After releasing a series of moderately successful mixtapes between 2010 and 2011, Future signed a major label deal with Epic Records and fellow American rapper Rocko's A1 Recordings, which helped launch his own label imprint Freebandz. Future subsequently began working on his debut studio album "Pluto," and in April 2012 released the album to positive reviews. The album spawned five singles, all of which charted on the Billboard Hot 100. The album was later re-released in November, as "Pluto 3D." His second studio album "Honest," was released on April 22, 2014, and is also performing with his group Freeband Gang. He released his highly anticipated third studio album, "DS2," on July 16, 2015. The Atlanta rapper also released several mixtapes during 2015, "Beast Mode" in January, "56 Nights" in March, and "What a Time to Be Alive (with Drake)" in September. Future released "Purple Reign" in January 2016. The 13-track mixtape was executive produced by Metro Boomin and DJ Esco, with additional production from Southside, Zaytoven, and more.
Big Rube Speaks
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Tempered by earth and flame
Mixed with time and pain
Ingrained with higher purpose know the worth of my name
Any product I done came with
Not blameless for the straps and the dope that I hold
The sacks that I sold
And her back never lacking of clothes
This game is so grimy it's impossible to win with your innocence intact
Matter of fact it deranges
The person that you wanted to remain intrinsically changes
We can rationalize but our actual lives are affected by a hunger for sane-ness
In the back of our minds are the nastiest lines that a dope emcee never came with
Once we get tired of fakin', unchain the beast in the brain that awakens
See the clear path that I used to couldn't see
Be the kind of artist that I thought I couldn't be
Become that man that'd rather die standing than ever live head down bending a knee
So I purify my soul in the land of the fire
My sweat and my tears dull pain
And the blood that I leave on the battlefield proves what I've always known
I was born to reign
In the song "Big Rube Speaks", Future talks about his experiences and struggles in the game, his responsibility towards his family, and his personal growth as an artist. He starts off by describing himself as "stainless", meaning that he is pure and untainted. He goes on to say that he has been tempered by earth and flame, mixed with time and pain, and ingrained with higher purpose, which has made him strong and resilient. He knows the worth of his name and takes responsibility for his actions, including the drugs and guns that he has sold.
Future then talks about his family and how he has kept his baby out of the cold, her belly full of food, and her back never lacking in clothes. He knows that the game is full of traps and dangers and that it is impossible to win with your innocence intact. He admits that the game has changed him and that he has had to become something different in order to survive. He talks about the hunger for sanity that affects all of us and how we all have the nastiest lines in the back of our minds. Finally, he talks about purifying his soul in the land of the fire, where his sweat, tears, and blood prove that he was born to reign.
Overall, "Big Rube Speaks" is a powerful and introspective song that shows Future's growth as an artist and as a person. He acknowledges his flaws and shortcomings but also takes pride in his accomplishments and his ability to overcome adversity. The song is a testament to the human spirit and the power of music to inspire, uplift, and transform.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm stainless
I am unblemished and untarnished
Tempered by earth and flame
Forged by the elements of earth and fire
Mixed with time and pain
Combined with experiences throughout my life that have caused me strife
Ingrained with higher purpose know the worth of my name
Instilled with a sense of greater meaning and significance, aware of the value of my own identity
Any product I done came with
Everything I've created has come with consequences
Not blameless for the straps and the dope that I hold
I acknowledge my responsibility for the firearms and drugs in my possession
The sacks that I sold
The drugs that I have distributed
Kept my baby out the cold and her belly full of food
I have provided for my child's basic needs of warmth and sustenance
And her back never lacking of clothes
I have ensured my child is always properly clothed
This game is so grimy it's impossible to win with your innocence intact
The streets are so corrupt that it's impossible to come out unscathed
Matter of fact it deranges
In fact, it can drive a person to madness
The person that you wanted to remain intrinsically changes
One's core identity inevitably undergoes transformation in this environment
We can rationalize but our actual lives are affected by a hunger for sane-ness
Even if we try to justify our actions, our desire for stability and clarity impacts our daily lives
In the back of our minds are the nastiest lines that a dope emcee never came with
Our darkest thoughts and impulses are often darker than any lyricist could imagine
Once we get tired of fakin', unchain the beast in the brain that awakens
When we grow tired of pretending, we unleash the savage part of our consciousness
See the clear path that I used to couldn't see
I now have clarity and understanding of the things that were once unclear to me
Be the kind of artist that I thought I couldn't be
I aspire to be a type of musician that I once believed was out of my reach
Become that man that'd rather die standing than ever live head down bending a knee
I want to be the type of person who would rather die on their feet than live on their knees
So I purify my soul in the land of the fire
I cleanse my mind and spirit in the midst of hardship and adversity
My sweat and my tears dull pain
The physical exertion and emotional exhaustion that I experience help to mitigate my suffering
And the blood that I leave on the battlefield proves what I've always known
My sacrifices and struggles serve as evidence of my innate strength and resilience
I was born to reign
I am destined for greatness and success
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Missing Link Music
Written by: Patrick Brown, Raymon Murray, Rico Wade, Ruben Bailey
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