As a lyricist, Jarren has been compared to various artists such as Ludacris, Eminem, and Red Man. At age 6, he discovered his love for hip hop. While other kids piss their beds, Jarren would stay up late, past midnight, to record “The Fresh Party,” a local Atlanta Hip Hop radio show. Soon Jarren began to write his own rhymes and by the time he reached 10 years old, he was a premature beast on the mic. Jarren’s arsenals of talent also includes production and live performance skills. For the past seven years, Jarren had been producing and writing his own music in addition to producing tracks for other local Atlanta artists. With a sick live show that puts other rappers to shame, Jarren refined and mastered this art having performed at various open mics and showcases, such as the Southeastern Music Conference and Atlantis Music Festival.
Growing up in a house hold with no father figure, Hip Hop was like a second parent to Jarren. Obsessed with breaking into the music industry, he dropped out of high school to pursue his musical career. Unfortunately, since then it’s been a downward spiral. With no education behind him it has been difficult to find a career that will allow him to support his family and satisfy his thirst for making music. Frustrated with his adversities and the current state of Hip Hop, its do or die for Jarren. With the ability to KILL any competition that comes, his way he is destined to make it. Jarren Benton is the future of hip hop, a legend in the making. Be on the look out for this new “king of the south.” Don’t sleep or you will regret it.
Razor Blades & Steak Knives
Jarren Benton Lyrics
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I've been tweaking off of this meth, been up for eight nights
My producer is Asian so he ate rice
And practice Kung Fu and meditate in the daylight
You a bitch, you probably picket for gay rights
I crack your fucking jaw with a spinning kick in a cage fight
So negative, give a fuck what Ye like
Y'all a bunch of wussies, a bushy puss of a crazed dyke
The burn in my dick when I piss feels like a snakebite
My wife says she sick of my behavior
You faggots stop comparing me to Tyler, The Creator
I've been on this shit before you was allowed in the theater
Of an R-rated movie and your dad was wearing gators
And your mom was just a whore before your sister wore makeup
You was just a little bitch before you morphed into a hater
"Jarren you're so provocative,"
"Do you have anything to say that's sort of positive?"
Yup, suck a dick, suck a dick, suck a dick
And by the way, suck a dick
You don't like it and eat shit then slit your wrists
And jump off a roof and land in a pool of syphilis
Uh, it's like my heart stopped carin'
Ever since I signed with Hopsin everybody hates Jarren, bitch!
You probably think I'm crazy
And that may be a little bit true
So you can think I'm crazy,
But maybe I'm just different than you
La, la, la, la, la, la, la (Crazy)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la (Crazy)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la (Crazy)
La la, la la, la
Yeah, needles, dope and opiates
Who gives a fuck if I talk about drugs, get over it
Male chauvinist, hit a girl with a bowl of grits
And shove her fucking face in a bowl of shit, so inappropriate
I'm the creepy custodian
I stick a mop in your ass without no petroleum, jelly
And it's right back to sweeping linoleum
Napoleon, I vote for Pedro at the podium
I sip vodka, rip propellers off of helicopters
Heavy hand'll slap your girlfriend's tits off her
I'm awkward as quadriplegic kick boxers
I'll kill you and drop your body in Nicaragua
I'll punch a hole in the asphalt
Go eat a fucking dick like a faggot on bath salt
You mad soft, if I'm a prick then it's my dad's fault
I throw a dead cat on your porch and dash off
I'm weird, I'll murder your rap career
And Super Glue my pubes to my face to make a beard
Give me a couple beers and a power tool from Sears
I'll give your ass a nice shape-up without shears
Now if you think you're fucking with me then go think again
I'm ill enough to break in your house and murder your pen
One sick bastard, mushrooms and acid
Kill 'em then I go and help they momma pick the casket
You probably think I'm crazy
And that may be a little bit true
So you can think I'm crazy,
But maybe I'm just different than you
La, la, la, la, la, la, la (Crazy)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la (Crazy)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la (Crazy)
La la, la la, la
Now I ain't come here to hurt nobody
Why hate bitch, show your boy love (yeah),
Now where the hoes with the low self-esteem?
Point 'em out cause they easy to fuck
Now if they hating, fuck 'em, guns, bruck 'em,
Drugs, love 'em, girls, fuck 'em,
D-boys, D-boys, all my niggas
Going fucking full tart off of Schlitz Malt Liquor!
