Lynguistics
CunninLynguists Lyrics


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"So fuck the commercial tracks you be doin,
A brother got to eat. Why don't you rap for food then."

The music makes me high
Even though I stay away from cannabis, like Wyclef

Similar to Christ,
we got divine reps so tell me
If you know your gonna die why step?
Show no mercy
For rules and crews
You hit with more bricks than new ?
Riddles confusing fools, like Confucian rules
Cos most cats are more squared than Rubik's Cubes
We spit raps that are totally murderous
The rhymes are like an anaconda serpent clutch
So check out how these herbs get touched
Unless your broads giving us brains
Nigga you ain't servin us
Deacon and Kno, cunning lynguists with stunning English
Our true lies bring more pumps than Harry Rehnquist
Every week with the best speech
Roll with cats who smoke more trees than the flash and burn techniques
Sex, beats, between bed sheets
Red fleets, Pulp Fiction style
leaving your car with red seats
We make like fly swatters and smash pests
Put peeps under more pressure than a Kelly Price bed set
Keep your bodies looking like samples for the Rorscach Test
Ink blots, so fuck around and get your team rocked
Jugga's in the back with the beam cocked
Gots to have everything between L.A. and Queens locked

Uh huh, word, uh huh word, yo yo, check it out
Cunninlynguists, know what I'm saying?
You know how we do
I mean, you probably don't know how we do




But you're about to find out.
Like wha, like wha...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Lynguistics" by CunninLynguists are full of discussion about their music industry experience and the challenges they face in staying true to their art form. The opening line of “So fuck the commercial tracks you be doing” is very expressive and reveals their feelings towards producing music that caters to popular demand rather than staying true to their skills. The next line, “A brother got to eat. Why don't you rap for food then,” criticizes other rapper’s intention of making music solely for commercial purposes. This line is a play on words, subverting the phrase "rap for free," to sarcastically insinuate that rappers are "raping" their art when they produce music just to make money. In doing so, they are making their art a type of commodity, thus reducing its value.


Throughout the song, they make clever references relating their lyrical abilities to biblical and spiritual prowess, such as with “Similar to Christ, we got divine reps,” emphasizing their belief that their artistry comes from a higher power. They also take shots at the hierarchical order in the music industry, stating that “we show no mercy for rules and crews” and that they are “more squared than Rubik's Cubes.” This means they are unpredictable, diverse and that they don’t conform to industry standards.


Overall, the lyrics of this song convey the message that the CunninLynguists are more concerned about their craft than selling their art, preferring to build a loyal fan-base that appreciates their creativity even if it is not in the mainstream. They focus on their skills and talent to hone their craft while expressing criticism regarding rappers who chase money with little craft invested in their productions.


Line by Line Meaning

So fuck the commercial tracks you be doin,
I have no interest in the popular music that you create for profit.


A brother got to eat. Why don't you rap for food then.
I understand that you create music to make a living, but have you considered using your talent to spread a positive message and make a difference?


The music makes me high
The power and energy of the music has a profound impact on me.


Even though I stay away from cannabis, like Wyclef
I don't need drugs to feel the effects of the music. Similar to Wyclef, I can experience euphoria solely from the sound.


Similar to Christ, we got divine reps so tell me
We have such immense talent and skill that it's as if we are godly beings.


If you know you're gonna die why step?
If you understand the consequences of your actions, why take the risk?


Show no mercy for rules and crews
We don't play by anybody else's rules but our own and we don't have loyalty to any other group or crew.


You hit with more bricks than new ?
We deliver blows and lyrics that are so strong, it will feel like a physical hit.


Riddles confusing fools, like Confucian rules
We make our lyrics complex and difficult to understand, like the philosophical concepts of Confucianism. This makes it harder for those who aren't intelligent or well-versed in the subject matter to comprehend what we're saying.


Cos most cats are more squared than Rubik's Cubes
Most people are extremely one-dimensional and can't think outside the box. We challenge the norm and are more complex than a common Rubik's Cube.


We spit raps that are totally murderous
Our lyrics are so powerful and deadly that they can inflict serious damage on our competitors.


The rhymes are like an anaconda serpent clutch
Our rhymes are like the grip of an anaconda constricting its prey; they are not easily escaped once they take hold.


So check out how these herbs get touched
Watch how we take out our opponents with ease.


