On My Own
Merkules Lyrics


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I'm a boss, I'm a beast, I'm a menace
Paranoid, I ain't been at sleep in a minute
Car full of smoke, can't breathe and you in it
Pockets turn green, all I'm eating is spinach
Twenty-five like a young Vince Carter
The world pissed off, now that Trump's in office
So I double my investment and cut my loses
And I'm sorry if a motherfucker come off hostel
I've been tryna find a way to relax
I'm the villain now, I been in the cape and a mask
Fuck it, I'ma cover my whole face full of tats
And I'll fit in with this new generation of raps
Nah, I'm gettin' too ahead of myself
Chain hang around my neck like a wrestling belt
And my money so long, I need a separate account
Gang squad at my show tryna figure me out
"What's with all the tattoos, is he some sort of gangster?"
"Look at the scars, I heard somebody shanked him"
Fuck 'em all, I'ma do my thing
I'm at top now deciding on who I'll bring

I'll be in my own lane
Ridin' in my own lane
I just do my own thing
I'll be on my own (and I ain't ever worried 'bout y'all)
I'll be in my own lane
Ridin' in my own lane
I just do my own thing
I'll be on my own (and I ain't ever worried 'bout y'all)

I told these rappers, "Catch me if you can"
I did this shit all by myself, without no help
I had plan, whoa
I told these rappers, "Catch me if you can"
I did that shit all by myself, without no help
I had a plan, whoa

I'm a prick and I'm proud, I'm a problem
I'm the shit and you're sounding like garbage
Pour a drink 'til the crowd do a mosh pit
Now I'm fucked up if you down for the conflict
I can see that you've been praying on my downfall
That's the reason that I stay the fuck from 'round y'all
If you a hater, you a hater, you can pound salt
But I'm the heart of my city, I am the town hall
Man I'm wishing on the day that they try me
Shotty on my waste fill the place full of bodies
I drank the tequila and ate the souvlaki
And then I left the scene without a trace in a 'Rari
I'm on my shit like I'm sitting on a toilet
Racks on my wrist so I'm feeling sorta gorgeous
I don't say names, that gon' make you feel important
Serial killer, I'm still steppin' on the corpses

I'll be in my own lane
Ridin' in my own lane
I just do my own thing
I'll be on my own (and I ain't ever worried 'bout y'all)
I'll be in my own lane
Ridin' in my own lane
I just do my own thing
I'll be on my own (and I ain't ever worried 'bout y'all)

I told these rappers, "Catch me if you can"
I did this shit all by myself, without no help
I had plan, whoa
I told these rappers, "Catch me if you can"




I did that shit all by myself, without no help
I had a plan, whoa

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Merkules's song "On My Own" portray a sense of isolation and defiance that arise from the artist's self-belief while also conveying a feeling of anger towards those who may have had a wrong impression of him. The opening lines of the song showcase his confidence, depicting him as a "boss, beast, and menace," who is paranoid and hasn't slept in a while. He furthers the portrayal of his dominant nature, describing himself as someone whose pockets have turned green, who prefers spinach and who is young, like Vince Carter.


The second verse sees Merkules giving a closer look into himself, revealing that he is in the "villain" cape and mask, and how he won't shy away from tattooing his face full of ink just to fit in with the newer generation of raps. The third verse shows Merkules dismissing the naysayers, hating on him and deciding to focus on his own thing, in his own lane. Further, he celebrates his independence and how he achieved his success all by himself without anyone’s help.


