Circulation
Feenom Circle Lyrics
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this youngsta told me hip hop music to him was magnetic
like the north and south pole contained
I'm takin headphones to the brain with the volume crankin
absorbin the surroundings on the last car on the bart train
them words on the tape soothed out
but the majority of the passengers moved out
when his eyes opened, mine closed
how come the crowd don't respond?
a poem without a home exhaled with smoke when I spoke this
made from a spirit not from earth guiding me when I wrote this
will y'all slump this?
hold each and one of my peoples in a circumference
paradox though
one speaker box rocks slow
watch the asphalt blow
to you my music sounds distorted, a mute maze
folks that looked like me glanced sideways
please notify or tell me
how our voices got caught up in this devilish geometry
cold circuitry put the latches on unbottled spirits
I could've rode to it, grooved with it
now can't even stand it
all I ever tried to do was transmit what should of been demanded...goddamnit!
[Hook]
[Oatmeal]
and the loudest voice shall prevail, above and below
and more ground-hoggin it and sell your soul...i see too many
doin for themselves
can't think for themselves
a victim to the gravy train on musical scales...
on musical shelves, low-budge ink smudge, hiss or not hip hop's greatest grudge
but I was born to walk this earth in my own world but in your presence
break bread with bankrupt nobles or wealthy peasants
unwritten code holds the clues to those who keep the essence
cash the crop now we left to scrape the culture's resin
sold my name, sold my thoughts 5 dollars a shot
no fame, hip hop scotch but a game
with these heads hard at work with a quirk to define
mentally out of shape leads to out of line--behavior, now that
that shit seems out of whack
you outta scratch, outta gas, do you plan to outlast?
out to rob or out to steal
out your mind, outta luck give a fuck the feenoms is gonna shine like this track here
captivating are those--who got good rhyme, good vibe, good flows
[Hook]
[Side B]
its only twice, in a blue moon precise that a tune sounded nice
fo' the price you paid
a pretty penny for plenty but not many sufficed if any...
we testifyin with mo' proof than Henny that-any cat-say there's
no such thang as a muthafuckin feenom track that don't
bang...cuz when its laid
its laced fatter than puma suedes
the package worth twice the price consumers paid
but we still underpaid, records underplayed, who didn't have
enough bread to spread the marmalade?
it's like broke pimps with half priced hookers
we let it boil then steam like rice cookers
I stood alone slangin tapes in crowded masquerades
my nights spent swingin ball-point blades to cut wax
rollin dice with snake-eyed players then hit craps
with raps on slipmats we circulate at high velocity...
Ain't tryin to cop, y'all cats killed my curiousity
[Hook]
In "Circulation," Raw J and Oatmeal of Feenom Circle explore the challenges and frustrations of trying to make it as hip hop artists in a world where the industry seems to be working against them. Raw J tells the story of a young man who sees hip hop as a magnetic force, yet struggles to get others to appreciate his music. Oatmeal reflects on the difficulties of staying true to oneself and keeping the essence of hip hop alive while navigating a music industry that values profit over artistic integrity.
The song expresses a sense of disillusionment and frustration with the commercialization of hip hop, as artists are forced to compromise their values and sacrifice their art in order to make a living. The lyrics suggest that the industry is dominated by those who are willing to "sell their soul" and conform to mainstream expectations, while those who stay true to their roots are marginalized and silenced.
Line by Line Meaning
this youngsta told me hip hop music to him was magnetic
Hip hop has an intense attraction, like opposing magnetic forces.
like the north and south pole contained
The attraction is contained and constant, like the forces of the earth's poles.
I'm takin headphones to the brain with the volume crankin
Listening to hip hop at high volume consumes the listener.
absorbin the surroundings on the last car on the bart train
The listener becomes one with their environment, lost in the music.
them words on the tape soothed out
The lyrics are calming.
but the majority of the passengers moved out
Others aren't interested in or don't appreciate the music.
when his eyes opened, mine closed
The young artist is seen, but not heard.
I'm on stage feelin like this mic ain't on
Feeling invisible to the crowd.
how come the crowd don't respond?
Wondering why the audience doesn't appreciate the music.
a poem without a home exhaled with smoke when I spoke this
The lyrics are a form of artistic expression.
made from a spirit not from earth guiding me when I wrote this
Inspiration comes from a higher power.
will y'all slump this?
Asking if others will ignore or deny the art.
hold each and one of my peoples in a circumference
Uniting with others who appreciate the music.
paradox though
Although the music is unifying, there are still challenges.
one speaker box rocks slow
Although the quality of equipment and sound may be low, the music still plays.
watch the asphalt blow
Paying attention to the environment.
to you my music sounds distorted, a mute maze
Others may not appreciate the artist's unique style.
folks that looked like me glanced sideways
Feeling misunderstood or judged by those with similar backgrounds.
please notify or tell me
Asking for feedback or guidance.
how our voices got caught up in this devilish geometry
Questioning how the music industry has stifled creativity.
cold circuitry put the latches on unbottled spirits
The industry has limited the artist's ability to express themselves.
I could've rode to it, grooved with it
Used to enjoy the music.
now can't even stand it
Now the artist is frustrated with the industry.
all I ever tried to do was transmit what should of been demanded...goddamnit!
All the artist ever wanted was to create and share their art.
and the loudest voice shall prevail, above and below
The industry prioritizes those who command attention.
and more ground-hoggin it and sell your soul...i see too many
Many artists sell out to the industry and lose their authenticity.
doin for themselves
Prioritizing self-promotion over artistry.
can't think for themselves
Allowing the industry to control their creativity.
a victim to the gravy train on musical scales...
Artists become a product, used to generate money for the industry.
on musical shelves, low-budge ink smudge, hiss or not hip hop's greatest grudge
The music is often undervalued and overlooked.
but I was born to walk this earth in my own world but in your presence
The artist is unique and unapologetic.
break bread with bankrupt nobles or wealthy peasants
Making connections despite societal class.
unwritten code holds the clues to those who keep the essence
Those who maintain authenticity follow an unwritten code of conduct.
cash the crop now we left to scrape the culture's resin
The industry benefits while artists struggle.
sold my name, sold my thoughts 5 dollars a shot
The industry commodifies and exploits artists.
no fame, hip hop scotch but a game
Success in the industry is a game of luck and connections.
with these heads hard at work with a quirk to define
Artists strive to differentiate themselves within the industry.
mentally out of shape leads to out of line--behavior, now that
Industry pressure can lead to negative behavior.
that shit seems out of whack
The industry's ways are unjust.
you outta scratch, outta gas, do you plan to outlast?
Artists struggle to survive within the industry.
out to rob or out to steal
Some artists resort to negative behavior due to pressure.
out your mind, outta luck give a fuck the feenoms is gonna shine like this track here
The artist is determined to succeed, despite industry challenges.
captivating are those--who got good rhyme, good vibe, good flows
Artist appreciation should be based on talent, creativity, and authenticity.
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