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Rock 'n' Roll Philosophy
LOVE T.K.O. Lyrics
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Yeah Yeah
Woah
This ain't no rock n roll
Turn up the gain I lock n load
Playin with me that's a rocky road
Fuck wit the money that's adiose
Shit getting deeper and deeper
Think she a keeper ain't nobody keep her
Body the verse somebody call the reaper
Ahh
Build my brand
That's the plan
Do my dance
Get some bands
Need my advance
Glow so much
You catch a tan
Hit you when I land
Understand
Up so high
Called the upper hand
Yeah Yeah
Upping the stakes
Fuck all the hate
Why would I hate
Why you be mad
Lookin my way
You stayin sad
Just look at ya face
She wanna slide yeah
Sing like Mariah
She wanna ride
Take her to Dubai
Palms in the sky yeah
Uhh
This ain't no rock n roll
Turn up the gain I lock n load
Playin with me that's a rocky road
Fuck wit the money that's adiose
Shit getting deeper and deeper
Thinking I need her but naw I don't need her
Think she a keeper ain't nobody keep her
Body the verse somebody call the reaper
It's about that time yea
The way I get on beat is like a crime yea
Ya just mad cus I always be shining
I'm seeing plusses while ya seeing minus
Ya behind us
I promise I'm always gonna body my verses
I am the reaper the gonna be lurking
Get a couple preachers and a few hearses
You seeing ghost
You see me in person
You getting too nervous
I ain't the person you wanna be versin
Ain't with the bullshit I be allergic
Counting my blessings you seeing ya curses
Better go head and find a few churches
Dis track go hard in the party
Off that Henny and Cardi
Like a graveyard this shit got bodied shit got bodied
Woah
This ain't no rock n roll
Turn up the gain I lock n load
Playin with me that's a rocky road
Fuck wit the money that's adiose
Shit getting deeper and deeper
Thinking I need her but naw I don't need her
Think she a keeper ain't nobody keep her
Body the verse somebody call the reaper
The song "Rock 'n' Roll Philosophy" by LOVE T.K.O. is a confident and boastful track that rejects the conventions of rock and roll and embraces a more modern and edgier sound. The artist rap-sings over a catchy beat as he declares that he's building his brand, dancing, and getting money. He confidently asserts that he doesn't need anyone, especially not a woman, and warns that anyone who chooses to mess with him will face the consequences. In the last part of the song, he boasts about his rap skills, saying that he's always going to body his verses and that he's the reaper lurking for his next prey.
The song is all about self-confidence, personal ambition, and a determination to succeed despite any obstacle. From the opening lines, LOVE T.K.O. makes it clear that he's not following anyone else's rules but is creating his own path to success. His lyrics embody the spirit of modern rap, with its focus on money, fame, and power.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Expressing excitement or agreement
Yeah Yeah
Further emphasis of excitement or agreement
Woah
Expressing surprise or amazement
This ain't no rock n roll
This is not just any ordinary thing, it's unique and special
Turn up the gain I lock n load
Prepare for action and make sure it's heard loud and clear
Playin with me that's a rocky road
Messing with me will lead to trouble, it's going to be difficult
Fuck wit the money that's adiose
If you mess with the money, the relationship is over
Shit getting deeper and deeper
The situation is becoming more complicated or intense
Thinking I need her but naw I don't need her
Realizing that I don't actually need this person in my life
Think she a keeper ain't nobody keep her
Believing that this person is worth keeping, but realizing that they are not easily kept
Body the verse somebody call the reaper
Killing it with the verse, impressing and dominating the competition
Ahh
Expressing excitement or satisfaction
Build my brand
Working on establishing and promoting my personal image and identity
That's the plan
That's the goal or strategy
Do my dance
Enjoying myself and living life to the fullest
Get some bands
Making money and achieving financial success
Need my advance
Requiring financial support or compensation for my work in advance
Glow so much
Shining or standing out with my talent and potential
You catch a tan
Being around me or interacting with me leads to noticeable improvement or success
Hit you when I land
Achieving great success and recognition
Understand
Emphasizing a point, asking for agreement or recognition
Up so high
Having reached a high level of success or achievement
Called the upper hand
Having a position of advantage or control
Upping the stakes
Making things more challenging and competitive
Fuck all the hate
Ignoring or overcoming negativity and criticism from others
Why would I hate
Expressing confusion or disbelief at others' negative attitudes or behavior
Why you be mad
Asking why others are upset or angry
Lookin my way
Paying attention to me or recognizing my presence
You stayin sad
Continuing to hold negative feelings or attitudes
Just look at ya face
Noticing or pointing out others' negative facial expressions or body language
She wanna slide yeah
Referring to someone's romantic interest or attraction
Sing like Mariah
Singing beautifully and with emotion or skill, like Mariah Carey
She wanna ride
Referring to someone's interest in a physical or sexual relationship
Take her to Dubai
Treating someone to a luxurious or exotic experience
Palms in the sky yeah
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm, possibly related to partying or dancing
It's about that time yea
Emphasizing the timing or importance of the current situation
The way I get on beat is like a crime yea
Possessing exceptional skill or talent in music or rhythm, to the point that it appears illegal or unnatural
Ya just mad cus I always be shining
Making others jealous or envious because of my success or talent
I'm seeing plusses while ya seeing minus
Recognizing and focusing on the positive aspects or opportunities, while others only see the negatives or challenges
Ya behind us
Being superior or ahead of others in terms of success, talent, or skill
I promise I'm always gonna body my verses
Committing to consistently producing high-quality and impressive music
I am the reaper the gonna be lurking
Dominating and 'killing' the competition, metaphorically personified by the Grim Reaper
Get a couple preachers and a few hearses
Causing so much destruction or 'death' to the competition that it requires multiple people to console the losers and remove the bodies
You seeing ghost
Being so overpowered or intimidated that opponents feel like they are seeing ghosts or supernatural beings
You see me in person
Being even more impressive or intimidating in real life than in music or on social media
You getting too nervous
Making others feel uncomfortable, scared, or stressed because of my skill or talent
I ain't the person you wanna be versin
Warning others that they are not up to the challenge of competing or collaborating with me
Ain't with the bullshit I be allergic
Refusing to deal with negativity, drama, or unprofessionalism - metaphorically allergic to it
Counting my blessings you seeing ya curses
Focusing on the positive aspects of life, while others only see the negatives or hardships
Better go head and find a few churches
Advising others to prepare themselves spiritually or emotionally, knowing that they will be 'buried' after being defeated by me
Dis track go hard in the party
This song is very popular and well-received at parties or social events
Off that Henny and Cardi
Drinking Hennessy cognac and/or listening to Cardi B music while partying
Like a graveyard this shit got bodied shit got bodied
Metaphorically killing or destroying something, expressed as 'bodied' - slang for winning or getting ahead in a competition
Woah
Expressing surprise or amazement
This ain't no rock n roll
This is not just any ordinary thing, it's unique and special
Turn up the gain I lock n load
Prepare for action and make sure it's heard loud and clear
Playin with me that's a rocky road
Messing with me will lead to trouble, it's going to be difficult
Fuck wit the money that's adiose
If you mess with the money, the relationship is over
Shit getting deeper and deeper
The situation is becoming more complicated or intense
Thinking I need her but naw I don't need her
Realizing that I don't actually need this person in my life
Think she a keeper ain't nobody keep her
Believing that this person is worth keeping, but realizing that they are not easily kept
Body the verse somebody call the reaper
Killing it with the verse, impressing and dominating the competition
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Ernesto Rosa, Khalid Alnazer
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