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.
Spontaneous Combustion
Lil B Lyrics
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A last chance at the game you gonna see us wailing
I got that old school swag, harlem styling
Took a page full of books I wrote
Can't see double eye leave when I write
Out of sight, freestyle out of mind
Might leave you with a dollar sign
You rappers are fake, all you do is rhyme
Y'all look up to me like computer time
People ain't past my level,
Glock 9 look sick when the sculp is metal
People catch that case and they plead the devil
Insane and the brain catch me whatever
Got love for the earth got love for chatter
Got love for my bitch she let me fuck whenever
Man this rap game in you stuck forever
Like Siamese twins man we stuck together
Man I always keep it real I don't change the weather
I'm cold like weather, mike told the beretta
Black ops, straps, leave your body straight like a mirror
I'm the only rapper unsigned who really unsigned
I'm talking on corporate, just a billion dollar grind
Trap your whole life about 57 times
Came back from the dead, the bitches gonn feel me
That bitch suck my dick while I tuck my stubie
Trust a person far as I know him
Size him up how I throw him
Everybody now golden, it's the attitude that make you special
I told a special same time I move that vessel
Got dope in the back like cocaine special
Got rich the game but the dough ain't against you
Niggas will catch you slipping, ain't no one special
Crackers catch you slipping and they'll drop the pieces
Hating on me, you don't know the beef bitch
Think it's a game but it's really some street shit
Man I used to be on the block till they put you on defense
I was smoking weed while you were sitting on bleachers
I was out doing life while you was relying on teachers
I'm so blessed to have, no regrets to have
For real, what's the definition of bad
I'm in a world on my own, the definition of dad
If I do any time until that said
Don't wait till life, being a repeated offender
Take that slap on the wrist then go teach them gangsters
Worldwide thugging out we gonna teach the wanksters
Play all the time now when you life in danger
I'm so paranoid, I stay strapped with the banger
Task force coming in, even blasting that strangers
No mask on my face so you know when I'm dangerous
Plus we thug with honor, ain't no one acting or staging
Thugs kill thugs in the hood,
But wanna learn nothing
Don't wanna earn something
Can't make excuses, go out and burn something
You change your whole life from nothing to something
Fuck the real, that's the end of discussion
When I rap it's spontaneous combustion
The lyrics in Lil B's Spontaneous Combustion are a powerful commentary on the rap game, the street life, and the struggles that come with each. The opening lines, "This all our last chance, fuck it, let's go," sets the tone for the entire song. The artist is throwing caution to the wind and going all out, knowing that this could be their last chance to make it big. The references to old school swag and Harlem styling speak to the artist's understanding of the history of hip hop and their own place within it.
The lines "My life too real, I talk, I don't gotta rhyme. You rappers are fake, all you do is rhyme" are a commentary on Lil B's own approach to rap. He's not interested in just rhyming for the sake of rhyming, but rather in telling his own story and speaking his truth. The references to guns and violence are a testament to the harsh realities of life on the streets, while the lines "Got love for the earth got love for chatter. Got love for my bitch she let me fuck whenever" show a softer side of the artist.
Overall, Spontaneous Combustion is a powerful commentary on the rap game and the street life, with Lil B's unique perspective shining through in every line.
