Satellite Radio
Dilated Peoples Lyrics


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I'm transmittin' live
I'm transmittin' live
I'm transmittin' live
Do not attempt to adjust your dial
Satellite radio

Fuck the minors, this here's the major leagues
Where more chicks call you "Papi" than Dave Ortiz
Stand in the booth, barely at ease
Right shoulder 'gainst the wall 'til my rhymes release

Sharpest beats, broadcast from Jupiter
Got boots on, now we know Bush is Lucifer
First thing you learn is the hardest to forget
First thing you learn, you just a artist in debt

Unheard of in rap, I arrived on time again
Call me Ev but don't call me after 9 P.M.
Wordplay sharp like clippers line my bangs
Wordplay sharp like Lil Jon's fangs

Wherever we go, remain on point
And I master rap music, every day like Tom Coin
2 4 7 flow sick like cancer sticks
All I want from rap is one of the fancy chicks

Bank accounts, couple cribs, couple whips
The funniest shit, this money's legit
You bet I bounce, couple kids, couple dips, couple ounce
American supersized in large amounts

Don't look down, Evidence I rap at you
Paint visuals that's spittacular
Catch my frequencies, suckers never play me though
Bendin' C.A., I'm satellite radio

Satellite radio
Satellite radio
Satellite radio
Do not attempt to adjust your dial
I'm transmittin' live

We lost Shaq to the Heat like we put a match to it
Debatin' if Kobe's righteous or if the cat's Judas
And Rakaa's about action, you can react to it
Droppin' science like a bad student, like a grad student

Media reigns like a meteor shower
Claimin' the love of God and put your feet on the flowers
Off to Hollywood, makin' sure the streets have the power
On the roof of the Avalon with the bead on the tower

And they never heard the click-clack, alibi
I was back in Tokyo snackin' on banana Kit-Kats
Or Amsterdam in Damkrane tryin' to twist back
Rap vigilante revenge over these thick tracks

Heavenly glow with the heavyweight flow
Like Atlas with the globe, trial of strength with the globe
Addin' pages to passports, we stay on the go
Rollin' with cats that really run L.A. on the low

Where models are like winter kids playin' with snow
Where poor pray to get rich and rich prey on the po'
Transmittin', suckers never playin' me though
Hit city, L.A., C.A., satellite radio

Satellite radio
Satellite radio
Satellite radio
Do not attempt to adjust your dial
I'm transmittin' live

I'm transmittin' live
I'm transmittin' live
I'm transmittin' live
Do not attempt to adjust your dial
Satellite radio

I'm transmittin' live
I'm transmittin' live
I'm transmittin' live




Do not attempt to adjust your dial
Satellite radio

Overall Meaning

In Dilated Peoples’ “Satellite Radio,” Evidence, one of the group’s members, reflects on his success in the rap industry. The song begins with Evidence repeating the phrase “I’m transmittin’ live” and warning his listeners not to try and adjust their dial. He is broadcasting his message loud and clear, and he intends for it to be heard.


Evidence compares his ascent in the rap game to playing in the big leagues: “Fuck the minors, this here's the major leagues.” He references some of the challenges he’s faced along the way, including being in debt, but he’s proud of what he’s accomplished: “Bank accounts, couple cribs, couple whips The funniest shit, this money's legit.” He also mentions the superficial aspects of fame that he enjoys, like having women call him “Papi.”


Throughout the song, Evidence boasts about his skills as a rapper: “Wordplay sharp like clippers line my bangs” and “I master rap music, every day like Tom Coin.” He also shows his appreciation for the history of hip-hop by dropping references to Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, and Rakim. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus: “Satellite radio, Do not attempt to adjust your dial, I'm transmittin' live.”


Overall, “Satellite Radio” is a celebration of Evidence’s success and his love for rap. He revels in his status as a major player in the industry, and he wants his fans to know that he’s here to stay.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm transmittin' live
The singer is broadcasting their music live over the airwaves.


Do not attempt to adjust your dial
The listener should not try to change the station as the singer is in control of the transmission.


Satellite radio
The singer's music is being broadcasted via satellite radio.


Fuck the minors, this here's the major leagues
The artist is now a successful artist and is no longer interested in dealing with minor issues.


Where more chicks call you "Papi" than Dave Ortiz
The artist is now so successful that they receive more attention and admiration than a famous athlete, David Ortiz.


