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.
Close My Eyes
Lil B Lyrics
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In the projects) 05 Fuck Em
Its for the hood I love you
Suburbs I love you trailer parks I love you
Lil B what it do street nigga what up?
And doctor people I love you
Gutta worldwide you know wham
Sayin gutta niggas worldwide
Yeah
Keep it real
I seen some things I had a wild past
Hittin' licks taking losses I
Was making petty cash i want to be the top
Physician a neural surgeon
But niggas gotta put that work
In and I ain't working
To keep it real I seen some
Niggas that made it hustlin'
I seen niggas come with millions
And leave with nothin'
Mom heavy job for real I couldn't understand
Being on the workforce
Don't nobody really care
You're just another pay check
You're just another maintenance
Had a lot of feelings inside
But I ain't say shit
But keep it real rap the
Shit got me speaking up
Used to get beat up and
Now Im slappin niggas up
Everybody got a gun so don't impress me
These niggas did me wrong for
Real you won't forget me
Karma got a lot of niggas
Prayin' for they last breath
Tryna make 25 and tryna see 26
Tryna make 42, see what them 30's do
I only fuck with real niggas
Like them New Jersey dudes
Manhattan keep stackin Philadelphia to Texas
Understand my message you feel me?
You don't live paralysed keeps
Trap nigga Im so traumatized
I said Im so traumatized this
The world I love you lil B look in my eyes
05 Fuck Em mixtape man
If you ain't a thug man If you ain't trippin
You ain't feeling no pain
Nigga straight up man
Keep doing what you doing and fucking away
You namsayin? Holla
The lyrics to Lil B's song "Close My Eyes" reflect on his personal experiences and observations of life in the streets and the struggles faced by individuals living in the projects and disadvantaged neighborhoods. It begins with a shoutout to those in the hood, suburbs, and trailer parks, expressing love and solidarity with them. The lyrics convey Lil B's authenticity and connection to street culture, as well as his desire to succeed and rise above his circumstances.
Lil B acknowledges his troubled past, engaging in illegal activities like theft to make some money. He aspires to be a top physician or neurosurgeon but acknowledges the hard work required to achieve that goal. He reflects on seeing both successful hustlers and those who lost everything they gained. The lyrics also touch on the indifference of the workforce and how people are often treated as just another paycheck or maintenance.
The song reflects Lil B's journey from being beaten up to becoming stronger and more assertive, standing up for himself. He mentions the prevalence of guns but also states that it doesn't impress him, as some have wronged him in the past. Lil B also alludes to the fragility of life and the constant struggle to make it past a certain age, referring to wanting to make it to 25, then 42, and see what the future holds.
Overall, "Close My Eyes" captures Lil B's raw emotions, his appreciation for real friends, and his perspective on the harsh reality of street life. It's a song about resilience, personal growth, and staying true to oneself despite the challenges faced.
Line by Line Meaning
(This goes out to all the cats
This song is dedicated to everyone, especially those in the projects
In the projects) 05 Fuck Em
I represent the struggles and challenges faced by those in the projects
Its for the hood I love you
This song is for the neighborhood, expressing love and support
Suburbs I love you trailer parks I love you
I extend my love to the suburbs and trailer parks as well
Lil B what it do street nigga what up?
What's up, I'm Lil B, representing the streets
And doctor people I love you
I also show my love and appreciation towards doctors
Gutta worldwide you know wham
I represent the struggles faced by people from the streets worldwide
Sayin gutta niggas worldwide
I acknowledge and speak for those from the streets all over the world
I do this for the struggle nigga its Lil B
I create music to shed light on the hardships and difficulties, that's my purpose as Lil B
Yeah
Indeed
Keep it real
Let's be honest and authentic
I seen some things I had a wild past
I have witnessed and experienced turbulent times
Hittin' licks taking losses I
Engaging in robberies and facing consequences
Was making petty cash i want to be the top
I used to make small amounts of money illegally, but my ambition is to become a leading figure
Physician a neural surgeon
I aspire to become a highly skilled brain surgeon
But niggas gotta put that work
However, to achieve my goals, one must put in the necessary effort
In and I ain't working
Unfortunately, I'm not currently putting in that work
To keep it real I seen some
Honestly, I have witnessed
Niggas that made it hustlin'
People who achieved success through illegal activities
I seen niggas come with millions
I witnessed individuals acquiring great wealth
And leave with nothin'
Only to end up losing everything in the end
Mom heavy job for real I couldn't understand
My mother had a difficult job that I struggled to comprehend
Being on the workforce
Working to make a living
Don't nobody really care
Realizing that nobody truly cares
You're just another pay check
To employers, you're just another source of income
You're just another maintenance
Merely another burden or obligation
Had a lot of feelings inside
I had numerous emotions bottled up inside
But I ain't say shit
But I kept it all to myself
But keep it real rap the
But through honest music, I now speak up
Shit got me speaking up
This situation encouraged me to express myself
Used to get beat up and
I used to suffer physical abuse and
Now Im slappin niggas up
Now I am standing up for myself and fighting back
Everybody got a gun so don't impress me
I'm not impressed by the prevalence of guns
These niggas did me wrong for
These individuals have mistreated me
Real you won't forget me
I want them to remember the real me
Karma got a lot of niggas
The consequences of their actions will catch up with them
Prayin' for they last breath
They will eventually reach a point of desperation
Tryna make 25 and tryna see 26
Striving to live beyond the age of 25
Tryna make 42, see what them 30's do
Trying to reach the age of 42 and experience the challenges of the thirties
I only fuck with real niggas
I only associate with genuine individuals
Like them New Jersey dudes
Including the authentic guys from New Jersey
Manhattan keep stackin Philadelphia to Texas
From Manhattan to Philadelphia and even Texas, it's all about accumulating wealth
Understand my message you feel me?
Do you comprehend the essence of my message?
You don't live paralyzed keeps
Don't just exist, break free from limitations
Trap nigga Im so traumatized
As a person from the streets, I am deeply scarred by my experiences
I said Im so traumatized this
I emphasize that I am profoundly affected
The world I love you lil B look in my eyes
Despite everything, I still have love for the world, and I want Lil B's sincerity to be recognized
05 Fuck Em mixtape man
This song is from the mixtape titled '05 Fuck Em'
If you ain't a thug man If you ain't trippin
If you're not involved in criminal activities or engaging in reckless behavior
You ain't feeling no pain
Then you haven't experienced true difficulty
Nigga straight up man
Speaking honestly and directly
Keep doing what you doing and fucking away
Continue with your current actions and disregard negativity
You namsayin? Holla
Do you understand what I'm saying? Let's connect and communicate
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