When Lil B titled his last digital label released mixtape I'm Gay, he received several death threats. Although he is heterosexual, he says the title is a message of support to the LGBT community. Referring to the alternative definition of gay, he says he is gay because he is happy. Following the death threats, he added "I'm Happy" in parenthesis to the album's title. I'm Gay received positive reviews with many fans commenting on the album's wide variety of positive messages and noting the unique beats and lyrical styles not common to mainstream hip hop. He raps about many controversial issues including race relations, poverty, humanity, and the justice system. The album also, according to many fans, shows the "true" side of Lil B. It entered the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart at #56 and the Heatseekers Albums chart at #20 for the week of July 16, 2011. It is for sale on iTunes but Lil B also uploaded it to the Internet for free, posting a link to it on Twitter and Facebook saying, "for all my fans who don't have $10 to buy my album, here it is for free."
Lil B typically releases at least one mixtape every month; so far in 2012 he has released 13 mixtapes - 4 in July alone. One of those released in July was the massive 848-song, nearly 5GB collection of Based Freestyles, which is his largest release to date. In 2013, hip-hop listeners voted Lil B as the greatest rapper of all time.
Birth To Life
Lil B Lyrics
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Thank the woman for her patience
9 months and anxious, I'm still waiting
When the doctor say your name and last name
Birth certificate
Know when you created a soul that
Relies on your positive outlook
Has no knowledge on life tips
If mom didn’t push through the night shift
Natural birth with shots to speed it up
C scan are all words that we can
Make a life like a tree and
Watch it grow for the land
Love turned to plan
Some didn't plan but aware what can
Happened to a man who moves with the land
The woman takes a form not normal to the eye
But in genetics is normal as I
Stomach pokes out, wonder what's inside
Lungs and cells building, no jail
Red cells and white cells help
Build it's immune system
Gets bigger every day, what you doing to it
Eating the right foods
And drinking a lot of water
Can always help the body
Performance a little harder
Bless all the fathers that chose
To be a father it’s an honor
Just breathe just breathe
Birth it's amazing
Midnight comes, you tossing and turning
Look what you created: someone
Looking back at you
For the first time, this is not a club scene
Look at it's arms resemble parts of your form
You staying strong
Even though days can be long
But you birthed a lifeform that
Can make the night sing
Like a painted picture
This is your life's dream
Something you never thought
Lightning strikes
The human is a positive movement
Crying out a joy like graduation
This is life's accomplishment
Celebrate birth
Just breathe just breathe
This is amazing today to celebrate birth
Celebrate this new life that has been created
Just breathe breathe for all the new life
Breathe for all the new babies being born
Just breathe celebrate life
Just breathe celebrate
Just breathe celebrate life
Celebrate everything the new life is born
In "Birth To Life," Lil B reflects on the wonder and beauty of the birth process, expressing gratitude towards the woman for her patience during the nine months of waiting. He acknowledges the significance of a birth certificate, symbolizing the official recognition of a soul being brought into existence. Lil B emphasizes the importance of a positive outlook and the mother's determination to push through the challenges of childbirth, highlighting the potential for a life to have been lifeless if not for her perseverance.
The song also explores the growth and development of a fetus, likening it to the growth of a tree on the land. Lil B marvels at the transformation of the woman's body during pregnancy, highlighting its scientific normalcy despite appearing different to the eye. He mentions the crucial role of red and white blood cells in building the fetus's immune system and encourages taking care of the body by eating right and staying hydrated.
In the second verse, Lil B celebrates the moment of birth, describing it as a profound experience that surpasses the excitement of a club scene. He acknowledges the challenges that come with raising a child but emphasizes the joy and fulfillment that come with witnessing the creation of new life. He compares the birth of a child to a painted picture and a life's dream realized. The song concludes with an invitation to celebrate and breathe in the beauty of life and the birth of new babies.
Overall, "Birth To Life" is a tribute to the miracle of birth, acknowledging the strength and resilience of women who bring life into the world and encouraging appreciation for the gift of new life.
