But it was the heat Stud was tossing off the field that was raising eyebrows and bobbing heads. It wasn’t until the end of his Junior year that Stud would hone his hidden hip-hop skills. After two strong seasons at Duke, including an All-American Freshman year, Tommy John Surgery put Stud on the sidelines. Suddenly rhyming became an outlet to pass the time. But his flow was too impressive to be overlooked. Stud’s knack for clever rhymes and witty punches caught the attention of his peers and earned the respect of local artists. One in particular, Gerven, quickly noticed Stud’s swagger. One trip to Boston, four tracks and a photo shoot later, the duo launched Mike Stud as we know him. Now a graduate student at Georgetown University, Stud’s taking it day by day–a tough task when your hit single “Club Fantasy” is bumping non-stop on the radio in Providence and soon to be in Boston and D.C.
Bottom line, the kid’s just what his name suggests—-a Stud. Clearly the accomplishments he’s achieved in his life are a testament to his passions. Whether it’s baseball or his academics, Mike Stud has consistently found a way to do things bigger and better than most. With very little musical background, he’s already causing a stir in the industry. Armed with fresh beats and his signature flow, Stud’s bringing a smarter type of fresh to the hip-hop scene. The kid’s got it. Now it’s just a matter of time before everyone knows it.
Jack Daniels
Mike Stud Lyrics
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So next time ain't gonna be with me
I'm on Sunset cooking in the lab, 4 AM
Got my girl at the crib foreplaying
And I'm cruising down the motherfucking Boulevard
You should cop the album
Man, that shit feel like a rookie card, I should sign that shit
And I go out on the weekend
That's why I'm tweaking
Pour it up
That Jack Daniels, wash away my sadness
For the money and the fame and the antics
Man, god damn it
So pour me some Jack Daniels
That Jack Daniels, last man standing
For the money and the fame and the antics
For the pain they don't really see the damage
Just me and my boy Jack Daniels
I do it for my mama back at home
I'm doing everything I can
Yes you know, yes you know
And my fam got problems, I got issues
And you do too, that's why I miss you
Even when I'm with you, girl I fuck with you
But I feel like I got nowhere to go
Nowhere to hide, no one's inside
The reasons why I don't know
No, I don't know
So pour it up
That Jack Daniels, wash away my sadness
For the money and the fame and the antics
Man, god damn it
So pour me some Jack Daniels
That Jack Daniels, last man standing
For the money and the fame and the antics
For the pain they don't really see the damage
Just me and my boy Jack Daniels
Fuck the fame, I don't want it no more
Let's hit a day on the morn'
That Mary Jane marijuana when I wanna
So I got me a girl I love a lot more
And she's the only one I can stop for
The game driving me away like a cop car
I miss you, but I think I miss myself more
In "Jack Daniels," Mike Stud is sharing his thoughts and feelings about his life and career as a musician. He talks about how he's always chasing the next opportunity, but he knows deep down that it won't bring him true happiness. He's up late at night working on his music, while his girlfriend is at home waiting for him. He feels like he's swimming in shallow thoughts and is struggling to find meaning in his life. He turns to alcohol, specifically Jack Daniels, as a temporary escape from his problems. He believes that the alcohol can wash away his sadness and help him forget about the pain and damage that comes with the money and fame of the music industry.
Stud recognizes that he's not the only one going through tough times. His family has problems, and he knows that his fans are also struggling with their own issues. He acknowledges that he's not perfect either and has his own set of problems and issues. He misses his girlfriend and feels like he has nowhere to go or hide. He doesn't want the fame and success if it means sacrificing his personal relationships and happiness. In the end, he decides that he wants to spend time with his loved ones and enjoy life without the pressure of the music industry.
Overall, "Jack Daniels" is a heartfelt song about the struggles that come with fame and the importance of finding happiness outside of success.
