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.
Break The Scale
Lil B Lyrics
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It's your boy Lil B in this bitch
Man, I'm in Based World Studios
Bumpin' that shit so based, you feel me?
Hey, thank you BasedGod for
Lettin' me do this, you feel me
I'ma tell you about me, you feel me
Like I said man, 100% Gutta mixtape
Gassin' and shit, fuck 'em, you feel me
I'm trying to fuck the game
Bitch and break the scale
I bag dope in the house, never break a nail
Understand I play the game but
The life is real
Right now solo cause life is ill
Pray to God everyday, I don't bite the steel
Put the scope in his face
Make him bite the grill
Run through everything bitch niggas forreal
You better see that my niggas is ill
Feel like life church nigga
Pass the plate, I take a nigga quick
Bitch if he pass the eight
Pass is great, I feel like McNabb in '08
Playing safe, motherfucker get burned
Motherfucker get churned
Real street laws, take what you earn
You feel me, and get ran over
I stay with the bitch like
A Glock and a holster
You feel me cause niggas can't fuck with me
You know what I'm sayin that's real though
Niggas ain't fucking with the kid
Know what I'm sayin'
Do you appreciate life, no I don't, fuck life
It ain't did shit for me so fuck my beliefs
In this shit, I put time in
It's nothin', all washed away
Ain't nothin' gonna save me
No pause, unsigned no talkin', feel me
To release my mind
Hit the corner and release these rhymes
Hit the car and release this blunt
My lungs packed with smoke
Yeah, so the cancer comes very
Quick in my family
Took the switch blade in self defense
Nigga get hit quick, you feel me
And on the way, fuck the tents you feel me
Fuckin' dreads think he a gangsta
Bruh got shot but he still is a wanksta
Who are you, you feel me
You better have heart for yourself of
You gonna look like Booboo
With no brains on that shit man, you feel me
So what you scared for you think about me
Pause nigga, no reaction
You feel me, niggas is flassin'
Not hard, you feel me, I know that
Ride through with the motherfuckin' mack
Ridin' through lettin' niggas clap back
Nah, I'm lying
I ain't trying to clap that shit
You know what I'm sayin'
I'm just trying to be positive
You feel me, I'm just trying to be me, man
You feel me, do what a B do
I'ma do what a B do you feel me
I'm past, I'm before the G, you feel me
I'm the B, you feel me
So I gotta do what a B do, you feel me
What the B do, that's the B
B for the Boss, you feel me
We throw the B's up for the B Town Boss
You feel me, Lil B for Lil Boss
You feel me, you already know how I ride
Sometimes they call me B Town's greatest
But like I said man, you feel me
I do this off the d- the d- the d- the d
Yeah man, 100% Gutta Mixtape off the dome
You feel me
In the song "Break The Scale," Lil B expresses his determination to surpass all expectations and conquer the music industry. He is focused on dominating the game, metaphorically "fucking" it and "breaking the scale." Lil B showcases his confidence and skill, claiming he can handle any challenge without breaking a sweat. He compares his resilience to never breaking a nail while bagging dope in the house, emphasizing his ability to remain tough despite the circumstances.
However, Lil B also acknowledges the harsh realities of life. He recognizes the dangers and violence that surround him, praying to God every day to overcome his struggles without resorting to violence himself. He discusses running through obstacles and taking what he has earned, abiding by the rules of the streets. Lil B reveals his loyalty to his crew, equating his relationship with them to a Glock and a holster, always by his side for protection.
The second part of the song takes a darker turn, as Lil B expresses his frustration with life and its lack of rewards. He feels that life has not done anything for him, causing him to question his beliefs. Despite his skepticism, he acknowledges the power of time and the transient nature of existence. Lil B's lyrics reveal a sense of resignation and acceptance of his circumstances, as he releases his emotions through his rhymes and finds temporary solace in smoking and releasing stress.
Ultimately, Lil B's message in "Break The Scale" is one of empowerment, resilience, and self-expression. He aims to exceed expectations and overcome the struggles that life presents, simultaneously asserting his authenticity and individuality as an artist.
Line by Line Meaning
You feel me
Do you understand what I'm saying?
It's your boy Lil B in this bitch
I am Lil B, a male artist, in this particular location or situation
Man, I'm in Based World Studios
I am currently located in Based World Studios
Bumpin' that shit so based, you feel me?
I am listening to music that is deeply rooted in positivity and love, do you understand?
Hey, thank you BasedGod for
I would like to express my gratitude towards BasedGod for
Lettin' me do this, you feel me
Allowing me to create and express myself, do you understand?
I'ma tell you about me, you feel me
I am going to share information about myself with you, do you understand?
Like I said man, 100% Gutta mixtape
As I mentioned before, this is the 100% Gutta mixtape
I'm just straight off the top, man
I am improvising or freestyling without any preparation
Gassin' and shit, fuck 'em, you feel me
I am hyping myself up and not caring about others, do you understand?
