If you listen closely, you can hear DOOM laughing throughout.
Bumpy's message
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Just calling to say that I'm proud of the work you been doing dog
You know this whole album and all that that you've been working on my dude
It's like, it's like a long time coming man for people to get a chance to
Look into the mind of a villain, you know like somebody who really has
A serious outlook on their craft, you know there's a lot of clowns out here
With you know, painted faces and when they take the paint off
It's just a clown with no paint on their face
It's the OG man Bumpy Knuckles straight fly, aight?
My motto for 2009 is fuck everybody, aight?
So when you go on stage and you put your middle finger up to the crowd
Ask them to put it back up
And when they show respect to the villain they should say fuck everybody
'Cause that's what everybody's gonna say when they have to show respect for you
Ah fuck him, fuck him that's the dinkiest shit in the world if they write this
Well fuck you
'Cause everybody wanna be what you are
You nah'mean? They can't find themselves
Aight, stay focused my dude I appreciate your work
Aight? Soon come, Bumpy Knuckles, MF DOOM soon come
Peace
The song "Bumpy's Message" by MF DOOM features a voicemail from the rapper Bumpy Knuckles. He praises DOOM for his work and the album he had been working on, calling it a long time coming, as it offered a chance for fans to truly understand the mind of a villain. Bumpy contrasts DOOM's serious approach to the craft with other rappers who paint their faces to hide their lack of substance, and suggests that when fans show respect for DOOM, they should say "fuck everybody," which will be everyone else's response to DOOM's success anyway.
Overall, Bumpy's message is one of appreciation and encouragement. By suggesting that DOOM's middle finger salute should be returned, he urges DOOM to stay true to himself and keep focused on his craft. He recognizes the value of DOOM's work and sees him as someone who is making a difference in the world of hip-hop.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo what's up Doom, it's Bumpy Knuckles
Bumpy is greeting MF DOOM.
Just calling to say that I'm proud of the work you been doing dog
Bumpy is conveying his admiration for the work MF DOOM has been producing.
You know this whole album and all that that you've been working on my dude
Bumpy acknowledges the album that MF DOOM has been working on.
It's like, it's like a long time coming man for people to get a chance to
The album has been highly anticipated by fans and it's finally here.
Look into the mind of a villain, you know like somebody who really has
MF DOOM is a villainous character with a serious outlook on his craft.
A serious outlook on their craft, you know there's a lot of clowns out here
MF DOOM is set apart from other musicians who have a less serious approach to their art.
With you know, painted faces and when they take the paint off
Other musicians hide behind a persona or facade, but MF DOOM is true to himself.
It's just a clown with no paint on their face
Other musicians are not authentic and rely on gimmicks to be successful.
So please understand my dude I'm watching you man and I see what you doing
Bumpy is encouraging MF DOOM to stay on his path.
It's the OG man Bumpy Knuckles straight fly, aight?
Bumpy is an original gangsta and he supports MF DOOM's music.
My motto for 2009 is fuck everybody, aight?
Bumpy's motto for the year is to not let other people's opinions and negativity affect him.
So when you go on stage and you put your middle finger up to the crowd
MF DOOM is encouraged to be rebellious and not conform to what others expect of him.
Ask them to put it back up
MF DOOM is encouraged to ask his fans to mirror his message to show solidarity.
And when they show respect to the villain they should say fuck everybody
MF DOOM is the villain and his fans should disrespect those who do not support him.
'Cause that's what everybody's gonna say when they have to show respect for you
People may not like MF DOOM's villainous persona, but they must respect his talent.
Ah fuck him, fuck him that's the dinkiest shit in the world if they write this
Negative opinions of MF DOOM are unimportant.
Well fuck you
MF DOOM does not need the support of naysayers.
'Cause everybody wanna be what you are
MF DOOM is unique and others try to emulate him.
You nah'mean? They can't find themselves
Others cannot find their own identities and try to copy MF DOOM.
Aight, stay focused my dude I appreciate your work
Bumpy concludes the message by encouraging MF DOOM to remain focused and thanking him for his contributions.
Aight? Soon come, Bumpy Knuckles, MF Doom soon come
Bumpy is hinting at a possible collaboration between himself and MF DOOM.
Peace
Bumpy ends the message with a peaceful farewell.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Corin Douglas Littler, Daniel Dumile Thompson
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