Fire
DMX Lyrics


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What?
I love music cause it's something special
I just have the words, when I'm done, I bet you
It will make you easier to cope with the pressure
Dark, cause you think the light won't let you

Right now all I see is shapes and sounds
You snake, you crown, that's why I shake it down
Got drop by one, I'ma take it now
It is what it is, you crying like "I'ma make it now"
What the fuck off your knees, I don't swim like that
Put them, let it go, let it go, I throw that thing right back man
I can smell pussy from a mile away
Nigga your style…so put the smile away
Nigga acting like I'm the only one with problems
You know something about em, let's solve em
And at my words, you're not even half of it
And that's the reason why you'll always be
After me, faggot

Oh my god, no matter how hard I try
I can't get away from it
I got so much fire built up inside of me
But when it's time to let it go
I got one thing to give and one thing only
Yo dog

Hot bars is the only thing these motherfuckers getting
It's time to show these niggas dog ain't raised a fucking kitten
Eat 20 niggas like a twenty piece bucket of chicken
Ain't on my level, snowflake, who the fuck is you kidding?
Now how this chicken you came is what I am still
Fire hard enough to burn your whole entire grill
And believe me them 3rd degree burns are hard to heal
I have you wishing you listen to fire marshall bill
You can't take the fire that I'm bringing y'all
I'll have your ass begging for a fire extinguisher
And all your mens looking at you like damn holmes
I'm hot enough to burn the flesh off the dead bones
So for you niggas that be claiming that you got heat
And claiming that you the best and the next to eat
I'll be next to x on x degrees, with bars that will hit you
Like a bottle of Texas Pete

What?

Don't start what you can't deal with
Cause I'm a nigga that still get thugged up baby, real shit
I'm a dog for real, I beast on niggas
Then get back to the streets on niggas, fest on niggas
Open a bottle of liquor, pop a can of beer
Pour the first sip but your homies, he ain't here
You burn you know and your heart be still right there
It is what it is, at times life ain't fair
You ain't me, so what I'm bout to do to this rapshit
Well have some real nigga talk excuse my back shit
Wish a nigga would, wish a nigga could
Regardless what you think a nigga still good
So easy to kill a nigga, especially when you don't feel a nigga
Can't see the real in a nigga,




You don't know about Gucci, you don't know about Prada
We won't be do know, if we gonna do what we gotta, nigga!!

Overall Meaning

In DMX feat. Kashmere's "Fire" lyrics, the rapper talks about the power of music and how it helps him cope with life's challenges. He states that he sees only "shapes and sounds" and that music helps him express his feelings and deal with the pressure. DMX also talks about his rough life and how he is always ready to face any challenges. He tells his listeners not to start a fight they can't handle and emphasizes that he is a real dog and a beast in the industry.


DMX also talks about his skills and experience, calling out other rappers who claim to be the best. He says that he can eat 20 "niggas" like a twenty-piece bucket of chicken and that his bars are fire enough to burn someone's entire grill. He warns that anyone who messes with him will be left begging for a fire extinguisher. DMX also mentions his love for alcohol, and talks about how it helps him deal with the loss of his friends and the unfairness of life.


Overall, the lyrics of "Fire" are a powerful expression of DMX's life experiences and his skills as a rapper. The song talks about the power of music to help people cope with tough times and the importance of being true to oneself in a challenging industry.


Line by Line Meaning

I love music cause it's something special
Music holds a special place in my heart


I just have the words, when I'm done, I bet you
My lyrics have a powerful impact on listeners


It will make you easier to cope with the pressure
My music can help you deal with life's challenges


Dark, cause you think the light won't let you
Sometimes we feel trapped in darkness and unable to escape


Right now all I see is shapes and sounds
Music takes me to a place where only shapes and sounds matter


You snake, you crown, that's why I shake it down
I see through the fake and I'm not afraid to expose it


Got drop by one, I'ma take it now
If someone tries to knock me down, I'll come back even stronger


It is what it is, you crying like "I'ma make it now"
Stop complaining and work harder if you want to succeed


What the fuck off your knees, I don't swim like that
Don't beg for mercy, I won't spare you like that


Put them, let it go, let it go, I throw that thing right back man
Don't hold back, I'm ready to face whatever is coming my way


