The Becoming
Little Brother Lyrics


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I went from niggas tellin' me I really shouldn't rhyme
To droppin' a classic album muhfuckers couldn't find
Took my respect, took lessons and took the time
And if you want a success story, just take a look at mine
I was blessed with the right components, so precise
Cause I write so tight within the moment
And spit like my life depended on it
I target you herbs
On some teleprompter shit I got you watching your words
Tay rhymes are real life, yours are so 'for instance'
Taxin' these niggas like no dependents
12 bar courtroom drama with no co-defendants
Don't beat it off, come to your senses

Hard rock, my block is where you better be from
Top of the line, my team will never settle for crumbs
And he's hated, but still rated 2nd to none
I'm everything you wanna be but have yet to become

It all started back in '99 when time was hard
North Carolina Central but we called it the yard
Cause niggas wasn't trying to study abroad
They was trynna study a broad or two ir three up in the dorms
Met my nigga Chaundon and I started to ponder
"Fuck this, I'mma quit the football team tomorrow"
Did shows around town and word got around that battling Tay
Was like yelling 'spic' in Tijuana
Build my rep up, that's when Pooh and 9th stepped up
9th was old school, Pooh was young and playing catch-up
Cool, cause he could still rock an instrumental
Our first joints, yeah they was wack
But niggas could hear potential in 'em
Honing our skills for survival, hustling
Our flyers passed out like mamma at revival
The real deal on how I repped my peeps
You ain't goin' find this in no press release

Hard rock, my block is where you better be from
Top of the line, my team will never settle for crumbs
And he's hated, but still rated 2nd to none
I'm everything you wanna be but have yet to become

And "he's shook"
That's what your team is telling me, son
Still hated, but still rated 2nd to none




And Greensboro, cause that's the only 'boro I'm from
I'm everything you wanna be, but have yet to become

Overall Meaning

In Little Brother's song The Becoming, the lyrics speak to the journey of the artist from being told he shouldn't rhyme to becoming successful. The first verse talks about taking respect, lessons, and time while also having the right components for success. The artist explains how his writing is precise, and he spits like his life depended on it, showing his dedication to the craft. He also talks about targeting "herbs" on some "teleprompter shit," meaning he knows how to manipulate his words and get the upper hand in any situation.


In the second verse, the artist talks about his humble beginnings at North Carolina Central, where he met his friend Chaundon. He describes how he quit the football team to pursue his passion for music, and his reputation grew by battling other artists. Little Brother, composed of Pooh and 9th, stepped up to join him, and together they honed their skills and passed out flyers to promote their shows like "mamma at revival." The artist takes pride in representing his people and their journey towards success.


Overall, The Becoming is a song about overcoming challenges and obstacles to become successful. Through hard work and dedication, the artist and his crew have honed their craft and succeeded, inspiring listeners to follow their dreams and work towards achieving their goals.


Line by Line Meaning

I went from niggas tellin' me I really shouldn't rhyme
At first, people advised me not to become a rapper


To droppin' a classic album muhfuckers couldn't find
But then, I released an amazing album that people couldn't stop talking about


Took my respect, took lessons and took the time
I gained respect and learned valuable lessons by working hard and taking time to perfect my craft


And if you want a success story, just take a look at mine
My journey is one of success, and serves as an example of what can be achieved through hard work and dedication


I was blessed with the right components, so precise
I was lucky to have natural talent and skill that allowed me to be highly precise in my rapping


Cause I write so tight within the moment
I am able to write raps in a moment's notice, and do so with precision and skill


And spit like my life depended on it
When I rap, I put everything into it and give it my all as if my life depended on it


I target you herbs
I am focusing on weak, inexperienced rappers who can't match my level of skill


On some teleprompter shit I got you watching your words
My raps are so clever and precise that they leave other rappers stumbling and unable to come up with a good response


Tay rhymes are real life, yours are so 'for instance'
My raps are based on real life experiences and emotions, unlike other rappers whose lyrics feel contrived and fake


Taxin' these niggas like no dependents
I'm taking advantage of these weak rappers and charging them like I have no dependents


12 bar courtroom drama with no co-defendants
My raps are so strong that I feel like I could defend myself in court and win without any help


Don't beat it off, come to your senses
Stop trying so hard to be something you're not and come to your senses about your own abilities and limitations


Hard rock, my block is where you better be from
I come from a tough, hardworking community where only the best survive


Top of the line, my team will never settle for crumbs
My team is the best of the best, and we will never settle for anything less than the top spot


And he's hated, but still rated 2nd to none
Despite the hate and criticism I receive, I am still considered one of the best in the game


I'm everything you wanna be but have yet to become
I embody the traits and skills that other rappers aspire to have, but haven't yet achieved


And Greensboro, cause that's the only 'boro I'm from
I represent my hometown of Greensboro, and it's the only place I identify with


And 'he's shook'
Other rappers are intimidated by my skills and are afraid to go up against me


That's what your team is telling me, son
I'm aware that other rappers are intimidated by me because their teams have told me so




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PATRICK DOUTHIT, PHONTE COLEMAN, TIM DULAINE

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