Martina
Iamsu! Lyrics
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Do you see something different?
Do you see something changing in me?
Can you tell something's missing?
I lost my mind a long time ago, people hear my style ago
Crazy like I won a race, got a few miles to go.
Two goals in life
Stay humble, count my dough after two million albums sold
Got snuffed from the freshmans, it didn't change my demeanor
'Cause I skipped a few grades, in this game I'm a senior.
Big man on campus, I just stay up and watch
These rappers make up stories, trying to change up the plots.
Puff they chests on records, just for me to deflate them
I'm bulldozing you niggas, no treaty, no ultimatum!
When I'm back in the Bay, they're treating me like I made it
Can't even walk in the AM PM, these folks going crazy.
Black Martin Scorsese used to ride on that AC Transit
And the way we run the game you would think that we planned it
Uh, I'm whiling about and they can't understand it.
Trashing top floor suit to pay for the damage.
Still living at my momma house
Looking at real estate, finna' buy my momma house
Told Martina, "get what the fuck you want!"
I'm an example how you could do what a fuck you want
Just gotta believe that shit, nigga
How profound!
Now the hope is for you to see yourself in him
Him in you.
In his kind
You feel gravity forcing your hand
Tonight only dream, but they're executing
Sincerely yours
In Iamsu!'s song "Martina", the lyrics express a sense of self-reflection, growth and perseverance in the face of struggle. The rapper acknowledges that he may have lost his mind and that people have heard his style before, but he still has a few miles to go before reaching his ultimate goals in life - to stay humble and count his dough after selling two million albums. Despite being snubbed by the freshmen, he remains unaffected and chooses to focus on his seniority in the rap game. He denounces other rappers who puff up their chests on records but are easily deflated by him, and takes pride in bulldozing them without the need for a treaty or ultimatum.
However, amidst his success, the rapper remains grounded and connected to his roots. He recalls his days riding on AC Transit like Black Martin Scorsese, and notes how people treat him like he made it when he's back in the Bay. His lyrics reveal the struggles he has faced and continues to face, such as still living at his mom's house, looking at real estate to buy her a house, and trashing a top floor suit to pay for the damage. The song is not just a boastful display of success, but rather a reminder that anyone can achieve their dreams if they believe in themselves, work hard, and remain true to their roots.
Line by Line Meaning
I want you to look me in my eyes
I want you to really see who I am.
Do you see something different?
Is there a change in me that you can notice?
Do you see something changing in me?
Can you tell that I'm evolving?
Can you tell something's missing?
Do you sense that I'm incomplete?
I lost my mind a long time ago, people hear my style ago
People may have heard my music before I even knew what I wanted.
Crazy like I won a race, got a few miles to go.
I'm almost at the finish line but still have a lot to do.
Two goals in life
I only have two objectives in my life.
Stay humble, count my dough after two million albums sold
Even if I make a lot of money, I want to remain humble and grateful.
I'm still underrated
Even if I have achieved a lot, people still do not value me enough.
Got snuffed from the freshmans, it didn't change my demeanor
Even if I was not recognized as a freshman, it did not affect my attitude.
'Cause I skipped a few grades, in this game I'm a senior.
Because of my talent and hard work, I have surpassed others and become a senior.
Big man on campus, I just stay up and watch
I have a lot of influence but I observe and learn from others.
These rappers make up stories, trying to change up the plots.
Other rappers invent stories to seem more interesting.
Puff they chests on records, just for me to deflate them
They brag on their songs only for me to show their true skills.
I'm bulldozing you niggas, no treaty, no ultimatum!
I'm dominating and taking control with no compromises.
When I'm back in the Bay, they're treating me like I made it
People in my hometown treat me like I'm a big success.
Can't even walk in the AM PM, these folks going crazy.
I am so popular that fans swarm me even when I go to the convenience store.
Black Martin Scorsese used to ride on that AC Transit
I, like the famous filmmaker, used to ride the AC Transit bus.
And the way we run the game you would think that we planned it
My team is so good at what we do it looks like we plotted everything out.
Uh, I'm whiling about and they can't understand it.
I'm living my life the way I want, and people cannot comprehend it.
Trashing top floor suit to pay for the damage.
I will destroy an expensive outfit to pay for any damage I cause.
Still living at my momma house
I still live at home with my mother.
Looking at real estate, finna' buy my momma house
I'm planning to buy a house for my mother.
Told Martina, "get what the fuck you want!"
I encouraged Martina to buy whatever she desires.
I'm an example how you could do what a fuck you want
I serve as a role model for people to live life on their terms.
Just gotta believe that shit, nigga
All you have to do is believe in yourself.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACOB DUTTON, SUDAN WILLIAMS
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