Prelude To A Freestyle
Jay Electronica Lyrics


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I fell out the sky like baby Superman to a farm on kansas
Now the world wanna see my story all on camera

That's Magic
Described by a Hater,
That's tragic.
Billy Shakespeare was in his grave doin backspins.
The attractive power of every verse was so intense the ladies required napkins.

The credits rolled:
Below average seemed lavish,
Garbage ass rappers
With a goudy no class chain and a fitted turned backwards
Black on black anti semite rap wazyap
I'm out that nolia So niggas'll surely clap if I ask em
Whip a nigga out his clothes from Freret to Jackson
Nobody'll ever wonder or talk about what happened

C'mon Son
Who Better than us?
Them?

They ain't even figure out they own style yet man
And every rhyme I ever spit out my face was spotless
Any bitch I ever said strip to got topless
Any click whoever said shit
They got rocked
So sugar Shane Mosley yo ass up out the cockpit
We natural born fly guys
Twist up yo Garcia vegas and toast to the wise guys
We made it to the high rise
Georgy and Weezy and Lionel and Jenny Kravitz
Jigga and J. Cole
Jay Electronica
Magic

Jeeeeesus
Uprisings in Egypt
The black Gods free up
The Land erupt

I hope one y'all is feelin me
Some of yall gotta wait til the final act of the trilogy to get it
Oh I get it
Niggas wanna hear spit it
But I never take shots
Without establishing pivots

Itsy bitsy spider climbing up the water sprout
Moses with his ra hit the staff and got the water out

Powerful parables
I learned from the lips of my uncle Charles comin outta the VA like Clipse

Now there's a whole wealth to dig thru
But yo shit it's too shallow for me to dig you

Feel me
Man these wack niggas kill me
The wordplay was sweet but the rhymes don't thrill me

You lose
Quit believing in the news
The Asiatic Blackman conveniently rude





Sincerely yours
The Most Global

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jay Electronica's Prelude To A Freestyle depict the rapper's incredible rise to fame and his unique style of rhyming. He compares himself to Superman falling from the sky and crashing onto a farm in Kansas, which is a reference to the classic comic book superhero's origin story. From there, he describes how he is now in the spotlight and the world wants to see his every move documented on camera.


Jay's lyrics are filled with clever wordplay and metaphors, such as describing a hater's description of his music as "magic" and "tragic" at the same time. He also references Billy Shakespeare and his ability to create brilliant works of art from beyond the grave. The rapper goes on to criticize other rappers who he feels are inferior to him, describing them as "garbage ass rappers" with no style or class.


Throughout the song, Jay Electronica asserts his own dominance as a rapper and boasts about the success he has achieved. He references his ability to make women swoon with his lyrics and explains that any adversary who has dared to challenge him has been immediately shut down. He also points out the political and social issues of the day, such as uprisings in Egypt, and calls attention to the plight of the black community.


Line by Line Meaning

I fell out the sky like baby Superman to a farm on kansas
I came into this world in an otherworldly manner, like a superhero, only to be brought back down to Earth and raised in a humble farm on Kansas.


Now the world wanna see my story all on camera
Now that I have potential for greatness, the world wants to capture my life on film for others to consume.


That's Magic
The success I have achieved is so remarkable and beyond ordinary that it can only be described as magic.


Described by a Hater,
Envious or jealous individuals may try to frame my success as negative or undeserving.


That's tragic.
However, it is a sad thing that instead of celebrating success, individuals would instead choose to focus on bringing others down.


Billy Shakespeare was in his grave doin backspins.
Even one of the greatest literary figures in history would be astounded or overwhelmed by the lyrical prowess I possess.


The attractive power of every verse was so intense the ladies required napkins.
The poetic and musical cadence of my lyrics is so powerful and alluring that listeners, particularly women, become genuinely emotionally affected.


The credits rolled:
Like the conclusion of a movie or television series, this section signals the wrapping up of a scene or idea.


Below average seemed lavish,
Even the lowest quality or mediocre rappers may have an inflated sense of self-importance or luxury.


Garbage ass rappers
Individuals with poor rapping skills or no sense of finesse could be referred to derogatorily as 'garbage.'


With a goudy no class chain and a fitted turned backwards
Individuals with poor taste or class may wear jewelry or hats in an unattractive or uncool manner.


Black on black anti semite rap wazyap
Derogatory rap songs that use excessive references to black and Jewish individuals or use anti-Semitic language or themes.


I'm out that nolia So niggas'll surely clap if I ask em
I am from a particular region where individuals may show their loyalty or support to my music if personally requested.


Whip a nigga out his clothes from Freret to Jackson
I could use physical force to humiliate or belittle someone in a wide radius or area.


Nobody'll ever wonder or talk about what happened
Because of my power and influence, individuals who might have otherwise talked about or criticized my actions will now stay silent and deferential.


