Midgets And Giants
Francis Sage Lyrics
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You are really not all that dope
No-no-no no-no-no
No-no-no no-no-no
You read me all wrong, Bello
You need to do your research
An emcee with a 4-song demo and you've got t-shirts?
I don't want to do a cd trade
I want to see your made-for-TV DJ fade
Into the rave scene it seems he just came from
Glow sticks and energy drinks
Gettin hyped up on white stuff
Never meant to be sniffed
You like dust?
I might bust your whole family
But y'all ain't hippie chicks
And pixie sticks ain't nose candy
You're servin' bags with herbal magic
Sellin' placebos to too many people
Got your girl's ass kicked
Your lady got overpowered and you got played sellin' baby powder
It's over-the-counter drug trade
Oh, you a big shot?
Now you hip-hop?
Shall I stop?
Nah, I think not.
I rip shop like parking tickets
Use sling shots to target bigots
Cause I don't really kill cops
I just want you to think I it
You are really not all that dope
You are really not all that dope
No-no-no no-no-no
No-no-no no-no-no
DJ Undercutter
He wants to feed his turntable scraps
To MC Hollywood who's only fly until his cable snaps
He's a rapper thinking battles were a meal ticket
Came time for the album and he couldn't write real lyrics
8 Mile wasn't true, shit head
It was a promotional tool, but not for you, shit head
So let me tell you exactly what to do, shit head
Don't be a fool, stay in school
shit head
You are really not all that dope
You are really not all that dope
No
No
But am I really all that fresh?
But am I really all that fresh?
Yes.
Yes.
Fake friends ain't got nothing to do with my world
If you ain't dead, you ain't a suicide girl
You can tattoo that to your back with the broken wings
Then hope for the best while you jump from buildings
I wanna levitate like the featherweights huffin' helium
And float outta this place if I ain't fuckin' feelin' em
They need to study lessons and then posse up
Fuck an Apprentice, I've got more firepower than Donald Trump
BB Gun, one hand on the pump
When I run outta' ammo Ima slap shot this hockey puck
Soccer moms are copulatin with hockey dads
Housewives wear maternity dresses like body bags
They pull out novelty dildos as a party gag and dilly dally at a women's rally where they lolligag
Y'all wear poetry around your neck
It's an outdated laminate and they can't make it to sound check?
You wave your new jack flags like a late pass
"Oh, they ain't all that bad"
Nah, they just fake jacks
They've got a new street slang?
Oh, I'll keep current
No command of language but they act like they're deep cuz of it
Fuck a Def Poet and all the concessions they make
I just filled another pinata with demo tapes
I'm gunnin' for you, chump
With a triple barrel shotgun
Don't try to cover up,
My nipple grabs are AWESOME
Shooting all the midgets and I'm shooting all the midgets
Shooting all the giants and I'm shooting all the giants
Yo, peep this, Ladidadi
I hate party people
Hate the way the DJ just plays pop when he drops the needle
I don't want to socialize with guys that I can't speak to
Or women who are see through
Cause I don't need to.
The lyrics of Francis Sage's song Midgets and Giants are a scathing critique of the rap industry, specifically targeting emcees with inflated egos, DJs who cater to generic party music, and artists who rely on gimmicks to sell their music. The opening line of "You are really not all that dope" is repeated throughout the song, playing on the idea of false bravado and the need for authenticity in the rap game. The song boasts clever wordplay, with lines such as "Sellin' placebos to too many people/Got your girl's ass kicked/Your lady got overpowered and you got played sellin' baby powder" calling out the use of drug references in rap lyrics and criticizing artists for exploiting their fans.
The song also takes aim at the commercialization of rap music, with lines like "An emcee with a 4-song demo and you've got t-shirts?" pointing out the irony of artists prioritizing merchandising over their music. The verses directed at DJ Undercutter and MC Hollywood similarly criticize artists who are more interested in fame than in honing their craft. The chorus of the song ("You are really not all that dope/No-no-no no-no-no") serves as a reminder that true authenticity and talent cannot be faked.
Overall, Midgets and Giants is a biting critique of the rap industry, showcasing Francis Sage's sharp lyricism and social commentary. The song encourages artists to focus on their art and the quality of their work rather than relying on gimmicks and commercialization.
Line by Line Meaning
You are really not all that dope
The listener is not as talented or impressive as they believe themselves to be.
You need to do your research
The listener has made incorrect assumptions and needs to learn the truth.
I don't want to do a cd trade
The singer does not wish to engage in an unequal or undesirable transaction.
Glow sticks and energy drinks
The listener is partaking in rave culture, which involves excessive use of stimulants and other substances.
You like dust?
The listener is likely to use cocaine or other powdered substances.
I might bust your whole family
The singer will punish the listener and those close to them for their wrongdoing.
Pixie sticks ain't nose candy
The listener's preferred drug is not as innocuous as they believe it to be.
Your lady got overpowered and you got played sellin' baby powder
The listener's girlfriend was attacked due to their illegal drug dealings, and they themselves were fooled into selling a fake product.
Now you hip-hop?
The listener has recently attempted to emulate hip-hop culture despite prior ignorance or inauthenticity.
I rip shop like parking tickets
The artist is a skilled rapper and will easily defeat their opponents.
8 Mile wasn't true, shit head
The movie 8 Mile was not an entirely authentic representation of hip-hop culture or battle rap.
Don't be a fool, stay in school
The listener should prioritize education and self-improvement over empty pursuits.
But am I really all that fresh?
The singer is questioning whether they themselves are as talented or impressive as they desire to be.
Fake friends ain't got nothing to do with my world
The singer does not wish to associate with insincere or deceitful individuals.
I wanna levitate like the featherweights huffin' helium
The singer desires to escape the constraints of reality and feel lighter than air.
Soccer moms are copulatin with hockey dads
Suburban parents are engaging in sexual activities with each other despite their differing interests or dispositions.
Fuck a Def Poet and all the concessions they make
The artist does not respect artists who compromise their beliefs or artistry for commercial success.
I'm gunnin' for you, chump
The singer is actively targeting the listener and will not relent until they have succeeded.
Shooting all the midgets and I'm shooting all the midgets
The singer is metaphorically attacking those they view as small or weak.
I hate party people
The artist does not enjoy the company of those who prioritize frivolity or superficiality in social situations.
Contributed by Lucy S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.