VanNess
Cozz Lyrics
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By the crips, yup, right on 65th, yup, yup
At your neck, something like Gillette, yup
Tryna get a check, yup, I just want respect, yup
At 16, I took a crack at it, 17, I was a rap addict
18, took a break from it, 19, I was back at it
20, turned into a crack addict, I was spittin' dope
Could've been a little bad nigga with a bandana
And a damn hammer and some bad Xannies and no damn daddy
Well damn, now that I think of it, got a bandana
And a damn hammer and the damn Xannies
Don't be mad at me, damn, nigga, look where the rap has me
At the Grand Canyon with a damn baddy and the ass fatty like
Put my head spinnin' and my legs skinny 'cause the man was sittin' for so long
On the boulevard, I been so strong
And the next week, I'm a fuck around and drop all of these old songs
I done prolonged, I'm a pro, dawg
To these wack niggas, it's so long, to these rap niggas, it's so long
I gotta let these niggas know
Came up from the bottom, yeah I got it from the floor
Motherfuckers thing I'm up, but I gotta get some more
Every time I get a dollar, new penny hit the floor
I remember when I was at VanNess (at the park)
By the crips, yup, right on 65th, yup, yup
At your neck, something like Gillette, yup
Tryna get a check, yup, I just want respect, yup
"That's all a nigga need is a little bit of respect
You know, nice little check, nice little chain
I know it ain't everything and shit
But I gotta take care of my fam and shit, so you know right now"
Tryna run through this money so I gotta make it stretch
Need a lot of commas on the check, I gotta make it next
Gotta slide on all the targets that are droppin' on the net
I told your daughter keep her draws up, they ain't gotta hit the deck
'Cause I'm just tryna get the neck, I'm Blac Chyna with finesse
Don't need to designer to impress, I'll be flier spendin' less
I'm a child of 65th so my mind been on the cliff
Since the age of six, and by the grade of fifth, my brain was 86
Now I'm ancient, you can't play the kid don't even take the risk
I can't even pay attention, how I'm supposed to pay the rent?
Don't even save numbers, how the fuck I'm supposed to save a bitch? (Sorry)
Yeah that's the way it is, so go ahead and hate and shit
Came up from the bottom, you can't stop 'em, I'ma make it big
I gotta let these niggas know
Came up from the bottom, yeah I got it from the floor
Motherfuckers thing I'm up, but I gotta get some more
Every time I get a dollar, new penny hit the floor, yeah
I remember when I was at VanNess (at the park)
By the crips, yup, right on 65th, yup, yup
At your neck, something like Gillette, yup
Tryna get a check, yup, I just want respect, yup, yup, ey
The song "VanNess" by Cozz is a reflection of his journey from a young age till now. It starts off with him talking about VanNess Park, a location that was frequented by the Crips on 65th, and how he’s always been striving for respect rather than material success. Cozz then proceeds to narrate his journey through rap by saying how he pursued his passion for rap at an early age of 16 and was addicted to it by 17, took a break at 18, only to come back stronger at 19. However, he does admit to struggling with addiction to crack at age 20, but through his music and lyrics, he was able to inspire and give hope to those in his community.
The chorus serves as a reminder that Cozz has worked hard to get where he is from the bottom up and that every dollar is another penny on the floor to pick up. He then continues with the second verse, showcasing his grind, talents, and how he stays true to his roots. He talks about how he doesn’t need flashy clothes and accessories to impress anyone, but instead he’s focused on the grind and on staying true to his roots. Cozz ends the song with a strong message that he’s not going to stop hustling and growing his success, and that despite the struggles he’s faced along the way, he’s going to keep pushing forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Look, at VanNess (at the park)
The singer is at VanNess park.
By the crips, yup, right on 65th, yup, yup
VanNess park is located by the Crips, specifically on 65th street.
At your neck, something like Gillette, yup
The singer is putting pressure on his competition, like a Gillette razor on a neck.
Tryna get a check, yup, I just want respect, yup
The artist wants to make money but more importantly, he wants respect.
At 16, I took a crack at it, 17, I was a rap addict
At 16 years old, the artist started rapping and by 17, he was obsessed with it.
18, took a break from it, 19, I was back at it
At 18, the singer took a break from rapping but at 19, he started rapping again.
20, turned into a crack addict, I was spittin' dope
When the singer turned 20, he became addicted to crack and started creating great music.
I was givin' hope to all my niggas in the back alley
The artist's music was helping his friends in tough situations.
Could've been a little bad nigga with a bandana
The artist could have been a violent person with a bandana over his face.
And a damn hammer and some bad Xannies and no damn daddy
He could have had a hammer and Xanax, and also grew up without a father figure.
Don't be mad at me, damn, nigga, look where the rap has me
The singer's successful rap career has put him in a position of power.
At the Grand Canyon with a damn baddy and the ass fatty like
The artist is at the Grand Canyon with an attractive woman with a nice figure.
Put my head spinnin' and my legs skinny 'cause the man was sittin' for so long
The singer has been sitting for a long time, making him dizzy and his legs thin.
On the boulevard, I been so strong
The singer has been doing well on the streets, despite the challenges.
And the next week, I'm a fuck around and drop all of these old songs
The singer plans to release new music soon.
I done prolonged, I'm a pro, dawg
The artist has been in the game for a long time and has become a professional rapper.
To these wack niggas, it's so long, to these rap niggas, it's so long
The artist is saying goodbye to whack rappers and his old rap style.
I gotta let these niggas know
The singer wants everyone to hear what he has to say.
Came up from the bottom, yeah I got it from the floor
The singer started from nothing and worked his way up.
Motherfuckers thing I'm up, but I gotta get some more
People think the artist has made it, but he wants to continue to grow and succeed further.
Every time I get a dollar, new penny hit the floor
The artist spends money quickly and doesn't hold onto it.
I remember when I was at VanNess (at the park)
The artist is reflecting on his past at VanNess park.
By the crips, yup, right on 65th, yup, yup
VanNess park is located by the Crips, specifically on 65th street.
At your neck, something like Gillette, yup
The artist is putting pressure on his competition, like a Gillette razor on a neck.
Tryna get a check, yup, I just want respect, yup, yup, ey
The singer wants to make money but more importantly, he wants respect.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Cody Osagie, D. Perkins, J. Morgan
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