As a solo artist he has released two mixtapes, 'The Dena Tape' in 2008 and its follow up 'The Dena Tape 2' in 2015 produced by Don Cannon, along with 2 EPs - 'Untitled' and 'Untitled 2' in 2012 and 2013 respectively.
Laguna
Hodgy Lyrics
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The wave, the wave
The wave, the wave
Ooh the wave, ooh the wave
Lately my powers have been rising higher
Fighting off all the demons below me
And whatever the case may be, a Mophie
I've learned that ball is life and I'm the goalie
My pride is my treasure
My ego is stashed away like a goatee
My pen is pointy, start provoking
Pain's what I harbor mostly
And who I talk to openly, impartially ghostly
My ancestors are keen, conversion and poetry
I'm glad they know me
For the most part mostly
The past, the present, and the future, I'm Jodeci
I'm glad they know me
As I turn the page
Hours turn to days as I grow in age
Existed in my emotion standing before my rage
Burning intensive sage
That's preparation for the next wave
The wave, the wave
The wave, the wave
The wave, the wave
Ooh the wave, ooh the wave
Can't get away from the waves, they are humongous
Washing away everything in sight
And just as you thought you could run away
The wave will be here today
Brace yourself, here it comes
A man could fall but never on all fours like a Daewoo
A Prelude, bowing down to Jesus
A community having communion
Sharing crackers and grape juice
A spider's on the pew, kill it
It's H the recluse
On the loose like alcoholics with Grey Goose
I'm Boston babe like Babe Ruth
My steel toed Nubucks suede too
My future's a mirage
Experiencing deja vu
And out of all of my siblings I'm the voodoo child
Was a voodoo child as a juvenile
Grown up nigga, I'm a mutant now
Throwing flames, spitting butane now
Got the cutest smile
Beauty sleeping taking luminals
For the next wave as usual
I'm delusional
In "Laguna," Hodgy reflects on his personal growth and the challenges he has faced along the way. The repetition of the phrase "the wave" symbolizes the ups and downs of life and the constant flow of experiences. Hodgy highlights his increasing strength and resilience in dealing with his inner demons, comparing himself to a goalie in a game of life. He acknowledges the importance of his pride and ego, keeping them hidden away like a goatee. The lyrics also touch upon Hodgy's connection to his ancestors and their influence on his art and self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
The wave, the wave
The constant struggle and challenges in life
Ooh the wave, ooh the wave
Expressing excitement and anticipation for the upcoming challenges
Lately my powers have been rising higher
I have been gaining more strength and capabilities recently
Fighting off all the demons below me
Struggling against inner demons and negative influences
And whatever the case may be, a Mophie
No matter the circumstances, I am prepared and fully charged
My batteries on full charge and I'm paying attention closely
I am energized and fully focused
I've learned that ball is life and I'm the goalie
I realize that life is like a game, and I am in control and responsible for protecting myself
My pride is my treasure
I value and protect my pride and self-worth
My ego is stashed away like a goatee
I keep my ego hidden and controlled, like a carefully groomed goatee
My pen is pointy, start provoking
My writing is sharp and provocative
Pain's what I harbor mostly
I often hold onto pain and struggle
And who I talk to openly, impartially ghostly
I only confide in a few individuals, and even then, I am emotionally distant
My ancestors are keen, conversion and poetry
My ancestors were wise and skilled in expressing themselves through words
I'm glad they know me
I am grateful that they understand and recognize who I am
For the most part mostly
In general, people understand me
The past, the present, and the future, I'm Jodeci
I am connected to the past, present, and future like the R&B group Jodeci
As I turn the page
Moving forward and starting a new chapter in life
Hours turn to days as I grow in age
Time passes quickly as I continue to mature
Existed in my emotion standing before my rage
I have experienced and confronted my intense anger
Burning intensive sage
Cleansing and purifying my emotions with sage
That's preparation for the next wave
This emotional cleansing prepares me for the upcoming challenges
Can't get away from the waves, they are humongous
It is impossible to avoid or escape from the immense challenges
Washing away everything in sight
These challenges are overwhelming and affecting everything around
And just as you thought you could run away
When you believed you could escape or evade the challenges
The wave will be here today
The challenges will arrive and confront you immediately
Brace yourself, here it comes
Prepare yourself mentally and emotionally for what is about to happen
A man could fall but never on all fours like a Daewoo
A person may stumble or fail, but will never completely surrender or submit
A Prelude, bowing down to Jesus
Showing reverence and submission to a higher power
A community having communion
A group of people coming together in unity and spiritual connection
Sharing crackers and grape juice
Participating in a religious ritual, symbolizing the body and blood of Christ
A spider's on the pew, kill it
There is a disruption or negative influence in the religious setting
It's H the recluse
Referring to oneself as a recluse, isolated from society
On the loose like alcoholics with Grey Goose
Living freely and recklessly, like alcoholics with a high-end brand of vodka
I'm Boston babe like Babe Ruth
I am a significant figure, like the legendary baseball player Babe Ruth
My steel toed Nubucks suede too
My shoes are strong and stylish
My future's a mirage
The path ahead is uncertain and deceptive
Experiencing deja vu
Feeling a sense of familiarity or repetition
And out of all of my siblings I'm the voodoo child
Among my siblings, I am the different and unique one
Was a voodoo child as a juvenile
I have always been unconventional and distinct since my youth
Grown up nigga, I'm a mutant now
As an adult, I have evolved into someone different and extraordinary
Throwing flames, spitting butane now
Displaying strong and intense skills or talents
Got the cutest smile
I have an attractive and charming smile
Beauty sleeping taking luminals
Finding tranquility and peace, taking sleeping pills
For the next wave as usual
Preparing oneself mentally and emotionally for the upcoming challenges, as is typical
I'm delusional
I am having unrealistic thoughts or beliefs
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JONTI SHAUN DANILEWITZ, GERARD LONG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lurch
damn every oddfutrue member is fire this days
corvus peskey
he aint of anymore Hodgy bigger than that
Blocked
Long overdue Hodgy, one of these days man, you deserve much more recognition.
Lostboylbc
I might have to be a diehard hodgy fan after this
OGDOGBA
it's always heat when it's hodgy 🔥🔥
Somebody
Fireplace one of the best OF albums period
Igobygreg
love hodgy
henrik
love
Sam Malacca
his voice sounds like frank ocean
Kenneth Jr
Sam Malacca i thought it was frank singing on some of these songs but is all hodgy