Stand in the booth, barely at ease Right shoulder 'gainst the wall 'til my rhymes release
The artist is focused and ready to deliver their verses while recording in the recording booth.


Sharpest beats, broadcast from Jupiter Got boots on, now we know Bush is Lucifer
The singer's music has the best beats and it's broadcasted from Jupiter. They also express their perception of a powerful figure in a negative way.


First thing you learn is the hardest to forget First thing you learn, you just an artist in debt
When beginning in the music industry, it is easy to fall into debt and this fact is not easily forgotten.


Unheard of in rap, I arrived on time again Call me Ev but don't call me after 9 P.M.
The artist has a reputation of being on time which is rare in the rap industry. They also ask to be referred to as 'Ev' and not to be contacted late at night.


Wordplay sharp like clippers line my bangs Wordplay sharp like Lil Jon's fangs
The artist's wordplay is clever and sharp. They compare it to the sharpness of a barber's clippers and Lil Jon's sharp teeth.


Wherever we go, remain on point And I master rap music, every day like Tom Coin
The artist is always focused and ready to perform just like Tom Coin who has mastered his profession.


2 4 7 flow sick like cancer sticks All I want from rap is one of the fancy chicks
The artist's flow is consistent and always sick. They also express their desire to romantically be with a high-class woman.


Bank accounts, couple cribs, couple whips The funniest shit, this money's legit You bet I bounce, couple kids, couple dips, couple ounce American supersized in large amounts
The artist is wealthy, has multiple homes, luxurious cars and a lot of money. They are confident that their wealth is legitimate and they enjoy spending it on themselves and their family.


Don't look down, Evidence I rap at you Paint visuals that's spittacular Catch my frequencies, suckers never play me though Bendin' C.A., I'm satellite radio
The artist is confident and raps at Evidence. They create vivid and impressive metaphors through their lyrics. Their music is powerful and never dismissed by their critics. They represent California on satellite radio.


We lost Shaq to the Heat like we put a match to it Debatin' if Kobe's righteous or if the cat's Judas And Rakaa's about action, you can react to it Droppin' science like a bad student, like a grad student
The loss of Shaq was comparable to setting fire to something. There is debate about whether Kobe is heroic or a traitor. Rakaa is a force to be reckoned with through his actions, always making an impact. His lyrics are intelligent and thought-provoking, like a student who struggles or excels in school.


Media reigns like a meteor shower Claimin' the love of God and put your feet on the flowers Off to Hollywood, makin' sure the streets have the power On the roof of the Avalon with the bead on the tower
The media has a lot of power just like a meteor shower. However, they make false claims and don't treat others properly. The artist is in Hollywood with the goal of bringing more power to their community. They are on top of a building surveying the city.


And they never heard the click-clack, alibi I was back in Tokyo snackin' on banana Kit-Kats Or Amsterdam in Damkrane tryin' to twist back Rap vigilante revenge over these thick tracks
The artist has an alibi regarding an incident. They were in a different country snacking on a popular treat or trying to roll weed. They continue to write lyrics for their rap revenge.


Heavenly glow with the heavyweight flow Like Atlas with the globe, trial of strength with the globe Addin' pages to passports, we stay on the go Rollin' with cats that really run L.A. on the low
The artist has a spiritual, divine energy with their powerful lyrics. They reference Greek mythology and compare themselves to the titan Atlas holding up the world. They continue to travel and be successful with their colleagues who have a lot of influence in Los Angeles.


Where models are like winter kids playin' with snow Where poor pray to get rich and rich prey on the po' Transmittin', suckers never playin' me though Hit city, L.A., C.A., satellite radio
In the singer's environment, models are as common as children playing in the snow in the winter. There is a struggle between the rich and the poor with the rich taking advantage of the poor. The singer's music is still being broadcasted on satellite radio and they remain confident in their success.


I'm transmittin' live
The artist is broadcasting their music live over the airwaves.


I'm transmittin' live
The artist is broadcasting their music live over the airwaves.


I'm transmittin' live
The artist is broadcasting their music live over the airwaves.


Do not attempt to adjust your dial
The listener should not try to change the station as the singer is in control of the transmission.


Satellite radio
The artist's music is being broadcasted via satellite radio.




Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network
Written by: CHRISTOPHER OROC, MICHAEL PERRETTA, RAKAA TAYLOR, Fahd Azam, JEFFREY FORTSON

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