Day 81
Dr. Yen Lo Lyrics
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...experiments in the hypnotic production
Of antisocial and self-injurious behaviour
I love blindly and hate with a focus
That define me, no fake could approach us
Believe in my ace, no faith in the jokers
Was praying late in ′88, taking them chokers
Forbidden living in the place full of roaches
Did A to Z, then agency, threw eighths to the hopeless
Went from bagging and dragging magnums to making a opus
Dumb hood, never understood caking with no risk
Shots peeling, not civilian, it's blatant we soldiers
A rock climber, got drama breaking them boulders
Drive a smooth ride, pimps taking the motor
Told from jump, bump mine, pump on the front line
Rolled alone, not from a sober home, couldn′t unwind
Plans for static, if mans ain't have it I brung mine
Dip in gold slippers, sifting cokes, calling one-time
We ride in fear, lotta years if cops caught us
Blocks forage, if not would've jotted in locked quarters
Sword the flock orders on board with top scorers
Props in here, call me papa bear, this hot porridge
Righteous bars, as far as your syntex, it′s insects
A raw writer, more spider you can′t spin next
Crime is how mind reward a doubt
Times are drought, climb that water spout
Itsy bitsy, slung to get crispy
Almost choked in the web spun to fix me
You in the wrong lane, young, trynna ball to fame
Along came the sun, dried up all your rain
You in the wrong lane, young, trynna ball to fame
Along came the sun, dried up all your rain
Comrade, we thank you
If we may proceed with the demonstration
Grip the eagle in the green Regal
Live illegal, deceitful
Get the cream, I got a sweet tooth
Bend your queen up like a cheap boot
Creep through, one piece, that's not a ski-suit
Squeeze a few, I heard geese flew
Keep a freak, at least two
Turn the weak beef to BBQ to get GQ
My unique hue, make bitches rock something that′s see-through
Time heals, reveal the pineal
Tires peel, YSL, you know the game, buy and sell
Got crack under the nails, Chanel, pink champale
Pelle Pelle mademoiselle, CL, left a chem trail
For intel, rinse your skin cell
Eighty-foot yacht with the windsail
Begin the tale, now let the wind tell
Then slide up in your femme fatale with G-E-L
Might wanna keep that on the DL
You say this man has been built as an assassin (Metal)
In the lyrics of Day 81 by Dr. Yen Lo, the first few lines imply the note-takers - potentially scientists or researchers - to take notes while conducting experiments related to producing hypnotic effects for anti-social and self-injurious behavior. The lyrics follow with the artist discussing his persona, where he claims to love blindly and hate with focus, making him different from a fake personality. He proclaims his faith in himself and not in others. Dr. Yen Lo goes on to describe his journey, from living in a place full of roaches to making music. He highlights his expertise in the hood, where he has had the experience of bagging and dragging magnums to making an opus. Later, he talks about the struggles of being in the criminal world and how important it is to keep at it without falling for the traps. The lyrics give an insight into the darker side of society, where survival revolves around crimes and the struggle to make it.
The lyrics also mention several other themes like the struggle to become rich, surviving in the criminal world, and losing oneself in the process. The lines follow a narrative and a storytelling pattern that enables the audience to understand Dr. Yen Lo's perspective on life. The lyrics emphasize the bleakness in society and the challenges one faces while taking the wrong path.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh you note-takers might set down a reminder to consult...
Take notes, the hypnotic experiments produce behavior that is both anti-social and self-injurious.
I love blindly and hate with a focus
I have strong feelings of love and hate, nothing is fake and I have no tolerance for jokers.
Believe in my ace, no faith in the jokers
My trust is in my best ally, not the unreliable ones.
Was praying late in '88, taking them chokers
I was praying and getting rid of the undesirable people in my life in the late 80s.
Thieving benjis, not even pennies safely in loafers
I stole valuable currency from wealthy people, not just small change from their pockets.
Forbidden living in the place full of roaches
I lived in a place that was run down and full of roaches where I wasn't supposed to be.
Did A to Z, then agency, threw eighths to the hopeless
I did everything from A-Z, followed by agency and selling drugs to the hopeless individuals.
Went from bagging and dragging magnums to making a opus
I made a big transition from dealing drugs to creating something exceptional.
Dumb hood, never understood caking with no risk
The neighborhood was foolish and didn't understand how to gain money without taking risks.
Shots peeling, not civilian, it's blatant we soldiers
We're not innocent civilians, we're soldiers involved in shootings and we are pretty noticeable.
A rock climber, got drama breaking them boulders
I'm like a rock climber, dealing with problems one step at a time.
Drive a smooth ride, pimps taking the motor
I drive a smooth car, and pimps hire me to transport them.
