I Gotcha Feat. The Game
I-Rocc Lyrics


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[Intro]
Ho! Yeah!
You know what it is...Lupe!
Chicano man! Yeah! Man!
You know I have ya right, right, right, right, right, right, right, right

[Verse 1]
They call me Lupe, I'll be your new day
They wanna smell like me, they want my bouquet
But they can't, they accented like the UK
Turn that ude Lupe to Pepe Le Peu spray
Fragrantly fragrant and they can't escape me
My perfume pursued them everywhere that they went
You don't want a loan leave my cologne alone
It's a little to strong for you to be putting on
Trust me I say this justly
I went from musty to musky and y'all can't mush me
I warn y'all cornballs I Hush Puppies
The swans in the pond call my duck ugly
But now they hug me, because it's lovely
They love the aroma of a roamer of the world
Got the shakers and the skaters and the players and the girls
Keep the fakers and the flakers and the haters in a twirl

[Chorus]
You want the flava ma, hey I gotcha
You want the realness, well I gotcha
I know you sick of them players big car and watch ya
Either they pimps or they macks or they mobsters

You want the real shit, hey I gotcha
You see my peoples here, you know we proper
You know we do it right, right, right, right, right, right, right, right

[Verse 2]
And I'm from Chi-Town, that's where I flies round
Keep some Cartier frames over my eyes now
We used to gangbang a lot of that done died down
Children of the hat tiltin' keepin hope alive now
All with no high, I do it so fly
Bank caesar tack helicopter with the bow tie
I love my city really hope that God bless it
Have my mind moving faster than that hog in the hedges
Welcome all of y'all to my dark recesses
This is where I keep the bars like bathtub edges
My Ivories and my Doves my Levers and my Zests
It takes half of your bubble bath to match the freshness
The belly of the beast you know I'm from it
I wrap it in a towel here go my pal in the stomach
And I be on my green like Irish Spring and I coast
Fudge wit it and get a mouth full of soap

[Chorus]
You want the flava ma, hey I gotcha
You want the realness, well I gotcha
I know you sick of them players big car and watch ya
Either they pimps or they macks or they mobsters

You want the real shit, hey I gotcha
You see my peoples here, you know we proper
You know we do it right, right, right, right, right, right, right, right

[Verse 3]
And so to sign off, this beat I rhyme off
Is from the Thelonious P and Hugo Mind Boss
You feel it in the air, it's such a fine force
But you don't hear me though, just like a mimes toss
That's cuz I'm in Europe, me and my friends tour a
I'm on my pimp, my temperature is tempura
I take it easy on my watch I'm watchin TV
Am I clean as my her-re-shy's, see the hare is trying to beat me
I continue to do Lu's pace
They say him got two heads and four eyes just like screwface
But see my secret's safe it's in my secret safe
That's in my secret room on my secret base
So from the runner of the FNF crew
Come in hip hop we've come to resurrect you
You, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you

[Chorus]
You want the flava ma, hey I gotcha
You want the realness, well I gotcha
I know you sick of them players big car and watch ya
Either they pimps or they macks or they mobsters

You want the real shit, hey I gotcha




You see my peoples here, you know we proper
You know we do it right, right, right, right, right, right, right, right

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to I-Rocc's song I Gotcha Feat. The Game are a combination of braggadocio and social commentary. The verses are delivered by Lupe Fiasco, who starts off by introducing himself and his scent, which is highly sought after. He talks about how everyone wants to smell like him but no one can capture his unique fragrance. In the second verse, he talks about his hometown of Chicago and the changes that have come about. He mentions that although his city used to be associated with gang violence, there is hope now and he is proud of where he comes from.


The chorus is an anthem for those who want something real in their music and in their lives. The Game takes over for the chorus, lamenting the fake players that are prevalent in the music world. He lets the audience know that he has their back and will provide them with the authenticity they seek. The overall message of the song is that there is a lot of nonsense and falsehoods in the world but there are still some people who are genuine and true.


Overall, the song is a catchy blend of hip-hop and R&B that showcases the talent of both Lupe Fiasco and The Game. It's a song that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, and it has stayed relevant in the years since its release.


Line by Line Meaning

They call me Lupe, I'll be your new day
Lupe is introducing himself as a fresh start for his listeners.


They wanna smell like me, they want my bouquet
People want to copy his style and fragrance.


But they can't, they accented like the UK
People who try to copy his style or scent end up with a different, foreign version of it.


Turn that ude Lupe to Pepe Le Peu spray
He compares himself to a skunk with a strong scent that can't be replicated.


Fragrantly fragrant and they can't escape me
Lupe's scent is memorable and sticks with people.


My perfume pursued them everywhere that they went
His scent lingers and follows people around.


You don't want a loan leave my cologne alone
Lupe warns people not to try to copy his style, especially his scent.


It's a little to strong for you to be putting on
His style, particularly his scent, is too powerful for others to emulate.


Trust me I say this justly
Lupe is confident and honest in his statements.


I went from musty to musky and y'all can't mush me
He has evolved his style and presence, and no one can bring him down.


I warn y'all cornballs I Hush Puppies
He warns his detractors that he won't stand for their nonsense.


The swans in the pond call my duck ugly
People who are considered beautiful or popular call him ugly, but he doesn't care.


But now they hug me, because it's lovely
Despite their previous attitude towards him, they now embrace him because of his success and positive presence.


They love the aroma of a roamer of the world
People appreciate his worldly experiences and perspective.


Got the shakers and the skaters and the players and the girls
He has a diverse fanbase including dancers and players, both male and female.


Keep the fakers and the flakers and the haters in a twirl
He keeps his detractors spinning in confusion, unable to affect him negatively.


And I'm from Chi-Town, that's where I flies round
He's from Chicago and moves around freely there.


Keep some Cartier frames over my eyes now
He wears expensive sunglasses as a style choice.


We used to gangbang a lot of that done died down
He's referencing a past filled with gang activity, but it's calmed down now.


Children of the hat tiltin' keepin hope alive now
The next generation of people wearing tilted hats are keeping hope alive in their community.


All with no high, I do it so fly
He's able to maintain his cool and style without the need for drugs or alcohol.


Bank caesar tack helicopter with the bow tie
He's referencing stylish, wealthy men and their fashion choices.


I love my city really hope that God bless it
He genuinely cares for his city and wants to see it thrive.


Have my mind moving faster than that hog in the hedges
His mind moves quickly, faster than a wild animal.


Welcome all of y'all to my dark recesses
He's inviting people into his more personal and private areas of life.


This is where I keep the bars like bathtub edges
He keeps his rhymes sharp and clever in these hidden areas of his life.


My Ivories and my Doves my Levers and my Zests
He's referencing luxury items, including cars and fragrances.


It takes half of your bubble bath to match the freshness
His scent is so fresh, it takes a lot of effort to match it.


The belly of the beast you know I'm from it
He's experienced difficult situations or environments in his life.


I wrap it in a towel here go my pal in the stomach
He hides something in his stomach, possibly referring to drugs or money.


And I be on my green like Irish Spring and I coast
He's referencing the soap brand and saying he's laid back and relaxed career-wise.


Fudge wit it and get a mouth full of soap
He warns people not to mess with him or they'll get in trouble.


So from the runner of the FNF crew
He announces himself as the leader of the FNF (1st and 15th) crew.


Come in hip hop we've come to resurrect you
He's referencing his desire to revive the art form of hip hop.


You, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you
He's addressing his listeners and fans directly.




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