Rip It Up
D.C. Lacroix Lyrics


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Tell your boys check the score 'cause I ran it up
All your homies settled down, they ain't manning up
Call a tech on the play now they banning us
Take it to the rack, and one, now they mad at us
Brought your girl to the game now she a fan of us
'Cause we was taking you to school like the Magic Bus
Now you want smoke with us like cannibus
Ain't with the drama, I'ma pass like Magic does
Step your game up 'cause you ain't make the right play
Now your team moving backwards like a driveway
Now you find yourself down by 30
In the 4th quarter minute on the clock and it's no mercy
These new cats taking games off
Load management got you bricking in the playoffs
We beat your brakes off then on to the next
It's light work, we ain't even bustin' a sweat
Take a deep breath, call a timeout
Your team been dead, getting blown out
Game been a wrap, it's a no doubt
Starting five still in, they ain't going out
Talked all game, you was acting tough
Came time to play, didn't back it up
Now you finna lose and you've had enough
Ain't no sudden death rules when we ran it up
I can make it off the glass 'cause the bank's still open
I'm laughing at all of you jokers 'cause you being exposed
And how you gon' be mad at me 'cause I ball like Kobe
When I done worked my tail off to be a dog like Odie
Pass the lasagna, need the pasta, need the cheese and the beef
Helps me grow into a beast that never gets to release
I got the gift like it is Christmas and I'm hanging the wreath
The way I move I call it Easter 'cause I do it for my peeps
My game's so nasty microwave when I spark heat
Girls wet shifting in their seat in five heartbeats
If I pick and pop I'm like a stock, squeeze it with ease
Whenever I shoot my shot green on the release
Situations I can handle, Kyrie yes I'm nice
Cross over like mini SUVs stopped at red lights
If tonight goes the opposite of right
Your man the type that wanna fight then disappear like a poltergeist
Take a deep breath, call a timeout
Your team been dead, getting blown out
Game been a wrap, it's a no doubt
Starting five still in, they ain't going out
Talked all game, you was acting tough
Came time to play, didn't back it up
Now you finna lose and you've had enough
Ain't no sudden death rules when we ran it up
Clock going down I can't waste time
You can meet me at the top like LeBron from the baseline
Watch me stretch to the net drop it in that's a bet
Space Jam, Michael Jordan with the hang time
Game on the line, I'm Kobe with the strap
Pressure in my face and I still ain't flinch at that
Give me the job I'ma finish that
Eyes on the target, best believe I'm hitting that
Professor with the business 'cause you know that I can handle it
Stretch your defense, I can put a rubber band in it
Your Donald Sterling moves you deserve eternal banishment
Your game plan scrapped so abandon it, say your prayers
'Cause when you out of breath I'll still be right there
Grinded for my stamina 'cause I don't like to fight fair
You tryna save face, get you a plastic surgeon
No free lunch over here boy you have to earn it
Take a deep breath, call a timeout
Your team been dead, getting blown out
Game been a wrap, it's a no doubt
Starting five still in, they ain't going out
Talked all game, you was acting tough
Came time to play, didn't back it up




Now you finna lose and you've had enough
Ain't no sudden death rules when we ran it up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to D.C. Lacroix's song "Rip It Up" speak about the process of growth and change, and the desire to break free from old versions of oneself. The singer is struggling to choose between their mind and their attitude, while trying to relinquish the things that are holding them back from being their true self. They describe how they used to be shy, nervous, and quiet, but now they are no longer that person. The artist sings about the importance of being true to oneself and not conforming to the expectations of others. They explain that they must give up their old ways and make cuts in their life to gain more insight.


The song's chorus repeatedly highlights the artist's decision to give up their past self and embrace a new life chapter. They sing about how they now feel clean and unburdened, and how they have a new scene to explore. The artist has found their true friends and seeks to achieve their goals without fear. The lyric "What I was, to what I am, to what one day I might turn out to be," suggests that even more changes may come in the future, and the artist is open to these changes.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm trying to decide between mind and my attitude
I'm contemplating changing my thought process and behavior.


I'm giving up the things I wanna be me and be not like you
I'm rejecting societal expectations and embracing my true self.


Shy nervous and quiet sitting in the corner that's no longer me
I used to be shy and timid, but now I'm outgoing and confident.


You wanna figure out this kid then you'll just have to see
If you want to understand me, you need to take the time to get to know me.


Cause what I was what I am what I wanna be
I've evolved from my past self and am still growing into my desired self.


I'm no longer blind it's your crossed-eyes that cannot see
I'm no longer oblivious, you just can't see things from my perspective.


A simple now now I think that I must give it up (give it up)
I've come to the realization that I must let go of certain things.


Insight pow my life just needs another cut
I need to make further changes to improve my life.


I said I'm giving up I'm giving up what I used to be
I'm letting go of my past self.


What I was what I am what I wanna be
I've changed from my past self, but I still have aspirations for the future.


This time I'm clean (clean) this time I just don't give a care
I'm starting fresh and free of negative influences and opinions.


A whole new scene (new scene) this life I live this time must be fair
I'm in a new environment and this time I expect things to be equitable.


Had 18 years at 19 I began again
I had a long period of experiencing life before deciding to make changes.


This time no fears don't ask me why I told you when
I have no apprehensions now and have already explained why.


Cause to reach the top the top of which I lay my hope
I have high aspirations and am striving for my desired outcome.


My true friends knock they knock to make sure I don't choke
My real friends support me and ensure that I don't falter or give up.


One day some day we'll all make it through just fine
Eventually, we'll all overcome our struggles and be successful.


I said I'm giving up I'm giving up what I used to be
I'm relinquishing my former self for something better.


What I was what I am what I wanna be
I've transitioned from my old self, am currently a certain way, and aspire to be something else.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Derek Clark, Nathaniel McKnight

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d36williams

shes got a real unique rock voice

julikin

Turn it up. The neighbors dig it.

satelloidmike

C'mon Rip It Up!

Cary Gerner

I used to have this tape

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