Shit
John S. Hall Lyrics

Yeah
Introducing the song and setting the tone for what's to come.

I'm like oh shit, oh shit
The singer is surprised and impressed by what's happening.

Got you mother fuckers thinkin' I know shit
Others are impressed by the singer's knowledge and creativity.

Like woah, shit
Reiterating the surprise and amazement of the situation.

Look at him, he's got so much devotion
The artist is dedicated to his craft and it shows.

Creativity as big as the ocean
The singer's creativity is boundless and immense.

When you hear the new flow you like oh shit
People are impressed and surprised by the singer's new style or technique.

Like no shit
Emphasizing the fact that the artist's skills are genuine and not a fluke or coincidence.

I didn't even know he was this dope, shit
Others were not aware of the artist's true talent and potential.

This mother fucker must really be chosen
Others believe that the artist was destined for greatness and success.

Like God I know, shit
Reiterating the idea that the singer's success is predestined or ordained by a higher power.

Doing it all without any emotion, he's closed in
The artist is able to create and perform without the influence of personal feelings or emotions.

Check the point of common knowledge, you know that I got it
The singer has a vast and comprehensive understanding of the world and its workings.

I'm shoppin' a college degree
The singer is exploring and pursuing higher education to further their knowledge and experience.

My career was solid when I released Ballin
The singer's career was successful and secure after the release of their album Ballin.

Before I had that, no one bothered with me
The artist struggled to gain recognition and success prior to their breakout album release.

I barely was making a couple of views
The artist's content was not being noticed or appreciated by a wide audience.

It lit up a fuse and it started to be just a little bit more apathetic
The singer's work began to garner attention and interest, but they became somewhat indifferent to the new-found success.

I guess the demonic side was kind'a callin' in me
The singer began to embrace a darker, more aggressive style and persona in their music.

But if I just didn't really care about anything
The artist realizes that their apathy toward their work could have hindered their success.

I bet you I would've murdered my peak
The artist believes they missed an opportunity to truly excel and reach their full potential.

I would probably have the fuckin' urge to go reach for the pen
If the artist had truly embraced their talent and drive, they would have been compelled to constantly create and write new content.

That at times, I didn't wanna go reach
There were moments when the singer felt unmotivated or uninspired to create.

But I guess I just needed to be the man
The artist realized that their success and fulfillment came from being true to themselves and their style.

That mother fuckers would probably just not wanna see
The singer recognizes that some people may not appreciate or understand their work.

But if I can just be what I wanna just be
The singer is determined to stay true to themselves and their artistic vision.

I'd say fuck all you bitches and turn of the cheek like a
The singer is unapologetically themselves and does not care what others think or say.

Like a bird with a beak, 'cause you always chirpin', it's hurtin' to see
Others are constantly talking or gossiping about the artist, which is painful to witness.

Everybody never try'na learn to compete to be better, it's only occurrin' to me
Others are not striving to improve or be better, which is frustrating to the artist.

That nobody is ever deservin' to be at that certain degree, y'all are dirt on my feet
Others do not deserve to be on the same level or have the same success as the singer. They are insignificant and beneath the singer's notice.

Little puppies, I need to just serve you a treat
The singer sees others as inferior and in need of their guidance and instruction.

Call it homicide 'cause I just murdered the beat
The artist has created an exceptional and captivating new song or track.

It's concernin' to me how I really was being so darn mental
The artist is realizing that their mindset and attitude toward their work was unproductive and unhealthy.

From the first time, I would start gentle, 'til I sold my soul to the dark devil
The artist began their career in a more gentle or mild manner, but later embraced a darker and more menacing style and persona.

From that freestyle in my car demo, when I said I stab you with a sharp pencil
The singer is recalling a particular moment or incident in their career.

Man, those were the days, I would say what I wanna just say
The artist recalls a time when they were more free and uninhibited in their artistic expression.

And everyone always just be like
Others were constantly impressed and surprised by the singer's talent.

Hold up, (Whoa), wait a minute, (Yeah)
The singer interrupts their own thoughts or reflections to address another topic or situation.

Bitch I feel alive
The singer feels energized and alive in their current state or situation.

You say I got like a bad vibe, why, what am I, like the bad guy
Others have expressed concern or negativity toward the artist's demeanor or attitude.

Oh right, yeah, 'cause I am, I can probably flip on you just a like flashlight so
The artist acknowledges that they have the capacity to become aggressive or violent if provoked.

Maybe I should try and advise that you not stab me in my backside
The singer is warning others against betraying or disrespecting them.

'Cause you know that the last guy just went straight under
Others who have wronged the singer in the past have suffered consequences or repercussions.

Bitch got baptized, when he tried to hit me with a wack rhyme
The last person to cross the artist was punished severely, particularly for their poor performance or attempt at artistry.

What a waste of that time, yeah
The artist feels that others who produce poor quality work are wasting their time and energy.

Bitch it was nap time so I put that fucker on a flat line, yeah
The artist is so dominant and powerful in their artistry that they are able to easily silence or discredit others who oppose them.

Our beef was past time 'cause, when you read my stat line it says
The singer has previously had conflicts with others, but those are now in the past and no longer relevant.

Lil Cyko got fouled out, and we haven't even reached halftime, so
The artist has already triumphed over others who have tried to challenge or compete with them, and there is still more to come in the future.

I'm about to capsize this fake fuck and just let 'em burst 'cause
The singer is about to expose or call out someone who they perceive as disingenuous or fraudulent.

He had the pathetic nerve to come at me with them petty words, but
The individual being targeted by the singer has attempted to insult or belittle them, but failed miserably.

I wish I said it first 'cause, Backstab was a threat
The singer is acknowledging that they should have addressed or exposed this individual earlier or more proactively.

But your gonna feel my pain, need'a medic nurse
The artist is warning the individual that they will be the target of the artist's wrath or retaliation.

I'm a end you, and I bet it hurts like
The artist is confident that they will successfully and thoroughly defeat the individual and that they will suffer a great deal in the process.