You probably think I'm crazy
And that may be a little bit true
So you can think I'm crazy,
But maybe I'm just different than you
La, la, la, la, la, la, la (Crazy)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la (Crazy)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la (Crazy)
La la, la la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la (Crazy)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la (Crazy)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la (Crazy)
La la, la la, la
The lyrics to Jarren Benton's "Razor Blades & Steak Knives" have a violent and drug-filled motif. The song starts with the artist's addiction to meth for eight nights straight, implying his sleep deprivation and loss of reality. The lyrics about the producer being Asian and practicing Kung Fu might indicate Benton's humor and interest in martial arts. Then Benton dissolves into misogynistic and homophobic lyrics, followed by mentioning his own problematic behavior in his relationship. The use of the word "different" suggests that he is aware of his mental state and how it differs from "normal" people. Toward the end of the song, Benton seems to change his tone, saying that he does not want to hurt anyone and asking for love and pointing to a possible low self-image.
In summary, the song portrays the mindset of an individual lost in his addiction and suffering from a lack of sleep, eventually resorting to violent behavior and destructive thoughts. Benton hints that he is aware of his insanity and self-destructive tendencies through the use of the word "different," but the song does not provide any resolution.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, razor blades and steak knives
I am in a dangerous and violent mindset, ready for anything
I've been tweaking off of this meth, been up for eight nights
I have been under the influence of a powerful drug for days, losing my grip on reality
My producer is Asian so he ate rice
My music producer is of Asian descent and enjoys traditional rice dishes
And practice Kung Fu and meditate in the daylight
My producer is also very disciplined and practices martial arts and meditation daily
You a bitch, you probably picket for gay rights
If you support equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community, I see you as weak and cowardly
I crack your fucking jaw with a spinning kick in a cage fight
I am skilled in martial arts and will use that to physically harm those who oppose me
So negative, give a fuck what Ye like
I don't care what Kanye West thinks, and I am tired of people being so negative
Y'all a bunch of wussies, a bushy puss of a crazed dyke
Other people are weak and cowardly, and therefore irrelevant to me
I'm nervous, drink is stopping the stage fright
I am nervous before performing, but alcohol helps calm me down
The burn in my dick when I piss feels like a snakebite
I may have contracted an STD from my sexual behavior
My wife says she sick of my behavior
My partner is unhappy with my actions and attitude
You faggots stop comparing me to Tyler, The Creator
I am frustrated with people comparing me to another artist and want to establish my own identity
I've been on this shit before you was allowed in the theater
I have been doing drugs and making music for a long time, before some people were even old enough to attend R-rated movies
Of an R-rated movie and your dad was wearing gators
I am from a different era and have more experience than some of my younger critics
And your mom was just a whore before your sister wore makeup
I will insult your family to try and assert dominance over you
You was just a little bitch before you morphed into a hater
You used to be weak and submissive, but now you are an adversary
"Jarren you're so provocative,"
"Do you have anything to say that's sort of positive?"
People criticize me for being controversial and negative, but they ask me to be more positive
Yup, suck a dick, suck a dick, suck a dick
And by the way, suck a dick
My response to people asking for positivity is to tell them to perform a sexual act
You don't like it and eat shit then slit your wrists
And jump off a roof and land in a pool of syphilis
I will insult and harm those who criticize me, even suggesting they commit suicide
Uh, it's like my heart stopped carin'
Ever since I signed with Hopsin everybody hates Jarren, bitch!
