In 2017, EARTHGANG signed to J. Cole's Dreamville Records, and have since released three EPs: Rags (September 2017), Robots (October 2017), and Royalty (February 2018).
Simba
EarthGang Lyrics
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But I couldn't tell you what regret taste like, No!
If you fuck with the Doctur,
You already know "Hakuna Matata" the only rule we follow, hoo
We was ghosts for a minute, had to hit the west coast for a minute
Came back and the hoes were same but the culture was
Different,
Got me screaming at the glass cause I broke in the mirror like
I am protected by Zion
You try to test, now I'm just testifying
Looking at the judge like "Hold up your honor!"
Pull out my palms, make promise to god, if I die I'm a goner (Yeah!)
Worked up my ma,
I'm a beam off but nah we like Yeezy and Donda (Yeah!)
My guy do drugs,
If I toss him a pound it's like feeding piranhas (Yeah!)
Shout out to Ross, Spillage Village what we are
A long wait, we can show you the sponsor!
I'm something special yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah woo!
I'm something special yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah woo!
I'm something special yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah woo!
I'm something special yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah woo!
Ass on sale, long, fast, don't factory
But you know why I ain't tripping on the chiller
The opening lines of "Simba" speak to the complexity of the human experience. The singer acknowledges that they have mistakes and regrets, but they cannot pinpoint the taste of regret. This is followed by a reference to "Hakuna Matata," a Swahili phrase meaning "no worries," from the popular Disney movie "The Lion King." This line is particularly significant because the song references Simba, the singer of the movie, throughout. The use of "Hakuna Matata" suggests that the singer subscribes to this way of life as they move through their own journey.
The song then speaks to the artists' travels and experiences, particularly in California. They comment on the differences in culture and how it made them feel disassociated from where they came from, represented by the image of screaming at their reflection in a broken mirror. The lion, a central theme in the song, is descriptive of the singer. They declare themselves the king of defiance, a fierce and unrelenting force that cannot be tamed. The singer is protected by Zion, a biblical reference to the promised land.
The chorus repeats "I'm something special," almost as if the singer is trying to convince themselves of this fact. Overall, the song speaks to the difficulty of navigating life while facing one's inner demons and many obstacles. It's a personal manifesto that reinforces the idea that, despite setbacks, one can still reach their full potential and become something special, just like Simba did in "The Lion King."
Line by Line Meaning
I done did a lot of fucked up shit on my time on the planet
I have made many mistakes throughout my life
But I couldn't tell you what regret taste like, No!
Despite my mistakes, I don't know what it feels like to truly regret something
If you fuck with the Doctur,
If you associate with Doctur
You already know "Hakuna Matata" the only rule we follow, hoo
We follow the mantra 'Hakuna Matata' which means no worries
We was ghosts for a minute, had to hit the west coast for a minute
We had to leave for a while and go to the West Coast
Came back and the hoes were same but the culture was
Different,
When we returned, the people we knew were the same, but the culture had changed
Got me screaming at the glass cause I broke in the mirror like
I am so frustrated that I broke the mirror by yelling at it
I am a lion, I am the king of defiance, hater quit trying
I am strong like a lion and will not be defeated by my critics
I am protected by Zion
I feel safe and protected by my faith
You try to test, now I'm just testifying
If you try to challenge me, I will simply prove myself
Looking at the judge like "Hold up your honor!"
I am addressing the judge and asking for his attention
Pull out my palms, make promise to god, if I die I'm a goner (Yeah!)
I show my hands to make a promise to God that if I die, I will not fail
Worked up my ma,
I'm a beam off but nah we like Yeezy and Donda (Yeah!)
I am working hard and striving to succeed, like Kanye West and his late mother Donda
My guy do drugs,
If I toss him a pound it's like feeding piranhas (Yeah!)
My friend is addicted to drugs, and giving him more is like feeding an addiction
Shout out to Ross, Spillage Village what we are
A long wait, we can show you the sponsor!
We are a part of Spillage Village and we thank Ross for the opportunity to show our talent
I'm something special yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah woo!
I know that I am unique and special
Ass on sale, long, fast, don't factory
My body is attractive and desirable
But you know why I ain't tripping on the chilla
I am confident in my own abilities and do not need validation from others
Contributed by Bailey H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Space Case
"I mean look at what hate did: turn me invincible, made me untouchable"
Palesa Sapulane
I swear the inner simba in me unleashed😩🔥
Derek Chapman
Damn this album underrated I just hears this 🤦🏽♂️🌲
Vovi - Ta Odklejona Osoba
I found it by search something like flatbush zombies.. So underrated! Love u guys ❤️
Luke young
Someone PLEASE hook up the instrumental!! I need this shit bad right now. THANK YOU EARTHGANG YOU CHANGED MY FUCKIN LIFE SHOUTS TO MY HOMIE RYAN FOR TAKIG ME TO THE BAS CONCERT BEST NIGHT EVER! DENVER BABY! Seriously though instrumental PLEASE! And thank you :)
Dylan James
Well, thanks for the vibes and the slaps to jam withEarthgang, Johnny, Doctor. Activating hang loose hand sign and inhale.
Btw is that venus at the end w the guitar solo type sound effects??
Kevin Dillard
Finished. "Strays with rabies" was the shit!
Jonathan Eliot Koensgen
this is one of the most booming shits ive crossed in a long time. you cats see this comment, please link with Flume for a beat. this reminds me of his early production.
john doe
Two years and I thought I was the only one lol yea flume colab would change the game.
Steven Saez
dope as fuck...#earthgang