Through he would later struggle with the nature of his small fame, as well as lyrical expectations, D Pryde endured substantial obstacles throughout his young yet remarkably dramatic entrance into the rap game. Before becoming one of the most discussed Asian figures in hip hop, being compared to Asian rappers such as Jin the Emcee, D-Pryde had suffered through hatred and harsh critics which the public eye had given him. Entering the hip hop game, D-Pryde had been exposed to negative messages and comments, which pulled him out of the game for a while. Not knowing what he was putting himself into, he decided to take a break and learn the story behind Hip Hop. Stepping back into the game in the summer of 2007, he is experienced and ready for anything, following his goal to be in the rap industry, hoping to make it one day.
No Sleep feat. Joe Budden
D-Pryde Lyrics
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Seconds to minutes, I'm blowing up on you cowards
You say you grind everything
But I double the hour
Cause I be killer words so deep: dedicated
While I work you sleep
The rule is: more slumber, no music
The tanks on E I ain't running on fluid
No sleep: that's the best way
[Hook]
They trying to stop the movie
But this film already started
I told you I do this all day
No sleep, no nothing
Cause I'mma stay up, no sleep, no rest
I do this for the love, won't stop til I'm the best
We gonna work, we ain't sleepin
So if you ain't thinking, get a pillow
And a blanket boy
[Verse 2 - D-Pryde]
Stopping ain't an option
An object right next to common
I ain't sleeping I be rocking tonight like Batman and Robin
It's a grind no lie, I aint up ont he fence
No slumber I aint cuddling with the cousin of death
On the move like repo, catchin up to me, no
Hustling every day, making music by the kilo
Cause baby I be living, so listen, I'm flipping digits
By the minute I be killing way more records than Guinness
And I be rocking, they stunning
I am the object they surrounded
Looking like a milli but a dollar
You see our schedule? Cause we nuts
And having to cut you is like a pre-nup
If you hating on my grind, though, speak up
Wanting to be a millionaire: Regis
Inactive right now means less fame
No sleep: that's the best way
[Hook]
They trying to stop the movie
But this film already started
I told you I do this all day
No sleep, no nothing
Cause I'mma stay up, no sleep, no rest
I do this for the love, won't stop til I'm the best
We gonna work, we ain't sleepin
So if you ain't thinking, get a pillow
And a blanket boy
[Verse 3 - Joe Budden]
I was taught two things: never speak to the feds
And if you wanna make money, gotta sleep when you dead
Came from the bottom, used to work me like a slave horse
I'm saying I paid my dues - have you paid yours?
I never majored in a business class
But you couldn't tell spotting me in business class
While the hood wonderin' how he got rich this fast
They aint understand the science, we could skip to math
I ain't gotta play the blame game
Me, I got a lifestyle I'm trying to maintain
I can't entertain lames
Cause they try to knock me down off my high horse
But I'mma worry about mine while you ride yours
A few people trying to keep me from the spot
But if your grind was like mine you would meet me at the top
I came a long way from selling CDs on the block
With no sleep, now believe it or not
Talk to 'em
[Hook]
They trying to stop the movie
But this film already started
I told you I do this all day
No sleep, no nothing
Cause I'mma stay up, no sleep, no rest
I do this for the love, won't stop til I'm the best
We gonna work, we ain't sleepin
So if you ain't thinking, get a pillow
And a blanket boy
The lyrics to D-Pryde Feat. Joe Budden's song No Sleep talk about the importance of hard work and perseverance towards achieving one's goals. The song emphasizes the need to stay focused and dedicated, even if it means sacrificing sleep or leisure time. In the first verse, D-Pryde talks about how he works harder than his competitors, and that he dedicates all his energy into his craft, even while others are sleeping. He also mentions that being inactive can result in losing out on opportunities, and that the best way to succeed is to stay up and keep working towards your goals.
The chorus of the song reiterates the message of hard work and determination, stating that the film (i.e. the journey towards success) has already started and that it's important to stay focused and not give up. The second verse continues the theme of hard work and mentions that stopping is not an option, and that one needs to stay on the move to catch up with the competition. D-Pryde also talks about how he is killing it in the music industry, and that even Guinness World Records can't keep up with his success.
Joe Budden's verse talks about his own journey towards success, and how he faced challenges and obstacles along the way. He emphasizes the importance of staying focused and not getting distracted by haters or negativity. Budden talks about the hard work he put in to get to where he is now, and how he refuses to let anyone take that away from him. The chorus is repeated for the final time, reinforcing the message of hard work and determination towards achieving one's goals.
Overall, the lyrics to No Sleep convey a positive message about the importance of working hard and staying focused on your dreams, even if it means sacrificing sleep or leisure time.
