O.G. cold bar spitter of Swag Village.. mastermind behind the songs "I B Fuckin Nuns" and "No Fat Chicks" (which he produced, and wrote/spit the hook). Known for his captivating voice, clever lyrics and smooth, slapstick delivery, Kembe graces tracks with his presence and sets them ablaze. Loses bitches at an astounding rate, and pulls them at a feeble one. Co Founder of Xandercast, with Jody Duff of LOUDED. If only Kembe could get some fucking management, and production, he'd be on his way up.. but he's yet to find such love.
Buried Alive
Kembe X Lyrics
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That ain′t never had no lives
Can't be one of those guys, uh
Mama told me get a job with ya broke ass
I dropped a classic, it was go time
Now niggas wanna use the bro line
If you don′t get yo' stupid ass, nigga
They've been watchin′ us this whole time
I know I′d get rewards if I put my energy towards it
I'm chasin′ mine, I'll be damned if an enemy spoil it
Uh, chasin′ hoes, it can get to be borin'
Nigga most these bitches mentally four
I know I keep it real, what you picture me for?
And it′s hard for me to feel when I did it before
I know I swallowed every pill that they promised would fix me
And I promise to God I felt this feeling before
Oh
I've been doin' somethin′ wrong
Nothing keeps me up this long
I′m ready to die
Oh
I've been doin′ somethin' wrong
Nothing keeps me up this long
I′m buried alive
Traitor, traitor, now they ask for favors
Gave his heart, she kindly broke it
Why he had to save her
Got her loathing
Selfish ho, he probably had forgave her
She probably grabbed the razor
Now his ass a player
My mantra's defending my conscience
Closed eyes to the niggas that gossip
Whole time I′ve been readin' bout God and
Seem me and that guy got a little in common
The most mind-bendin' nigga since Common
The most confident nigga since Wayne
I′m gon′ ride with my niggas in silence
And build an empire when I'm feelin′ insane, I go
Oh
I've been doin′ somethin' wrong
Nothing keeps me up this long
I′m ready to die
Oh
I've been doin' somethin′ wrong
Nothing keeps me up this long
I′m buried alive
In Kembe X's song Buried Alive, the rapper describes his journey to success and the challenges he faces along the way. In the first verse, he talks about the people around him who have never had much in life and how he doesn't want to be one of those people. He also references his mother telling him to get a job when he was broke, but then he dropped a classic and everything changed. Now people want to use him for their own benefit. He's aware that others have been watching him carefully, but he's used to it. Kembe X recognizes that he could be rewarded if he puts his energy towards something positive, rather than chasing after women, who he describes as being mentally "four."
Kembe X then goes on to talk about his struggles with mental health and feeling buried alive. He has been doing something wrong, but he can't pinpoint what it is. He feels like he's ready to die and he's trapped in his own mind. In the second verse, Kembe X describes a situation where someone was betrayed by a woman he loved. She broke his heart and he was left to deal with the aftermath. Kembe X's mantra is to protect his conscience and ignore those who gossip about him. He talks about reading about God and how he feels some kind of kinship with that higher power. Kembe X is confident in his abilities as a rapper and he plans to keep pushing forward with his friends by his side, even when things get tough.
Overall, Buried Alive is a song about the struggles of becoming successful and dealing with the challenges that come along with it. Kembe X talks about his own personal struggles with mental health and feeling like he's not living up to his own expectations. However, he also recognizes the importance of staying true to himself and his beliefs, even when other people try to bring him down.
Line by Line Meaning
And all I see is low lives
I'm surrounded by unproductive people with no sense of purpose
That ain't never had no lives
They've never lived with intention and don't seem to aim for anything meaningful
Can't be one of those guys, uh
I refuse to identify with such a lifestyle
Mama told me get a job with ya broke ass
My mother advised me to get a job despite financial difficulties
I dropped a classic, it was go time
I released a quality project and it was time to make moves
Now niggas wanna use the bro line
People now recognize my talent and want to associate with me
If you don't get yo' stupid ass, nigga
If you don't understand, you're just ignorant
They've been watchin' us this whole time
People have been observing us all along
Huh, I guess I done got used to that
I've become accustomed to the scrutiny
I know I'd get rewards if I put my energy towards it
I know I'll reap the benefits if I put in the work
I'm chasin' mine, I'll be damned if an enemy spoil it
I'm working hard for my success and won't let anyone sabotage it
Uh, chasin' hoes, it can get to be borin'
Pursuing women can become tedious and unfulfilling
Nigga most these bitches mentally four
Most of these women have childish, immature mindsets
I know I keep it real, what you picture me for?
I'm honest and authentic, so why doubt my motives?
And it's hard for me to feel when I did it before
It's difficult to feel the same level of excitement or accomplishment when you've already succeeded before
I know I swallowed every pill that they promised would fix me
I've taken medication for my issues, hoping it would cure me
And I promise to God I felt this feeling before
I've felt this sense of emptiness and despair in the past
Traitor, traitor, now they ask for favors
People who betrayed me are now seeking my help
Gave his heart, she kindly broke it
He trusted her with his heart, but she shattered it with kindness
Why he had to save her
He put in effort to help her despite her actions towards him
Got her loathing
She despises him after he tried to help her
Selfish ho, he probably had forgave her
She's a selfish person and he likely forgave her despite her actions
She probably grabbed the razor
She likely harmed herself and he feels guilty for not being able to prevent it
Now his ass a player
Now he's seen as someone who plays around with women's emotions
My mantra's defending my conscience
I live by the principle of protecting my moral values
Closed eyes to the niggas that gossip
I ignore those who engage in negative talk about me and focus on myself
Whole time I've been readin' bout God and
I've been studying religious texts the whole time
Seem me and that guy got a little in common
I can relate to the struggles and questions of the religious figures I study
The most mind-bendin' nigga since Common
I'm a thought-provoking and innovative artist like Common
The most confident nigga since Wayne
I'm as confident in myself as Lil Wayne
I'm gon' ride with my niggas in silence
I'll remain loyal to my friends without needing to brag or show it off
And build an empire when I'm feelin' insane, I go
I'll work on my dreams when I need a break from the stresses of life
Oh
Expressing a feeling of sadness and frustration
I've been doin' somethin' wrong
I feel like I've been making poor decisions
Nothing keeps me up this long
I can't seem to shake this feeling of dissatisfaction
I'm ready to die
I'm overwhelmed by my struggles and am ready for an escape
I'm buried alive
I feel trapped and suffocated by my circumstances
Contributed by Madelyn I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@forknspoon3275
How does this not have billions of views. Kembe X you saved my life
@jayd7529
I love this song this song should of blown up
@941Skate
Heard this for the first time while tripping lsd last night. The beat from 2:45 - the end of the song changed my life lol had to come find it on youtube
@brobroogang1115
dope bro
@lunarloner8202
Kembe you really should shine soon your shit fire i wanna see you some where bro
@mixedbytiz3176
kembe the messiah
@Jamesmarkland
Most slept on dude.
@trip.6499
still don’t know how you ain’t getting the love you deserve..
@Renardmorocco
Please shoot a video for this masterpiece
This reminds me off my life. 🔮
@whathappens1604
Saw this performed live last night at the Funk Volume tour. it was great :D