Now or Never
DJ Switch Lyrics
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Man what happened to rap
Look
Man what happened to rap
Man, these rappers so typical
I drop a smash record
All these rappers so miniscule
If I don't buy my mom a house this year
I'm going cynical
I don't need publicity
Cause Eagle got the recipe
All I used to score was A's back in high school
Don't be testing me
Back when I was growing up
Gang signs they were throwing up
Rappers say they in the game
And I don't see 'em showin' up
Went from blowing trees
To being on joints with OGs
But I'm connected to this money like my paper siamese
And I make these niggas grab a hearse
And when I'm on a feature
Make these niggas change their verse
God dammit
Man what happened to rap
Man what happened to rap
Say, say what happened to rap
Hip hop used to drop bars and now we just dab
It's now or never, never
It's time to change the game, game (Proverb)
Whatever happended to clever rappin', the heads is askin'
Now instead of passion, the level is trash to get the cash in
The question I'm asking,did it die with the veterans back then?
Or does it live residing inside irrelevant has beens
Like the Proverb dude, but I know the truth
That's why I jump in a vocal booth
To show to you how to mould the truth into multiple quotables
Put soul in the booth
Using flow as a tool
Heads enrol in my school
I show and I prove
Just how the oldest do, they still the coldest too (damn)
And I did it so comfortably
My scripture are humble pieces
Rumble in that jungle steez
There's no denying
That I bury it a hundred feet
And the level is higher once the DJ Switch to Ganja Beats
Eish, but they turnin' up and they turnin' up
Nothing wrong with that
But their songs is wack and we learning what
Hands have gone higher
If like me you've heard enough
Then we should build a bonfire of all their tracks and burn 'em up
It's now or never, never
It's time to change the game, game
Man, what happened to rap (Ga'ahd Body)
Man, what happened to rap
Forget a now or never it's now or forever, forever and ever
They feel the presence every year like the month of December
To make sure you don't forget
I got much to remember
Only because I give a F like I'm Juju Malema
To you who enter with new perceptions choose your dilemas
Do what you do how you do it or do what the rest does
Either way, know you're going toe to toe with the Kwestas, the Xs
And that's just you keeping up with the Kardashians
The birth of greatness so feel the contractions
Exceeded all expectations by a certain percentage
And still earn the respect I deserve
And I get the real deals
Surrounded by plastic like a Jordans 11
Original copy for now and forever
You duplicates should copy me now or will never
Then we'll all be one and the same like Euphonik and Themba
The difference is I'm driven 'cause I know it's now or never
It's now or never, never
It's time to change the game, game
First off, fuck the deep voice
I got actual raps
What's your invoice
Skinny negro that she might wanna feel on
She fucking with the music I put my Celine D on
Off the leash yo
I'm on beast mode
I got the whole city jacked and you me know
The guy to dethrone
I'm still a king though
I'm key, bored niggas come around just to c-notes
I eat off words B
Your crumbs don't serve me
Y'all tweet like birdies
Your thumbs don't scare me
So please y'all better be done, early
Or else I put a hole in one, Ernie
So bang bang or buck buck
There's a Reason why my Proverbs stay high as Eagle
Ya ngum phetha
So eintlik la maufanya hai ke mpitshi
Usanok'shawa nange Teargas member
Now or never
Man what happened to rap
Man what happened to rap
Say, say what happened to rap
Hip hop used to drop bars and now we just dab
In DJ Switch's song "Now or Never," the artist expresses his frustration with the direction that rap music has taken. He laments how rap has become typical with an emphasis on making money rather than clever rapping. He further expresses his desire to create music that has soul and substance. He says that he is comfortable in the world of rap, and he will not compromise his values to get ahead.
DJ Switch's lyrics touch upon the current state of the music industry, where making money often becomes a priority over making meaningful art. He suggests that the industry needs to change and return to its roots of authenticity and realness. He believes that if people like him continue to make music that has soul, it could make a real impact and bring a change.