Line by Line Meaning
Next time never been my thing
I don't believe in doing something again and again, so I won't do it next time
So next time ain't gonna be with me
I won't be doing the same thing again next time
I'm on Sunset cooking in the lab, 4 AM
I'm working for my music in the Sunset, brewing something new at 4 in the morning
Got my girl at the crib foreplaying
My girl is at home, and we are spending some quality time together
And I'm cruising down the motherfucking Boulevard
I'm driving down the Boulevard, with no particular destination in mind
You should cop the album
You should get your hands on my album
Man, that shit feel like a rookie card, I should sign that shit
My music is new and sounds like a fresh start, so I feel confident in signing my work
And I go out on the weekend
I go out and have a good time on the weekends
Swimming in all these shallow thoughts from the deep end
I'm thinking about shallow things even though I know I should be thinking about deeper topics
That's why I'm tweaking
That's why I'm feeling anxious and overthinking
Pour it up
Let's drink some alcohol to forget about these shallow thoughts and feelings
That Jack Daniels, wash away my sadness
Alcohol, especially Jack Daniels, helps me forget about my unhappiness
For the money and the fame and the antics
I'm doing this for the money and the fame, even though it may come with drama and controversy
Man, god damn it
Damn it all
So pour me some Jack Daniels
Let's drink some whiskey
That Jack Daniels, last man standing
Whiskey is my faithful companion through thick and thin
For the pain they don't really see the damage
The people who judge my life and my decisions don't understand the negative impact it has on me
Just me and my boy Jack Daniels
It's just me and my whiskey, always there for me
I do it for my mama back at home
I create music for my mother, who is back at home, listening to my work with great care and attention
I'm doing everything I can
I'm giving it my all, trying to succeed in life
Yes you know, yes you know
You already know this about me
And my fam got problems, I got issues
My family has troubles that worry me, and I also have my own problems
And you do too, that's why I miss you
You have your own problems and issues, and that's why I miss being with you
Even when I'm with you, girl I fuck with you
I love you, even when we argue or don't see eye to eye
But I feel like I got nowhere to go
Sometimes I feel lost and directionless in life
Nowhere to hide, no one's inside
I have no safe or comforting place to go to or share my thoughts
The reasons why I don't know
I'm not sure why I feel like this
No, I don't know
I have no answer to my questions
Fuck the fame, I don't want it no more
I'm tired of the fame and everything that comes with it, so I no longer want it
Let's hit a day on the morn'
Instead, let's hang out and have a good time in the morning
That Mary Jane marijuana when I wanna
Sometimes, when I feel like it, I smoke weed to relax
So I got me a girl I love a lot more
But now, I have a new special someone who outshines everything else
And she's the only one I can stop for
She's the only one who makes me stop and appreciate the little things in life
The game driving me away like a cop car
The music industry is pushing me away, like a cop car chasing after me
I miss you, but I think I miss myself more
I miss you, but more than that, I miss the person I used to be before all the fame and stress took over my life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KHARI MATEEN, MICHAEL SEANDER, LOUIS BELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bandgeek190
Next time never been my thing
So next time ain't gonna be with me
I'm on Sunset cooking in the lab, 4 AM
Got my girl at the crib foreplaying
And I'm cruising down the motherfucking Boulevard
You should cop the album
Man, that shit feel like a rookie card, I should sign that shit
And I go out on the weekend
Swimming in all these shallow thoughts from the deep end
That's why I'm tweaking
Pour it up
That Jack Daniels, wash away my sadness
For the money and the fame and the antics
Man, god damn it
So pour me some Jack Daniels
That Jack Daniels, last man standing
For the money and the fame and the antics
For the pain they don't really see the damage
Just me and my boy Jack Daniels
I do it for my mama back at home
I'm doing everything I can
Yes you know, yes you know
And my fam got problems, I got issues
And you do too, that's why I miss you
Even when I'm with you, girl I fuck with you
But I feel like I got nowhere to go
Nowhere to hide, no one's inside
The reasons why I don't know
No, I don't know
So pour it up
That Jack Daniels, wash away my sadness
For the money and the fame and the antics
Man, god damn it
So pour me some Jack Daniels
That Jack Daniels, last man standing
For the money and the fame and the antics
For the pain they don't really see the damage
Just me and my boy Jack Daniels
Fuck the fame, I don't want it no more
Let's hit a day on the morn'
That Mary Jane marijuana when I wanna
So I got me a girl I love a lot more
And she's the only one I can stop for
The game driving me away like a cop car
I miss you, but I think I miss myself more
@chazzmckinney3602
What do I think this means....?
I think you really summed it up with the outro when you said,"Fuck the fame, I don't want it no more...The game driving me away like a cop car I miss you, but I think I miss myself more".
I think you've reached a point in your career where your initial goal to be famous has been achieved so now you're like I'm not really feeling this rap shit anymore. So, now that you've reached this point you've got to change your motivation away from trying to be more famous or have more money to just enjoying making music and making crowds go wild lol. No more "me me me and my fame" and more like, "How can I give more to people while still doing what I love which is making music?"
I think in the mean time maybe you should take a vacation and start playing some more baseball again so you can find your way back to your love of rapping and making music again. Michael Jordan did something similar. He quit basketball to play baseball for 2 years, but I'm sure that in those 2 years he found that original love he had for basketball, which compelled him to play it again and then win 3 more championships. I mean I don't think you need 2 years lol, but I think you understand what I'm saying.
Just my thought
@teamusta1992
"i miss you but i think i miss myself more" hits too hard
@MuzeXC
realest bar mane
@claudiaaguilar2631
go ner frfr
@debramurphy68
B
@aricjones5040
Miss you. Bitsy.
@bojackjackson6959
These Days - My favourite album 💿
@clbfilms7893
honestly i hope this song stays on the dl because it surprises people how good it is when they dont know it but that is all of his music
@galactus9625
May be the most slept on song ever.
@mrleoszn
Most underrated artist of all time but soon to be the most known and thats a bet. Been listening to you since the soundcloud days. The Summer remix is a classic. And these songs like Jack Daniels got me through one of the toughest times of my life. Thank you for all the music you make. I will always be listening.
@kassyy1
💯🙌