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1. Leslie Edward Pridgen (born March 24, 1977), better known by his stage name Freeway, is an American rapper. Freeway a.k.a. Philly Freeway began rapping while in high school. He later met fellow rapper Beanie Sigel, who would be signed to Roc-A-Fella and later help Freeway get a contract with the record label. Freeway became one of the label's most visible artists after making his first appearance on The Dynasty: Roc La Familia in 2000 and appearing on several other Roc releases before putting out his solo album, Philadelphia Freeway.
The album was produced primarily by Roc-A-Fella-affiliated artists--Just Blaze, Bink!, Kanye West--and featured mostly Roc-A-Fella rappers as well, many of them from State Property: a Philadelphia-based bunch of Roc members that Freeway and Beanie Sigel had compiled into a group. The album's biggest hit was What We Do, produced by Just Blaze and featuring Jay-Z & Beanie Sigel.
After relations between Beanie Sigel and State Property soured, whether he and Freeway are still friends is unclear. Though Beanie had said he didn't know if he'd work with State Property again, he was present at Jay-Z's I Declare War concert alongside Freeway.
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2. Freeway are a classic British rock covers band based in York. A five piece playing primarily twin guitar rock music from the classic rock era of the 70s and 80s.
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3. A 3-piece blues rock band from Australia
When I Die
Freeway Lyrics
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These niggas wack
When they rap I laugh at them
Their CDs is trash
Give out headaches, shoulda came with aspirin
When I rap, niggas want me to rap again
These niggas wack
When they rap I laugh at them
Toilet seat, shoulda took a crap on them
Want to know where the hell I've been?
In the stu' making hit's
On the highway trafficking
Back in the lab with Mac again
Hot 97 bars - we're going back-to back again
Who said my flow ain't the best?
My Intratec turn foes to vegetables
Y'all dudes ain't thugs, y'all Huxtables
Y'all want me waiting outside your vestibule?
How do you like Mya jay-Z?
My 380 get the best of you
Guy, if a nigga survive
I come back with the streetsweeper
Hit the rest of you
Yup, I make a mess of you
Closed casket cause your family'll
Hate the view
Only time y'all fake-ass rappers gonna
Make it on the tube
When I make y'all make the news
Y'all know I'm making moves
Free money, Oprah money, Free equate the two
Put y'all niggas to sleep
Hope the pastor awake - he got
A brand-new wake to do
I'm the man y'all hate to love
Motherfuckers probably hate me cause
I'm in the lab all night, in the lab all day
That's the shit y'all hate to do
Niggas can't flow like Freezer, go like Free
Get the dough like Freezer
If I take 'em off, leave 'em in the room
Y'all niggas still can't seem to
Feel to take my shoes
But still I gots to prove
Like MJ, I gots the moves
Balling or dancing - I go to Fif' crib
Get lost in the mansion
Come to my crib, get murdered in the suburbs
Take cash, get blast with the Mossberg
Bag 'em, toe tag 'em
Then toss 'em in the earth
When I rap, niggas want me to rap again
These niggas wack
When they rap I laugh at them
Their CDs is trash
Give out headaches, shoulda came with aspirin
When I rap, niggas want me to rap again
These niggas wack
When they rap I laugh at them
Their CDs is ass
Toilet seat, shoulda took a crap on them
I'm gonna obey y'all thirst
Since you want another verse cause y'all
Want me to rap again
Philly Freezer back like Sprite again
Like Sean Paul
Y'all gotta give me a light again
But I don't smoke, don't pass the dro to him
Smoke MC's, you could bring me a bowl of them
They're like African slaves to him
I'm a Pilgrim, I'll be happy to bait 'em in
Where's my plate? MC's get ate
I don't care if there's eight of them
Or eighteen hundred two pairs of
Louis cost eighteen hundred
Free so fly - that's why your
Chick always suck me off
And she tell me, "Don't stop, keep coming"
So I keep coming, flow keep coming
Freezer need dough like Phillip Drummond
Y'all my adopted sons like Arnold, Willis
I'm a six series wheeler
Used to be on times with mine but
As of now I'm a retired dealer
But I still fire on niggas
These niggas too sneaky
Keep an eye on niggas
Like I said, I smoke MC's
So I get high off niggas
The lyrics to Freeway's song "When I Die" are focused on his skills as a rapper and his confidence in his abilities. He starts by addressing the criticism he receives from other artists who want him to rap again because they recognize his talent. In contrast, Freeway dismisses their skills as wack and laughable, calling their CDs trash and ass. He uses metaphors to emphasize their lack of skill, comparing their music to headaches and toilet seats, implying that they are a nuisance and should be disregarded.
