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Murs Lyrics

This is a Living Legends, Justice League
This song is a collaboration between two hip-hop groups, Living Legends and Justice League.

Definitive Jux presentation
This song was released by Definitive Jux record label.

Brought to you by 9th Wonder and Murs
This song was produced by 9th Wonder and Murs is the rapper.

What up though, still givin' a fuck so
Murs still cares about making meaningful music despite the current state of the hip-hop industry.

Open up your changer and get ready to dump those
Murs advises listeners to discard their music collections if they only consist of repetitive, low-quality music.

Disc of the dudes that be soundin' the same
Murs is referring to artists who have a similar sound that lacks originality.

They get up on TV, steady clownin' for fame
Some artists appear on television shows to gain fame instead of producing quality music.

Disrespectin' ancestors that was bound in them chains
Some artists do not respect their ancestors who were subjected to slavery and oppression.

But I'm around in the game
Murs is still present in the music industry despite these negative aspects.

So things is bound to change
Murs believes that he can make a positive impact and bring change to the hip-hop industry.

I'm tryin' to walk that thin line
Murs is trying to balance between being intelligent and ignorant while making music that is significant.

Between intelligence and ignorance
Murs is balancing between being intelligent and ignorant in his music.

Have a little fun while makin' music of significance
Murs is trying to make music that is significant but also enjoyable.

A nemesis to niggas just bumpin' they gums
Murs is a rival to artists that only talk excessively without saying anything meaningful.

I give a fuck where you from
Murs does not care where an artist comes from, but rather the quality of their music.

It's where your heart at bitch
Murs believes that what really matters is an artist's passion for the music they produce, not their origin.

You gon' bite, little doggie, or just bark that shit?
Murs is asking if an artist has the talent to make music or just talks about it.

A slave to the rhythm, 9th spark that whip
9th Wonder, the producer, creatively controls the music, while Murs is a slave to the rhythm of the beat.

Cause my heart can't quit, I got something to say
Murs is passionate about making quality music and has a message to share.

Cause these niggas wanna act NWA
Murs is referencing artists who try to emulate the attitude and style of the hip-hop group NWA.

Niggaz wit artillery and nothin' to spray
Some artists claim to have weapons but do not use them.

Just some non-right assholes with nothin' to say
Murs is referring to artists who speak excessively but lack any meaningful content in their music.

I'm from where we leaving running and we hop outta cars
Murs is from a place where people quickly leave their cars and fight in the streets.

Jump out and beat you down in some new All-stars
People in Murs' neighborhood would wear expensive shoes while fighting and potentially damaging them.

No stars and stripes, just bars and pipes
Murs and his friends use bars and pipes as weapons during fights, not patriotic symbols like the American flag.

And niggaz just start shootin', they too hard to fight
Some people in Murs' neighborhood use guns to solve conflicts because they do not want to fight physically.

I'm scarred for life, and charge this mic with bars of fright
Murs has traumatic experiences from fighting that have influenced his music, which often deals with dark themes.

Dare any one of you frauds to bite
Murs dares anyone to copy his style or content in their music.

I'm raw as life with loss of wife and causin' strife
Murs' music is raw and sometimes deals with difficult experiences such as losing his wife and experiencing conflict.

Spittin' sharp wit like I floss with knives
Murs' lyrics are sharp and witty, like he is using knives to clean his teeth in a brutal way.

Not contrived or conceited, on your radio repeated
Murs' music is not manufactured or arrogant, but still receives airplay on the radio.

I'm elitist and I leave this Red Hot like Kiedis
Murs considers himself to be at the top of his craft, like Anthony Kiedis from the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

I'm a Californicator and a street narrator
Murs' music is a reflection of his Californian roots and personal experiences in his neighborhood.

Steady runnin' rappers down until they meet their maker
Murs is constantly working to improve his craft, surpass other artists, and eventually become a legend.

Concrete caretaker to these weak imitators, they a
Murs is responsible for maintaining the quality of music in the hip-hop industry and will push back against artists that do not put in the same effort.

Screech to my Slater, piece of beef to a gator or the
Murs can easily outperform other rappers, just like Slater and Screech from Saved by the Bell have fundamentally different talents.

Heat versus Lakers, I'ma speak to ya later
Murs needs to wrap up his performance and will finish later, much like the heated Lakers basketball rivalry.

And let 9th take me out
Murs is giving control of the song back to 9th Wonder, the producer.

With techniques and a fader
9th Wonder is using his techniques and equipment (such as a fader) to mix the song.

(What's wrong wit y'all man?)
Murs is addressing the audience and questioning why there is a lack of quality music in the hip-hop industry.

(The fuck is y'all thinkin' bout?)
Murs is puzzled by the low quality of music in hip-hop and is questioning the thought processes of those who make it.

(Damn, them motherfuckers is lame man, get ya shit right man)
Murs thinks that many artists in the hip-hop industry make terrible music and need to improve their craft.

I'm from the home of Double K, nothin' but trouble gang
Murs is from a neighborhood where Double K (founding member of People Under the Stairs) is also from, which has a reputation for trouble and violence.

K-W-S's, L-T-S's, O-F-A's
Murs is listing the names of other hip-hop crews that come from his neighborhood.

And every other crew that used to rack cans and spray
Murs is referencing the graffiti art culture in his neighborhood.

And mob the R-U-D before the M-T-A
Murs and his friends would cause trouble on public transportation and vandalize subway cars before the M-T-A (New York City's transit authority) would take action.

So don't hate what I say or talk down when I bust mine
Murs does not want people to dislike his music or speak negatively about it.

Tryin' to make some green like the Culver city bus line
Murs is trying to make money through his music, like the Culver City bus line charges money for transportation.

I'm unsigned and hyped, dump mines on site
Murs does not have a record deal but is still enthusiastic about his music and will perform anywhere to get his name out there.

This Living Legend gang what you punks rhymin' like
Murs is representing the Living Legends group and believes that other artists should strive to imitate their style.

I combine with 9th, sickest with these beats
Murs and 9th Wonder have a great working relationship and create sick (great) beats together.

I mean so sick like he's forgettin' to eat
Murs' music is so good that 9th Wonder forgets to eat when they are producing together.

A hard man to take down like Michael Vick on his feet
Murs is resilient and tough, like Michael Vick (a football player) who was difficult to tackle.

And anybody chose me they was thinkin' defeat
People who underestimated Murs thought that they would easily win against him, but he would prove them wrong.

I'ma spit with this heat until I get my credit
Murs will continue to make great music until he gets the recognition he deserves for his talent and hard work.

I'm a verbal martial artist like I'm signed to Shady Records
Murs' rap skills are like a form of martial art, and he compares himself to an artist signed to Shady Records (Eminem's record label).

And you bitches best respect it or I will destroy you
Murs demands respect for his talent and promises to ruin the careers of those who try to undercut his work.

Have your whole crew screamin' out "You're My Boy Blue!"
Murs would easily defeat entire groups of rappers, leaving them humiliated and defeated like the character from the movie Old School named Blue was when his friends humiliated him publicly.