The band consists of vocalist Kalan Beal, guitarist Nick Hyatt, bassist Koda Pratt, and drummer Thomas Scheltema. Notions takes great pride in putting each member's passion into the music, on and off-stage. It's not about just having music made, it's about evoking the same raw emotion out of the listener as what made the music in the first place.
Rain Down
Notions Lyrics
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All who stand in my way
All hell rain down
From the hate in my brain
Fuck you pay now
I ain't come here for play
Hit my paypal
If you fuck with the gang
What the fuck is this
Gems rocks stones pearls
Put them on the wrist
My new job's making hits
And I never miss
Talk tough lil boy
Know you isn't shit
Know you isn't shit
I'm finna take yo life
And leave you fucking heaven-sent
I'll take your soul
And then show you some shit you can't forget
You fuck with me
And that's some shit that you finna regret
Lil bitch
I'm just trynna make my future
Find my own way home
I wasted over 20 years
And I can't wait no more
I'm just trynna make my future
Find my own way home
I wasted over 20 years
And I can't wait no more
Yeah I'm cold
Like the winter
Eating rappers up for dinner
I been fuckin on yo bitch
I know that heaven don't want sinners
In ya skin just like a splinter
I been living like a movie
I been moving with the mob
You Micky Mouse you moving Goofy
Yeah
Designer clothing
Got me everything
I need to hide my self loathing
Stressed out
Mind feeling crazy like I'm floating
These bitches trynna jock the steez
But I'm the one who's chosen
Yeah yeah
I got some Notions
Mind real vast like
We sailing cross the ocean
Mixing different drugs
Like a witch been mixing potions
Know you finna pay the price
And leave me fucking heart broken
Yeah yeah
But that's just how it go
Outta sight outta mind
Finna go and hit the road
Finna go and play a show
Swear Notions been balling since a jit
Like the nba the kid a pro
I just need you all to know
Every song is a note
From the heart
And my blood is
How these lyrics flow
Music coming from the soul
So when I tell you that I'm different
Know that I been speaking
On the shit you can't control
Söze with the dinner roll
That's how I'm stacking bread boy
Fuckin with the kid
I hit ya head and leave ya dead boy
I guess my case rested
How I put it to bed
My lyrics like a noose
The way they hang on shit that I've said damn
The lyrics of Notions's song "Rain Down" convey a strong and intense emotion of power and determination. The first verse sets the tone with aggressive language and a desire to overcome obstacles. The artist expresses the idea that anyone who stands in their way will be brought down, and their anger and hate will rain down upon them. It is a declaration that they mean business and will not tolerate any disrespect or opposition. The mention of hitting their PayPal indicates a desire to be compensated for their efforts and warns others not to mess with them or their gang.
In the second verse, Notions describes their current situation, feeling down and dissatisfied, and expresses a urgency to create their own future and find their own path. The mention of wasting over 20 years implies a sense of regret and impatience, pushing them to take action now. The lyrics convey a sense of coldness and detachment, comparing themselves to winter, and a willingness to consume and overpower anyone who comes their way.
The third verse explores the artist's mindset and inner struggles. Notions mentions designer clothing as both a material possession and a way to mask their self-loathing. They describe their mind as feeling crazy and floating, indicative of internal turmoil. They view themselves as chosen, with a vast mind sailing across the ocean, mixing different drugs like a witch mixing potions. These lyrics convey a sense of rebellion and a disregard for consequences, warning others that messing with them will result in heartbreak.
The final verse highlights the artist's dedication to their craft and their belief that music comes from the depths of their soul. Notions expresses their uniqueness and warns others that they cannot control them or their lyrics. The mention of stacking bread and hitting heads conveys a sense of success and power. The lyrics end with a comparison of their words to a noose, implying their impact and influence, and a reference to the famous quote "Verbal Kint" from the movie "The Usual Suspects," emphasizing the finality and weightiness of their words. Overall, the lyrics of "Rain Down" depict an artist who is determined, confident, and unapologetic about their path and ambitions.
