“When you listen to me, you can hear my pain,” says NoCap. “My music doesn’… Read Full Bio ↴“When you listen to me, you can hear my pain,” says NoCap. “My music doesn’t sound like anybody else’s. I don’t ever want to be in a box. I’m creating my own wave. I’m hoping to change the game forever.”
Mobile, AL-based rapper NoCap has just released his groundbreaking new album, Steel Human The new release follows NoCap’s acclaimed 2019 mixtape, THE HOOD DICTIONARY which earned national acclaim. 2019 saw the breakthrough release of “Ghetto Angels”. Pitchfork wrote, “NoCap is in touch with his Southern roots, taking us to church over a piano-driven instrumental that could without question play during a Sunday morning service…Lyrically, NoCap is candid, reflecting on his lost ones behind heart-rending bars: the faith-questioning, ‘Why do I always question God but I never pray,’. “The lyrics depict his fallen comrades into people who watch over him,” wrote XXL, “keeping NoCap safe on his journey through life. The song has resonated and took his career to another level.”

Outside
NoCap Lyrics

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(Al Geno on the track)

Rap game fake as hell, it's time for me to start investing
Shawty say she love me, she ain't heard from me since then
They gotta get that type of paper to live everyday like weekend
The DA ain't got no evidence, we beat it at the prelim'
I ain't tryna fuck, I'm just tryna get my dick sucked
When I'm outta town we turn BnBs to strip clubs

If I can't bring my pistol in, the promoter better not book me
Put a switch up on the Glock, they think I gave my gun whoopin'
Pull up in some' fast, looking like I'm Batman, nigga
Got canary yellow diamonds like I'm Pac-Man, nigga
They gon' smoke on who? Can somebody tell 'em it ain't safe
I'm rich, can't hide this shit
Accidentally put it in they face
I want it, I buy the bitch,
She say if you broke you gotta wait
I can't get no higher than this
I been on the moon all day
I put red on the bottom of my shoes
Adderalls got me on the roof
I was countin' 'fore I learned how to read
I'm a god so I got her on her knees
I'm a outside nigga, need a outside bitch
I got all the techniques to show you how to get rich

I forever get this money, I don't care how hard it get
And I ain't never goin' broke, a nigga way too lit

Overall Meaning

In the song "Outside" by NoCap, the rapper touches on different aspects of his life, including his struggles in the rap industry, his fame, and his love interests. NoCap opens the song by stating that the rap game is fake and he needs to start investing. This line shows that he is aware of the competition and fake promises in the music business and is ready to take matters into his own hands to secure his future. He then goes on to mention a girl who claims to love him but hasn't heard from him since. This line could be a reflection of how he has to balance his music career and personal life, making it difficult to maintain a relationship.

NoCap also mentions how he turns BnBs into strip clubs when he is out of town and expects promoters to allow him to bring his pistol. These lines portray a wild and risky lifestyle that comes with being a famous rapper. He also mentions his wealth by saying he puts red at the bottom of his shoes and can afford to buy any girl he wants. The line "I'm a god so I got her on her knees" shows his confidence and how he perceives himself as powerful and influential.

Throughout the song, NoCap expresses his determination to make money and his belief that he will never go broke. The line "I forever get this money, I don't care how hard it get" indicates that he is willing to work hard and overcome any obstacle to achieve success. Overall, "Outside" by NoCap is a reflection of the rapper's life in the rap industry and the lavish lifestyle that comes with it.

Line by Line Meaning

Rap game fake as hell, it's time for me to start investing
I've noticed the music industry is full of disingenuous people, so I need to start using my money wisely.

Shawty say she love me, she ain't heard from me since then
A girl once claimed to love me, but I haven't spoken to her since.

They gotta get that type of paper to live everyday like weekend
Some people have to make a lot of money just to have a good time regularly.

The DA ain't got no evidence, we beat it at the prelim'
The prosecution couldn't prove their case, so it was dismissed before a full trial.

I ain't tryna fuck, I'm just tryna get my dick sucked
I'm not looking for a full relationship, just someone to fulfill certain physical needs.

When I'm outta town we turn BnBs to strip clubs
When I'm on the road, my crew and I turn Airbnb rentals into impromptu strip clubs.

If I can't bring my pistol in, the promoter better not book me
If I'm not allowed to bring my gun to a show, I won't perform there.

Put a switch up on the Glock, they think I gave my gun whoopin'
By adding a switch to my gun, people mistakenly think I'm using it as a blunt weapon.

Pull up in some' fast, looking like I'm Batman, nigga
When I arrive quickly in a flashy car, I feel like Batman.

Got canary yellow diamonds like I'm Pac-Man, nigga
I have expensive, bright diamond jewelry like the video game character Pac-Man.

They gon' smoke on who? Can somebody tell 'em it ain't safe
They're threatening me, but they don't know the dangers of crossing me.

I'm rich, can't hide this shit Accidentally put it in they face
I'm so wealthy and flashy that my success is impossible to ignore.

I want it, I buy the bitch, She say if you broke you gotta wait
I have a lot of money, so I can get anything I want. The girl I'm interested in won't tolerate someone who doesn't have the same financial resources.

I can't get no higher than this I been on the moon all day
I feel as though I've reached the highest possible level of success and I'm enjoying it.

I put red on the bottom of my shoes Adderalls got me on the roof
I've added a red sole to my shoes like a designer brand, and I'm using Adderall to stay awake and focused.

I was countin' 'fore I learned how to read I'm a god so I got her on her knees
I was handling large amounts of money before I knew how to read. I'm so confident in myself that women willingly submit to me.

I'm a outside nigga, need a outside bitch
I'm constantly on the move and I need a partner who is independent and doesn't mind being on the go as well.

I got all the techniques to show you how to get rich
I have a lot of knowledge and strategies to share with others about how to attain wealth.

I forever get this money, I don't care how hard it get
I will always work hard to obtain money and success, no matter the obstacles.

And I ain't never goin' broke, a nigga way too lit
I'm confident that I'll never experience financial hardship due to my immense wealth and success.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gene Hixon, Kobe Crawford

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