Rush
Marc Live Lyrics
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Woo! Ohhh.. yeah.. sink in
Brand new.. Marc Live... let's go!
Rush, let's work, rush
Rush, yo.. rush
Yo, check, check, yo
Rush - jump all hot, jump off the whole top
Break up the floor, break up mad tours
Shake up the state, shake like it's earthquake
Break up the cake, break 'til it's daybreak
Shut down the block, pay off corrupt cop
Set up shop, set off the whole block
It's all good, yo it's all hood listen
Stop it - I know this shit sound mad good
It's supposed to, niggaz I told you
Chickens I told you, you brand new
It's a, new me yo it's not you, you old news
Take off the top, blow past the hot spot
Everybody look, get chicks took
Hit the lick quick, get the bricks quick
The chain so sick, rims so thick, c'mon!
[Chorus x2]
Rush - it's the cars, the clothes, the dough
Rush - it's the bar, the clubs, the 'dro
Rush - it's the girls, the diamonds, the blow
Rush - it's the street, it's gangsta, so heat
[Marc Live]
Rush - okay, yo I'ma make sense of it (tell 'em)
The rush, the overload, overdose, fuck it
It's over most fuck it, so go 'head with it
People love the scene, it's all cream
It's all flash, it all costs, it's all green
It's all ching, it's the whole thing, the TV's
Rims so mean, and so extreme
Buy the bar out, and ride out with the best thing
See me at the next thing, text ring
It's head trauma, bad drama, they need body armor
The streets is monster, the streets is Tonka
Watch your truck, you might get stuck
You might not wake up, wear the make-up
You fake and shook, you won't get off the hook
We takin dough right from off of your books
Your whole label break up, you out of cake, wake up
[Chorus]
[unknown girl]
(Rush) Okay, we got money, we got Manolos
Bessa Mistra, Diors, bottles
It's unstoppable, in V.I.P. top shelf
It's every day, it's not [?] baby
You know how we do
[Marc Live]
Rush - blow up the street, blow off the mad heat
Blow down the doors, it goes down mad raw
It's too real, go get steel
Stop all beef, snatch off the new piece
Walk down the street, pass to my man Pete
Go by Jacob and split all the cake up
All in a day's work, go get paid work
We made for it, break laws, rush for it
[Chorus]
Rush
The song "Rush" by Marc Live is a rap that centers around the concept of rushing toward success, fame, and material possessions with disregard for consequences or ethics. The lyrics highlight the desire to break rules, take risks, and go on without looking back. The chorus repeats the word "rush" as a mantra, emphasizing the all-consuming drive to have it all at any cost. The verses depict a lifestyle of luxury, excess, and danger, where money, women, drugs, and violence are the necessary steps to reach the top.
Marc Live raps about jumping off the roof with 90 proof, breaking up mad tours, shaking up the state like an earthquake, bribing corrupt cops, setting up the whole block, hitting the lick quick, and driving with the best thing. He portrays the rush as an addictive force that can make or break one's career and reputation, but that ultimately defines one's worth and identity. The unknown girl singing backup vocals echoes the same theme of living lavishly and recklessly, name-dropping designer brands and party scenes.
The song's message can be interpreted as a critique of the mainstream rap industry's fascination with materialism and consumption, as well as a celebration of the on-the-edge lifestyle that some rappers and their fans aspire to. The use of hyperbole, wordplay, and street slang adds to the intensity and glamour of the rush, but also exposes its shallow and hollow nature. Overall, "Rush" is a catchy and energetic rap that captures the zeitgeist of hip-hop in the early 2000s.