I'm trying to fuck the game
I am aiming to dominate or conquer the music industry
Bitch and break the scale
To achieve great success and surpass all expectations
I bag dope in the house, never break a nail
I handle illegal substances indoors without damaging my nails
Understand I play the game but
Realize that I am involved in the music industry, but
The life is real
The lifestyle I lead is authentic and genuine
Right now solo cause life is ill
Currently, I am alone because life is difficult
Pray to God everyday, I don't bite the steel
I pray to God daily, hoping I don't have to resort to violence
Put the scope in his face
Aiming a firearm with a scope directly at someone's face
Make him bite the grill
Forcing reactions or causing the person to show fear
Run through everything bitch niggas forreal
I swiftly move through obstacles and overcome challenges
You better see that my niggas is ill
You should recognize the skill and talent of my companions
Feel like life church nigga
I feel as though life is a religious gathering, my friend
Pass the plate, I take a nigga quick
Pass me the opportunity to take advantage of someone quickly
Bitch if he pass the eight
And if he happens to offer me an illegal substance
Pass is great, I feel like McNabb in '08
Passing is excellent, similar to Donovan McNabb's performance in 2008
Playing safe, motherfucker get burned
Being cautious and avoiding dangers, otherwise, one will experience negative consequences
Motherfucker get churned
Expressing the process of someone being consumed or overwhelmed
Real street laws, take what you earn
The rules of the streets dictate taking what you have rightfully earned
You feel me, and get ran over
Do you understand? If not, you will face the consequences
I stay with the bitch like
I always have my gun with me, just like
A Glock and a holster
I would carry a Glock handgun in a holster
You feel me cause niggas can't fuck with me
Do you understand that nobody can match or challenge me?
You know what I'm sayin that's real though
Do you understand what I am emphasizing? That's genuinely how I feel
Niggas ain't fucking with the kid
No one can compete or surpass me
Know what I'm sayin'
Understand what I am trying to convey
Do you appreciate life, no I don't, fuck life
Do you value and cherish life? No, I don't. I resent life
It ain't did shit for me so fuck my beliefs
Life has not brought me any benefits, so I reject my beliefs as well
In this shit, I put time in
I have invested time and effort into this particular endeavor
It's nothin', all washed away
It doesn't matter now because everything has been erased or lost
Ain't nothin' gonna save me
There is nothing that can rescue or redeem me
No pause, unsigned no talkin', feel me
I am continuously moving forward without stopping or delaying, and being unrecognized means there is no need for conversation
To release my mind
To free my mind from any burdens or restrictions
Hit the corner and release these rhymes
I find inspiration or motivation at the street corner and express myself through my lyrics
Hit the car and release this blunt
I come across a car or vehicle and proceed to consume my marijuana joint
My lungs packed with smoke
My lungs are filled with the smoke from marijuana
Yeah, so the cancer comes very
Therefore, I am susceptible to developing cancer
Quick in my family
This disease has affected my family members rapidly
Took the switch blade in self-defense
I resorted to using a small, folding knife in order to protect myself
Nigga get hit quick, you feel me
The person I encountered was swiftly struck, do you understand?
And on the way, fuck the tents you feel me
And while in the process, disregard any obstacles or difficulties, do you understand?
Fuckin' dreads think he a gangsta
An individual with dreadlocks believes they are tough or part of a gang
Bruh got shot but he still is a wanksta
That person was shot, yet they remain in a state of pretending or being fake
Who are you, you feel me
I do not recognize or know your true identity, do you understand?
You better have heart for yourself of
It is crucial for you to have courage and determination for your own well-being
You gonna look like Booboo
Otherwise, you will appear foolish or ridiculous
With no brains on that shit man, you feel me
You will lack intelligence or common sense in that situation, do you understand?
So what you scared for you think about me
What are you afraid of when you think about me?
Pause nigga, no reaction
Pause for a moment, without any significant response
You feel me, niggas is flassin'
Do you understand? People are showing off or pretending to be something they're not
Not hard, you feel me, I know that
They are not tough or intimidating, do you understand? I acknowledge that
Ride through with the motherfuckin' mack
I drive through with a powerful firearm
Ridin' through lettin' niggas clap back
I ride around and allow others to respond with gunfire
Nah, I'm lying
No, I am not telling the truth
I ain't trying to clap that shit
I have no intention of engaging in violent acts
You know what I'm sayin'
Do you comprehend what I am saying?
I'm just trying to be positive
I am only attempting to maintain a positive attitude
You feel me, I'm just trying to be me, man
Do you understand? I am simply being true to myself
You feel me, do what a B do
Do you understand? I am doing what is expected of a successful person
I'ma do what a B do you feel me
I am going to behave accordingly, do you understand?
I'm past, I'm before the G, you feel me
I have surpassed the average level of accomplishment, do you understand?
I'm the B, you feel me
I am the Boss, do you understand?
So I gotta do what a B do, you feel me
Therefore, I must act like a Boss, do you understand?
What the B do, that's the B
The actions of a Boss define who they are
B for the Boss, you feel me
The letter B represents being a Boss, do you understand?
We throw the B's up for the B Town Boss
We raise our hands and make the B gesture to honor the Boss of B Town
You feel me, Lil B for Lil Boss
Do you understand? I am Lil B, the Lil Boss
You already know how I ride
You are already aware of how I conduct myself
Sometimes they call me B Town's greatest
Occasionally, I am referred to as the greatest in B Town
But like I said man, you feel me
However, as I previously mentioned, do you understand?
I do this off the d- the d- the d- the d
I create music spontaneously without any scripted material
Yeah man, 100% Gutta Mixtape off the dome
Yes, man. This is the 100% Gutta Mixtape created with improvised lyrics
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