Overall, the song stresses the artist's determination to stay true to himself and his art and disregard any negative comments and opinions that the world might have. Through this, Merkules motivates his listeners to stay true to themselves, believe in their dreams and to ignore any haters that may thrive to put them down.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a boss, I'm a beast, I'm a menace
I am a powerful and intimidating figure


Paranoid, I ain't been at sleep in a minute
I am constantly anxious and cannot relax


Car full of smoke, can't breathe and you in it
The situation is overwhelming and suffocating


Pockets turn green, all I'm eating is spinach
My wealth is increasing and I am focused on my health


Twenty-five like a young Vince Carter
I am at the top of my game and still young


The world pissed off, now that Trump's in office
The current political climate is causing chaos


So I double my investment and cut my loses
I am making calculated financial decisions


And I'm sorry if a motherfucker come off hostel
I apologize if I seem aggressive


I've been tryna find a way to relax
I am seeking a way to ease my anxiety


I'm the villain now, I been in the cape and a mask
I have embraced my role as the bad guy


Fuck it, I'ma cover my whole face full of tats
I am expressing myself through body art


And I'll fit in with this new generation of raps
My appearance and style reflect current trends in hip hop


Nah, I'm gettin' too ahead of myself
I am becoming too confident and need to slow down


Chain hang around my neck like a wrestling belt
I am flaunting my wealth with extravagant jewelry


And my money so long, I need a separate account
I am financially successful and need to manage my assets


Gang squad at my show tryna figure me out
Law enforcement is observing me at my performance


"What's with all the tattoos, is he some sort of gangster?"
People are questioning my appearance and background


"Look at the scars, I heard somebody shanked him"
Rumors are spreading about my past experiences


Fuck 'em all, I'ma do my thing
I will not let others dictate my actions


I'm at top now deciding on who I'll bring
I have achieved success and am choosing who to involve in my career


I'm a prick and I'm proud, I'm a problem
I am arrogant and difficult to deal with


I'm the shit and you're sounding like garbage
I am superior and others are inadequate


Pour a drink 'til the crowd do a mosh pit
I am enjoying myself and igniting the audience


Now I'm fucked up if you down for the conflict
If you are looking for a fight, I am ready


I can see that you've been praying on my downfall
I am aware of people wishing for my failure


If you a hater, you a hater, you can pound salt
I do not care about negativity or criticism


But I'm the heart of my city, I am the town hall
I am an important figure in my community


Man I'm wishing on the day that they try me
I am ready for confrontation and hoping for a challenge


Shotty on my waste fill the place full of bodies
I am prepared to use violence if necessary


I drank the tequila and ate the souvlaki
I am enjoying myself and indulging in life's pleasures


And then I left the scene without a trace in a 'Rari
I am able to come and go as I please


I'm on my shit like I'm sitting on a toilet
I am focused and in control


Racks on my wrist so I'm feeling sorta gorgeous
I am flaunting my wealth and feeling confident


I don't say names, that gon' make you feel important
I do not give attention to those seeking it


Serial killer, I'm still steppin' on the corpses
I will not stop until I claim victory and success


I told these rappers, "Catch me if you can"
I am challenging others to keep up with me


I did this shit all by myself, without no help
I achieved my success on my own


I had plan, whoa
I was strategic and prepared


I'll be in my own lane
I will focus on my individual path


Ridin' in my own lane
I will not be swayed by others


I just do my own thing
I will pursue my own goals and desires


I'll be on my own (and I ain't ever worried 'bout y'all)
I am self-sufficient and unconcerned with others' opinions




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Written by: Cole Corbett Stevenson

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@brianm.v.7286

feels like my birthday, merk dropping all these tracks!

@mirderwithani4498

Love that notification about new Merk!

@ryanjakiwchuk3459

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@afrothunder9095

Us citizen here and im lovin that canada has one of the best rappers out

@zezty4295

Amazing whole album is fire ,rare these days diddnt have to skip a track.

@melvin1lucas

top 10 merk song and best albm hes ever dropped!

@yungtrigg8122

YEAH BOY SOUVLAKI FTW!!! much love from Greece man, keep it up

@nathandion9609

Damn merkules I've been listening to you for a couple weeks now but have have heard many albums, true words spoken! And really like the remixes!!.

@peterhrusovsky3729

You just keep getting better and better πŸ‘ŠπŸ»πŸ‘ŠπŸ»πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

@williamtarr9758

Bought the album so sick

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