Line by Line Meaning
I will bring down
I will defeat and conquer
All who stand in my way
Anyone who opposes me will be taken down
All hell rain down
I will unleash chaos and destruction
From the hate in my brain
My anger and resentment drive me
Fuck you pay now
You will face consequences and pay for your actions
I ain't come here for play
I am serious and focused
Hit my paypal
Support and contribute financially if you support me
If you fuck with the gang
If you mess with our group or associates
I'm in your city lookin shitty
I am present but not thriving in your city
What the fuck is this
Expressing disbelief and confusion
Gems rocks stones pearls
Valuable possessions and treasures
Put them on the wrist
Wearing and flaunting luxurious jewelry
My new job's making hits
My current occupation is producing successful songs
And I never miss
I always succeed and produce exceptional work
Talk tough lil boy
You may talk fiercely, but you are insignificant
Know you isn't shit
You are worthless and irrelevant
I'm finna take yo life
I am intending to harm or destroy you
And leave you fucking heaven-sent
And cause you to question your own righteousness
I'll take your soul
I will take away your essence or spirit
And then show you some shit you can't forget
And expose you to experiences that will haunt you
You fuck with me
If you choose to confront or challenge me
And that's some shit that you finna regret
And that will lead to consequences you will deeply regret
Lil bitch
Term used to demean and belittle someone
I'm just trynna make my future
I am solely focused on building my own success
Find my own way home
Discovering my true path and destination in life
I wasted over 20 years
I have spent a significant amount of time unproductively
And I can't wait no more
I am impatient and eager for progress
Yeah I'm cold
I am emotionally distant and detached
Like the winter
Similar to the harshness and coldness of winter
Eating rappers up for dinner
Dominating and outperforming other rappers
I been fuckin on yo bitch
I have been engaging in sexual activity with your partner
I know that heaven don't want sinners
Being aware that heaven does not accept those who commit sins
In ya skin just like a splinter
Annoying and bothersome presence within you
I been living like a movie
My life feels like a cinematic experience
I been moving with the mob
I have been associating and collaborating with a powerful group
You Micky Mouse you moving Goofy
You are foolish and acting in a ridiculous manner
Designer clothing
High-end and prestigious fashion brands
Got me everything
Provide me with all the material possessions
I need to hide my self loathing
Necessity to conceal and suppress my deep self-hatred
Stressed out
Feeling overwhelmed and under pressure
Mind feeling crazy like I'm floating
My thoughts are chaotic and disoriented, like a floating sensation
These bitches trynna jock the steez
These women are attempting to copy and imitate my style
But I'm the one who's chosen
I am unique and selected for something greater
Yeah yeah
Expression of affirmation and agreement
I got some Notions
I possess ideas and beliefs
Mind real vast like
My mind is incredibly expansive, like
We sailing cross the ocean
We are metaphorically navigating through challenges and obstacles
Mixing different drugs
Combining various substances for a desired effect
Like a witch been mixing potions
Similar to a witch creating magical mixtures
Know you finna pay the price
You will inevitably face the consequences
And leave me fucking heart broken
And leave me emotionally devastated
But that's just how it go
That is the way life unfolds
Outta sight outta mind
When something or someone is not seen, they are forgotten
Finna go and hit the road
I am about to embark on a journey
Finna go and play a show
I am going to perform on stage
Swear Notions been balling since a jit
I have been achieving success from a young age
Like the nba the kid a pro
Like a professional basketball player, I excel
I just need you all to know
I want everyone to be aware
Every song is a note
Each of my songs is a piece of my expression
From the heart
Authentically and genuinely
And my blood is
My passion and essence
How these lyrics flow
My words and verses come naturally
Music coming from the soul
My music originates from deep within me
So when I tell you that I'm different
Therefore, when I claim to be unique
Know that I been speaking
Understand that I have been expressing
On the shit you can't control
About the things beyond your control
Söze with the dinner roll
My presence and impact are significant and commanding
That's how I'm stacking bread boy
That is how I am accumulating wealth, my friend
Fuckin with the kid
Engaging with me, the young talent
I hit ya head and leave ya dead boy
I will strike you with a fatal blow
I guess my case rested
I have successfully made my point and proved my superiority
How I put it to bed
How I convincingly ended the argument or discussion
My lyrics like a noose
My words have a strangling and constricting effect
The way they hang on shit that I've said damn
The impact and weight of my words are astonishing
Lyrics © DistroKid, MUSIC SALES CORPORATION
Written by: Kalan Beal
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kylof Söze
So FIRE! Love you Idle <3
6feet under_
@Projay Ghosh Sword of A Stranger
Kylof Söze
@Hitokiri not sure <3
Kylof Söze
@Projay Ghosh its in the description homie!
Projay Ghosh
anime name??
Hitokiri
The melody on the violin is very familiar. Is this an anime soundtrack?
Kalan Beal
That ending is probably the coolest thing I've ever seen in my life.
Kblaze195
Probably one of the greatest Anime films of all time
Kblaze195
@alessandro gini Sword of a Stranger
alessandro gini
Name of the anime