Prophecy
Domo Genesis / Alchemist Lyrics
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I'm working like 7-11
And my thoughts getting hectic, in need of a blunt and excedrin
Niggas gon' hate but it's only nature so fuck it I let 'em
Shit, I'm just focused on the goal cause' I know where I'm headed
If I could help it, I'mma die a legend
Live a wild life, die hard, and let my children tell it
Shit, I'm closer to my dreams, bruh, I can even smell it
Whoever knew it'd be this hard
breaking in on this rap shit
Left college to try to feed momma so I can't quit
In the midst of these niggas just flakin' like they dandruff
I'm a real nigga, break again and check my stance bitch
Pinky ring blingin'
I got the juice now
Ball in my court so sport's playin' the truth now
Let a nigga loose, now you fools sayin' he too wild
I'm a new child who turn booths into Nuketown
This is prophecy nigga
You determine what your future holds
So get up off that bullshit you niggas on, make a husle, get this dough
I knew ten years ago this nigga's flow was meant to blow
Now I'm in my zone and you niggas slow, I'm shiftin' go
I'm never lookin' back, in fact I'm driftin' on a different road
Still stickin' to the script, you niggas will never get my soul
I don't make records for radio play, nigga no
But still the inspiration for niggas who ever lived it bro
You can make it nigga, just get your mind right
And get your grind tight and attack whenever the time's right
Even non-patients still blinded by the limelight
Waitin' for the moments I been hopin' like my whole life
I'm ridin' nigga, 'til the world ends
With a gang of kush and my favorite girlfriend
Days are seemin' like I'm caught up in a whirlwind
I'm puttin' work in and I ain't even catch my first win
Be not afraid of greatness
Some men are born great, some achieve greatness
And others have greatness thrown upon them
William Shakespeare
In "Prophecy," Domo Genesis and Alchemist look back on their journey and reflect on their current status and state of mind. Domo Genesis starts off by acknowledging the weight of his dreams and the hard work that goes into achieving them, comparing it to working at 7-11. He's feeling overwhelmed and in need of a break, but he's also fully focused on his goal and willing to endure the hate and envy that come with success.
Domo then delves deeper into his struggles of breaking into the rap game, leaving college to support his mother, and dealing with fake friends who are only interested in his success. Despite these challenges, he remains true to himself and his art, refusing to sell out for radio play or compromise his integrity. He encourages listeners to stay focused and disciplined in pursuit of their dreams, reminding them that greatness can be achieved through hard work and dedication.
In the chorus, Domo declares that this is a prophecy, suggesting that his ambition and drive will inevitably lead to success. He's confident in his destiny and willing to work hard to make it a reality.
Line by Line Meaning
It's heavy as Heaven
The weight of my ambition feels as heavy as heaven itself
I'm working like 7-11
I'm working tirelessly, like a 24/7 convenience store
And my thoughts getting hectic, in need of a blunt and excedrin
My mind is racing, and I need to calm down with some marijuana and pain reliever
Niggas gon' hate but it's only nature so fuck it I let 'em
I know some people will naturally hate on me, but I won't let it bother me
Shit, I'm just focused on the goal cause' I know where I'm headed
I'm focused on my goal because I have a clear direction of where I want to go
If I could help it, I'mma die a legend
I want to leave a lasting legacy in the world
Live a wild life, die hard, and let my children tell it
I want to live an exciting life, die with no regrets, and let my life story be told by my children
Shit, I'm closer to my dreams, bruh, I can even smell it
I'm getting closer to achieving my dreams, I can feel it in the air
So close sometimes I even notice that my friends are jealous
I'm so close to success that I can even sense some envy from those around me
Whoever knew it'd be this hard
I never knew that chasing my dreams would be such a difficult journey
breaking in on this rap shit
I'm trying to make it big in the rap industry
Left college to try to feed momma so I can't quit
I dropped out of college to pursue a career in music and support my family
In the midst of these niggas just flakin' like they dandruff
There are many people in this industry who are unreliable and flake out on their commitments
I'm a real nigga, break again and check my stance bitch
I'm authentic and genuine, and anyone who doubts me should reevaluate their opinion
Pinky ring blingin'
I'm flaunting my success with flashy jewelry
I got the juice now
I have the power and influence now
Ball in my court so sport's playin' the truth now
I have control over the game, and everyone has to deal with the reality of my success
Let a nigga loose, now you fools sayin' he too wild
Now that I've achieved a certain level of success, some people are calling me out for being too wild
I'm a new child who turn booths into Nuketown
I'm innovative and changing the game, turning rap booths into explosive, game-changing events like Nuketown
This is prophecy nigga
This is a prediction of my future success
You determine what your future holds
You have control over your own future
So get up off that bullshit you niggas on, make a husle, get this dough
Stop wasting time and start working hard to make money
I knew ten years ago this nigga's flow was meant to blow
I knew from the beginning that my rap style was destined for success
Now I'm in my zone and you niggas slow, I'm shiftin' go
I'm in my prime and surpassing my competition, continuing to move forward
I'm never lookin' back, in fact I'm driftin' on a different road
I'm not dwelling on the past, I'm forging ahead on a new path
Still stickin' to the script, you niggas will never get my soul
I'm staying true to myself and my values, and no one will be able to change that
I don't make records for radio play, nigga no
I make music for my own artistic expression, not for the sake of commercial success
But still the inspiration for niggas who ever lived it bro
I serve as an inspiration to those who have lived a similar experience to mine
You can make it nigga, just get your mind right
Anyone can achieve success, they just need to have the right mindset
And get your grind tight and attack whenever the time's right
Work hard and stay prepared, and seize opportunities when they come
Even non-patients still blinded by the limelight
The allure of fame and success can even cause impatient people to become blind to their own faults
Waitin' for the moments I been hopin' like my whole life
I'm waiting for the moments of success that I've been dreaming of my entire life
I'm ridin' nigga, 'til the world ends
I will continue to pursue my dreams until the end of the world
With a gang of kush and my favorite girlfriend
I'll be living my best life with plenty of marijuana and my favorite person by my side
Days are seemin' like I'm caught up in a whirlwind
My life feels like a whirlwind of activity and excitement
I'm puttin' work in and I ain't even catch my first win
I'm working hard to achieve success, but I haven't even experienced my first big victory yet
Be not afraid of greatness
Don't be afraid to aim for great things
Some men are born great, some achieve greatness
Some people are naturally great, while others have to work for it
And others have greatness thrown upon them
Some people are unexpectedly gifted with greatness
William Shakespeare
This quotation is from William Shakespeare's play 'Twelfth Night', and is a commentary on the nature of greatness
Contributed by Elizabeth Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.