School's In
J-Live Lyrics

Welcome to the voice response registration system
Introducing the registration system of True School University

of True School University
The university represents the culture of hip-hop across the world

Representing universally
The university represents all corners of the world where hip-hop exists

you have added hip hop ethics
Through registration, you become a part of the hip-hop community and its cultural values

one two zero for those that don't know
A reminder that this is the registration system, also known as 120 BPM (beats per minute) in hip-hop music

school's in
Classes are in session for hip-hop education and knowledge

who got the nerve ta write a jam that you can swerve ta
A challenge to aspiring artists to create music that people can vibe to

over tracks so fat, the nickname, Big Bertha
Referring to the tracks produced by Big Bertha, a producer who makes heavy, bass-driven beats

It's probably the kid that half the crews have never hearda
A suggestion that the artist who creates the song that people can vibe to is likely unknown to mainstream audiences

whose mind travels further than sex, drugs, and murder
Acknowledging that artists can create music about different themes and subjects rather than cliches of sex, drugs, and violence

so when you play the role of the timeless inserter
Encouraging artists to create music that transcends time and lasts forever

I'm sorry if you're 85 and you would have preferred a
Apologizing to those who are old-fashioned and prefer outdated music

album full of ignorance
Referring to music that promotes negative stereotypes and poor values

the place is an experience
True School University is a place where artists can learn, grow, and experience hip-hop culture and knowledge

before the reasons why for the sake of sounding fly
Encouraging artists to focus on the quality of their music rather than the superficial aspects of fame, fortune, and ego

but I grade your style without the curve
Evaluating an artist's style without any bias or special consideration

'cause you don't deserve to receive the grade that might let you build up the nerve to
Not giving an artist a false sense of confidence or achievement that might lead to negative consequences

bite the rhyme that feeds you
Copying or imitating another artist's style or lyrics is not acceptable

I need you to listen
Encouraging artists to listen to criticism and feedback to improve their craft

my words are whet with crystal-clear wisdom so they glisten
J-Live's words are sharp, clear, and full of wisdom

and I fill in the blanks for all the answers that you're missing
Providing knowledge and guidance to aspiring artists who need direction and support

I'm rolling with the mongoose, 'cause snakes is steady hissing
Referring to the mongoose as a symbol of wisdom and strength, while snakes symbolize negativity and dishonesty

to expose my flaws like salt in sores
Acknowledging that artists have weaknesses and vulnerabilities that need to be addressed and overcome

since they cannot be reformed I simply kill 'em by the fours
Addressing people who criticize or bring negativity to his music by eliminating them

so in other words, nah man, skip the explanation
Suggesting that people should just listen and experience the music, rather than analyzing or overthinking it

see that what the rewind's for, so be patient
Encouraging listeners to rewind the music to fully understand and appreciate the message and content

J-Live with the mic is like a chef with a blade no doubt
Using a simile to compare J-Live's lyrical skills to a chef with a sharp knife

man I cut ya like lumber
J-Live's skills are sharp, effective, and powerful

you see somewhere in between the old school and the new school
Referring to the transition and evolution of hip-hop music over time

a master of the next school
J-Live considers himself a pioneer of hip-hop music by introducing new styles and sounds

came to teach the now school
Sharing his knowledge and skills with the current generation of hip-hop artists

business class was steady playing old tricks on new fools
Business people who capitalize on hip-hop music often exploit and manipulate new artists with old tactics

so everybody rocks jewels, but can't nobody drop jewels
Many artists focus on materialism and image, rather than producing content with substance and quality

one-track-minded, blinded, thinking only pop's cool
Artists who only focus on creating popular music without considering their artistic values or principles

supply & demand rules, replaced by A&R rules
The commercialization of hip-hop music is governed by record label executives and A&R reps, rather than what the audience wants

a scholar of the next school who wasn't trying to hear that
Rejecting the commercialization of hip-hop music and focusing on creating original and meaningful content

so principals and teachers abroad began to fear that
School administrators and teachers are concerned that J-Live's music might influence students in a negative way

