Gettin' cheese so I'm supposed to smile
Get it?
We making hits like Sosa now
Hit it!
And I, hate when girls actin' boushie as hell
And I already seen 'em naked like Blu Cantrell
If I talk to people like they stupid as hell
Do that mean God gonna make my kids stupid as well?
Well
Our Father, please for give me
I am sinner, slash winner, slash soul inventor
C'mon

Chorus [Kanye West]
It's so soulful man [x3]
And when you hear, swear it feel like soul food man
[x2]

Verse Two [Uncredited]
Look, my mommy don't be playin' cause she know I got my game intact
I spit them lines that make a rapper have a brain attack
And chickens know I'm gonna do it like I wanna do it
And miscommunication, no we never run into it
I got chicks like Samone and Colla
Stay with lip gloss and Fendi bag beside her
And your girl said she ain't ready for me
I'm in love so mommy got me singin' Teena Marie
High above the Giovanni, she ain't Gucci or Prada
Climbin' in the Mirada, studin' like a scholar
So I don't even bother
I be poppin' my collar
I can get into your soul when I call you tomorrow
C'mon

Chorus

Verse Three [John Legend]:
I know you gotta lot of stress today
Let's hit the party like we just got paid
Now if you really want to get away
Say yeah, yeah
Got people on your back constantly
And you never get a second for free
You know you gotta get away with me
So say yeah, yeah

Verse Four [Consequence]:
Yo, I'ma worry bout the trades and ballin'
I'm gonna trade it all
I'd rather catch up on my paper and evade them all
You sore losers picked the wrong guy to take a fall
I probably train and fall
For what they made in the fall
Made it to a never-quite-was to an overnight buzz
Cause the way I flip a metaphor, nobody quite does
By the time I leave the club
I'm weighing the pros and cons
Cause she must have been a pro the way she approach the Cons
And Con man is an army
Money boss on
We so big be hoppin' out when I'm tryin' to do my laundry
But I ain't even sorry for the way I get my doe
Cause J, Kanye and Con got that food for your soul, go!

Chorus





Outro [John Legend]:
Say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "So Soulful" by Consequence featuring Kanye West, John Legend, and an uncredited artist is a hip-hop track that delivers punchy lyrics and showcases the versatility of the three performers. In the intro, Kanye West introduces the track and sets the tone for the "real soul" that they are about to bring back to the game, and John Legend's background vocals add a soulful touch to the entire song. The first verse by Kanye West talks about his versatile style and his dislike for women who act snobbish, followed by the chorus that emphasizes the soulful vibe of the song. In the second verse, the uncredited artist talks about his game and how he can get into someone's soul with just a phone call. John Legend's verse in the third section offers to take the listener away from their anxious life and enjoy a party, while Consequence's verse in the fourth section highlights his lyrical prowess and how he makes money with his music while enjoying life.


Overall, the song has a catchy beat, great lyrics, and a soulful vibe that makes it enjoyable to listen to. With each performer bringing their unique style to the table, the track offers a great blend of rap and soul music, making it a memorable addition to the hip-hop genre.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah. DC. Stand up for your boy ? Oh, I go by the name of Kanye To The. The Roc is in the building. And as far as I'm concerned, we're about to bring that real soul back to the game. John Legend on the backgrounds by the way. Let's go.
Kanye West announces himself and his intention to bring true soul music back to the industry with the help of John Legend, while also urging his city to support him.


From what I hear Kanye is killing that game very bad
Kanye West has been dominating the music industry impressively.


My girl rockin' the little lamb that Mary had
Kanye's girlfriend is adorned with fashionable wear such as the Maison Margiela Tabi Booties that resemble Mary's little lamb.


Little bit of ghosta style mixed with Mosta style, I'm versatile, I'm the poster child
Kanye is versatile in his musical abilities and represents the epitome of talent in the industry.


Gettin' cheese so I'm supposed to smile. Get it?
Getting paid a lot of money makes Kanye happy and he expects others to understand that.


We making hits like Sosa now. Hit it!
Kanye and his team are now making chart-topping hits like Sammy Sosa hitting home runs.


And I, hate when girls actin' boushie as hell. And I already seen 'em naked like Blu Cantrell
Kanye dislikes how some women act snobbish and high-class but he has seen many of them exposed and vulnerable, similar to how singer Blu Cantrell posed for a risqué photoshoot.


If I talk to people like they stupid as hell. Do that mean God gonna make my kids stupid as well? Well
Kanye ponders whether treating others poorly will affect his children and their mental aptitude as a result of his actions.


