PLAYSTAY
MARU NARA Lyrics
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Lightning lights up the room
Like I’m Raiden Minato or Zeus
Bars straight ripping the hook
Left up right down
X O
Push square
Press start
Press start two times
L1 R1
Both 2’s indeed
Then S E L E C and T
Left up right down
X O
Three lines
Push square
Press start
Press start two times
L1 R1
Both 2’s indeed
Then S E L E C and T
No super guy but
Most stupid god
Go shoot em up like
Йо, скукота
В городах ульях - жизнь муравья
High above boondocks - флоу журавля
High tech ninja
I be in the same shit
Life is a game
So I play my station
Underground lightning
Hit the blind child
Now see my blades blink
In the shadow where I shine
Wigguh
Dragon rec
ON
Resurrect them all
Razor rips bones
Ra- uh - ra- uh - rap raw
That’s all
They never stepped that hard
Now heavyweight flow let them crack that floor
Mainstream renegade
Full screen rhyme relegation
I imitate my enemy
I against I till that one day
With my game
Ima turn that “black life line” to a runway
Gaiden finna come true
Lightning lights up the room
Like I’m Raiden Minato or Zeus
Bars straight ripping the hook
Gaiden finna come true
Lightning lights up the room
Like I’m Raiden Minato or Zeus
Bars straight ripping the hook
Left up right down
X O
Three lines
Push square
Press start
Press start two times
L1 R1
Both 2’s indeed
Then S E L E C and T
Left up right down
X O
Three lines
Push square
Press start
Press start two times
L1 R1
Both 2’s indeed
Then S E L E C and T
In "PLAYSTAY," MARU NARA reflects on his life as a video gamer and rapper. The opening lines "Gaiden finna come true / Lightning lights up the room / Like I’m Raiden Minato or Zeus / Bars straight ripping the hook" suggest that he is about to shine and become a force to be reckoned with (Gaiden is a Japanese word for a bonus or side story in video games, and Raiden is a character from the Mortal Kombat series). He then references the buttons and commands for playing video games, asserting his expertise and skill: "Left up right down / X O / Three lines / Push square / Press start / Press start two times / L1 R1 / Both 2’s indeed / Then S E L E C and T."
The chorus repeats the idea of lightning and power, as MARU NARA sees himself as an unstoppable force, invoking the legendary gods Raiden and Zeus. He combines this with his love for rap, as "Bars straight ripping the hook" suggests he is creating memorable verses that will stick with the listener, like the hooks in popular songs. The next verse includes references to the Russian language, life in cities and countryside, ninjas, and the idea of life as a game. As a "stupid god," MARU NARA both acknowledges his limitations and asserts his divine powers - perhaps suggesting that he is not infallible but can still wield impressive skills. The rapper asserts his unique style and skills as he "hit[s] the blind child / Now see my blades blink / In the shadow where I shine."
Finally, the third verse refers to MARU NARA's struggle to be recognized as a rapper and his determination to succeed, even in the face of adversity. He asserts his prowess as a "mainstream renegade" and pledges to outdo his enemies. The phrase "black life line" is likely a reference to the game over screen in video games, which often shows a black screen with a countdown of remaining lives, and MARU NARA cleverly says he will turn it into a "runway" - suggesting that he will keep going and succeed despite setbacks.
Line by Line Meaning
Gaiden finna come true
My dreams are about to become a reality
Lightning lights up the room
My talent is electrifying and impossible to ignore
Like I’m Raiden Minato or Zeus
I am a godlike figure, imbued with incredible power
Bars straight ripping the hook
My lyrics are so strong that they steal the spotlight from the chorus
Left up right down
I'm intimately familiar with the controls of the game of life
X O
I navigate through trials and obstacles with strategy and cunning
Three lines
I draw the boundaries of my journey and defend them fiercely
Push square
I push back against my enemies and assert my dominance
Press start
I initiate the game of life with confidence and determination
Press start two times
I am fearless in starting over and trying again
L1 R1
I know when to take risks and when to be cautious
Both 2’s indeed
I am balanced and adaptable, able to switch between offense and defense
Then S E L E C and T
I make strategic choices that determine my path to success
No super guy but
I am not a superhero, but I have strengths and weaknesses like anyone else
Most stupid god
I may not always make the smartest choices, but I am unstoppable nonetheless
Go shoot em up like
I am a warrior, ready to take on any challenge that comes my way
Йо, скукота
Life can be boring and mundane, but I am always looking for ways to inject excitement and adventure
В городах ульях - жизнь муравья
In the bustling city, life is like that of an ant, constantly moving and striving for survival
High above boondocks - флоу журавля
In the peaceful countryside, my flow can soar like that of a crane, unhindered and free
High tech ninja
I am a master at navigating through the digital world and using technology to my advantage
I be in the same shit
I may be in difficult situations, but I always find a way to rise above them
Life is a game
I treat life like a game, with rules and strategies that I can master
So I play my station
I take control of my own life and create my own path to success
Underground lightning
My talent is raw and powerful, like lightning hidden beneath the surface
Hit the blind child
I may face obstacles, but I never lose sight of my goals
Now see my blades blink
My skills are sharp and precise, able to cut through any challenge
In the shadow where I shine
I thrive in the face of adversity, finding success even in the darkest of situations
Wigguh
I am confident and unafraid to be who I am
Dragon rec
I am part of a powerful and influential music group
ON
I am always switched on, ready to take on whatever comes my way
Resurrect them all
I can bring back to life any talent or skill that has lain dormant or unused
Razor rips bones
My talent is sharp and destructive, like a razor blade cutting through bone
Ra- uh - ra- uh - rap raw
My flow is rhythmic and powerful, able to move mountains and break down walls
That’s all
I have said all that needs to be said, and my talent speaks for itself
They never stepped that hard
No one has ever matched my strength or talent
Now heavyweight flow let them crack that floor
My talent is so strong that it can shake the very foundations of the music industry
Mainstream renegade
I do not conform to traditional standards of success and instead pave my own path
Full screen rhyme relegation
My lyrics are all-consuming, taking over every aspect of the music industry
I imitate my enemy
I learn from those who have come before me, taking inspiration and knowledge from their successes and failures
I against I till that one day
I am not afraid to compete against the best and am prepared to go head-to-head until I am victorious
With my game
I am always on top of my game, ready to take on any challenge
Ima turn that “black life line” to a runway
I can take any adversity or challenge and turn it into an opportunity for growth and success
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Васильев Андрей Юрьевич
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