Danny! is a former student of the Savannah College of Art & Design. He often wears an oxford shirt and pinstriped necktie, and has gained notoriety for prank-calling celebrities. In 2012 Danny! rose to prominence shortly following the proclamation by The Roots drummer Questlove that there was strong interest from Jay-Z; he was subsequently signed as the flagship artist to Questlove's re-launched Okayplayer Records after years of being loosely affiliated with the company. In support of the new venture Danny! made his television debut on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" in September 2012, premiering his song "Evil" alongside The Roots.
Prior to this Danny! was most notable for his efficacious DIY approach to his music career, producing virtually every aspect of his albums—from the production to the cover art and even promotion—by himself to varying degrees of acclaim. He would field praise for his self-released concept records "Charm" and "And I Love H.E.R.", the latter named by ABC News as one of the best 50 albums of 2008, before releasing the "anti-album" "Where Is Danny?" in early 2011. After signing to Okayplayer Records the following year, Danny! completed his trilogy of conceptual albums with "Payback".
The Last Laugh
Danny! Lyrics
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Sick of these cats, with their "sicker than" raps
They sicker than this, they sicker than that
Well while you're sicker than that
I'm gettin' your sister to lick on my fat
D-I-C-K, oh why did he say that?
Ha, because I can muthafucka
I'll never grow up, like Peter Pan muthafucka
And the weatherman said my forecast was bright
+Whateva Man+ like Redman, muddy waters
But now I'm livin' large like a pudgy doctor
I thought I told you son-of-a-bitches
To shut up and listen
But naw, you just wanted to pitch fits
So now I've got the whole state suckin' my big dick
I TOLD y'all niggas, then I SHOWED y'all niggas
You can't knock this little boy's hustle
I'm just a dude doin' my thing, then I
Found a way and
Now I'm sayin'
Ha, ha ha
(Chorus)
Ah, ha...I told you so
It's D. Swain and I'm comin' with a whole new flow
I'm laughin'...ha ha ha, I'm laughin'
Now now now...two plus one, nigga do the math
I be stirrin' up the game like some half & half
Now guess who got the last laugh?
Danny got the last laugh
(Verse 2)
Trackmaster D. Swain, alias Danny
(Yo what the fuck you drinkin' on?) Maybe it's brandy
Which singer's gonna give me ass? Maybe it's Brandy
She needs the publicity
People butt-kissin' me
Ever since I got my scrawny ass on TV
Before they wouldn't even try to rap on my CD
But now I've got the ghost-tops askin' to eat me
The change was real drastic
And it really hurt when niggas
Called me Kanye West, I'm past it
A better description is A Tribe Called Quest on acid
Or EPMD on LSD
Is Danny makin' moves now? Well let's see:
So much cream, a nigga is past rich
(He ain't really sayin' nothin' yo)
Kiss my ass, bitch
My cash cow got the people askin' how
My ass about to blow up, look who's laughin' now
(1/2 Chorus)
The lyrics to Danny!'s song The Last Laugh seem to be a boastful expression of his success and how he has overcome the skeptics and naysayers in the music industry. In the first verse, he seems to be reacting to other rappers who claim to be "sicker than" him, and he responds by saying that he is getting his "sister" to do something to his "D-I-C-K," alluding to sexual acts. He then goes on to say that he will never grow up like Peter Pan, implying that he wants to maintain his youthfulness and ability to take risks in his music. He also references Redman and muddy waters, two other successful rappers, and says that he is now living large like a pudgy doctor.
In the chorus, Danny! says that he is "told you so" and that he has a new flow that he is bringing to the game. He says that he is stirring things up and creating change in the music industry. In the second verse, he goes on to say that since he has become more successful, people are now trying to get featured on his tracks and collaborate with him. He mentions the singer Brandy, implying that she may be interested in working with him. He also mentions that people used to make fun of him for his scrawny appearance but are now interested in working with him since he has become successful. He then gives more examples of other rappers who have influenced him and says that he is making moves and becoming very wealthy.