I can smell pussy from a mile away
I can spot a fake person easily


Nigga your style…so put the smile away
Your fake persona won't fool me


Nigga acting like I'm the only one with problems
Don't pretend like you're the only one struggling


You know something about em, let's solve em
If you have a solution, let's work together to solve our problems


And at my words, you're not even half of it
My lyrics are so powerful, you can't even comprehend their full meaning


And that's the reason why you'll always be
You'll never be as good as me


After me, faggot
I'm the top dog, you're beneath me


Oh my god, no matter how hard I try
Despite my efforts, I can't escape my inner fire


I can't get away from it
My passion for music consumes me


I got so much fire built up inside of me
I have a lot of talent and creativity waiting to be unleashed


But when it's time to let it go
When the moment comes to perform, I give it my all


I got one thing to give and one thing only
All I have to offer is my music


Hot bars is the only thing these motherfuckers getting
My lyrics are the only thing worth hearing in the rap game


It's time to show these niggas dog ain't raised a fucking kitten
I may be a dog but I'm not soft and weak like others


Eat 20 niggas like a twenty piece bucket of chicken
I'm so confident in my skills that I could take on multiple opponents at once


Ain't on my level, snowflake, who the fuck is you kidding?
No one can match my talent and ability


Now how this chicken you came is what I am still
My dominance in the rap game is unquestioned


Fire hard enough to burn your whole entire grill
My rhymes are so potent they will leave you stunned


And believe me them 3rd degree burns are hard to heal
My words will stay with you and leave a lasting impact


I have you wishing you listen to fire marshall bill
You'll regret not heeding my warnings


You can't take the fire that I'm bringing y'all
My passion and talent are too much for anyone to handle


I'll have your ass begging for a fire extinguisher
My rhymes will leave you speechless and overwhelmed


And all your mens looking at you like damn holmes
Even your friends will be impressed by my skills


I'm hot enough to burn the flesh off the dead bones
My rhymes are so powerful they could even affect the dead


So for you niggas that be claiming that you got heat
For those who think they can compete with me


And claiming that you the best and the next to eat
And think you're the next big thing in rap


I'll be next to x on x degrees, with bars that will hit you
I'm on another level and my lyrics will leave you stunned


Like a bottle of Texas Pete
My rhymes are as spicy and hot as hot sauce


Don't start what you can't deal with
Don't mess with me if you can't handle it


Cause I'm a nigga that still get thugged up baby, real shit
I'm a real gangster who won't back down from a fight


I'm a dog for real, I beast on niggas
I'm a fierce competitor who dominates the rap game


Then get back to the streets on niggas, fest on niggas
After I conquer the rap game, I'll go back to the streets and keep dominating


Open a bottle of liquor, pop a can of beer
I celebrate my success with alcohol


Pour the first sip but your homies, he ain't here
I drink alone because my friends can't keep up with me


You burn you know and your heart be still right there
I've been through tough times but I remain strong


It is what it is, at times life ain't fair
Life can be tough but we have to accept it


You ain't me, so what I'm bout to do to this rapshit
You can't match my skill and talent in the rap game


Well have some real nigga talk excuse my back shit
I speak my mind and don't hold back my thoughts and opinions


Wish a nigga would, wish a nigga could
I dare someone to step up to me and try to compete


Regardless what you think a nigga still good
Despite what others may say, I know I'm still a great rapper


So easy to kill a nigga, especially when you don't feel a nigga
It's easy to take down someone who doesn't have talent or passion


Can't see the real in a nigga
You can't recognize true talent and skills in others


You don't know about Gucci, you don't know about Prada
You're not on my level when it comes to fashion and style


We won't be do know, if we gonna do what we gotta, nigga!!
We have to put in the work if we want to achieve our dreams




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Comments from YouTube:

@esmo9728

cant believe they robbed my man kanye east for this beat

@damienfarron

whos here after they finessed our boy kanye east

@enigma2488

DMX and R-Truth for some reason should do a track together.

@nicodacher4294

Never forgot you #dmx

@stopid7667

wtf he stole a beat from my homie

@hassonian

Ima legit buy this album.

@TrendnTopiczVlog

Damn dis female can spit!

@m.m14433

dmx my fav rapper of all time. since i was 17

@phyajuju

thats the hottest line of the year

@bbukky3124

kashmere her and x should do a whole album together

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