PICASSO
Hopsin Lyrics

Hollywood, Hollywood, oh, how I fuckin' love you
The singer loves being in the entertainment business but is also frustrated with it.

I cannot seem to breakthrough from this curse that I've been stuck to
The singer feels he is confined to a particular type of image despite wanting to grow and evolve.

I came in as a lil' man, but now my fuckin' nuts grew
The singer has gained experience, wisdom, and confidence since entering the entertainment business.

Today's the days our ties are finally cut loose, fuck you
The artist is cutting ties with people and behaviors that hinder his growth.

Uh-oh, it's my triflin' ass
The artist is introducing himself as a mischievous and unapologetic person.

Pullin' up like, "Hi guys, I'm back"
The singer is confident in his talents and ready to make an impact.

Goddamn, nigga, I'm so up that I can't get down, gotta skydive from that (yikes)
The singer has reached a level of success that makes it hard to come down from and he likens it to a dangerous stunt.

Won't see the day I might relax, I ain't never been a nice guy, in fact
The artist is always on the move and doesn’t want to let his guard down. He doesn't consider himself a kind person.

Y'all wishin' I would try nicer raps
The artist acknowledges that some people don’t like his hard-hitting style of rap.

Sorry, I ain't got the right mind for that (uh uh)
The artist doesn’t want to change his style to please others.

Look how cold he is, pimpin' just like H-O-V is
The singer is proud of his ability to present himself with confidence and appeal to fans like Jay-Z does.

Y'all are Beyoncé and my rhymes stay inappropriate
The artist compares his explicit raps to Beyoncé's wholesome image.

This is just how my show begins
The explicit and hard-hitting style of rap is how the singer represents himself.

If you hatin', come blow me then
The singer is inviting his critics to take their best shot at him.

Fuck you, here's some petroleum
The singer doesn’t care about criticism and responds with contempt.

Give me my clout, you owe me it (Yeah)
The artist feels entitled to more recognition and fame than he has received.

Whoa!
The artist is excited about his own lyrics and delivery.

Niggas better duck and run for cover like it's fuckin' Iraq (stand down, nigga)
The singer is warning others to stay out of his way and not to underestimate him.

I'm pullin' a nigga from your ass, you ain't even die yet (oh no)
The singer is threatening to humiliate and defeat his competition before they even have a chance to fight back.

I've been headin' up the ladder longer, never was a time I hit the climax (yikes)
The artist has been working hard for a long time and feels he hasn't yet reached his full potential.

Your career's goin' bye-bye, it's ironic you don't got a bypass (yeah)
The artist is predicting that his competition's career will decline, despite not having an obvious exit strategy or alternative plan.

Niggas know that I've been ill, man, the whole time that I've been here
The artist has been consistently talented throughout his career.

I done made a fortune like ten mil' from the paper lines that my pen fills
The singer has made a lot of money from his raps.

And if I don't spit it, my kids will
The artist is proud to pass on his talent and legacy to his children.

I'm low key, but a big deal
The singer values his privacy but acknowledges his success and influence.

Hoes see me and they freeze up
Women are intimidated by the singer's confidence or sexual appeal.

That's why they all on my dick still
The singer is popular with women despite, or maybe because of, his intimidating persona.

They tell me I'm too hostile, I am Picasso
The artist is compared to the famous artist Pablo Picasso who was known for his unconventional style. The artist is saying he is unconventional in his style of rap.

Bitches like, "Remember me from high school?" Nah, ho
The artist has moved on from his high school days and doesn’t remember former classmates.

Came up in this shit killin' niggas with the hot flow
The singer gained popularity with his intense and unapologetic style of rap.

Y'all ain't got a fuckin' thing on Hop
The singer is confident that he is a better rapper than his competition.

Boy, you better rock slow
The artist is warning his competitors not to challenge him.

Who am I? I'm Picasso
The artist identifies himself with the famous artist Pablo Picasso.

Take the high road ASAP 'cause I ain't liable for no nigga (nope)
The artist advises others to avoid getting involved in conflicts with him, because he won't take responsibility for any harm they might suffer.

I'm fuckin' hitters in the cosmos
The singer is confident in his own ability to impact the music industry on a cosmic scale.

Got it locked, though
The artist has complete control over his music and the impact it has on fans.

Bitch, I'm Pablo Picasso (mhm)
The singer feels he is a unique artist like Picasso.

I've been told the new game plan's to make bullshit for the new wave's fans
The singer is critical of the new trend in rap to appeal to a younger and less discerning audience.

That you can't populate, so you take Xans, and flex on the 'Gram like you do make bands
The singer accuses other rappers of taking drugs and pretending to be more successful on social media than they really are.

What?! (Oh no)
The artist is incredulous about the new trend in rap.

They like, "Fuck boom bap rap, you can't win
The artist accuses others of not respecting traditional rap styles, or “boom bap rap”.

Save that shit for the Wu-Tang Clan"
The singer is suggesting that traditional rap is only appreciated by a select few.

That's when I bust in like the Kool-Aid man (yeah!)
The singer is confident in his ability to make an impact with his music and disrupt the status quo.

Look, I ain't the nigga who pullin' up tryna get shine by how much the Rollie glow (nah)
The artist is not interested in flexing expensive jewelry to prove his worth.

I'm here to rain on parades, my sinister ways to fuck up the rodeo
The artist has a dark streak and enjoys disrupting the status quo, taking down successful rappers or trends.

I do my shows and hoes be losin' control like I was the Holy Ghost (stop)
The artist is known for putting on wild and exciting shows that make the audience lose control.

When I deliver the penis it lies in the mouth, she call it Pinocchio
The singer brags about his sex life with women, making a crude pun about them lying about the size of his penis.

Mmm, man, who want war with me?
The artist is challenging anyone who wants to compete with him.

Bitch, I torture beats
The singer is confident in his ability to make great music and ‘tortures' beats to produce great results.

I've been born to beast
The singer feels he was meant to be aggressive and successful in his music career.

Still I abort MCs
The singer brags about how easy it is for him to take down his competition.

Oh, so horribly
The artist enjoys defeating his competition and finds it easy.

Dog, your corpse'll be
The artist is threatening to ‘kill' his competition and metaphorically end their careers.

Right on the floor with these
The singer is bragging about defeating his competition with ease and making them ‘crawl' on the floor.

Feet that I'll stomp you out with
The singer is threatening to literally crush his competition.

This my house, bitch, and you can't afford the lease (watch out)
The artist feels he has complete control of the music scene and his competitors don't have the resources to compete with him.

Fuck all that Hollywood shit
The artist is tired of the superficial nature of the entertainment industry.

Over half of you not even lit that be riding my dick
The artist accuses his competition of being dependent on his success.

I got no problem with this
The singer is not bothered that others are using his reputation to gain popularity.

I come through and your body get slit
The artist is confident he can easily defeat his competition.

I could hardly resist
The singer enjoys defeating his competitors and finds it exciting.

Nigga, my hobby is pissin' on anyone I can offend
The singer takes pleasure in offending people and likes to assert his dominance over them.

I got no friends
The singer doesn't trust anyone and doesn’t have any true friends.

Whoever thinkin' they hot, go and tell 'em, nobody's convinced (hmm)
The artist is dismissive of his competition's talent and feels no one takes them seriously.

Bitch, I'm Pablo Picasso
The artist identifies with the famous artist Pablo Picasso and his unconventional style.

Rock slow
The singer is warning others not to challenge him and to proceed with caution.