Below is a list of releases by K-Rino since his beginning
* 1986 Rockin' It 12" (with Preppy J and G.T. as Real Chill)
* 1990 Cumin Out Doggin' (with Dope-E as C.O.D.)
* 1993 Stories From The Black Book
* 1995 Danger Zone
* 1998 K-Rino
* 1999 No Mercy
* 2002 Personal Vendetta (with S.P.C.)
* 2003 Ten Year Run
* 2004 Family Bizness (with S.P.C.)
* 2004 Fear No Evil
* 2004 The Hitt List
* 2004 The Majority Report (with Lil' Lo & Murdoq aka Dope-E)
* 2005 Worst Rapper Alive
* 2006 Time Traveler
* 2006 The Head Hunters (with S.P.C.)
* 2007 A Lyrical Legend
* 2007 Book Number 7
* 2008 Triple Darkness Vol.1: Wreck Time
* 2008 Triple Darkness Vol.2: The Lyrics
* 2008 Triple Darkness Vol.3: Coalition Ambush
* 2008 The Other Side
* 2008 The Blood Doctrine
* 2009 Speed Of Thought
* 2009 Solitary Confinement
* 2010 Annihilation Of The Evil Machine
* 2011 Alien Baby
* 2011 2nd Edition (with Dope-E as C.O.D.)
* 2011 The Test Of Time (Slowed and Chopped by DJ Big Baby)
* 2011 The Day Of The Storm
* 2011 K-Rino & The Texas All Stars
* 2011 Southeast Southpark Revolution (with H-Town Boys)
* 2012 Deeper Elevation
* 2012 80 Minute Eternity
* 2013 The Maven
* 2013 Rebellion Plantation
* 2013 theRAPeutic
* 2014 Deprogrammed
* 2015 Makin' Enemies
* 2016 The Big Seven #1 - Universal Curriculum
* 2016 The Big Seven #2 - Conception Of Concept
* 2016 The Big Seven #3 - Enter The Iron Trap
* 2016 The Big Seven #4 - Wizard's Ransom
* 2016 The Big Seven #5 - American Heroes
* 2016 The Big Seven #6 - Welcome To Life
* 2016 The Big Seven #7 - Intervention
* 2017 Rapz N Beatz (with DLP)
* 2017 Throughout Time (with Drastiko)
* 2017 Funk Out The Bag
* 2018 Mightier Than The Sword
* 2019 The 4 Piece #1 - Lightning Language
* 2019 The 4 Piece #2 - Then And Now
* 2019 The 4 Piece #3 - Three Weeks Later
* 2019 The 4 Piece #4 - The S-Project
Meant to Be
K-Rino Lyrics
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As I thought, my eyes are glistening
I feel paralysed
I would sing but no one's listening
Don't want to keep holding on to nothing
How warm, my dreams
But the cold is cunning
I thought by now
The TV is on, controller's in hand
But I'm not playing
But if I gave you my soul, would there be less of me?
Cause I don't wanna die old if I'm not happy
Should've done what I was told, as I was meant to be
Cause now I'm free but I'm lost, where am I going?
(The prodigy's a child
All the best don't live past thirty
I feel paralysed
I've never been whole nor empty)
Don't want to keep holding on to nothing
How warm, my dreams
But the cold is cunning
I thought by now
I'd amount to something
The TV's on
But I'm not playing
Whole nor empty
Whole nor empty
In K-Rino's song "Meant To Be," the lyrics reflect a sense of disappointment and frustration with the current state of the singer's life. The opening lines, "Comes as no surprise, as I thought, my eyes are glistening," suggest that the singer's expectations have not been met, leaving them feeling emotional and overwhelmed. They feel paralyzed, unable to express themselves as nobody seems to be listening to their voice or acknowledging their struggles.
The lyrics convey a sense of longing for something more substantial, as the singer mentions not wanting to keep holding on to nothing. They mention the warmth of their dreams, representing their aspirations and desires, but juxtapose it with the coldness of reality, which is described as cunning. The singer had hoped that by now they would have achieved something significant, but they feel like they are stuck in a cycle of unfulfillment and lack of purpose.
The mention of the TV being on and the controller in hand suggests a form of escapism or distraction from their dissatisfaction, but it ultimately does not provide a solution to their emotional state. The lyrics question whether giving away their soul would bring them any relief or reduce their sense of self, indicating the desperation to find happiness and avoid a life filled with regret. The phrase "Should've done what I was told, as I was meant to be" hints at the internal conflict of following societal expectations versus pursuing personal fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Comes as no surprise
It is not unexpected
As I thought, my eyes are glistening
Just as I anticipated, my eyes are filled with tears
I feel paralysed
I am experiencing a state of immobilization
I would sing but no one's listening
I have the desire to express myself through song, but there is no audience
Don't want to keep holding on to nothing
I do not desire to cling onto something that has no value or substance
How warm, my dreams
My dreams provide a comforting warmth
But the cold is cunning
However, the cold reality is deceptively clever and unforgiving
I thought by now, I'd amount to something
I anticipated that at this point in my life, I would have achieved significant success
The TV is on, controller's in hand
I have the television turned on, holding the remote control
But I'm not playing
Despite the appearance, I am not actively engaged or participating
But if I gave you my soul, would there be less of me?
If I were to surrender my very essence to you, would I lose a part of myself?
Cause I don't wanna die old if I'm not happy
Because I have no desire to live a long life if I am not experiencing happiness
Should've done what I was told, as I was meant to be
I should have obeyed instructions and followed the path intended for me
Cause now I'm free but I'm lost, where am I going?
Now that I have the freedom to choose, I find myself feeling directionless and uncertain of my destination
(The prodigy's a child, all the best don't live past thirty
(Those who possess exceptional talent at a young age often do not survive beyond thirty)
I feel paralysed
Once again, I find myself in a state of immobilization
I've never been whole nor empty
Throughout my existence, I have never experienced completeness nor utter emptiness
Whole nor empty
Neither complete nor devoid
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Ornella Kalonji
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
All Seeing Lies
k rino is a true inspiration to any upcoming rappers
Marjan Jovanovski
I want to meet this man in real and and shake his hand, this man is so real he's the realest rapper
Crystal Nichole
love this song.! something i can relate to! better?
Mark Nguyen
I want to hear K-Rino rap on a UFO. I would love to imagine when we hit the wormhole and his words become 3D and bounce to life! That would be an outer body experience!!!! Yayah!
Scrupulosity
Deeeeeeep!!!
the unknown
True legend in my books🐐🤞
Shawn Anderson
After listening to this song a few times and actually understanding what he's talking about.....I couldn't help but think this song is....hilarious...k is tha man....point blank....too real
SPRING BRANCH
Good Song K keep it up Bro..
Chris Lozoya
Shes a god loving woman
And a champion mother
But for her to wear my pants its real manly of her
spookdude devito
this boy aint a rapper..hes a motivational speaker