Intro
Hopsin Lyrics
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It's the Pound Syndrome
Good God the pound, the pound, the pound, the pound
Un-unbelievable Pound Syndrome
Can you, can you, ca-can you believe it?
The Pound, the-the-the-the-the
The pound, the pound, the pound, the pound, the pound
Of two-thousand-and-fifteen, I'm too violent
This shit seems like I'm cooped out with lucid dreams
I'm a new route for these emcee's
This is a drought that's coming
I'm about to sprout to start a new style's full of envy
I need to cool down what is in me
Everything I had bottled up pukes out when the pen bleeds
You drown from a 16, who's doubtin' the sick steeze?
I could spit a wild verse without taking a breath
Then crowd surf, who's helping this kid breathe?
The worlds against me so I gotta come harder than the average
Think smarter than the masses
Everybody's on the move, ain't no time to get caught up in the traffic
When shit goes down I got the heart of an assassin
This here's harder than my last shit
Gotta do it now, no luck in tomorrow if it crashes
If I do die before I awake, I don't think too many will feel sorrow for my ashes
With this song I've frozen time, don't skip this, don't rewind
The throne is mine, close your eyes as I provoke the mind
This was bound to happen before I wrote the lines
And it's so divine the way my influence multiplied
It's like I created a cult inside this rap industry
Please don't look so surprised
I'm at the top, I ain't throwing down a rope to climb, come on
Pound, pound, pound, pound
It's the Pound Syndrome
Good God the pound, the pound, the pound, the pound
Un-unbelievable Pound Syndrome
Can you, can you, ca-can you believe it?
The Pound, the-the-the-the-the
The pound, the pound, the pound, the pound, the pound
The opening lyrics to Hopsin's "Intro" serve as a declaration of the rapper's intent to hit listeners with a blunt force of sound, announcing the arrival of his new album, "Pound Syndrome." He immediately establishes himself as someone who raps with vigor and brutality, stating that he is too violent for most. The song goes on to explore the rapper's deep-seated anger and frustration at the state of the rap industry, in which he feels like a lone voice of reason in a sea of mediocrity. He asserts himself as a new direction for hip-hop, a breath of fresh air that is sorely needed in a genre that has grown stale and uncreative.
Hopsin's lyrics are characterized by their unfiltered rage, and his use of violent imagery reflects his dissatisfaction with the current state of rap music. He speaks of a drought that is coming, and of the envy that other rappers feel toward him. He confesses that he needs to cool down, and that his pent-up emotions come pouring out when he writes lyrics. But despite his inner turmoil, he remains confident in his abilities, boasting that he can spit a verse without taking a breath and that he crowdsurfs with ease.
Overall, "Intro" is a statement of intent from Hopsin, one that establishes him as a force to be reckoned with in the hip-hop world. It is a call to arms for fans of real rap music, and a warning to those who would stand in the way of the Pound Syndrome movement.
Line by Line Meaning
Rah! I'ma hit a mothafucka with the pound, pound, pound, pound
I am going to hit somebody with force
It's the Pound Syndrome
This is the Pound Syndrome
Good God the pound, the pound, the pound, the pound
Wow, the force of the pound is incredible
Un-unbelievable Pound Syndrome
The Pound Syndrome is truly unbelievable
Can you, can you, ca-can you believe it?
Do you really believe it?
The Pound, the-the-the-the-the
The pound, it's all about the force
If you're looking for trouble then you found it, the new album
If you're looking for something intense, you found it in my new album
Of two-thousand-and-fifteen, I'm too violent
In 2015, my music is too violent
This shit seems like I'm cooped out with lucid dreams
It feels like I'm trapped in vivid dreams
I'm a new route for these emcee's
I am a new direction for other rappers to take inspiration from
This is a drought that's coming
A shortage is anticipated
I'm about to sprout to start a new style's full of envy
I am about to grow and create a new style that others will envy
I need to cool down what is in me
I need to calm myself down
Everything I had bottled up pukes out when the pen bleeds
All of my emotions come pouring out when I write
You drown from a 16, who's doubtin' the sick steeze?
My 16 bars alone are enough to overpower you, who would question my skills?
I could spit a wild verse without taking a breath
I am capable of delivering a rapid-fire verse without pausing for breath
Then crowd surf, who's helping this kid breathe?
After performing, I am crowd surfing and asking who will aid me in catching my breath
The worlds against me so I gotta come harder than the average
I am faced with obstacles so I must push harder than the average person
Think smarter than the masses
I must think more intelligently than everyone else
Everybody's on the move, ain't no time to get caught up in the traffic
Everyone is making progress, so I cannot get stuck in the same place
When shit goes down I got the heart of an assassin
When a crisis occurs, I am fearless and capable of taking swift action
This here's harder than my last shit
This album is more difficult to produce than my previous work
Gotta do it now, no luck in tomorrow if it crashes
I have to succeed now because there may not be a chance in the future if I fail
If I do die before I awake, I don't think too many will feel sorrow for my ashes
If I were to die soon, I don't think many people would mourn my passing
With this song I've frozen time, don't skip this, don't rewind
This song is so impactful that time seems to stand still, don't miss it or try to replay it
The throne is mine, close your eyes as I provoke the mind
I am the king of this genre and I am challenging your thoughts and beliefs
This was bound to happen before I wrote the lines
My success was predestined before I even wrote these lyrics
And it's so divine the way my influence multiplied
It's incredible how many people I have influenced
It's like I created a cult inside this rap industry
I seem to have developed a following within the rap community
Please don't look so surprised
Don't act shocked by the power of my impact
I'm at the top, I ain't throwing down a rope to climb, come on
I'm at the top of my game, and it's up to others to find their own way to the top
The pound, the pound, the pound, the pound
Referring once again to the force and impact of the Pound Syndrome
Lyrics ยฉ THE ADMINISTRATION MP, INC.
Written by: MARCUS JAMAL HOPSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Thales92
This may be just an intro, but Hop murders this track!
Dyno Beatz
This couldve been a dope ass 3 min song. great intro tho. i love it
SpongeBob SquarePants
And you know I took a nap to wake up to this shit hop
Ray Ray Alsina
hopsin puts out another real ass album, 2015 is a great year for funk volume. dizzy album was awesome, jarren ep was great and can't wait till part two comes out, would be great to get something from swizZz too. Stay keeping it real hop
Dragon Kunia
Ray Ray Alsina laughing reading this now
Bailey Maxwell
+Ray Ray Alsina LOL then its all broken up early 2016!!!!
Reggy Forman
@Ray Ray Alsina plus a dope concert! sad theres no swizzz though.
J S
Hip-Hop might be at its lowest point ever. But the wide variety of it in this generation makes up for it. I would killed to hear this type of beat when I was kid.
Kaylan Richbourg
I know watchu mean, this beat is fucking wild lol. If only the industry had the lyrical content the 90s had, cuz this beat and the 90s content would be wild!!!
Hubert Humphrey
Hop is easily my favorite artist. Keep it real Hopsin