Cilvia Demo
Isaiah Rashad Lyrics


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10-4, 10, 10-4. Hello?
We-got- We got a 4-2-3
We got a young man riding around, in a Natty Caddy, hehe
Natty Caddy, not that at all

Who's that creepin' through the city in that dark ass tint
Misdemeanor on the way yo
I slide in my rimless Bentley, no tights, I'm gymnast
Bending blocks, my world of Legos
Now baby, hold that wheel while I'm rollin' up
Hopefully she old enough
To purchase that liquor, what I need from the store
She understands her selection, advance her affection
And fears my rejection, never needing a ho
I got plans to be that nigga, I know you met him as a child
He gave you 10 bones, don't sweat it, don't wile'
Be cool for a minute, '93 'Til be cool for Emmett
The hung soul a rapper goes rapping those wrapping woes up
Defying foes, lying toes, weapons on tuck
Malcolm, they tackle for belief in the movement
But Rashad got applause for releasing the music

Now sometimes I be gettin' higher than a bitch
Smoking all my lows, put the fire to the spliff
What up, now what up
Now I've been getting higher, and higher
And higher, and higher
Now what up, now what up, now what up, what up

Niggas steppin' in the swimming pool, invincible
Women I pursue get lost in this, uh
Middle of the summer's in Miami
Kembe with me, Henney, sippin shots like I bought it for him
I'm a brown skin small waisted
I'm creeping with my ball faces, I like her titties too
I like her attitude, I like her flexible
She got a baby due, I think she bisexual
At least I hope so
I glance to that little grown man at her front door
He looking at me like I looked at pops when he come fo'
My mama as a toddler I was selfish this ain't nothin' though
I can spit a couple 22s if I want to
I save it for the tour, the allure of the gap tooth
Rap Toose in shape or somethin'
Always knew he would make him something
He got schemes to smoke green
And make him some, take em son

Now sometimes I be gettin' higher than a bitch
Smoking all my lows, put the fire to the spliff
What up, now what up
Now I've been getting higher, and higher




And higher, and higher
Now what up, now what up, now what up, what up

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Isaiah Rashad's “Cilvia Demo” introduce a narrative sequence that retells the story of his life at age 21. The song creates an atmosphere of suspense as Rashad tells a story of a young man on the run. The first verse portrays Rashad as a young man on the run in his car, which he describes as a “Natty Caddy,” with dark tinted windows. He's fearful and paranoid, as he's being pursued by the authorities for committing misdemeanors, but he's confident that he can outmaneuver them. The chorus of the song conveys Rashad's love for getting high and smoking with his friends.


The second verse of the song describes Rashad's life of promiscuity, drug use, and a rebellious attitude. He reflects on his own selfishness as a child and draws comparisons to his life as a young adult. The rapper describes his encounters with various women and his love for the company of his friends, who are depicted as a lively bunch of young men living life to the fullest. The song's outro sees Rashad reflecting on his own journey as a rapper, his growth as an artist, and his plans for the future.


Line by Line Meaning

10-4, 10, 10-4. Hello?
Acknowledging a radio transmission with a standard CB radio code.


We-got- We got a 4-2-3
Announcing a police scanner code for a possible drug offense.


We got a young man riding around, in a Natty Caddy, hehe
Describing a young man driving a Cadillac with a poor condition.


Natty Caddy, not that at all
Clarifying that the Cadillac is not a nice one.


Who's that creepin' through the city in that dark ass tint
Questioning who is driving the car with dark window tints.


Misdemeanor on the way yo
Predicting a potential lawbreaking behavior.


I slide in my rimless Bentley, no tights, I'm gymnast
Boasting about driving a Bentley without the need for fancy wheels, and making a wordplay with 'gymnast.'


Bending blocks, my world of Legos
Referring to the ability to maneuver in the streets with ease.


Now baby, hold that wheel while I'm rollin' up
Requesting someone to hold the steering wheel while preparing to smoke marijuana.


Hopefully she old enough
Expressing concern about the legal age of the person who is driving the car.


To purchase that liquor, what I need from the store
Asking someone to buy alcohol from the store.


She understands her selection, advance her affection
Implying that the person knows the preferred type of alcohol, and insinuating romantic intentions.


And fears my rejection, never needing a ho
Suggesting that the person is selective with their romantic partners and not desperate.


I got plans to be that nigga, I know you met him as a child
Expressing ambition to be successful and famous.


He gave you 10 bones, don't sweat it, don't wile'
Reassuring someone not to worry about a small amount of money that someone else gave them in the past.


Be cool for a minute, '93 'Til be cool for Emmett
Referencing 90s hip-hop song '93 til Infinity' by Souls of Mischief, and mentioning Emmett Till, a civil rights icon.


The hung soul a rapper goes rapping those wrapping woes up
Playing with words, saying that artists turn their personal struggles into music, and wrapping them up into a song.


Defying foes, lying toes, weapons on tuck
Describing the dangers of the music industry, and protecting oneself by carrying weapons.


Malcolm, they tackle for belief in the movement
Referencing Malcolm X, who was known for his activism and beliefs, and suggesting that people face opposition for believing in something.


But Rashad got applause for releasing the music
Proudly stating that the artist receives recognition and praise for releasing their music.


Now sometimes I be gettin' higher than a bitch
Admitting to getting really high from smoking marijuana.


Smoking all my lows, put the fire to the spliff
Referring to smoking marijuana leaves, and using a lighter while doing so.


What up, now what up
Asking what is happening or what's going on.


Now I've been getting higher, and higher
Repeating the previous lyrics, emphasizing getting high.


And higher, and higher
Further emphasizing getting high.


Niggas steppin' in the swimming pool, invincible
Describing people feeling powerful and daring, as if they are invincible.


Women I pursue get lost in this, uh
Implying that the artist has a way with women, and they get attracted to him.


Middle of the summer's in Miami
Mentioning a specific location and time, setting the scene of the song.


Kembe with me, Henney, sippin shots like I bought it for him
Referencing Kembe X, a fellow artist, and buying alcohol for him to drink together.


I'm a brown skin small waisted
Describing the artist's physical appearance.


I'm creeping with my ball faces, I like her titties too
Going out with friends while looking for women, and mentioning specific body parts he likes.


She got a baby due, I think she bisexual
Suggesting that the woman he is interested in might be bisexual and pregnant.


At least I hope so
Expressing a desire or wish for something.


I glance to that little grown man at her front door
Observing someone else's reaction to his presence or behavior.


He looking at me like I looked at pops when he come fo'
Comparing the look he receives from someone to the look he used to give at his father when he came home.


My mama as a toddler I was selfish this ain't nothin' though
Reflecting on past behaviors and acknowledging growth.


I can spit a couple 22s if I want to
Suggesting that the artist can rap, and referencing the .22 caliber gun.


I save it for the tour, the allure of the gap tooth
Saving his rapping skills to perform during concerts, and referencing his distinctive gap between his front teeth.


Rap Toose in shape or somethin'
A wordplay with the name 'Toose' and a suggestion to stay in shape, physically or mentally.


Always knew he would make him something
Confirming belief in one's abilities and success.


He got schemes to smoke green
Implying the person has plans to smoke marijuana.


And make him some, take em son
Suggesting that the person has plans to make money by selling marijuana or becoming successful, and encouraging them to do so.




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Written by: Isaiah Rashad Bowden

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