The song's chorus repeats the phrase "it's now or never," which amplifies the urgency of the message. This tone highlights that something needs to be done before it is too late. Overall, the artist's message is that rap music should be authentic and meaningful rather than just another way to make money.
Line by Line Meaning
Man what happened to rap
The artist questions what happened to the true essence of rap music.
Man, these rappers so typical
The artist criticizes the lack of originality among many rappers.
If I don't buy my mom a house this year, I'm going cynical
The artist feels pressure to succeed and provide for their family, but worries that failure may lead to cynicism.
Went from blowing trees to being on joints with OGs
The artist has progressed from youth to working with respected veterans in rap music.
Whatever happened to clever rappin', the heads is askin'
The artist laments the decline of skillful, thoughtful rap lyrics and the focus on commercial success.
But their songs is wack and we learning what / Hands have gone higher
The artist criticizes modern rap music for being unremarkable and repetitive, causing fans to be dissatisfied.
The birth of greatness so feel the contractions
The artist is in the process of becoming a great rapper and is experiencing the necessary struggles and pain to achieve that goal.
Then we'll all be one and the same like Euphonik and Themba
The artist compares unoriginal rappers to DJs who sound identical and lack uniqueness in their work.
I'm key, bored niggas come around just to c-notes
The artist is successful and attracts people who want to benefit from their money and fame.
Your crumbs don't serve me / Y'all tweet like birdies / Your thumbs don't scare me
The artist is confident in their abilities and dismisses those who try to criticize them.
Usanok'shawa nange Teargas member
The artist references their connection to the music group Teargas and asserts their credibility in the genre of rap music.
Hip hop used to drop bars and now we just dab
The artist expresses disappointment in the current state of rap music, which they see as a decline from the genre's origins and a shift towards shallow content and dance trends.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GAVIN BROWN, NEIL SANDERSON, ADAM GONTIER, BRAD WALST
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@intangible7
Whatever happended to clever rappin’, the heads is askin’
Now instead of passion, the level is trash to get the cash in
The question I’m asking: Did it die with the veterans back then?
Or does it live residing inside irrelevant has beens
Like the Proverb dude, but I know the truth
That’s why I jump in a vocal booth
To show to you how to mould the truth into multiple quotables
Put soul in the booth
Using flow as a tool
Heads enrol in my school
I show and I prove
Just how the oldest do, they still the coldest too (damn)
And I did it so comfortably
My scripture are humble pieces
Rumble in that jungle steez
There’s no denying
That I bury it a hundred feet
And the level is higher once the DJ Switch to Ganja Beats
Eish, but they turnin’ up and they turnin’ up
Nothing wrong with that
But their songs is wack and we learning what!
Hands have gone higher
If like me you’ve heard enough
Then we should build a bonfire of all their tracks and burn ’em up
@jubilantea8769
7years later , what a treasure this is 😭🔥heard this song when I was still 13 years old . And I'm still bumping to it 🔥😭. Somebody tell switch we need a remake / remix🙏😭
@ayandalacostrian4814
He dropped the remix long time ago!!
@chaseii2180
The assignment was understood here, Proverb carrying the torch hands down, Eagle going for that 18th hole, Reason wordplay makes Oxford jealous and Kwesta?? Came through slashing, Friday the 13th is jealous!
@nyikonkhwasho4469
Classic jam all those cats lyrical
@createdbydnabeats
"Went from blowing trees to being on joints with OG's"🥶
@deluxshanisaacs9407
This was the South African rap game at its peak🇿🇦
@sydneyrangwato6457
"There is a Reason why my ProVerbs stay high as Eagles"
@Pablo-sj9em
I see what u did there🔥🔥
@mlulekigolwayini8393
Wooooo woooo. such a creativity
@INJEMBI
Loool, "Stay HIGH" guess represents Kwesta.