There is also a rap group from New Orleans, Louisiana that goes by the name of iLLogic comprised of Blitzz and SpitRaw. The New Orleans based group has a beautiful blend of Hiphop and RnB mashed up to create songs of joy and pain and everything inbetween. Lastly, there is yet another group in Mexico that goes by Illogic. Memebers are Lucky C, Aero 1, and Mor Les.
My World
Illogic Lyrics
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I'm travelin'
This maze, with a javelin
Takin' aim at abdomens
Stumblin'
As I guilt-trip
From pixie dust particles, laced with
I lash out in defense of culture
To stimulate dormancy
But I rest for a second
Build on my mask (maps?) collection
Ask questions of worth
Since birth
Compile
Images, styled
By each lesson
Cursed with illogical thinking
In eyes of society
Crash parties of orthodox
Without the ignorant inviting me
The path I'm destined to walk is widening
But narrow to the close-minded
Hidden by brush and greenery
I can't see
But my flow's fine
Blinded
As I step through this forest
Of activists
Dodging thorns
Of the norm
Decoding life's cuneiform
Disguised as a pacifist
After this confrontation
With the beast of regret
Attaining existence
Is the result of...
Taking a breath
So I hold back and don't inhale
To see where life takes me
Elevate flesh
To a level stress
'Cause I believe life hates me
(Musical bridge)
Thoughts die
In a sea of normlessness
In abandon crowds
That stand around
And wait for their performances
I waded that cul-de-sac
To see what karma gives
'Cause "What goes around, comes around"
Holds weight
In the lake
I'm goin' to swim
Will I drown
Due to the obesity of my thought process
As gravity pulls down
To impede my self-conquest
Filling my pockets with payments of nonsense
While the cover charge to this
Play of my life is time spent
At times I stand on the edge of this cliff
And forget rap
Before I step across that threshold
Where rhyme (?raw?) bends and splits at
I try to invade
The barricades
And downplay the mishaps
Convincing myself that the speeches
Are related to the syntax
My emotional famine
Is at an all-time height
Where I'm forced to rationalize
Between comfort and what's right
But when I write, I'm comfortable
Pen encompasses the agony
Of the turmoil-drenched existence
Of this Shakespearean tragedy
But this hero die due to his flaws
Or will I float in purgatory state
Before I take the fall
So for now I won't wait
Trudging through knee-high Satan (?)
Contemplatin' whether I should
Stay on this frequency
Or change the station
'Cause now I'm tuned into ruin
Fallen flat on my abstract
Too intimidated to press on
But not depressed enough to backtrack
A story too horrific to be laughed at
Too surreal to be realistic
Danglin' between
An individual and a statistic
Will I see the light at the end of the tunnel
Or has there been an avalanche
That closed off the outlet
Snuffin' the option of
If I'll have a chance to escape this fate
Or is it by choice I'll walk this road
While gettin' close
Continuing to progress
But feel froze
In "My World", Illogic shares the inner workings of his mind as he navigates through life, grappling with society's expectations while trying to maintain his individuality. He raps about feeling like an outsider and being different from those around him. Despite the challenges, he persists in his quest to uncover life's truths and forge his own path. He acknowledges the plight of those who conform to societal pressures, serving as a warning against falling into a life of routine and monotony. His lyrics wrestle with the idea of destiny, and whether or not one's fate can be altered, with him ultimately deciding to forge ahead and continue on his journey of self-discovery.
Throughout the song, Illogic uses various metaphors and analogies to illustrate his thoughts and emotions. He references a "maze" that he's navigating through, and describes himself as carrying a "javelin" and taking aim at "abdomens" - perhaps a commentary on the violent nature of society. He also mentions being "blinded" but still managing to navigate through a "forest of activists", which could be a nod to societal movements and the dangers of being too aggressive in one's beliefs. Additionally, he grapples with the idea of whether or not to "change the station", implying the struggle between maintaining individuality and succumbing to the status quo.
