The Future
Lil Bow Wow Lyrics
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I'm off the chains
Yeah I'm off the chains
[Chorus:]
Have you ever seen me,I'm the future
I represent how it's gone be, I'm the future
Born in 1987, I'm the future
I dont know about y'all
But I know about me
And when I think about the future
I'm all you see
Cuz I am the future
[Bow Wow]
I'm somethin your not
I'm just right with the block
Every jam that I make
Gotta go knock, knock
The biggest thang since hugo
You know y'all cats do a whole lot do mo believe me
I'm loose now running at full speed
Like the juice now like back in '73'
Ya heard of me
Had to I'm that lil bad dude
Runnin around puttin it down with JD
I'm the A in the hit
I'm the prince of the click
What you think keep makin shorty have them fits
It's the b capital O-W Wow
Like Moe Dee how you like me now
Tryna do it real big like Chris an nem
But if this thing dont work i'm above the rim
Between the legs and behind the back
Yeah i'm small but I got that
Now tell me
[Chorus]
(R.O.C.)
Now look up ahead dats me
Far beyond the flow is gone come on
You know the kid is crazy
Like Britney Spears
And I'm in the prime of my years oh yeah
I know what pops up in ya head first is ( wait a minute)
How he keep coming up with verses ( uh huh)
Well i'm gonna tell ya something and don't get nervous ( allright)
My secret is I'm doing this on purpose( Why)
To get a billion copies purchased
If your style is sick (well)
Mine is allergic
My rhymes in the beat merges like interstate traffic(ooh mybad)
It's just a habit
I flows it
I know it'll probably illegal
Before the o's before you
Even close to being the COR
Even backwards I'm hard
And I give my regards
But I aint rapping with y'all
I'm a year after tomorrow
You can't see me
I'm the future
I represent how it's gone be
I'm the future
Born in '79'
I'm the future
Party people get ready
It's the future
In Lil Bow Wow's song The Future, the artist emphasizes his belief in his own potential for greatness, by portraying himself as the future of the music industry. The chorus of the song highlights Bow Wow's confidence in his capability as a performer and artist, as he repeatedly asserts that he is the future.
Throughout the lyrics, Bow Wow emphasizes his hard work, dedication and unique style, which he feels makes him stand out from the rest. He talks about how his music is a representation of how the future will be, and how he will be the one to bring new and innovative sounds to the industry. His lyrics suggest that he wants to be remembered as a significant musician in history. In short, the song's theme revolves around young Bow Wow's belief in himself and what he can accomplish in the music industry.
Overall, The Future is a song that speaks of hope and aspiration. It encourages the listeners to believe in themselves and their potential to achieve greatness. The energy in the song's lyrical content, combined with the catchy beats, makes it a perfect jam for the mainstream.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm off the chains
I am incredibly talented and successful
Have you ever seen me, I'm the future
I am the next big thing in the music industry
I represent how it's gone be, I'm the future
I am setting the tone for what is to come in music
Born in 1987, I'm the future
I am a young artist with a lot of potential and promise
Party people get ready, it's the future
My music is going to get you moving and excited for what is to come
I dont know about y'all
I cannot speak for anyone else
But I know about me
I am confident in myself and my abilities
And when I think about the future
When I envision my future in music
I'm all you see
I am the only thing you see because of my overwhelming talent and potential
Cuz I am the future
I am the future of music
I'm somethin your not
I have something unique and special that sets me apart
I'm just right with the block
I have a good understanding of the streets and the people who live there
Every jam that I make, gotta go knock, knock
My music is so good that it knocks down doors and makes a big impact
The biggest thang since Hugo
I am one of the biggest things to happen in music since the great Hugo
You know y'all cats do a whole lot do mo believe me
Other artists try hard to be as good as me, but they can't quite reach my level
I'm loose now running at full speed
I am free and unhindered in my music, giving it everything I've got
Like the juice now like back in '73'
Like the famous Juice from 1973, my music is flowing and popular
Ya heard of me
You know my name and my talent
Had to I'm that lil bad dude
I am the young talented artist everyone is talking about
Runnin around puttin it down with JD
I am working hard with JD (Jermaine Dupri) getting my music out there
I'm the A in the hit
I am a major player in the music industry, contributing greatly to the hits
I'm the prince of the click
I am the leader of a group of talented artists (the click)
What you think keep makin shorty have them fits
My music is so good that it excites and energizes people
It's the b capital O-W Wow
My name is Bow Wow and I am the best
Like Moe Dee how you like me now
I am confident and proud of my talent, similar to Moe Dee's famous catchphrase
Tryna do it real big like Chris an nem
I am inspired by other big-name artists like Chris and others
But if this thing dont work i'm above the rim
If my music career doesn't work out, I will find success in other areas of my life
Between the legs and behind the back
Like a basketball player making a great move, I am making great moves in music
Yeah i'm small but I got that
Even though I am young and small, I have a lot of talent
Now tell me
Now I ask you
Now look up ahead dats me
If you look ahead, you will see me (and my success)
Far beyond the flow is gone come on
I am going to take the music industry to a whole new level
You know the kid is crazy
Some people may think I am crazy for aspiring to such great heights in music at a young age
Like Britney Spears
Like the famous Britney Spears, I am an up-and-coming pop sensation
And I'm in the prime of my years oh yeah
I am young and at my prime in my career
I know what pops up in ya head first is ( wait a minute)
I know you may have your doubts at first
How he keep coming up with verses ( uh huh)
You may wonder how I continue to make great music and lyrics
Well i'm gonna tell ya something and don't get nervous ( allright)
I'm about to tell you my secret and there's no need to be worried
My secret is I'm doing this on purpose( Why)
I am intentionally making great music that will be popular and successful
To get a billion copies purchased
My goal is to sell one billion copies of my music
If your style is sick (well)
If your music is good and popular (well)
Mine is allergic
My music is so much better than yours that yours negatively affects mine (like an allergy)
My rhymes in the beat merges like interstate traffic(ooh mybad)
My lyrics and beats blend together perfectly like cars on a crowded highway
It's just a habit
Making great music is what I do naturally
I flows it
I am so good at making music that it comes naturally
I know it'll probably illegal
My music is so good that it shouldn't be legal
Before the o's before you
I was making great music before anyone else
Even close to being the COR
No one else is on my level when it comes to making great music
Even backwards I'm hard
Even if you look at my music backwards, it is still good and impressive
And I give my regards
I am showing appreciation and respect for other artists in the industry
But I aint rapping with y'all
I am not collaborating with you (lesser) artists
I'm a year after tomorrow
I am ahead of the game and setting the bar for what music will sound like in the future
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bryan Michael Cox, Jermaine Dupri, Rahman Griffin, Terron Mitchell
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