Crown
God knows Lyrics

Sometimes You gotta put the crown on 'em
Occasionally, it is necessary to bestow recognition and authority onto individuals

Let us see if it suits like the blonde on Em
Let us observe whether the recognition and authority bestowed are suitable for the recipient and resonate with their talents, like Eminem's dyed hair

Give 'em a piece of the pie like juju on 'em
Provide the recipient with a share of the rewards, as if giving them good luck through juju, a spiritual practice associated with West African and Haitian Vodou religions

Watch their reaction soon as the next round's on 'em
Observe the recipient's response to the next challenge as soon as they face it

I love to drop the gold on 'em
I enjoy bestowing significant recognition and authority on others, like dropping gold coins on them

Let us see if they shine Mansa Musa on em
Let us observe if the recipient has a favorable and impressive response to the recognition, like when Mansa Musa, the 14th century West African emperor, showcased his immense wealth and power

Million dollar babies, Eastwood on 'em
Reference to the film 'Million Dollar Baby' and its director Clint Eastwood, acknowledging the recipient's value and potential greatness

Watch their reaction soon as the next round's on em
Observe the recipient's response to the next challenge as soon as they face it

Kojaque had deli-daydreams
Reference to the Irish rapper Kojaque, who has aspirations to own a deli

I got Hotel bathroom nightmares
I, God Knows, have fears and anxieties associated with the unfamiliarity and discomforts of staying in various hotels

Uncle's selling perfumes in the jaxx's
A reference to a family member selling perfumes in public restrooms or 'jacks'

Not because he don't know jack
This family member is not ignorant or clueless, but there may be a reason for his job, such as economic necessity

But because he don't know Jack
Uses a play on words, implying that this family member doesn't know someone named Jack who could offer them a better job

Just Baba Tunde
This family member is only known as Baba Tunde, his first name

And he's back home and he ain't going back
This family member has returned to his home and is not inclined to pursue other opportunities

To Opioid addiction and unemployment
Reference to the societal struggles many face, such as addiction and unemployment, that may limit one's ability to find work

That's a bad concoction
The combination of addiction and unemployment is a toxic situation

That's just the motion when you are tossed in the ocean
Being submerged in difficult circumstances can feel like being adrift and tossed by waves in an endless ocean

Brothers back home getting sold like an auction
Reference to the exploitation and trafficking of individuals in their home country for profit like objects at an auction

What am I talking about man
Acknowledging the severity of the topic at hand

While I'm out here tryna function
Despite being aware of the weight of these struggles, I try to carry on with daily life and responsibilities

Gambino said This is America
Reference to Childish Gambino's song and video that highlighted issues of violence and racism in America

Nah fam this is the world
Challenging the idea that these issues are limited to the United States, as they occur worldwide

Mans need escape KMT in the world of littles
People seek escape from the chaos of the world, such as the difficulties of daily life or the corruption of authority (represented by 'KMT', short for Ku Me Te, meaning Egypt in ancient Egyptian), in the realm of imagination and creativity (represented by 'littles')

I'm out there somewhere in the green like nettles
I am out there in the world, in nature, just as nettles grow in the wild

Writing like I'ma be a spokesperson for Tesco's
Writing with enthusiasm and dedication, as if I were representing the brand Tesco's as a spokesperson

Every little helps every little helps, summertime barbecue vibes
Quoting Tesco's slogan 'Every little helps' and associating it with the positive vibes of summertime barbecues

Tupac poetic justice I'm your cousin when I'm pulling up
Referencing the film 'Poetic Justice' which stars Tupac, and suggesting that he is part of the same creative community as Tupac, and thus a 'cousin'

God Knows, real name no gimmicks
Both a nod to Eminem's 'My Name Is' and a declaration of personal authenticity

Obie Trice when they pull this up
A reference to Obie Trice's 'Got Some Teeth' and an implicit request for the listener to pay attention to God Knows as they have paid attention to these other artists

Before you put me on a pedestal laying all down
Before holding me up as a revered figure, consider everything about me and my work

Lay it all down for me... Mmmm
Take a moment to offer an honest evaluation of me and my music

Came in the game with a badman tune
Entered the music industry with a strong and impressive song

Then I came in again with a badman team, reloaded
Built a formidable and highly skilled team of collaborators

Badman album still got the award to show dem
Despite being well-established and highly decorated, I remain humble and have more to show for my efforts

Big up all the man dem ah Clare
Paying homage to fellow musicians in the region of Clare, Ireland

Limerick, Cork City, South reppin
Representing a wider range of Irish cities and regions through music

Oh yeah mans still reppin
I am still representing and proud of my origins, despite my success

Rapping like I ain't been rampin
I am rapping with the same energy and drive as before, as if I am still getting started

Rampin like I ain't been rapping
Similar to the previous line, I am ramping up my efforts and intensity as if I am still new to rapping

With Rirá still snapping, how can I quit rapping
With the continued support of my collaborator Rirá, I remain motivated and inspired to keep rapping

With Mek still snapping how I can I quit rapping
With the continued support of my collaborator Mek, I remain motivated and inspired to keep rapping

Wicked like Levy and them
Using a hip hop slang term to imply a level of skill and toughness, comparing myself to other great artists like Levy

I'm the best rapper alive
I firmly believe that I am the most skilled and talented rapper currently producing music

That's what Kendrick said before we put him on a pedestal
Referencing Kendrick Lamar's quote 'I'm the king of New York' before his instantly legendary verse on Big Sean's 'Control' ignited his rap career

I'm the best rapper alive, I'm the beast rapper alive
Reinforcing my claim to being the top rapper in the game

That's what Weezy said before we put him on a pedestal
Referencing Lil Wayne's claim of being the 'best rapper alive' which generated significant buzz and attention in the industry

Aaaaah but you're not though
Acknowledging that while many rappers claim to be the best, it is subjective and up for debate

Cool story bro
Sarcastic response to the prior statements, as if dismissing them as irrelevant

Man a eligible and doing it so that the youth you gotta be confident
Encouraging young people to be confident in themselves and their potential for success

Nobody tells you that
Suggesting that self-confidence is something that must be cultivated independently, without external validation or prompting

Keeping it real like Pauly Allwright, GI Costello JYellowL
Keeping things authentic and truthful in a manner similar to other respected Irish musicians, Pauly Allwright, GI Costello, and JYellowL

Jafaris, MuRli we ready for the freedom fight
Referencing Jafaris and MuRli, and declaring that myself and other Irish musicians are ready to fight for artistic and creative freedom

Same D4ence, Jonen Dekay, Spek, Respect
Acknowledging other Irish musicians and demonstrating respect for their contributions to the industry

It ain't easy doing this every other day, half of us ain't living from this
Admitting that success in the music industry can be difficult to achieve and that many artists do not make a sustainable living from it

Ain't you noticed, 10 years in, still call me up and coming
Despite a decade in the industry, I am still perceived as a rising or 'up and coming' artist, indicating the challenges of breaking into the mainstream

Like watch out for that boy he up to something few years later
Suggesting that despite being overlooked, I am destined for greatness and success in the future

Thought he was on to something
Belief and confidence in my talent and abilities, even in the face of slow or delayed recognition

I digress, IDK
Moving on from the previous subject without a clear destination, as if unsure where to go next

And none of us would ever be here without the DJ
Recognizing the significant role that DJs have played in the music industry and acknowledging their contributions to the success and influence of musicians