Freeway then asserts his own superiority as a rapper. He mentions his time spent in the studio making hits, engaging in illegal activities on the highway, and collaborating with fellow rapper Mac. He also references his appearance on Hot 97, a popular radio station, indicating his prominence in the rap game. Freeway takes a jab at his critics by challenging their claim that his flow isn't the best. He showcases his lyrical prowess by saying his words can turn his enemies into vegetables, suggesting that his rhymes are powerful enough to incapacitate them.
The lyrics also contain elements of aggression and violence. Freeway warns his adversaries that he is not to be taken lightly, threatening to use a streetsweeper to eliminate them. He mentions making a mess of them and hints at the possibility of their death, with closed caskets and hate-filled views. He expresses a sense of urgency and determination, proclaiming that he will make the news with his success and entrepreneurial endeavors.
Overall, the lyrics of "When I Die" showcase Freeway's confidence in his rap skills, his dismissive attitude towards other artists, and his willingness to use violence to assert his dominance.
Line by Line Meaning
When I rap, niggas want me to rap again
My rapping skills are so impressive that people always want me to perform again
These niggas wack
Other rappers are untalented and subpar
When they rap I laugh at them
Their rap skills are so bad that it's comical
Their CDs is trash
Their music albums are of low quality and not worth listening to
Give out headaches, shoulda came with aspirin
Their music is so bad that it's annoying and gives people headaches
Want to know where the hell I've been?
Curious about my whereabouts and activities
In the stu' making hit's
I've been working in the studio creating successful songs
On the highway trafficking
Traveling on the highway, likely referring to promoting and distributing my music
Back in the lab with Mac again
Returning to the recording studio with my collaborator named Mac
Hot 97 bars - we're going back-to back again
Delivering impressive rap verses on the popular radio station Hot 97, showcasing continuous success
Who said my flow ain't the best?
Someone questioned the excellence of my rapping style
My Intratec turn foes to vegetables
My skillful use of a firearm metaphorically incapacitates and defeats my enemies
Y'all dudes ain't thugs, y'all Huxtables
You guys aren't intimidating or tough, you're more like the characters from the TV show 'The Cosby Show'
Y'all want me waiting outside your vestibule?
You want me to confront you and prove my superiority directly outside your residence
How do you like Mya jay-Z?
Comparing my skills to the successful collaboration between Mya and Jay-Z, questioning if people appreciate my talent
My 380 get the best of you
My weapon, a .380 caliber firearm, will overpower and defeat you
Guy, if a nigga survive
If someone manages to survive my attack
I come back with the streetsweeper
I return with a powerful firearm, metaphorically representing my aggressive and relentless approach
Hit the rest of you
I will target and attack the remaining individuals
Yup, I make a mess of you
I completely dominate and destroy my opponents
Closed casket cause your family'll hate the view
Your family will be distraught and repulsed by your appearance, necessitating a closed casket funeral
Only time y'all fake-ass rappers gonna make it on the tube
The only time these fake rappers will gain attention and recognition is when they appear on television
When I make y'all make the news
I will generate headlines and news stories by my actions or success
Y'all know I'm making moves
Everyone is aware of my progress and achievements
Free money, Oprah money, Free equate the two
I accumulate wealth and financial success comparable to Oprah Winfrey
Put y'all niggas to sleep
I effortlessly defeat and silence my competitors
Hope the pastor awake - he got a brand-new wake to do
I hope the preacher is prepared for another funeral service, as there will be more deaths caused by my actions
I'm the man y'all hate to love
I am a polarizing figure, envied and disliked by many but also admired and respected
Motherfuckers probably hate me cause I'm in the lab all night, in the lab all day
People resent me because I work tirelessly in the recording studio, dedicating countless hours to my craft
That's the shit y'all hate to do
You despise putting in the effort and hard work required to achieve greatness
