Desire
MeLa Machinko Lyrics

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Said it's my desire, yes it, yeah
Expressing that the singer has a strong desire

Yes it, yes it is, oh yeah, yeah
Reiterating the previous line and emphasizing the strength of the desire

Comprehend the guidelines
Asking the audience to understand the instructions

My chest out chinchilla
Being confident and flamboyant

All relaxed on the sidelines
Being relaxed and confident on the sidelines

I'm so famous, understand
Stating that the singer is renowned and should be recognized by the audience

New York City respects my game like Joe Namath
Drawing a comparison between how respected the artist is in New York City and how respected Joe Namath is in the same city

And I protect my name like your anus
Making a crude comparison to emphasize how much the artist values their reputation

In prison y'all don't hear me, y'all don't listen
Explaining that the artist feels ignored and unheard by those in prison

Y'all just wanna shine, y'all just wanna glisten
Suggesting that those in prison are more concerned with looking impressive than hearing the singer's message

Floss, knowing that the soul is still missing
Acknowledging that even though people may flaunt their material possessions, there is still something missing within them

(Who am I?)
Questioning the singer's identity

I am the poetical pastor
Describing the singer's identity as blending poetry with religious authority

Slave to a label but I own my masters
Stating that although the singer may be under a record label, they still have ownership over their original recordings

Still get it popping without Artist And Repertoire
Asserting that the artist can still make successful music without the involvement of the Artist and Repertoire department

'Cause march is a monarch only minus the A&R
Drawing a comparison between the artist and a monarch, minus the A&R department

When my brain excels, your train derails
Suggesting that when the singer is at their best, others may struggle to keep pace

Pop shit, make you feel 'The Clipse' like Pharell
Implying that the singer's words can have a powerful effect, like how the group 'The Clipse' can cause people to feel

You will feel me
Stating that the audience will feel the artist's presence and impact

You will admire
Asserting that the audience will admire the artist's talents and abilities

(My)
Prefix to emphasize ownership or belonging

Struggle
Highlighting that the singer has faced difficulties and hardships

(My)
Prefix to emphasize ownership or belonging

Hustle
Describing the hard work and diligent effort put in by the singer

(My)
Prefix to emphasize ownership or belonging

Soul, desire
Highlighting that the singer's soul and desire have driven them to success

Oh, said it's my desire, yes it, yeah
Reiterating that the artist has a strong desire

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My book is a ovary, the pages I lust to turn
Metaphorically comparing the singer's book to an ovary that they have a strong desire to explore

My pen's the penis, when I write the ink's the sperm
Using a vulgar metaphor to describe the act of writing, where the pen is compared to a penis and the ink is compared to sperm

Desire, the fire that ignites, the torch to burn
Describing desire as a powerful motivating force that can spark creativity and passion

This is not rocket science, this easy to learn
Asserting that the concept of desire driving passion is a simple one to understand

My mic's the gavel when I talk courts adjourned
Drawing a comparison between the artist's microphone and a judge's gavel, implying that the artist has the final say in their domain

Respect, even if you were ashes you couldn't earn
Stating that the singer is deserving of respect even beyond death

I embody antibiotics, you are infected with germs
Using a metaphor to describe the artist's music as a cure for the ills of others

Rap's fatally ill, please stick to the serum
Suggesting that the rap genre is ill and in need of a cure, and that the singer's music can serve as that antidote

Players, pick turns to play, get burned
Implying that those who compete against the singer will get burned or bested

I color commentate the game like chick perms
Comparing the way the singer analyzes and comments on the game to how hair is styled with colored chemicals

This is the moment of truth for my opponents and liars
Implying that this is a decisive moment for those who may want to go up against the artist or discredit them

Talk is alone invoke the emotion of black choirs
Suggesting that the artist's words can stir up strong feelings in listeners like a church choir

Fire, you don't wanna get burned like Rich Pryor
Using a pun to suggest that the 'fire' of the singer's talent can be dangerous to those who underestimate them or choose to challenge them

Move back, who's that, there, the live wire
Stating that the singer is a live wire, full of energy and ready to make an impact

Yes, my desire, people should keep fighting
Reiterating that the audience should hold onto their passions and hopes

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Yes, my desire, people should keep fighting
Encouraging the audience to persist and never give up

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Yes, my desire, people should keep fighting
Reiterating that the audience should keep struggling for their goals and desires

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