Tired
Everlast Lyrics


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We can go, soul for soul, over mic control
Kid you can touch me with a ten foot pole
And I even made the devil sell me his jewels
He was out to cold mock me, and play you for fools
Kid, you know the rules, must be smoking (?two for booze?)
Try to dis me on the low, got to be a psycho
That's alright though, you know you won't see me shaking
I'm out to the blow the spot on who's real and who's faking
Who's giving, who's taking, who's living, who's starving
Dis me on the mic, it's time for headstone carving
And epitaph writing, I strike you like lightning
Dissolve you like powder, so turn it up louder
Go on, pump the wattage, get the cheese, buy a cottage
I like mean streets, I like Spanish freaks
I like Korean bar-be -que, I like old school beats

Chorus:
And I'm sick of all the shit that's dropping
And I'm tired of all the lip that's popping
And all the wack attitudes people copping
I'm only tryin' to get a few heads bobbing
(Repeat)

It go bang bang boogie, I'm sick like a loogie
I'm w(e)iser than Bud, I'm thicker than blood
I'm moldin' in time, moldin' from the divine
How could you be so bold, to think that you'll take mine
I'm Cash like Johnny, it's the highway man
And I'm walkin' this line the best way I can
With my farmer's tan and my bloodshot eyes
I ain't body no one, I ain't dropped no pies
With the mothers from the gutters
I'm 'bout to explode, and blow the spot
For now, but the gun, he'll roll
Like artillery shells, been from heaven to hell
And I'm say a little prayer for every rapper that fell





Chorus

Overall Meaning

In this song, Everlast speaks about his dominance as a rapper and how no one can shake him or out-rap him. He talks about the rules of the game and how if someone disses him, he'll strike back even harder. He mentions his love for various cultures, including Spanish and Korean, and how he enjoys the old-school beats. Everlast seems to be tired of the "wack attitudes" people are displaying in the hip hop industry and is only interested in getting a few heads bobbing.


The lyrics of the song show the confidence and power of Everlast as he speaks about his skills, his ability to take down those who try to bring him down, and his love for different cultures. It seems that he has been around in the hip hop game for a long enough time and has seen all of the bs and drama that comes with it. The chorus shows his discontent for the current state of affairs in the industry and how he just wants to bring some real hip hop back.


Overall, the song is a testament to Everlast's talent and experience in the hip hop game. He shows his ability to ride a beat, his lyrical prowess, and his love for different cultures all while expressing his discontentment for the current state of hip hop.


Line by Line Meaning

We can go, soul for soul, over mic control
I challenge you to a competition of lyrical prowess, where our souls battle it out through the medium of microphone control.


Kid you can touch me with a ten foot pole
You are repulsed by me and wouldn't come near me even if it was with a ten foot pole.


And I even made the devil sell me his jewels
I am so smooth and persuasive that even the devil was willing to sell his possessions to me.


He was out to cold mock me, and play you for fools
The devil tried to make a fool out of me and you, but I didn't let him get away with it.


Kid, you know the rules, must be smoking (?two for booze?)
You should know the rules of this game - it's either smoking or drinking, pick your poison.


Try to dis me on the low, got to be a psycho
If you try to disrespect me in secret, then you must be crazy.


That's alright though, you know you won't see me shaking
I'm not afraid of any challenge or threat, I won't be shaken.


I'm out to the blow the spot on who's real and who's faking
I'm determined to expose who's genuine and who's feigning authenticity in the music scene.


Who's giving, who's taking, who's living, who's starving
I'm looking to distinguish who is being generous and who is being selfish and who is living and who is struggling.


Dis me on the mic, it's time for headstone carving
If you insult me or try to bring me down during a rap battle, then you're putting your own reputation and career at risk.


And epitaph writing, I strike you like lightning
If you continue to challenge or insult me, I'll finish you off and make sure you're remembered through writing your epitaph.


Dissolve you like powder, so turn it up louder
I'll destroy you like a powder dissolving in water, so you better turn up the volume on your speakers to hear it.


Go on, pump the wattage, get the cheese, buy a cottage
Turn up the power on your music system, make money, and enjoy life with the riches earned.


I like mean streets, I like Spanish freaks
I enjoy living in rough neighborhoods, and I'm attracted to Spanish women.


I like Korean bar-be-que, I like old school beats
I enjoy eating Korean BBQ, and I have an appreciation for old school music.


And I'm sick of all the shit that's dropping
I'm fed up with the low-quality and unoriginal music that's being produced and released.


And I'm tired of all the lip that's popping
I'm exhausted from all the talk and boasting going on in the music industry.


And all the wack attitudes people copping
I'm frustrated with the negative and toxic attitudes that people are adopting in the music scene.


I'm only tryin' to get a few heads bobbing
I'm only trying to create music that makes people dance and enjoy themselves.


It go bang bang boogie, I'm sick like a loogie
My music is catchy and infectious, and I'm unwell like a heavy cough.


I'm w(e)iser than Bud, I'm thicker than blood
I possess more intelligence than a Bud (Budweiser beer reference) and have a strong level of loyalty.


I'm moldin' in time, moldin' from the divine
I'm developing and evolving over time into something greater than myself through a spiritual force.


How could you be so bold, to think that you'll take mine
How could you be so daring to think you can steal my success or outdo me.


I'm Cash like Johnny, it's the highway man
I'm as legendary and powerful as the late Johnny Cash, a symbol of defiance and freedom.


And I'm walkin' this line the best way I can
I'm making the most of my opportunities, and trying to live life to the fullest.


With my farmer's tan and my bloodshot eyes
My skin is sunburnt from working in the fields, and my eyes are red from lack of sleep from working on my music.


I ain't body no one, I ain't dropped no pies
I haven't betrayed anyone, nor ruined my chances for success.


With the mothers from the gutters
I come from a rough background, but I still maintain respect for those in similar situations.


I'm 'bout to explode, and blow the spot
I'm about to take over the music industry with my talent and unique sound.


For now, but the gun, he'll roll
I may be on top for now, but things can change quickly in the music industry.


Like artillery shells, been from heaven to hell
My career has experienced highs and lows, like the intense power behind artillery shells.


And I'm say a little prayer for every rapper that fell
I'm keeping my fallen colleagues in my thoughts and prayers, and recognizing their contributions to the music industry.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANTE ROSS, ERIC SCHRODY

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Comments from YouTube:

Joel Osminski

Everlast was so underrated... dude was no joke! One of my all time favorites

Kirt Connolly

Yeah man. Homie don't ya know meh. Respect respect respect . Peace out . Keep it bopping

DirtLevel

Cringe

jason mctaggart

O canada clasifild

Colin K

A true Legend still walking.

Sir Capybarius

The fact that these lyrics still hold up to this day is wild man.

Patricksadie67

Baseline just keeps driving the whole song! Badass!

Andy Jennings

This was my favorite track when I bought this CD in '03

Effes DeMennus

That bassline though.. yet to be tested.

Aron Zemljić

rawwwwww

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