"If this guy makes an impact on the students that we play,
School administrators are worried that J-Live's music might have an impact on students and their academic performance

they'll end up having way too much control over their grades!"
School administrators are worried that students might prioritize their interests in music over their academic work and performance

see grades will equal status for power, so just like college
Grades are important for obtaining power and success in life, similar to college education

you're so caught up in letter grades, you skip the 'F'ing knowledge
Focusing too much on grades and not enough on learning and knowledge is a mistake

(I didn't get this line -- I know I'm missing something)
Unknown or unclear meaning of this line

so when the listener graduates to be an artist
Aspiring artists should listen and learn from experienced artists like J-Live to improve their craft

you still enslaved by the principles because they're heartless
Artists who follow commercial principles and values are limited and constrained in their creativity

first they make you imitate another man's skill
Artists often copy or imitate other artists' styles or music

now you use your power for another man's will
Artists who achieve fame and success often do so by complying with record labels' commercial interests

move the crowd's mental when they tell you sit still
Artists have the power to influence and change people's minds and attitudes, rather than conforming to established norms and values

move the crowds pockets instead to get the bread
Artists can earn money and financial success by creating music that resonates with their audience

yeah that's what the students gather from what the principal said
Students might interpret the commercialization of hip-hop music as a way to gain power, success, and wealth

they make you think the world bleeds green instead of read
People are excessively preoccupied with money and materialism, rather than reading and educating themselves

but class is in session now so all that stuff is dead
In J-Live's class, people are able to learn and understand the true values of hip-hop music

I'm coming through with knowledge and wisdom to fill your head
J-Live is sharing his knowledge and wisdom to educate and mentor aspiring artists

(repeat X 3)
Emphasizing the importance and value of education and wisdom

"now wait a minute what the hell does chopping trees have to do with culinary?"
Using an analogy or metaphor to explain the deeper and underlying meaning of music

that's the spirit kid, analyse the lyric
Encouraging people to think deeply and critically about the music and its message

from the moment that you hear it, see, 'cause most don't have the skill to
Not everyone is able to understand or appreciate the deeper meaning of the music at first glance

utilize their ears' function as a garbage filter
Using one's critical thinking skills to filter out the garbage and focus on the valuable content of music

so their brain gets clogged and congested
People who do not filter out the garbage in music clutter their minds with unimportant and meaningless content

by the time and the effort that's invested in illusion
People invest too much time and effort in superficial aspects of music, such as fame and fortune, instead of the true values and principles

and by the time's definition of reality
People are influenced and shaped by social norms and expectations of their time and culture

by the time you get the facts, they're outnumbered in confusion
People often do not have access to the facts and truth about music and its values in a culture of confusion and misinformation

so I come, to get shit off my chest and up in you
J-Live gives voice to his opinions and values in his music, urging listeners to pay attention and learn

and I come, to make you feel at home with your power
J-Live encourages listeners to recognize and embrace their artistic power and potential

and I come, to plant seeds of responsibility
J-Live encourages listeners to be responsible and accountable for their actions and their music

'cause I come, harder than a sleepless cold shower
J-Live's music is intense, refreshing, and invigorating like a cold shower

refining and refreshing
J-Live's music is polished, refined, and refreshing to the audience's ears

reprimanding those who claim they're representing by demanding clarity
J-Live criticizes artists who claim to represent hip-hop culture and values but fail to create music that is clear and meaningful

'cause when a mouthfull don't equal an eyefull, an earfull sound awful
When the lyrics and content of music do not match its visual or auditory experience, it is displeasing and unappealing

at least that's how it seems to me
J-Live's personal opinion and perspective on music and its values

so I lead by example in my sound-proof room
J-Live creates music that is personal, authentic, and honest in his sound-proof recording studio

and the comp gets trampled on my wack-proof stage
J-Live's music is uncompromising and quality-controlled, ensuring that any unoriginal or uninspiring content is rejected

and my answers be ample in the packed classroom
J-Live's music is instructional and informative to his fans and followers

'cause my thoughts are reflected on an ink-filled page
J-Live's music and lyrics are a reflection of his thoughts, values, and creativity written on paper with ink