Domonique Cole is Domo Genesis, a rapper from Hawthorne, California, USA an… Read Full Bio ↴Domonique Cole is Domo Genesis, a rapper from Hawthorne, California, USA and a member of the alternative hip-hop collective OFWGKTA. Cole is known as Odd Future's resident stoner, and marijuana is a very prevalent theme in his songwriting.

Cole has released two albums on Odd Future's official Tumblr account. Rolling Papers was released in 2010 and was produced by fellow Odd Future members Tyler, The Creator and Left Brain. Under the Influence, a mixtape with Cole rapping over "his favorite beats," was released in 2011.

Salute
Domo Genesis Lyrics

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I don't think that I ever changed, ball hard or spark spliffs
And when I'm in the booth, it's super like Clark Kent
Competition fails to ever place an event
So when I step up to the track, you consider my shit a win
Never gonna stop, Genesis is the begin
All about the money, I'm changin' my name to Yen
Swagger so tall, check Yao up in the chin
Stay reachin' for the sky like a nigga can't swim

But I'm on my two and my pivot lookin great
Tell Z to have 'em rolled when I touch down in the state
Tell them we eatin' well and we never scrapin' plates
Stealin' bitches from they niggas just becuase I like the chase
Odd Future wolves, full moon, salivate
Look I done made it, the same nigga that you hate
Salutin' the game, pilots all up in the place
Fly niggas do it all, y'all grounded like bad grades
Never said thug, but my niggas will pop
And if it's Louie V or Gucci then my niggas will cop
Wait for the summer, Rolling Papers will drop
And hatin' and speculatin' is the shit that will stop
I'mma go hard, or I'mma do nothin'
Like a beeper in a toilet, bet my shit buzzin'
Hell yeah I'm the shit, just take a whiff, cousin
Now you all frowned up, thought I told you I been stuntin'
I get my highs and lows like NASDAQ
Spit up addiction and bag that, pass crack

Livin' the life, you lames remain wack
If I ain't gettin' laid, I'm gettin' high and watchin' Flapjack and that's that

Overall Meaning

In Domo Genesis's song "Salute," he starts off by saying that he hasn't changed and still lives the same lifestyle as before. He talks about balling hard and smoking weed, and when he's in the booth, he turns into a superhuman like Clark Kent. He believes that he's the best in the game because his competition fails to actually compete with him. He mentions that he's never going to stop, and he's the beginning of what's to come. He's all about making money and changing his name, and his swagger is incredibly tall that he could check Yao Ming in the chin. Although he's always reaching for the sky, he feels stuck and can't swim.

He mentions that he's doing great in his career and has made it to the top, saluting the game. His crew the Odd Future wolves salivate in a full moon, ready for any challenge. Domo is letting everyone know that his niggas can pop off at any moment, especially if they're wearing Louis Vuitton or Gucci. He's waiting for the summer when "Rolling Papers" will drop, and if anyone hates on him, they need to stop. Domo promises to go hard, or he won't do anything at all. He explains that he's always high or getting laid, and if he's not doing either one, he's watching Flapjack.

Overall, the song "Salute" is a bragging rap song where Domo is trying to prove that he's one of the best in the game. He doesn't change his ways despite his fame and is dedicated to making money and living life to the fullest.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't think that I ever changed, ball hard or spark spliffs
I remain true to myself and always enjoy playing basketball and smoking marijuana

And when I'm in the booth, it's super like Clark Kent
When I'm recording in the studio, I transform into a superhuman version of myself like Clark Kent becomes Superman

Competition fails to ever place an event
I never face any real competition in my career

So when I step up to the track, you consider my shit a win
My tracks are so good that people already consider them winners before I release them

Never gonna stop, Genesis is the begin
I will never stop making music, as I am the beginning of something great

All about the money, I'm changin' my name to Yen
I prioritize money over everything else and I am willing to change my name to Yen to reflect my obsession

Swagger so tall, check Yao up in the chin
My swagger is so high that it can be compared to Yao Ming's height

Stay reachin' for the sky like a nigga can't swim
I am always aiming higher and higher, even though it may seem impossible like a non-swimmer reaching for the sky

But I'm on my two and my pivot lookin great
I am confidently moving forward with my rap career, and my pivot - a basketball move - is on point

Tell Z to have 'em rolled when I touch down in the state
I am instructing someone to have joints rolled for me before I arrive in a certain state

Tell them we eatin' well and we never scrapin' plates
Let them know that we are doing very well financially and never struggling to make ends meet

Stealin' bitches from they niggas just becuase I like the chase
I enjoy the thrill of the chase so much that I steal women from other men just for the fun of it

Odd Future wolves, full moon, salivate
I am part of the Odd Future group, whose members are like wolves under a full moon, hungry and ready to take on the rap world

Look I done made it, the same nigga that you hate
I have achieved success, even though people used to doubt and hate me

Salutin' the game, pilots all up in the place
I am giving a shoutout to the rap game, while pilots - who are also successful and respected - are present in the same place as me

Fly niggas do it all, y'all grounded like bad grades
Successful and stylish people - like me - can do anything, while others are grounded and stuck with bad grades

Never said thug, but my niggas will pop
I never claimed to be a thug, but my friends will resort to violence if necessary

And if it's Louie V or Gucci then my niggas will cop
My friends will buy things from high-end brands like Louis Vuitton or Gucci

Wait for the summer, Rolling Papers will drop
Be patient until summertime, when my album Rolling Papers will be released

And hatin' and speculatin' is the shit that will stop
Negative opinions and speculation will cease when I release my album

I'mma go hard, or I'mma do nothin'
I will either give my all or not do anything at all

Like a beeper in a toilet, bet my shit buzzin'
My music is as popular and buzzing as a beeper - an outdated communication device - in a toilet

Hell yeah I'm the shit, just take a whiff, cousin
I am the best, and anyone can tell simply by experiencing my talent

Now you all frowned up, thought I told you I been stuntin'
Now that I've shown off my impressive skills and success, you are left frowning in disbelief

I get my highs and lows like NASDAQ
I experience both highs and lows in life, much like the fluctuating trends of the stock market NASDAQ

Spit up addiction and bag that, pass crack
I rap about my addictions and make money from it, much like drug dealers selling crack

Livin' the life, you lames remain wack
I am living the good life while you remain uninteresting and unsuccessful

If I ain't gettin' laid, I'm gettin' high and watchin' Flapjack and that's that
When I'm not having sex, I'm getting high and watching the cartoon show Flapjack - end of story

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