Ain't Gone Change
Cormega Lyrics


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[Cormega]
I ain't forget the hunger pangs
Stomach growlin like thunder and rain
Fame calmed the savage that I once became
My status wasn't established from trying to get a name
It came from serving addicts lead and automatics bang
My physical form grew stronger in a Riker's Island cage
Only as to weaken so many of my people
Passed away like leaves in the wind
Or kids blowing ashes from trays
I possess the ghetto essence of that which I portray
I'm an emotional chamelon, see how I adapt to pain
Before we enjoy the sun we must first get past the rain
A lyricist similar to Donnie Hathaway
Clearly superior to many all I really lacked was fame
The +True Meaning+ that fact remains
My presence is felt like the Knicks when Patrick reigned
I'm living now, fuck back in the day
Does freedom have a meaning if you trapped in your ways




I'm Queensbridge most respected rapper
That ain't gone change...

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, Cormega reflects on his past life as a drug dealer and a criminal, expressing gratitude for his current successful career as a respected rapper. He acknowledges the hunger and poverty he faced in the past, contrasted with the fame and success he now enjoys. He recognizes how his status was not achieved through seeking fame, but rather through his work on the streets as a drug dealer, where he served addicts and faced danger by using firearms. He also acknowledges the toll that his criminal lifestyle had on his community, as many people around him passed away due to drug addiction and violence.


Cormega further admits that his time spent in prison on Riker's Island was pivotal in his growth and strengthening as a person. He sees how many others from his community have passed away or fallen victim to the prison system. He recognizes the influence that the ghetto had on him and how it shaped his identity, yet he is able to adapt to pain and overcome adversity as a lyricist. He acknowledges that he lacked fame, but puts more value on the true meaning of his work and his impact on the rap scene.


Overall, Cormega sends a message that he is fortunate to have made it out of the cycle of poverty, violence and addiction that is so prevalent in Queensbridge. He has risen above his past and transformed himself into a respected rapper, but he will always maintain his connection to his roots and offer his respect to the community that he came from.


Line by Line Meaning

I ain't forget the hunger pangs
I still remember what it was like to be hungry and struggling


Stomach growlin like thunder and rain
My hunger was so intense that it felt like violent thunder and rain


Fame calmed the savage that I once became
Becoming famous helped me leave behind the negative aspects of my past self


My status wasn't established from trying to get a name
My success was not achieved by simply trying to gain fame


It came from serving addicts lead and automatics bang
My status came from providing drugs and weapons to addicts, leading to power and influence


My physical form grew stronger in a Riker's Island cage
Being imprisoned at Riker's Island made me physically stronger


Only as to weaken so many of my people
Unfortunately, many of my peers weakened and died while I grew stronger in prison


Passed away like leaves in the wind
My peers died and were forgotten quickly


Or kids blowing ashes from trays
Others turned to drugs as a way to cope with their struggles


I possess the ghetto essence of that which I portray
I embody and represent the essence of the ghetto in my music and persona


I'm an emotional chamelon, see how I adapt to pain
I am skilled at adapting to and conveying different emotional states through my music


Before we enjoy the sun we must first get past the rain
In order to appreciate the good things in life, we must first overcome obstacles and hardships


A lyricist similar to Donnie Hathaway
I am a talented and respected lyricist, often compared to other greats like Donnie Hathaway


Clearly superior to many all I really lacked was fame
I know that my talent is great, but recognition and fame were the only things missing


The fact remains, my presence is felt like the Knicks when Patrick reigned
Although I may not have achieved mainstream success, my influence is still palpable and significant


I'm living now, fuck back in the day
I am focused on the present and the future, and am not interested in dwelling on the past


Does freedom have a meaning if you trapped in your ways
Even if you are technically 'free', being stuck in negative patterns and habits can be just as limiting


I'm Queensbridge most respected rapper
I am highly regarded and respected as a rapper from the Queensbridge area


That ain't gone change...
I will always be a respected artist from Queensbridge, and that will never change




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