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.
Can't Go Back
Lil B Lyrics
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We see the plan
You know they tryna get us all locked up
For the slavery
I ain't never going back
All the pain that I done seen
My niggas has shed so many tears
We done got our minds so manipulated
We out here instigatin' and playa hatin'
All these jealous tendencies
Got these wolves covered in sheep's paper
I done said "Free Tune Baby"
Now these niggas out here still hatin'
(free Rocky, bitch) but fuck 'em
I'm prayin' erry day niggas gotta understand
That some things is free other stuff not
Some people cheat and some people creep
I'm out here every day nigga
I don't really hide
I'm just tryna stay alive
Niggas don't respect they lives
So then they how they gon' respect mine?
I'm still pushin' lines erry day
With a pen and a pad
The streets or the pavements
My house or the lab
And I ain't never goin' back
They gon' have to turn me black
The orange is the new black
I'd rather die than go back
Can't go back no I can't go back
No we can't go back no we can't go back
Fuck that, I won't go
(Free all the real niggas)
Got me askin' "What is life?" sometimes
"What is life?" sometimes
Trust her half when she lie sometimes
You only got one time the game cold for you
Free all of the guys
It's been a minute since I got sunlight
Even though I watch the sun shine
Shit, it ain't been the same outside
Days turn into night
Time pass, tap shelf to get by
Gettin' high, fuck the law three times
And fuck the system designed
To keep people in the benefit line
Shit, really it's a war outside
Niggas sleep beyond the crack in they eyes
Niggas strivin' to live, really dying inside
Like getting high is enough to get by
Youngin trippin' in a rush to get fly
Like havin' pockets with no money inside
It's really lame
All that time, in a rush to recline
Niggas droppin' out of rap to leave time
So if they get behind me blurpin'
I'm swerving ain't no station, I'm fine
Setbacks be a bitch and a mountain to climb
I'm really doin' alright
Fuck it, really I'm fine
Stay out ya feelings and get out ya mind
Cause gettin' money is the only
That jealousy I done seen you hate
Lose a face in a quiet race
Niggas food, fuckin' lion prey
Trials and tribulations make you hate shit
Success don't come often, vacation
I wanna say free errybody
Fuck the suckas but free all the
Real ones that's locked down
If you listenin' to this right now
And you locked up
Raise hell in that bitch man
Free all the real ones man we on it
Can't go back no I can't go back
No we can't go back no we can't go back
Fuck that, I won't go
The lyrics of Lil B's "Can't Go Back" convey deep reflections on the struggles faced by individuals caught up in a cycle of pain, manipulation, and societal pressures. The song begins with a call to free those who have been marginalized and oppressed, awakening to the systemic challenges that attempt to hold them back. The reference to being "locked up for the slavery" points to the ongoing institutional injustices and the legacy of oppression that still plagues society.
As the track progresses, Lil B delves into his personal experiences and the harsh realities he has witnessed, emphasizing the emotional toll it has taken on himself and those around him. The imagery of shedding tears and feeling manipulated underscores the emotional and mental strain that comes with navigating a hostile environment filled with jealousy and deception. The rapper's resolve to break free from this destructive cycle is evident as he declares, "I ain't never going back," determined to move forward despite the challenges.
The theme of resilience and perseverance resonates strongly throughout the song, with Lil B expressing his steadfast commitment to staying true to himself and not succumbing to the pressures of conformity or regression. The lyrics reflect a sense of defiance and defiance against the forces that seek to undermine his sense of self-worth and identity. The emphasis on pushing forward with creativity and artistry, whether in the streets or in the studio, highlights his refusal to be limited by external constraints.
In the final verse, Lil B extends his message of solidarity and support to those who may be facing similar struggles, particularly those who are incarcerated. The exhortation to "raise hell in that bitch" and the rallying cry to "free all the real ones" underscore the rapper's commitment to advocating for the marginalized and oppressed. The repeated refrain of "Can't go back, no I can't go back" serves as a defiant declaration of determination and a refusal to regress into a past filled with pain and limitation. Ultimately, the song encapsulates a powerful message of resilience, self-expression, and solidarity in the face of adversity.
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