Dwayne Johnson
Joe Bruce Lyrics
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Peoples champ Dwayne Johnson
Running through the city like I'm Roam
I'm exhausted
Engineer trippin hit the booth and I lost it
Lotta Ice cold shit bruin like in boston
I'm bossin
Bossed up got no caution
Talkin business with my people and we bossin
You can witness from the crowd but I'm bossin
Aint no funny shit allowed man we bossin
No funny shit allowed but im bossin like I'm Michael Scott
Flossin, wait, syke I'm not
I got no love for that pout shit
I don't rub shoulders with them people on that doubt
Ain't about shit
Imma run the game for a while
On that new shit different day different pile
Artie called me Hollywood and i can only smile
Cause i do it for the city put some anchors on my crown
Simmer down
Uh
Dap me up and ask me where I been
Know I'm in the stu or I'm playing with my kids
Either way they getting sonned
I need seconds and the crumbs
Any second i go dumb
Schooled these niggas they alumni
Yea you gotta rock with me
Peoples champ Dwayne Johnson
Running through the city like I'm Roam
Im exhausted
Engineer trippin hit the booth and i lost it
Lotta Ice cold shit bruin like in Boston
I'm bossin
Bossed up got no caution
I'm bossin
Talkin business with my people and we bossin
You can witness from the crowd but im bossin
Ain't no funny shit allowed man we bossin
Water falling off now that's a long shot
Infinite mean we never gon stop
Nowadays I keep em on storm watch
Cause any given day I miami hurricane
I might make another lane
Keep dominion over brain
So I manifest
I cant let nobody on this plane
That's what the manifest said
When i land I'm less dead
I go nuts i go bananas that's banana ba bread
Bitch
Pay me what you owe me
Whats the going rate for
Only ever
I want all this priceless energy to wrap my soul forever
You can't pay that i don't play that
I excel through all endeavors
Reappear in any form
You placing bets you know you better
Rock with me
Peoples champ Dwayne Johnson
Running through the city like I'm Roam
I'm exhausted
Engineer trippin hit the booth and I lost it
Lotta Ice cold shit bruin like in boston
I'm bossin
Bossed up got no caution
I'm bossin
Talkin business with my people and we bossin
You can witness from the crowd but im bossin
Ain't no funny shit allowed man we bossin
Water falling off now thats a long shot
Infinite mean we never gon stop
Nowadays I keep em on storm watch
Cause any given day I miami hurricane
Water falling off now thats a long shot
Infinite mean we never gon stop
Nowadays i keep em on storm watch
Chill
Wait
Alright
The song "Dwayne Johnson" by Joe Bruce starts with a line referring to popular Hollywood actor and former professional wrestler, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who is also known as the "People's Champ." Bruce compares himself to Johnson in terms of being on top of his game and running through the city like he's invincible. The use of the phrase "Peoples Champ" refers to Johnson's career in wrestling and his popularity with fans. Bruce then goes on to describe his own experience in the music industry, which is filled with ups and downs. He equates the production process to running a race, where he is exhausted, but manages to keep going. The reference to Boston and ice cold invokes an image of perseverance in tough times, much like Boston's weather.
As the song proceeds, Bruce is flexing his achievements and how he is beyond self-doubt, having bossed up and taken greater risks without caution. He talks about his future plans with his team and the seriousness of his business dealings. Bruce then references "The Office" character Michael Scott as a joke, saying that he is not such a character, but someone who takes his work seriously. The phrase "Ain't no funny shit allowed" stresses the single-mindedness that Bruce has regarding his work and no time to waste with jokers.
In the final part of the song, Bruce compares himself to nature, where he is like a hurricane, uncontrollable and unstoppable. He equates his creative process to creating something out of nothing and how that kind of energy is timeless and priceless. The song's repetition of lines like "I'm bossin'" and "Water falling off that's a long shot" reinforces the power and confidence that Bruce has in himself.
Line by Line Meaning
Yea you gotta rock with me
Come along with me, join me for the ride
Peoples champ Dwayne Johnson
Comparing oneself to Dwayne Johnson, a popular and well-respected individual
Running through the city like I'm Roam
Moving through the city quickly and confidently, like a professional athlete
I'm exhausted
Feeling extremely tired and drained
Engineer trippin hit the booth and I lost it
The technical difficulties in the studio caused frustration and resulted in losing focus and composure
Lotta Ice cold shit bruin like in boston
Proudly creating and producing content that is cool and impressive, like the Bruins hockey team from Boston
I'm bossin
In control and in charge of the situation
Bossed up got no caution
Confident in making bold moves without hesitation or fear of consequences
Talkin business with my people and we bossin
Having important conversations and making strategic decisions with partners who are also assertive and in control
You can witness from the crowd but I'm bossin
Others may observe what's happening, but I am the one leading the way
Aint no funny shit allowed man we bossin
Seriousness and professionalism is expected in this environment
No funny shit allowed but im bossin like I'm Michael Scott
Maintaining authority and control, similar to the character Michael Scott from The Office
Flossin, wait, syke I'm not
Appearing to show off one's wealth, but it's just a joke and not actually true
I got no love for that pout shit
Disapproving of those who are negative, pessimistic, or complaining frequently
I don't rub shoulders with them people on that doubt
Choosing not to associate with individuals who constantly doubt and bring negativity
Ain't about shit
Not worth paying attention to, unimportant
Imma run the game for a while
Plan to be dominant and successful in one's career or industry
On that new shit different day different pile
Continually innovating and creating new projects or ideas
Artie called me Hollywood and i can only smile
Proudly owning and embracing one's reputation and success in the entertainment industry
Cause i do it for the city put some anchors on my crown
Motivated and driven by the desire to represent and make a positive impact on one's hometown or community
Simmer down Uh
Calm down, relax
Dap me up and ask me where I been
Greeting and acknowledging one's presence and absence
Know I'm in the stu or I'm playing with my kids
Spending time either in the studio creating music or with family
Either way they getting sonned
One's peers or children are being taught lessons and shown how to be successful
I need seconds and the crumbs
Ambitiously striving for more success and achievement, no matter how small or insignificant
Any second i go dumb
There are moments when one makes mistakes or loses focus
Schooled these niggas they alumni
Teaching others so much that they are considered graduated or alumni from one's lessons
Water falling off now that's a long shot
Overcoming great obstacles or challenges is unlikely, but still possible
Infinite mean we never gon stop
There is no limit to the success and achievements that can be accomplished
Nowadays I keep em on storm watch
Being constantly prepared and alert for potential problems and challenges
Cause any given day I miami hurricane
Having the ability to cause a substantial impact, forceful like a hurricane
Chill
Take a break, relax
Wait
Hold on, pause
Alright
Affirmative response or agreement
Writer(s): Joseph Bruce
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