Line by Line Meaning
This all our last chance, fuck it, let's go
It's do or die time and we're diving in headfirst
I got that old school swag, harlem styling
My style is classic and full of a retro feel
Took a page full of books I wrote
I've learned a lot and applied it to my craft
Can't see double eye leave when I write
I'm so focused that I'm not seeing double
Out of sight, freestyle out of mind
My rhymes are coming from the top of my head
Might leave you with a dollar sign
I'm focused on money and leaving a mark
My life too real, I talk, I don't gotta rhyme
My experiences are authentic and I don't fake my rhymes
You rappers are fake, all you do is rhyme
Other rappers are inauthentic and only focus on their lyrics
Y'all look up to me like computer time
People are inspired by my words in the same way they rely on a computer
People ain't past my level,
No one is on my level
Glock 9 look sick when the sculp is metal
My firearm looks amazing with its metal sculp
People catch that case and they plead the devil
People give into temptation when they're in trouble with the law
Insane and the brain catch me whatever
Regardless of any mental health issues, I'll keep going on
Got love for the earth got love for chatter
I love the world and talking with people
Got love for my bitch she let me fuck whenever
I have a lot of love for my significant other for how accommodating they are
Man this rap game in you stuck forever
Once you're in the game, you're in it for life
Like Siamese twins man we stuck together
My crew and I are in it for life and can't be separated
Man I always keep it real I don't change the weather
I always stay authentic through anything
I'm cold like weather, mike told the beretta
I'm as cold-blooded as the weather and the gun is always ready
Black ops, straps, leave your body straight like a mirror
My guns and equipment take someone out as quick as a reflection
I'm the only rapper unsigned who really unsigned
I'm self-made and independent
I'm talking on corporate, just a billion dollar grind
I don't need corporate backing to succeed
Trap your whole life about 57 times
Living a life of crime is a dead end and you'll get trapped in it
Came back from the dead, the bitches gonn feel me
I've had ups and downs but I always come back stronger
That bitch suck my dick while I tuck my stubie
I'm taking care of business while she takes care of business
Trust a person far as I know him
I don't trust people until I've gotten to know them
Size him up how I throw him
I analyze and assess people before deciding how to deal with them
Everybody now golden, it's the attitude that make you special
If you have the right attitude, you'll be successful
I told a special same time I move that vessel
I'm juggling tasks and succeeding at all of them
Got dope in the back like cocaine special
I have drugs in my possession, like they're one-of-a-kind
Got rich the game but the dough ain't against you
I've made money in the game but it's still not everything to me
Niggas will catch you slipping, ain't no one special
People will take advantage of you if you're not careful
Crackers catch you slipping and they'll drop the pieces
The authorities will take you down if they catch you slipping
Hating on me, you don't know the beef bitch
People who don't understand our issues shouldn't hate
Think it's a game but it's really some street shit
This isn't a game, this is life on the streets
Man I used to be on the block till they put you on defense
I used to be able to sell on the streets until the game got tougher
I was smoking weed while you were sitting on bleachers
I was living life on the edge while you were just watching from the sidelines
I was out doing life while you was relying on teachers
I was learning valuable knowledge by living my life while you were still in school
I'm so blessed to have, no regrets to have
I'm grateful for the life I have and have no regrets
For real, what's the definition of bad
What does it really mean to be 'bad'?
I'm in a world on my own, the definition of dad
I'm carving my path and becoming my own man
If I do any time until that said
If I end up in jail, so be it
Don't wait till life, being a repeated offender
Don't keep making the same mistakes
Take that slap on the wrist then go teach them gangsters
Learn from your mistakes and share your knowledge
Worldwide thugging out we gonna teach the wanksters
We'll show people how to live life on the streets
Play all the time now when you life in danger
We make light of danger when it's constantly present
I'm so paranoid, I stay strapped with the banger
I'm always worried and carry a gun for protection
Task force coming in, even blasting that strangers
The authorities will attack even those they don't know
No mask on my face so you know when I'm dangerous
I'm not hiding who I am or what I'm capable of
Plus we thug with honor, ain't no one acting or staging
We have a code and respect one another in our line of business
Thugs kill thugs in the hood,
There's violence within our own communities
But wanna learn nothing
People don't learn from the violence
Don't wanna earn something
They don't want to work for their success
Can't make excuses, go out and burn something
No excuses, just go out and make something of yourself
You change your whole life from nothing to something
With hard work, you can make a better life for yourself
Fuck the real, that's the end of discussion
I don't care what others say, my way is the only way
When I rap it's spontaneous combustion
When I rap, it's like an explosion of creativity
Contributed by Ella B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tristan Island
Almost 4 years later I still shed a tear listening to this. TYBG 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
lilbpack1
its time to set the tone of caring and love - Lil B
teddy seba
Is it just me or does Lil B have the best beats when he's being real?
MrSam
when you listen to lil b its only you and basedgod
Terrence Cook
lil b changed my life honestly
xoanpm aka yungxoanpm
Same.. TYBG till death
Chris Henry
Helped me get through depression .
chimpanzee
same
FreshFuel Gaming
same
HBK Teezy
Mine too😢😢i wanna cry just thinking about it my favorite ever!