Told from jump, bump mine, pump on the front line
From the very beginning, I was told to defend myself, stand up for my beliefs, and be at the front of the line.
Rolled alone, not from a sober home, couldn't unwind
I was alone and didn't come from a good household, so I had trouble unwinding.
Plans for static, if mans ain't have it, I brung mine
I had plans for war and was always prepared even if others weren't.
Dip in gold slippers, sifting cokes, calling one-time
I use expensive clothing when out, sifting through drugs and quickly leaving when the police arrive.
We ride in fear, lotta years if cops caught us
We're afraid and have been doing this for years, knowing that the cops can catch us anytime.
Blocks forage, if not would've jotted in locked quarters
We are well acquainted with the blocks and would have been in jail if we hadn't been careful.
Sword the flock orders on board with top scorers
I lead the way and give orders, and the best people follow me.
Props in here, call me papa bear, this hot porridge
I'm respected and referred to as papa bear, and the atmosphere is intense.
Righteous bars, as far as your syntax, it's insects
My rap lyrics are righteous, and compared to it, your syntax seems like insects.
A raw writer, more spider you can't spin next
I have a unique way of writing and there is no one comparable to spin such a web.
Crime is how mind reward a doubt
We get rewarded through our wrongdoing and this creates doubt in our minds.
Times are drought, climb that water spout, Itsy bitsy, slung to get crispy
These are tough times and we must take advantage of it and do everything we can to make money.
Almost choked in the web spun to fix me
I almost got caught in the web of lies that was spun for me.
You in the wrong lane, young, trynna ball to fame, along came the sun, dried up all your rain
You are going in the wrong direction with dreams of fame, but those have been ruined due to unfortunate events.
Comrade, we thank you
Thank you for participating, comrade.
If we may proceed with the demonstration
If everyone's ready, we can go ahead with the demonstration.
Grip the eagle in the green Regal
Put a tight clasp on the money in the green car.
Live illegal, deceitful
I live an illegal life and have to deceive to survive.
Get the cream, I got a sweet tooth
I go after the money, my love for it is insatiable.
Bend your queen up like a cheap boot
I degrade and lower people of higher standing than me, such as royalty.
Creep through, one piece, that's not a ski-suit
I move around surreptitiously, trying to stay unseen and one-piece clothing is better than ski-suits.
Squeeze a few, I heard geese flew
I've killed a few people, and I heard those who were fleeing were caught and killed.
Keep a freak, at least two
Keep a couple of attractive women around at all times.
Turn the weak beef to BBQ to get GQ
I can turn a small confrontation into something major, which will make me seem more masculine.
My unique hue, make bitches rock something that's see-through
My unique appearance can make women wear revealing outfits.
Time heals, reveal the pineal
Time heals and the proverbial third eye is opened over time.
Tires peel, YSL, you know the game, buy and sell
I'm speeding and leaving, YSL (a designer brand) is linked to the game, buying and selling.
Got crack under the nails, Chanel, pink champale
I've got crack under my nails, drinking pink champagne which is a fancy drink associated with a designer brand (Chanel).
Pelle Pelle mademoiselle, CL, left a chem trail
I'm wearing a particular style of clothing, leaving a trail of the scent of the perfume.
For intel, rinse your skin cell
Wash your skin cells to get useful information.
Eighty-foot yacht with the wind sail, begin the tale
I have an eighty-foot yacht and I'm getting ready to tell a story.
Now let the wind tell, then slide up in your femme fatale with G-E-L
Now let the natural wind tell the story and then move towards your sexy woman with the lubricant (G-E-L).
Might wanna keep that on the DL
It's better to keep that information confidential.
You say this man has been built as an assassin
You claim that I have been trained as an assassin.
Writer(s): Rahkeim Meyer, Jean Guillaume Daval, Kaseem Ryan
Contributed by Madison P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sojirokaidoh2
My friend Victor killed himself the other day. He was an underground rapper, and one of my fondest memories of him is when I had the honor of showing him Ka's music for the first time, starting with this song. His eyes lit up and he had a huge grin on his face from the very first bar. I'll never forget it. His head bobbed with the beat, and you could tell he shut everything out and was really listening. He recognized a master instantly.
Thanks, Ka, and R.I.P. Vic.
@threadpusher
My condolences. Sorry for your loss
@dionisakissakis2297
May god rest your brothers soul and make sure you have peace friend
@MK-vi2cm
RIP to your boy. Salute
@sdaoud31
rest in peace
@offline7949
Rest in peace🙏
@Marcus-uk5ng
this Roc verse is one of his greatest
@billytaylor1006
Facts
@cstarcrusher
squeeze a few, i heard geese flew
@michaelburvick5458
I'm convinced Ka is the only cat in the last 20 years that can go line for line with Roc