Known in the independent rap world for his production skills, J. Rawls has … Read Full Bio ↴Known in the independent rap world for his production skills, J. Rawls has worked with everyone from Masta Ace, The Beastie Boys, Wordsworth, Black Star and J Sands (who he works with as one half of Ohio's underground hip-hop group Lone Catalysts). With his earliest recollection of hip-hop from movies such as "Wild Style" and "Beat Street" and influenced by Madlib, Pete Rock and Jay Dee he has always produced and made music he has loved. In 2001 he released his solo debut called "The Essence of J. Rawls". He has released two more albums since, "The Essence of Soul" in 2005 and "The Liquid Crystal Project" in 2006.

They Can't See Me
J. Rawls Lyrics

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Medic! Medic! A, yo, that's what they yelling!
Their hearts done stopped pumping, son, and ain't no telling
What that kid gone do now, is that him writing texts?
What the?! I didn't know that son was ambidextrous
With the beats and the rhymes
Plus he said it on time
And listen to that groove
It's raw with no refined

With "Boom-na-na"..
Yeah, that's how we did it
Rolled the loop, and kick in the snare, and then he lit it
Now you're brain's on drugs
Introducing J. Rawls
He makes the beats for ya'll
And now he got the gall
Like, Who he think he is?
Like maybe Mos, Sans, and Kwa..
Ain't wrote no damn lyrics since the days of my man, Ra
But he still move the crowd
To the next universe
And ain't no chaos in this verse
But you gotta let it soak first
Before you knock it
But listen to you rock it
And once that rhyme settle up in your dome
Just buy the album when I drop it
But it ain't like that
I'm just statin' my case
I been touching Ts and marks [????] since I tied my first shoelace
So listen up! Cause, son, the rhymes about to start
So sing the chorus with me, cause that's my favorite part
Come on:

[Chorus - repeat 2X]
Who they want to be like?
They can't see me!
Who they tryin' a' be like?
They tryin' a' be me
Who they want to be like?
They can't see me!
Tryin' a' be like.
They can't see J. Rawls

Who they want to be like? That's what I thought
Expected Sands on the mic, son, but, yo', you got caught
By them brothers united, and we're not Bling, Bling
And ain't no stretch Hummers and stuff
We just doin' our Thing, Thing
With the nine to five; man, I'm trying to stay alive
And, yo, this rent payment is due, and ain't no checks from Jive
Or, maybe, Tommy Mottola, or even Arista Corporation
I just do this stuff for fun, I do this stuff for Jason
Or maybe Joe Sikes (Peace son!)
So I can take it up a little higher
Put two weeks in on the job or maybe even retire
And I just got here, but I'm still working like I'm starving
And working my ass off, but it's getting kind of hard and..
So maybe the next time you see me I'll be talking about Bling, Bling
But I'll be giving to the org instead of wearing them diamond rings
Or, maybe, buying equipment, so I can perfect my craft
Making phat ass beats for Sands; so he can, keep spitting that math
So check for Book of Acks [???], and peeping the Lone Cats
But don't be expecting too many more of these damn Rawls raps
Until next rhyme, remember this moment in time
With that "Who they want to be like?" Cause that's my favorite line

Chorus 3X

Overall Meaning

"They Can't See Me" by J. Rawls is a song that celebrates the artist's musical skills and talent. It begins with someone yelling "Medic! Medic!" and then describing how amazed they are by J. Rawls' ability to create beats and rhymes. The song talks about how people often try to imitate others, but they can never truly be like them unless they have their own unique talents.

J. Rawls talks about the hard work and dedication that he puts into his craft, and how he does it all for his love of music. He mentions that he does not do it for fame or money, but rather for the satisfaction of creating great music. The chorus "Who they want to be like? They can't see me!" repeats throughout the song and serves as a reminder that everyone has their own unique talents and that we should embrace what makes us different.

The song has a positive message and encourages listeners to be themselves and strive for their own goals. It is a celebration of individuality and the power of music to bring people together. The catchy chorus and upbeat tempo make it a fun and inspiring song that is sure to get you moving.

Line by Line Meaning

Medic! Medic! A, yo, that's what they yelling!
They're calling out for medical help because they're shocked by what they've just witnessed.

Their hearts done stopped pumping, son, and ain't no telling What that kid gone do now, is that him writing texts?
The observers are stunned by J. Rawls's unexpected talents and are wondering what he will do next.

What the?! I didn't know that son was ambidextrous With the beats and the rhymes Plus he said it on time And listen to that groove It's raw with no refined With "Boom-na-na"..
The observers are surprised by J. Rawls's impressive abilities to produce beats and lyrics with perfect timing and raw, unrefined style.

He makes the beats for ya'll And now he got the gall Like, Who he think he is? Like maybe Mos, Sans, and Kwa.. Ain't wrote no damn lyrics since the days of my man, Ra
J. Rawls is confident in his ability to produce beats and lyrics and is being compared to other famous rappers like Mos Def, Common, and Q-Tip, despite not having written lyrics in a while.

But he still move the crowd To the next universe And ain't no chaos in this verse But you gotta let it soak first Before you knock it But listen to you rock it
J. Rawls's music is captivating and moves the crowd to another world. The listeners need to give it a chance and let it soak in before judging it.

And once that rhyme settle up in your dome Just buy the album when I drop it
J. Rawls's music will stick with the listeners and he wants them to buy his album when it releases.

Who they want to be like? They can't see me! Who they tryin' a' be like? They tryin' a' be me Who they want to be like? They can't see me! Tryin' a' be like. They can't see J. Rawls
People want to emulate J. Rawls's style but they can't be like him because they can't see his true, unique self.

So maybe the next time you see me I'll be talking about Bling, Bling But I'll be giving to the org instead of wearing them diamond rings Or, maybe, buying equipment, so I can perfect my craft Making phat ass beats for Sands; so he can, keep spitting that math
J. Rawls is not interested in material possessions like diamond rings or flashy cars. Instead, he wants to invest in his music and spend his money on equipment to improve his craft and provide beats for other rappers like Mos Def.

Lyrics © Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JASON RAWLS

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