Line by Line Meaning
Rush - jump all hot, jump off the whole top
Jump headfirst into action, with reckless abandon
Jump off the roof 90 proof, listen
Engage in dangerous behavior while under the influence of alcohol
Break up the floor, break up mad tours
Cause chaos and disruption, both physically and figuratively
Shake up the state, shake like it's earthquake
Cause widespread upheaval with one's actions
Break up the cake, break 'til it's daybreak
Work hard and persistently until success is achieved
Shut down the block, pay off corrupt cop
Exert control and influence over one's surroundings, even if it means resorting to unethical tactics
Set up shop, set off the whole block
Establish oneself as a dominant force in the area
It's all good, yo it's all hood listen
Despite the chaos and danger, everything is okay and under control
Stop it - I know this shit sound mad good
Recognize and acknowledge that the lifestyle being described is tempting and appealing
It's supposed to, niggaz I told you
This is exactly what was promised and expected
Chickens I told you, you brand new
Even those who are new to this lifestyle are quickly assimilated and expected to behave accordingly
It's a, new me yo it's not you, you old news
Embrace the new and improved self, distancing oneself from old ways and acquaintances
Take off the top, blow past the hot spot
Remove all inhibitions and exceed expectations
Everybody look, get chicks took
Attract attention and admiration, especially from women
Hit the lick quick, get the bricks quick
Make money quickly and efficiently
The chain so sick, rims so thick, c'mon!
Show off one's wealth and success with flashy accessories and expensive vehicles
[Chorus x2]
The chorus repeats the idea that the rush is fueled by material possessions, drugs, and the danger of the street life
Rush - okay, yo I'ma make sense of it (tell 'em)
Despite the apparent chaos, there are reasons or justifications behind these actions
The rush, the overload, overdose, fuck it
While there may be negative consequences, the excitement and power of the rush makes it worth it
It's over most fuck it, so go 'head with it
Despite the risks, continue to indulge in this lifestyle because it is worth it
People love the scene, it's all cream
The lifestyle appeals to many because of the wealth and success associated with it
It's all flash, it all costs, it's all green
The trappings of wealth and success are flashy and expensive, but ultimately driven by money
It's all ching, it's the whole thing, the TV's
The accumulation of wealth and power is the ultimate goal, as demonstrated by luxuries such as televisions
Rims so mean, and so extreme
Accessories such as rims on cars are indicative of extreme wealth and power
Buy the bar out, and ride out with the best thing
Spend extravagantly on drinks and women, surrounding oneself with the best that money can buy
See me at the next thing, text ring
Stay connected and visible in the social scene, including through technology
It's head trauma, bad drama, they need body armor
The danger and violence of the lifestyle requires physical protection
The streets is monster, the streets is Tonka
The streets are terrifying and intense, requiring a strong will to survive
Watch your truck, you might get stuck
Be wary of the dangers and obstacles one might face on the road to success
You might not wake up, wear the make-up
Embrace the danger and be prepared to face the consequences, including death
You fake and shook, you won't get off the hook
Deceit and fear will not help one escape the consequences of their actions
We takin dough right from off of your books
Take money from those who have it, often by force
Your whole label break up, you out of cake, wake up
Even those who are successful in the music industry are not immune to the dangers of the street life
Rush - blow up the street, blow off the mad heat
Cause chaos and disruption, possibly through violent means
Blow down the doors, it goes down mad raw
Enter with force and energy, with little regard for the consequences
It's too real, go get steel
The violence and danger of the lifestyle require a willingness to arm oneself with weapons
Stop all beef, snatch off the new piece
Avoid and attempt to prevent conflict, but be prepared to use force if necessary
Walk down the street, pass to my man Pete
Move through the streets with ease and confidence, sharing success with others
Go by Jacob and split all the cake up
Celebrate success by spending money and sharing it with friends
All in a day's work, go get paid work
The pursuit of wealth and success is an everyday endeavor
We made for it, break laws, rush for it
The rush and excitement of the street life is worth breaking the law and taking risks for
[Chorus]
The chorus repeats the idea that the rush is fueled by material possessions, drugs, and the danger of the street life
[unknown girl]
An unknown woman provides additional commentary on the excess and indulgence of the lifestyle
Contributed by Henry V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.