Overall, the song seems to be a reflection of Danny!'s success in the music industry and how he has overcome the doubters and skeptics. He seems to be saying that he has the last laugh in the end because he has achieved what he set out to do and is now a successful rapper.
Line by Line Meaning
Sick of these cats, with their "sicker than" raps
Danny is tired of people saying that their raps are sicker than others.
They sicker than this, they sicker than that
Danny is referring to the constant comparisons in the rap industry about who has the best flow.
Well while you're sicker than that
I'm gettin' your sister to lick on my fat
While other rappers are busy claiming they're sicker, Danny is spending time with their sisters.
D-I-C-K, oh why did he say that?
Danny is spelling out the word 'dick' and is aware that it might be inappropriate.
Ha, because I can muthafucka
I'll never grow up, like Peter Pan muthafucka
Danny is unapologetic about his lyricism and doesn't plan on growing up anytime soon.
I'll +NeverLand+...I soar pass the lights
And the weatherman said my forecast was bright
Danny doesn't plan on slowing down and is destined for greatness, as evidenced by his metaphor of soaring past the lights and the positive forecast for his career.
+Whateva Man+ like Redman, muddy waters
But now I'm livin' large like a pudgy doctor
Danny is referencing Redman's song 'Whateva Man' and feels like he's overcoming similar struggles. He is living large and is successful.
I thought I told you son-of-a-bitches
To shut up and listen
Danny is frustrated that people didn't take him seriously in the past and are only catching on to his talent now.
So now I've got the whole state suckin' my big dick
I TOLD y'all niggas, then I SHOWED y'all niggas
Danny is saying that he has gained a large following and has proven his worth to those who didn't take him seriously before.
You can't knock this little boy's hustle
I'm just a dude doin' my thing, then I
Found a way and
Now I'm sayin'
Ha, ha ha
Danny is proud of his work and how he's come this far. He's established himself in the rap industry and his tough exterior is reflected in his laughter.
Ah, ha...I told you so
It's D. Swain and I'm comin' with a whole new flow
I'm laughin'...ha ha ha, I'm laughin'
This is the chorus and Danny is laughing at those who didn't believe in him before. He's proving everyone wrong and is happy about it.
Now now now...two plus one, nigga do the math
I be stirrin' up the game like some half & half
Now guess who got the last laugh?
Danny got the last laugh
Danny has caused a stir in the rap industry by proving his talent and is saying that he got the last laugh.
Trackmaster D. Swain, alias Danny
(Yo what the fuck you drinkin' on?) Maybe it's brandy
Danny is introducing himself with his stage name and someone is asking him what he's drinking. He jokingly responds with 'brandy'.
Which singer's gonna give me ass? Maybe it's Brandy
She needs the publicity
People butt-kissin' me
Danny is saying that he's getting attention from people and maybe even from a popular singer like Brandy. He is also saying that people are starting to kiss up to him because of his success.
Ever since I got my scrawny ass on TV
Before they wouldn't even try to rap on my CD
But now I've got the ghost-tops askin' to eat me
Danny is saying that he is now being recognized for his talent, which he wasn't getting before. Now people are trying to work with him and eat him up as he gets more popular.
The change was real drastic
And it really hurt when niggas
Called me Kanye West, I'm past it
Danny is saying that his sudden rise to fame was unexpected and it hurt when people compared him to Kanye West, but he's moved on from that.
A better description is A Tribe Called Quest on acid
Or EPMD on LSD
Is Danny makin' moves now? Well let's see:
Danny is comparing his sound to A Tribe Called Quest and EPMD but with an edgier twist. He's curious to see how things play out for him.
So much cream, a nigga is past rich
(He ain't really sayin' nothin' yo)
Kiss my ass, bitch
Danny has made a lot of money and is now past being just rich. Someone is arguing that he's not saying anything meaningful in his lyrics, but Danny doesn't care and tells them off.
My cash cow got the people askin' how
My ass about to blow up, look who's laughin' now
Danny's 'cash cow' (his source of income) is doing well and it's making people notice him. He's about to become even more successful, and he's happy that he's proved people wrong.
Contributed by Audrey C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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this is killer
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superdope