I'm Not Scared
DJ.Vint Lyrics
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So a lot of thisshit'll be real, real easy for y'all to do
So I say fuck it, let's take it to Philly
Since they with it like that
And let Philly represent
Is that alright?
I'm a say this hit here, I ain't from Philly
I'm from D.C.
It ain't where you from it's (where you at)
The lyrics to DJ.Vint's song "I'm Not Scared" are a call-to-action for listeners to put aside territorialism and come together to represent their shared experiences. The opening lines establish the format of a call-and-response track, with the audience called upon to participate in the song's lyrics. The call is made to the city of Philadelphia, a nod to the city's reputation for cultural vibrancy and community spirit. The songwriter, however, acknowledges that they are not from Philadelphia, but rather from D.C. This admission underscores the song's message of unity, emphasizing that location and local identity are not as important as shared experiences.
The lyrics also contain an important refrain: "It ain't where you from, it's where you at." This line encapsulates the song's central thesis of looking beyond surface-level differences like hometowns and focusing on shared values and experiences. This theme is further explored in other lines of the song, which emphasize the importance of coming together as a community to support one another and resist the forces that seek to divide.
Overall, "I'm Not Scared" is an anthem of solidarity and empowerment, urging listeners to come together and stand strong in the face of adversity. By emphasizing the importance of community, the song speaks to universal human experiences and offers a rallying cry for people of all backgrounds to unite around their shared aspirations.
Line by Line Meaning
Alright, so this is a call and response record as they call it
Okay, this is a song where I say something and you respond to it. It's a common type of song.
So a lot of this shit'll be real, real easy for y'all to do
Most of the stuff I'm going to say is going to be simple and easy for you to respond to.
So I say fuck it, let's take it to Philly
I suggest we take this song to Philadelphia and perform it there.
Since they with it like that
Because they are receptive to this kind of music.
And let Philly represent
Let the people of Philadelphia be an example of this type of music.
Is that alright?
Are you okay with that plan?
I'm a say this hit here, I ain't from Philly
I'm going to perform this song, but I want you to know that I'm not from Philadelphia.
I'm from D.C.
I'm actually from Washington, D.C.
But I don't give a fuck about that
But it doesn't really matter where I'm from.
It ain't where you from it's (where you at)
What's important is not where you're from, but where you are and what you're doing in the present moment.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN PKA DJ KOOL BOWMAN
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