First Impression
Ice T Lyrics

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Upon initial contact with Ice-T's music,
I had envisioned him to be an ill-
Mannered and psychologically
Unstable man with an extremely
Uneducated and barbaric
Frame of mind, whose raps displayed
Nothing but ridiculous jaargon,
Shocking sexual audacity and

Repulsive images of the ghetto.
However, after further analysis of
His music I can deduce
That he is the epitome of
Antidisestblishmentarianism who
Embodies the entire spectrum of the
Urban experience and struggle.
But to make things more plain and
Simple to the lymn, I find Ice-T to be
The dopest, flyist, O.G. pimp hustler
Gangster plyer hardcore
Motherfucker living today.

To be honest I'm totally and
Irrevocably on his dick

Overall Meaning

The above lyrics from Ice T's song, "First Impression," provide insight into the initial thoughts and perceptions of the artist's music by a listener. The opening lines of the lyrics suggest that, at first, the listener had a negative perception of Ice T's music, viewing him as an ill-mannered and uneducated man with a barbaric frame of mind. The listener had expected Ice T's music to contain nothing but "ridiculous jargon, shocking sexual audacity and repulsive images of the ghetto." However, as the listener continued to analyze Ice T's music, they began to see him as someone who embodies the entire spectrum of the urban experience and struggle. The lyrics go on to state that Ice T is the embodiment of antidisestablishmentarianism and is the "dopest, flyest, O.G. pimp hustler, gangster plyer hardcore motherfucker living today."

These lyrics demonstrate the perception of Ice T's music by those who may have been unfamiliar with or initially resistant to the message in his music. The lyrics suggest that Ice T's music is not simply shock value or sensationalism, but is instead a true representation of urban culture and the experiences of those who live in it.

Line by Line Meaning

Upon initial contact with Ice-T's music,
When I first heard Ice-T's songs,

I had envisioned him to be an ill-
I thought he would be a sick,

Mannered and psychologically
Rude and mentally

Unstable man with an extremely
Unpredictable guy with a highly

Uneducated and barbaric
Ignorant and uncivilized

Frame of mind, whose raps displayed
Mindset, and his lyrics showed

Nothing but ridiculous jaargon,
Only meaningless words,

Shocking sexual audacity and
Surprising and bold sexuality and

Repulsive images of the ghetto.
Disgusting portrayals of the urban slums.

However, after further analysis of
But upon closer examination of

His music I can deduce
His lyrics, I can infer