C'mon Son
A colloquial expression used to indicate disbelief or shock towards something somebody has said.


Who Better than us?
A rhetorical question used to highlight one's own talents or abilities above others.


Them?
Used to dismiss or denote disapproval towards others when comparing oneself, one's social circle or one's work.


They ain't even figure out they own style yet man
Individuals who are not successful or talented may not have formed a singular, coherent style or artistic voice in their work.


And every rhyme I ever spit out my face was spotless
Every time I rap or perform music, my delivery and execution is perfect or flawless.


Any bitch I ever said strip to got topless
Women who I have requested to strip have complied and removed their clothing.


Any click whoever said shit
Any group or clique who has tried to verbally insult or challenge me have failed.


They got rocked
Finger snapping along to music and producing a mesmerizing and distinguished sound.


So sugar Shane Mosley yo ass up out the cockpit
You need to leave or be removed from a position of power or control.


We natural born fly guys
We are naturally charismatic and stylish individuals.


Twist up yo Garcia vegas and toast to the wise guys
Let's celebrate the wise, clever and sophisticated individuals in our social circle by smoking fine cigars and drinking champagne.


We made it to the high rise
Our achievements have led us to a place of wealth, success and status.


Georgy and Weezy and Lionel and Jenny Kravitz
An enumeration of famous or successful individuals, who might form part of their social circle.


Jigga and J. Cole
A musical reference to popular hip-hop artists Jay-Z and J. Cole, who are successful and respected in the industry.


Jay Electronica
The artist behind this song - referring to himself in a self-aggrandizing manner.


Magic
A continued emphasis on the remarkable and almost otherworldly nature of success.


Jeeeeesus
An exclamation of excitement, amazement, or shock in reference to something awe-inspiring or remarkable.


Uprisings in Egypt
Political unrest or tumult happening in the country of Egypt.


The black Gods free up
A reference to the ability of African/African-American individuals to reclaim or rediscover their power, intelligence and worth by overcoming social and personal obstacles.


The Land erupt
The political, social or personal issues happening in a particular place are causing issues or problems that must be addressed.


I hope one y'all is feelin me
I hope my audience is truly connecting or understanding with my music, message or ideas.


Some of yall gotta wait til the final act of the trilogy to get it
Some fans or listeners may need to consume all the parts of a larger work or series in order to fully understand its meaning.


Oh I get it
A sarcastic or dismissive response to an individual who might have missed or improperly interpreted the meaning of a joke or statement.


Niggas wanna hear spit it
Fans or listeners are seeking authentic, articulate or meaningful rapping or music.


But I never take shots
I do not criticize or condemn others in my music.


Without establishing pivots
I do not make accusations or claims without properly establishing evidence or context.


Itsy bitsy spider climbing up the water sprout
A reference to a popular children's nursery rhyme, which evokes a playful, innocent and fun tone.


Moses with his ra hit the staff and got the water out
A biblical reference to the story of Moses parting the waters of the Red Sea, which highlights the remarkable and miraculous power of faith and religion.


Powerful parables
I use metaphors, analogies or stories in my music that carry a deeper, more meaningful message or moral.


I learned from the lips of my uncle Charles comin outta the VA like Clipse
I learned important life lessons and knowledge from my uncle, who possibly served in the military, much like the music duo Clipse who originate from Virginia.


Now there's a whole wealth to dig thru
There is now a rich and meaningful history or culture to explore and learn from.


But yo shit it's too shallow for me to dig you
Your music or ideas lack depth or value that I cannot connect or understand with them.


Feel me
An expression used to indicate that they are confident that the listener understands or agrees with their point of view.


Man these wack niggas kill me
I find individuals who lack talent or authenticity to be frustrating or grating to observe or interact with.


The wordplay was sweet but the rhymes don't thrill me
While an individual's use of language or wordplay might be appreciated (or sweet), the overall result may still fail to impress or excite me.


You lose
An expression used to indicate victory or success over another individual or group.


Quit believing in the news
Encouragement to question or doubt the veracity or integrity of news sources or journalism in general.


The Asiatic Blackman conveniently rude
A reference to a specific social, cultural or political subset, who may have a reputation for being uncompromising and confrontational.


Sincerely yours
A respectful and formal closing to a message or letter.


The Most Global
A self-referential term emphasizing one's success and influence in a global or international setting.




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Comments from YouTube:

Shiloh Wilson

“Never take shots without establishing pivots” 🔥🔥🤦🏾‍♂️

Kevin Smith

Thank you for uploading this I was looking for it couldn't find it this is a classic.

Esau Pyramid

Classic!

Geron Fletcher

Classic

McLovin IV

I fell out the sky like baby Superman to a farm on Kansas!

AO Lyrical

Thank You Classic

MARIELITO

Natural born fly guys

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