Line by Line Meaning
Birth birth is so amazing
The act of being born is truly miraculous
Thank the woman for her patience
Express gratitude to the mother for her endurance throughout pregnancy
9 months and anxious, I'm still waiting
Anticipation builds as the due date approaches
When the doctor say your name and last name
The moment the doctor announces the baby's identity
Birth certificate
Legal documentation of the baby's birth
Know when you created a soul that relies on your positive outlook
Understand the responsibility of nurturing a soul that depends on your optimistic perspective
Has no knowledge on life tips
The newborn lacks knowledge and understanding of life's lessons
Could have been lifeless
Without the mother's perseverance, the baby could have had no chance of survival
If mom didn’t push through the night shift
Without the mother enduring the challenging labor process
Natural birth with shots to speed it up
While aiming for a natural birth, interventions were necessary to expedite the process
C scan are all words that we can
Medical scans and procedures that facilitated the birthing process
Make a life like a tree and
Similar to how a tree grows and develops
Watch it grow for the land
Witness the child's growth and development in their environment
Love turned to plan
Love between parents transformed into a commitment to raise and care for the child
Some didn't plan but aware what can
Not all births were planned, but parents understand the responsibilities that come with it
Happened to a man who moves with the land
A man who embraces the natural cycles of life and adapts to changes
The woman takes a form not normal to the eye
During pregnancy, the woman's physical appearance changes
But in genetics is normal as I
However, these genetic transformations are a normal part of human reproduction
Stomach pokes out, wonder what's inside
The protruding belly prompts curiosity about the growing life within
Lungs and cells building, no jail
The baby's organs, specifically the lungs and cells, develop freely
Red cells and white cells help
The red and white blood cells contribute to the development of the baby's immune system
Build its immune system
Strengthening the baby's immune response mechanisms
Gets bigger every day, what you doing to it
The baby continues to grow daily, influenced by the mother's actions and choices
Eating the right foods
Consuming nutritious meals
And drinking a lot of water
Remaining hydrated by consuming an adequate amount of water
Can always help the body
These habits positively impact the mother's physical well-being
Performance a little harder
Making the body function optimally requires a bit more effort
Bless all the fathers that chose to be a father it’s an honor
Acknowledging and showing appreciation for the fathers who willingly accept the role of fatherhood, as it is a noble privilege
Just breathe just breathe
Take a moment to pause and focus on breathing
Midnight comes, you tossing and turning
During sleepless nights, anxiety and restlessness prevail
Look what you created: someone looking back at you
Marvel at the amazing creation that now gazes upon you
For the first time, this is not a club scene
This moment is far more profound and intimate than any typical social gathering
Look at its arms resemble parts of your form
Observe how the baby's arms bear resemblance to your own
You staying strong
Maintaining unwavering strength and resilience
Even though days can be long
Despite the challenges and difficulties encountered throughout the days
But you birthed a lifeform that can make the night sing
However, you have brought a living being into existence that can bring joy and beauty, even in the darkest of times
Like a painted picture
The baby's presence is a masterpiece that elicits awe and admiration
This is your life's dream
The fulfillment of a lifelong aspiration
Something you never thought
An experience that surpasses one's expectations and imagination
Lightning strikes the human is a positive movement
The arrival of a new life brings about a surge of positive energy
Crying out a joy like graduation
Experiencing overwhelming happiness, akin to the elation felt during a graduation ceremony
This is life's accomplishment
This moment signifies a significant achievement in life
Celebrate birth
Commend and revel in the act of giving birth
Just breathe just breathe
Pause and take deep breaths, finding solace in the present moment
This is amazing today to celebrate birth
Today is a remarkable day dedicated to commemorating the miracle of birth
Celebrate this new life that has been created
Rejoice in and honor the arrival of this new existence
Just breathe breathe for all the new life
Take deep breaths to honor and acknowledge all the newborn lives
Breathe for all the new babies being born
Inhale deeply to symbolically connect with every baby entering the world
Just breathe celebrate life
Through breath, recognize and honor the beauty of life
Just breathe celebrate
Pause and rejoice in the present moment
Just breathe celebrate life
Take a breath and embrace the celebration of life
Celebrate everything the new life is born
Honoring every aspect of the new life that has begun
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