Niggas can't flow like Freezer, go like Free
Nobody can match my smooth and skilled rapping style
Get the dough like Freezer
I am highly successful in making money and accumulating wealth
If I take 'em off, leave 'em in the room
If I remove my opponents from the equation, I will leave them helpless and defeated
Y'all niggas still can't seem to feel to take my shoes
You still cannot comprehend or reach the level of success and skill that I possess
But still I gots to prove
Despite my accomplishments, I still feel the need to demonstrate and validate my abilities
Like MJ, I gots the moves
Similar to Michael Jordan's unmatched basketball skills, I possess incredible talent and ability
Balling or dancing - I go to Fif' crib
Whether it's playing basketball or dancing, I visit 50 Cent's luxurious home
Get lost in the mansion
I enjoy and indulge myself in the grandeur and extravagance of the mansion
Come to my crib, get murdered in the suburbs
If you visit my humble residence, you will be figuratively destroyed or humiliated
Take cash, get blast with the Mossberg
If you attempt to rob me, you will be met with gunfire from a powerful Mossberg shotgun
Bag 'em, toe tag 'em
I will capture my enemies and label their bodies for identification after killing them
Then toss 'em in the earth
Finally, I will dispose of their corpses by burying them
I'm gonna obey y'all thirst
I will satisfy your desire for more of my music or performances
Since you want another verse cause y'all want me to rap again
Because you crave and demand another verse from me, urging me to continue rapping
Philly Freezer back like Sprite again
I am returning and making a comeback like the popular soda brand Sprite
Like Sean Paul
Similar to the success and popularity of Sean Paul, a Jamaican musician
Y'all gotta give me a light again
You need to acknowledge and appreciate my talent once more, just like providing a lighter for a smoke
But I don't smoke, don't pass the dro to him
I don't engage in smoking marijuana, so I won't share or partake in that activity with others
Smoke MC's, you could bring me a bowl of them
Instead of smoking drugs, I metaphorically consume and defeat other weak rappers
They're like African slaves to him
These rappers are subservient and completely under my control, reminiscent of the historical oppression of African slaves
I'm a Pilgrim, I'll be happy to bait 'em in
Similar to the Pilgrims baiting Native Americans, I enjoy luring these rappers into defeat and humiliation
Where's my plate? MC's get ate
I am ready and eager to consume and defeat other rappers
I don't care if there's eight of them
The number of opponents doesn't matter to me, as I am confident in my ability to defeat them all
Or eighteen hundred two pairs of Louis cost eighteen hundred
Whether it's 8 or 1800 opponents, it doesn't compare to the value of two pairs of high-end Louis Vuitton shoes
Free so fly - that's why your chick always suck me off
My confidence and charismatic personality attract women to engage in sexual activities with me
And she tell me, "Don't stop, keep coming"
My sexual partner encourages me to continue satisfying her desires without stopping
So I keep coming, flow keep coming
I continue to deliver consistent and impressive rap performances without pausing
Freezer need dough like Phillip Drummond
Similar to how Phillip Drummond, a wealthy character from the TV show 'Diff'rent Strokes,' needs money, I also prioritize financial success
Y'all my adopted sons like Arnold, Willis
I consider the younger generation of rappers as my children, just like Arnold and Willis, characters from 'Diff'rent Strokes,' were adopted by Phillip Drummond
I'm a six series wheeler
I drive a high-end BMW 6 Series, showcasing my luxurious and successful lifestyle
Used to be on times with mine but as of now I'm a retired dealer
I used to be involved with illegal activities, but now I have distanced myself from that lifestyle and retired from dealing drugs
But I still fire on niggas
Even though I've moved on from drug dealing, I am still aggressive and ruthless towards my enemies
These niggas too sneaky
My opponents are cunning and deceitful
Keep an eye on niggas
I remain vigilant and watchful of their actions and intentions
Like I said, I smoke MC's
As I previously mentioned, I effortlessly defeat and overpower other rappers
So I get high off niggas
I derive a sense of superiority and satisfaction from dominating and defeating my opponents
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