Overall, "My World" is a introspective and thought-provoking song that serves as a commentary on society, conformity, and the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm travelin'
I am moving through life
This maze, with a javelin
Navigating the complexities of life with a tool to defend myself
Takin' aim at abdomens
Preparing to strike at the core of societal issues
Stumblin'
Faltering in my journey
As I guilt-trip
Being weighed down by my feelings of guilt
From pixie dust particles, laced with The American way of conformity
The unrealistic expectations of the American dream are hindering progress
I lash out in defense of culture
I react defensively to protect my identity and way of life
To stimulate dormancy
To awaken those who are complacent
But I rest for a second
Taking a moment to pause and reflect
Build on my mask (maps?) collection
Developing my understanding of society's intricacies
Ask questions of worth
Asking important and meaningful questions
Since birth
From my earliest moments
Compile
Collect and organize
Images, styled
Experience and perspectives that shape my outlook on life
By each lesson
Through every experience and lesson learned
Cursed with illogical thinking in eyes of society
Society views my unconventional thinking as a curse
Crash parties of orthodox without the ignorant inviting me
I challenge the status quo and norms without being welcomed by those who are unaware
The path I'm destined to walk is widening but narrow to the close-minded
Though my journey is expanding, those who resist change will limit my progress
Hidden by brush and greenery
The obstacles I face are concealed by my environment
I can't see
My vision is impaired
But my flow's fine
My creative process is intact
Blinded
Unable to see due to obstructions
As I step through this forest of activists, dodging thorns of the norm,
Navigating my way through life's challenges, avoiding the dangers of conformity
Decoding life's cuneiform disguised as a pacifist
Understanding the complexities of life while maintaining a calm, peaceful demeanor
After this confrontation with the beast of regret, attaining existence is the result of... taking a breath
Overcoming regret and finding purpose in life requires taking a moment to breathe
So I hold back and don't inhale to see where life takes me
Taking a step back and allowing life to unfold before making a move
Elevate flesh to a level stress 'Cause I believe life hates me
Constantly raising the stakes in life and believing that it is working against me
Thoughts die in a sea of normlessness in abandon crowds that stand around and wait for their performances
Individuality dies in a society that values conformity and people who wait for others to take action
I waded that cul-de-sac to see what karma gives 'Cause "What goes around, comes around" holds weight in the lake I'm goin' to swim
Exploring life's dead ends to see what comes next and believing that karma will play a role
Will I drown due to the obesity of my thought process as gravity pulls down to impede my self-conquest
Will my unconventional thinking lead to my downfall as life's challenges weigh me down?
Filling my pockets with payments of nonsense while the cover charge to this play of my life is time spent
Wasting time on meaningless pursuits while the real cost is time taken away from living
At times I stand on the edge of this cliff and forget rap before I step across that threshold where rhyme (?raw?) bends and splits at
Fear of taking a step into the unknown and losing one's voice in the process
I try to invade the barricades and downplay the mishaps, convincing myself that the speeches are related to the syntax
Pushing against societal barriers and convincing myself that my mistakes are not failures, but rather a part of my journey
My emotional famine is at an all-time height where I'm forced to rationalize between comfort and what's right
Feeling emotionally drained, I must choose between taking the easy path or doing what is right
But when I write, I'm comfortable, pen encompasses the agony of the turmoil-drenched existence of this Shakespearean tragedy
Writing provides solace in the chaos and pain of life's struggles
But this hero die due to his flaws or will I float in purgatory state before I take the fall
Will my weaknesses ultimately lead to my demise or will I be stuck in a state of uncertainty before meeting my fate?
So for now I won't wait trudging through knee-high Satan (?), contemplating whether I should stay on this frequency or change the station
Moving forward without hesitation, questioning whether to stay in my current state or seek a new path
'Cause now I'm tuned into ruin, fallen flat on my abstract, too intimidated to press on but not depressed enough to backtrack
Feeling resigned to my fate, experiencing failure, too scared to move forward but not willing to go back
A story too horrific to be laughed at, too surreal to be realistic, danglin' between an individual and a statistic
My experiences are too intense to be trivialized, too unreal to be believed, caught in between being just another person or something more
Will I see the light at the end of the tunnel or has there been an avalanche that closed off the outlet, snuffin' the option of if I'll have a chance to escape this fate
Wondering if there is a way out of my current situation or if it is too late for me to change my fate
Or is it by choice I'll walk this road while gettin' close, continuing to progress but feel froze
Considering whether I am in control of my life or simply a bystander, moving forward but feeling stuck
Contributed by Benjamin K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lawn Guylanda
This album got me through a nasty depression! This song holds so much meaning to me. Much love to illogic!
Sachin Bhandari
Feels so good, that I could cry with a smile on, so much nostalgia, this album and 2013.
In some corner we exist, thanks illogic, Lawn...
Stay Underground, Stay underrated, cause too many people destroy beautiful things. <3
TGATEZ
I second this.
Yung Alchemist
This honestly is my favorite song ever, and i have strong feelings of hatred for people when i see less then 14000 views on this. I make sure to play this every time someone is over and spread this masterpiece to everyone
TGATEZ
I felt the same, glad we are at like 110k + now
Yung Alchemist
@TGATEZ shit I wrote that 8 years ago and I still listen to this this song now, only difference is I have it on vinyl now!
TheJW84
His music doesnthave the amount of adectives the english language gives me to describe how amazingly philosophical he is....the most underrated emcee of all time and easily the best
DaysforDays
The very first hip hop artist I ever listened to. Still coming back to it to this day. Good stuff!
EliteOfTheRad
this man is a true poet.
Jay Jeremy
This beat is so hypnotic.