Line by Line Meaning
Seconds to minutes, I'm blowing up on you cowards
I am quickly becoming popular and successful, leaving those who oppose me behind.
You say you grind everything
You claim to work hard on everything.
But I double the hour
But I work twice as long as you.
Cause I be killer words so deep: dedicated
Because I am committed to writing impactful and meaningful lyrics.
While I work you sleep
While I am working hard, you are resting.
The rule is: more slumber, no music
The idea is to sleep more and not listen to music.
The tanks on E I ain't running on fluid
I am running on empty, but refuse to give up.
Being inactive right now means less fame
If I am not currently working hard, I will lose out on opportunities for more fame and success.
No sleep: that's the best way
Working tirelessly without rest is the most effective way to achieve my goals.
They trying to stop the movie
People are trying to prevent my success and stardom.
But this film already started
But my journey to success has already begun.
I told you I do this all day
I have dedicated my time and energy to this passion all day long.
Cause I'mma stay up, no sleep, no rest
I am willing to stay up all night and work without any rest.
I do this for the love, won't stop til I'm the best
I am motivated by my love for this craft and will not stop until I am the best at it.
We gonna work, we ain't sleepin
We are going to work hard and not sleep until we achieve our goals.
So if you ain't thinking, get a pillow
If you are not contributing to the work and effort, then go rest.
And a blanket boy
You will need a blanket to keep warm while resting.
Stopping ain't an option
Giving up is not a choice for me.
An object right next to common
I am very close to being ordinary and average.
I ain't sleeping I be rocking tonight like Batman and Robin
I am not resting tonight, I am working hard like the dynamic duo Batman and Robin.
It's a grind no lie, I aint up ont he fence
The process is difficult, but I am committed and not uncertain.
No slumber I aint cuddling with the cousin of death
I am staying awake and not succumbing to the possibility of death while sleeping.
On the move like repo, catchin up to me, no
I am constantly moving forward and not allowing anyone to catch up to me.
Hustling every day, making music by the kilo
I am working hard every day and producing a large amount of high-quality music.
Cause baby I be living, so listen, I'm flipping digits
Because I am living life to the fullest, I am making a lot of money.
By the minute I be killing way more records than Guinness
I am breaking records and achieving greater success every minute.
And I be rocking, they stunning
My music is incredible and impressive to those who hear it.
I am the object they surrounded
People are surrounding me and paying attention to me because of my talent and success.
Looking like a milli but a dollar
I may appear to be very wealthy, but I am still humble and grounded.
You see our schedule? Cause we nuts
Our schedule is packed with work and activity, and some may think we are crazy for doing so.
And having to cut you is like a pre-nup
Cutting someone out of my life is like a prenuptial agreement for a marriage.
If you hating on my grind, though, speak up
If you are opposed to my hard work and efforts, then say so.
Wanting to be a millionaire: Regis
The desire to become a millionaire is a common goal, like the game show 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' hosted by Regis Philbin.
I was taught two things: never speak to the feds
I learned two important rules: always avoid speaking to law enforcement agents.
And if you wanna make money, gotta sleep when you dead
If you want to become wealthy, you must be willing to work hard without rest.
Came from the bottom, used to work me like a slave horse
I started with nothing and was once treated unfairly and overworked.
I'm saying I paid my dues - have you paid yours?
I have worked hard and paid my way to success, have you done the same?
I never majored in a business class
I did not receive formal education on business and entrepreneurship.
But you couldn't tell spotting me in business class
But my success would suggest otherwise, as I am able to navigate the world of business with ease.
While the hood wonderin' how he got rich this fast
Those in my community are amazed and curious as to how I became wealthy so quickly.
They aint understand the science, we could skip to math
They cannot comprehend the formula for my success, which is based on hard work and dedication.
I ain't gotta play the blame game
I do not need to place blame for any mistakes or shortcomings.
Me, I got a lifestyle I'm trying to maintain
I have a certain lifestyle that I must maintain and work hard to preserve.
I can't entertain lames
I cannot give attention or respect to those who are not serious about their work or success.
Cause they try to knock me down off my high horse
They try to bring me down from my position of success and popularity.
But I'mma worry about mine while you ride yours
I will focus on my own success and not dwell on what others are doing or saying.
A few people trying to keep me from the spot
A select few are trying to prevent me from reaching my desired level of success.
But if your grind was like mine you would meet me at the top
If they worked as hard as I do, we could reach the top together.
I came a long way from selling CDs on the block
I have come a long way from selling CDs on the street corner.
With no sleep, now believe it or not
I achieved this with little to no rest.
Talk to 'em
Communicate this message to others.
Contributed by Nathaniel A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.