Force Dawg is known for his free-flowing rap style over hitting hip-hop bea… Read Full Bio ↴Force Dawg is known for his free-flowing rap style over hitting hip-hop beats. At the tender age of five, Daforce was introduced to his first instrument, the guitar. By age nine, he was introduced to drums. Neither instrument was enough to satisfy his thirst for musical knowledge but they helped shape his producing skills and aspirations.

Daforce started his first band at 10 and took part in gradeschool talent shows. The breakthrough of rap/hip-hop music on the mainstream played and instrumental part in his adolescent years. Artists like Run DMC, LL Cool J, Erik B and Rakim etc. became influental in his music direction. Writing lyrics all day made it difficult to concentrate on school work.

Daforce’s first home studio was the beginning of many early demos. Daforce cameout with his first single in 1994. Then a second single and an EP a few years later. Currently Force dawg is about to drop his third single to support his video. The fulllength album will follow shortly after.

His skills as a producer has made him sought after by many independent artists. Smokin Ya Prod is one of many new projects he is developing. Unkown Source Music is the label he signed to currently. Remember his face because you won’t forget his name: Daforce A.K.A. Force Dawg.

20 to Life
DaForce Lyrics

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It's harvest time, taking em out with the sharprest ryhmes
Marching like a gladiator brinx trucks like freemoan and
Christian Slater, back down and put the smackdown gather myself
For the wrap around im pointing this way, what up loco what up essai
Head knocker like thin lizzy

Treating this game like 20 to life the year 25 your doing life
You got no cash and you got no dough you got nutting to show

Here we go

Treating this game like 20 to life the year 25 your doing life
You got no cash and you got no dough you got nutting to show
Here we go 20 to life, 20 to life, 20 to life

I don't wanna die I don't wanna die I don't wanna die
I just wanna live I don't wanna die

Get wild like its 5 past 2 throw up your hands what u whan do
This one time you just remember, best see your body rock as I enter
Flow like dough take you back to the intro roll up in a hum v
Ain't that lovely bumping up boy feeling real comphy, love it

I don't wanna die

Treating this game like 20 to life the year 25 your doing life
You got no cash and you got no dough you got nutting to show
Here we go

Treating this game like 20 to life the year 25 your doing life
You got no cash and you got no dough you got nutting to show
Here we go 20 to life, 20 to life, 20 to life

I just wanna live I dont wanna die

You a body banger daforce of course light up your fire like jim and the doors
One step forward 2 steps back, what u talking boy u don't know jack
Change up the flow in the sequence, something like dem school yard
Beatings dominance not on the backboard but when I hold a 5th chord

I don't wanna die

Treating this game like 20 to life the year 25 your doing life
You got no cash and you got no dough you got nutting to show
Here we go

Treating this game like 20 to life the year 25 your doing life
You got no cash and you got no dough you got nutting to show
Here we go

I don't wanna die I just wanna live

Treating this game like 20 to life, treating this game like 20 to life
Treating this game like 20 to life, treating this game like 20 to life

Gladiator, gladiator

Overall Meaning

In "20 to Life" by DaForce, the rapper compares his approach to the music industry to the mindset of a prisoner facing a 20-year sentence. He uses powerful rhymes to bring down his competition and establish himself as a dominant force in the music scene. The metaphor of a gladiator emphasizes his aggressive and combative style. He mentions actor Christian Slater, who played a tough character in the movie "True Romance" (1993), and Brinks trucks, known for their high-security transportation of valuables. He also references the Irish rock band Thin Lizzy, known for their hard-hitting music and frontman Phil Lynott's distinctive bass playing.

DaForce stresses the importance of success in the music industry, as failure can result in an artist being trapped in a cycle of obscurity, without money or success to show for their efforts. The repetition of the phrase "I don't wanna die, I just wanna live" reinforces this message. He encourages listeners to join him in enjoying the music, emphasizing the importance of collective enjoyment over solitary success.

Overall, "20 to Life" is a statement on the intense pressure that artists face to succeed in the music industry. DaForce uses powerful imagery and metaphor to reinforce his message, and his passionate delivery emphasizes the importance of dedication and hard work.

Line by Line Meaning

It's harvest time, taking em out with the sharprest ryhmes
I am using my masterful rhyming skills to take down all competitors during this fruitful season

Marching like a gladiator brinx trucks like freemoan and Christian Slater
I am advancing boldly like a powerful gladiator, with the strength of armored Brinks trucks and the charisma of Christian Slater

Back down and put the smackdown gather myself For the wrap around im pointing this way, what up loco what up essai
I will intimidate my opponents and assert my dominance, confidently displaying my rap skills and greeting fellow homies

Head knocker like thin lizzy
My lyrics and flow are so good that they can knock heads like the hard rock band Thin Lizzy

Treating this game like 20 to life the year 25 your doing life You got no cash and you got no dough you got nutting to show Here we go
I am taking the rap game very seriously, with the stakes as high as a life sentence. Those without money or talent will have nothing to show for their efforts

I don't wanna die I don't wanna die I don't wanna die I just wanna live
I am not willing to risk my career and reputation for anything. All I want is to continue my success in the industry

Get wild like its 5 past 2 throw up your hands what u whan do This one time you just remember, best see your body rock as I enter Flow like dough take you back to the intro roll up in a hum v Ain't that lovely bumping up boy feeling real comphy, love it
Let's party and have fun like it's 2:05 AM, I will energize the crowd with my performance and take them on a journey back to the beginning. Riding in a humvee with booming music is a great feeling

You a body banger daforce of course light up your fire like jim and the doors One step forward 2 steps back, what u talking boy u don't know jack Change up the flow in the sequence, something like dem school yard Beatings dominance not on the backboard but when I hold a 5th chord
I am a skilled rapper who can ignite the audience's passion like Jim Morrison of The Doors. Those who doubt me don't know anything. I can switch up my rhythm like children's playground games. My mastery is not in basketball, but in holding a fifth chord

Treating this game like 20 to life, treating this game like 20 to life Treating this game like 20 to life, treating this game like 20 to life Gladiator, gladiator
I am a fierce competitor in the rap game, treating it with the same intensity as a life sentence. I am like a powerful gladiator fighting for dominance

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