Our Father, please forgive me. I am a sinner, slash winner, slash soul inventor. C'mon
Kanye admits to being a flawed human being, but also a successful creator in the realm of music.


It's so soulful man [x3]. And when you hear, swear it feel like soul food man [x2]
Kanye West reiterates how soulful his music is, and how listening to it feels like nourishing soul food to the ears.


Look, my mommy don't be playin' cause she know I got my game intact
The singer's mother is aware of his ability to excel and knows he takes his craft seriously.


I spit them lines that make a rapper have a brain attack
The artist claims his rapping is so sharp that it can outwit and overwhelm other rappers who hear it.


And chickens know I'm gonna do it like I wanna do it. And miscommunication, no we never run into it
Women understand that the singer is in control of his music and style, and there are no misunderstandings between him and others in the industry.


I got chicks like Samone and Colla. Stay with lip gloss and Fendi bag beside her
The singer has relationships with women such as Samone and Colla, who are always fashionable and carry high-end accessories like Fendi bags.


And your girl said she ain't ready for me
The singer indicates that a woman has turned him down or is not yet prepared to have a relationship with him.


I'm in love so mommy got me singin' Teena Marie. High above the Giovanni, she ain't Gucci or Prada. Climbin' in the Mirada, studin' like a scholar
The artist is in love and compares his feelings to those of Teena Marie's music. He also mentions a woman he loves who is not flashy or brand-obsessed and is driving a Dodge Mirada while studying diligently.


I be poppin' my collar. I can get into your soul when I call you tomorrow
The artist is confident and self-assured and can inspire emotion within others through his music and communication.


I know you gotta lot of stress today. Let's hit the party like we just got paid. Now if you really want to get away. Say yeah, yeah
John Legend understands that sometimes people need to relax and party despite having stress in their lives.


Got people on your back constantly. And you never get a second for free. You know you gotta get away with me. So say yeah, yeah
The singer acknowledges there are people who constantly pressure and demand from others, and acknowledge the need to escape with someone who understands and offers reprieve.


Yo, I'ma worry bout the trades and ballin'. I'm gonna trade it all. I'd rather catch up on my paper and evade them all
The artist prioritizes both wealth and evading negative influences and people in order to succeed.


You sore losers picked the wrong guy to take a fall. I probably train and fall. For what they made in the fall
The artist is confident in his abilities and threatens those who aim to bring him down or harmhis career, even having the ability to recover regardless of defeat.


Made it to a never-quite-was to an overnight buzz. Cause the way I flip a metaphor, nobody quite does
The artist has become extremely popular and talented in their field, mastering the art of music creation in a unique and remarkable way.


By the time I leave the club. I'm weighing the pros and cons. Cause she must have been a pro the way she approach the Cons
The singer is a pragmatic and thoughtful person, including when evaluating their romantic relationships to ensure they align with their values.


And Con man is an army. Money boss on. We so big be hoppin' out when I'm tryin' to do my laundry
The artist views himself as a powerful and successful creator, whose success even gets in the way of daily chores.


But I ain't even sorry for the way I get my doe. Cause J, Kanye and Con got that food for your soul, go!
The singer is not apologetic for his success in music, crediting a collaboration with Jay-Z and Kanye for producing soulful music that resonates with their audience.


Say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
John Legend encourages listeners to acknowledge and embrace their joy and euphoria.




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Amy

Dawg I forgot about this song for like 2 months and it hit me like a train 😭😭♥️

Anthony Truman

Its great

ChiTown Chef909

2022 and this shit still slapping. Timeless

GDogg Productions

facts!!

Anthony Truman

Soulful music is the best kind in any genre. When it is real and comes from the heart and soul then people feel that

Johnluke Campbell

This beat just makes me happy

Bryant

Kanye Is So Creative And This Song Is Nuts...I Let This Bump All The Time On My Computer...He Should Of Put This On Graduation

Dwayne Adams

Kanye and John Legend had so much soul back then

umiami85

While this may be true. The college dropout is one of the top 5 cds in hip hop ever. That cd was completely his style. The lyrics on that cd are also all his. He brought together people like Mos Def and Freeway, he made tracks like family business and combined it with the workout plan. The guy needs to go back to basic because his mixtapes (pre 2004) and college dropout are far superior to any of the shit he has dropped since.

Naoshad S

Hell yeah 04-05 freshman yr of college one of my best memories thank you kanye for shaping my perspectives on everything.

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