Unless your broads giving us brains Nigga you ain't servin us
If you're not bringing something valuable and intelligent to the table, then we have no use for you or your music.


Deacon and Kno, cunning lynguists with stunning English
We are Deacon and Kno, cunning wordsmiths with an impressive mastery of the English language.


Our true lies bring more pumps than Harry Rehnquist
We are deceptive in our lyrics and are so skilled at it that it rivals the deceptive tactics of famous Supreme Court Justice Harry Rehnquist.


Every week with the best speech
We consistently deliver the best lyrics, week after week.


Roll with cats who smoke more trees than the flash and burn techniques
We surround ourselves with people who smoke more marijuana than they use advanced fire techniques, implying we are heavily involved in the drug culture.


Sex, beats, between bed sheets
We have a passion for creating rhythmic music that makes people want to get intimate with one another.


Red fleets, Pulp Fiction style leaving your car with red seats
Our actions are violent and intense, similar to the iconic scenes from the movie Pulp Fiction that involve splattered blood and red car seats.


We make like fly swatters and smash pests
We easily eliminate anyone who gets in our way, just like swatting away pesky flies.


Put peeps under more pressure than a Kelly Price bed set
We put immense mental and emotional pressure on our opponents, similar to the intense physical pressure that comes from lying on a Kelly Price bed set.


Keep your bodies looking like samples for the Rorscach Test
We will make our opponents look unrecognizable and distorted, similar to the abstract art of the Rorschach Test.


Ink blots, so fuck around and get your team rocked
We will leave our opponents with nothing but meaningless ink blots, making them question what they just experienced. And, we won't hesitate to destroy an entire team if they get in our way.


Jugga's in the back with the beam cocked
We have someone in the back armed and ready to shoot with precise aim.


Gots to have everything between L.A. and Queens locked
We strive to have control over everything from Los Angeles to Queens, implying we want our music and influence to spread across the entire country.


Uh huh, word, uh huh word, yo yo, check it out
Vocalization expressing eagerness to converse, listen and experience.


Cunninlynguists, know what I'm saying?
We are the CunninLynguists, do you understand what I'm saying?


You know how we do
You understand that we operate and conduct ourselves in a certain way.


I mean, you probably don't know how we do
You likely do not fully comprehend the methods and tactics that we employ.


But you're about to find out
But we are about to make it abundantly clear through our actions and our music.


Like wha, like wha...
An incomprehensible vocalization expressing excitement and anticipation.




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@SoteriosXI

The instrumental is from Tchaikovsky's Concerto for violin in D major Op. 35 if anyone was wondering.

@kieran296

+SoteriosXI Bro should check out some UK Rap/Grime its quite good tbh, I just found out about it and its really good, but its so underground, needs some support bruh, go check these artists out! Skepta, JME, Chipmunk, Nines, Ghetts, Tempah T, Wiley, Giggs, Kano, Wretch 32, Devlin, Dave, Izzie Gibbs, Bugzy Malone, Stormzy, Prestident T, Novelist, Krept And Konan, J-Hus, 67, Depzman, Eyez, Mr Traumatik, Section boyz, Devilman, Mist, RM, Rapman, Sneakbo, Yungen Akala, Bonkaz, Mo Stack, Plan B, Young Teflon, Benny Banks, Cadet, Frisco and Dizzie Rascal, Go check them out and come back and tell me what you think brother!

@lonerblader85

+Kieran IRA Murphy grime sucks

@lonerblader85

+Kieran IRA Murphy all of the artists you mentioned sound nothing like cunninlynguists, dont know why you recommend them all over this comments section.. for proper uk hip hop try: foreign beggars (first 3 albums before they turned crap), verb t, divine rights, skitz - countryman, melanin 9, klashnekoff, numskullz, the mouse outfit, dr syntax, blak twang, jehst, taskforce, etc. etc.

@lonerblader85

+Kieran IRA Murphy akala is dope though i'll give you that

@divecity6134

I knew they sounded alike holy shit

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@MrNickyDalenz

Hip hop isn't dead, people just forgot where to look for it.

@24StandOnBusinessMcMurphy

Almost 10 years later and this is still so true 💯

@syfer26

this shit will never die, this kind of rap will allways be around somewhere

@REALdavidmiscarriage

@Legendary McMurphy I disagree... True Hip-Hop is pretty much dead

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