I feel like no one cares anymore now that I am signed to a record label, and everyone dislikes me for it
You probably think I'm crazy
And that may be a little bit true
So you can think I'm crazy,
But maybe I'm just different than you
I am aware that some people view me as insane, but I see myself as unique and separate from the norm
La, la, la, la, la, la, la (Crazy)
La la, la la, la
This repetition of "la" represents the sound of my madness
Yeah, needles, dope and opiates
Who gives a fuck if I talk about drugs, get over it
I do not care if people object to my drug use and lyrics about them
Male chauvinist, hit a girl with a bowl of grits
And shove her fucking face in a bowl of shit, so inappropriate
I am sexist and unafraid to commit violent acts against women
I'm the creepy custodian
I stick a mop in your ass without no petroleum, jelly
And it's right back to sweeping linoleum
I am a disgusting and dangerous individual, making inappropriate sexual advances and continuing with my low-paying job
Napoleon, I vote for Pedro at the podium
This is a reference to the movie Napoleon Dynamite, in which Pedro runs for student body president
I sip vodka, rip propellers off of helicopters
I am so strong and aggressive that I can physically damage helicopters with my bare hands
Heavy hand'll slap your girlfriend's tits off her
I will not only hurt you, but also the people closest to you
I'm awkward as quadriplegic kick boxers
I am so clumsy and awkward that I could not even perform well in a sport that is typically done with only one's arms
I'll kill you and drop your body in Nicaragua
I am capable of murder and hiding the evidence in another country
I'll punch a hole in the asphalt
I am so powerful that I could physically damage the ground beneath me
Go eat a fucking dick like a faggot on bath salt
This is a homophobic and vulgar insult directed at those who displease me
You mad soft, if I'm a prick then it's my dad's fault
If you are easily affected by my words and actions, it is because of your own weakness, not my fault
I throw a dead cat on your porch and dash off
I am unafraid to commit disgusting and violent acts, then escape quickly
I'm weird, I'll murder your rap career
I am unique and unpredictable, and my harsh words could end your music career
And Super Glue my pubes to my face to make a beard
This is a disgusting and bizarre image, meant to shock and disgust people
Give me a couple beers and a power tool from Sears
I'll give your ass a nice shape-up without shears
I am skilled enough to give someone a haircut without traditional tools, such as scissors
Now if you think you're fucking with me then go think again
I'm ill enough to break in your house and murder your pen
Do not mistake me for someone to be messed with, as I am capable of doing great harm to both you and your possessions
One sick bastard, mushrooms and acid
Kill 'em then I go and help they momma pick the casket
I am sick and disturbed, using drugs and committing murder, but will then show empathy towards the victim's family
Now I ain't come here to hurt nobody
Why hate bitch, show your boy love (yeah)
Despite all my violent and disturbing lyrics, I do not intend to harm anyone and hope to receive support and positivity from my audience
Now where the hoes with the low self-esteem?
Point 'em out cause they easy to fuck
I degrade and objectify women, looking for those who are vulnerable and easily manipulated for sex
Now if they hating, fuck 'em, guns, bruck 'em,
Drugs, love 'em, girls, fuck 'em,
D-boys, D-boys, all my niggas
Going fucking full tart off of Schlitz Malt Liquor!
If someone disagrees with me or hates me, I will use violence, drugs, and sex to retaliate with my group of friends, all while drinking alcohol
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ju Chris
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@brandonflowers5171
Jarren is one of the most slept on MCs in the game. Dude is nice with the flow, metaphors, word play and set ups. 2020 and it still hits hard!!
@reclaimamerica9527
All of the best rappers are. Almost none of the shit I listen to gets radio play.
@YourBoyEobard
Friend from work just let me know about this incredible artists. Love it.
Saw your name and now I gotta listen to The Killers.
@reclaimamerica9527
@Your Boy Eobard Thawne Check out Ces Cru, Krizz Kaliko, Brotha Lynch Hung, and a lot of the artists signed to Strange Music(Tech N9ne label)
Ces Cru would be my #1 draft pick from that label but there are a lot of good ones.
I don't think Jarren Benton is with strange, last I knew he was with Funk Volume, which is now defunct.
But again, tons of great unknown's besides maybe Hopsin who is pretty well known. But you also got Dizzy Wright and SwizZz.
@awesomeavis7861
2021 and still bangs
@InvisibleKedar
@FLAPatriotFront The crew is Ces!
@Luciano1995
This will always go down as my top 5 favorites by Jarren the Legend!! ! He is absolutely the kinda mood I be in 24/7 . I have listened to JB since 2012! Keep shining brotha
@jacobdavidson1045
Same here since 2012, although I stopped listening to him steadily around 2015-2016 I still come back to him every now n again when I get tired of the other rapper's I listen to
@johnfindlay1163
My brother died a few years back, and oddly enough this was our favorite song. thanks, Jarren, for making our childhood.
@onlydeadofficial2578
Keep ur head up king 💙🙌🏽