No Way
OnCue (Prod. Maki Brenton Duvall & Royal) Lyrics
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Goddamnit
Cause years I famished
I know I didn't, but I think god planned this
I hope he planned this
Yeah, I'ma make jams til I get a Hologram
And a sister named Janet
I'm an honest man, I'm a Pollick fan
But it's all about the loot
When I fell off, friends went poof
(Still) Money on my head when i nearly had no roof
But these girls think I'm cute from my hat to my boots, thank the lord
They ignored my tooth, cause of what I do in the booth
Ain't that the fucking truth
Reincarnation Im the proof
Who the hell dumb enough to let me loose
I don't drink goose, I like me bourbon
Hands 10 and 2, but I like me swerving
I don't like lanes, so I broke the curb in
This much vision is more like a burden
Yeah, I've been saying, I'm Super Saiyan
Since I wrote the bangers, down in the basement
With the panty hoes over the clothes hangers
Even back when Cory was trying to smash the Topanga, yup
Yeah, why you so suprised, huh?
Now I need hummus on my rider
Shit, I moved to the city
Brought my day ones with me
Fuck the world except my momma
You can't tell me no different
I don't play with these flows
Nor the shit that I'm spitting
And these women got a hard time sitting
Cause I beat that kitten like I'm fresh outta prison
You know it
Know we been through some shit
Know we been through some shit
Dad done poofed and split
And bro done dipped
Then the booth got lit
Let me talk my shit
Let me talk my shit
Yeah, you ain't gotta sell your crib, no, momma
You ain't gotta sell your crib, you ain't gotta sell it, no, no
I ain't gon' stop till I get it, no
I ain't gon' stop till I get it, no
I ain't gon' stop till I get it, motherfucker
Nah, I ain't gon' stop till I get it, no way
Now we on to something
Or we just on something
Honestly I don't know, I really can't tell
Then Just fucked with running
Oh, you thought I was fronting
Oh, you thought I was bluffing
Honestly man it's nothing, I'm about to raise hell, aye
Just cause you rap all fast
Don't hide the fact you ain't sayin jack
What you think this is motherfucka
Can't look back, Pops was on crack
It's just that this life ain't a pic-a-nic muhfucka
Living down on Chapman Street
Plotting on a masterpiece
Back when they use to laugh at me
Now I'm to send those to the master suite
Yeah, the same white kid with a New York fitted on
Pants too big that's when I got shitted on
Name too big now you singin' to a different song
Pants too tight so these hoes wanna get on now!
Then Zav moved me out, then he drove me down
Cause the homies hold me down
With a few bucks to my name look at the shit I figured out
Im'a make my momma proud right now
The lyrics to OnCue's song "No Way" describe the artist's determination to succeed in his dreams despite the hardships he has faced. The opening lines mention being underestimated on a college campus but expressing the desire to create music until he reaches a level of fame that allows him to perform with a hologram of himself and even meet his idol Janet Jackson. He references his Polish heritage and taking pride in his aesthetic choices. The lyrics also mention being betrayed by friends when he hit a rough patch but still being able to attract attention from women. The artist boasts about his work ethic and how he mastered his craft while overcoming lack of support from his family. The chorus repeats that the artist won't stop until he achieves his goals, and the final lines express gratitude for his friends who have stood by him.
The lyrics of "No Way" convey the internal struggle of an artist grappling with self-doubt, personal setbacks, and the desire to create a legacy through music. The rap highlights the struggles, triumphs and hardships of American life. The central themes of the song, such as perseverance and perseverance are relevant and widely relatable. Despite the profound meaning in the song, it also carries a fair share of humor whereby OnCue boasts about his skills, personality, and background in a captivating way.
Line by Line Meaning
Fuck who the man on campus
I don't care about who's popular at college
Cause years I famished
I've struggled for a long time
I know I didn't, but I think god planned this
I don't believe in predetermined fate, but sometimes it feels like there's a higher power guiding us
Yeah, I'ma make jams til I get a Hologram
I want to make music until I achieve a big milestone like a hologram concert
And a sister named Janet
I want to have a famous relative like Janet Jackson
I'm an honest man, I'm a Pollick fan
I'm a truthful person and I like Jackson Pollock's artwork
So i treat the face like the canvas, oooh
I approach creating music like a painter approaches a blank canvas
But it's all about the loot
At the end of the day, making money is the goal
When I fell off, friends went poof
When my career took a dip, my friends disappeared
(Still) Money on my head when i nearly had no roof
Even when I was broke, people were still trying to take advantage of me
But these girls think I'm cute from my hat to my boots, thank the lord
I've had some success with women despite my flaws, and I'm grateful for that
They ignored my tooth, cause of what I do in the booth
People overlook my imperfections because of my talent in music
Ain't that the fucking truth
It's an unfortunate reality
Reincarnation Im the proof
I feel like I've been through so much that I must have been reincarnated
Who the hell dumb enough to let me loose
I'm grateful for the opportunities I've been given despite my shortcomings
I don't drink goose, I like me bourbon
I prefer whiskey over other types of alcohol
Hands 10 and 2, but I like me swerving
I try to be responsible when driving, but sometimes I like taking risks
I don't like lanes, so I broke the curb in
I don't like following rules, so I drive recklessly sometimes
This much vision is more like a burden
Having a lot of ambition and big goals can sometimes be overwhelming
Yeah, I've been saying, I'm Super Saiyan
I've been hyping myself up as a powerful figure like a character from Dragon Ball Z
Since I wrote the bangers, down in the basement
I've been confident in my skills since I first started making music in my basement
With the panty hoes over the clothes hangers
I used to hang up women's pantyhose as a makeshift recording booth
Even back when Cory was trying to smash the Topanga, yup
I've been grinding for a long time, even back when my friend Cory was trying to hook up with a girl named Topanga
Yeah, why you so suprised, huh?
What's so surprising about my success?
Now I need hummus on my rider
I've reached a level of success where I can request certain types of food on my tour rider
Shit, I moved to the city
I'm living in the city now
Brought my day ones with me
I brought my closest friends with me
Fuck the world except my momma
I don't care about anything else besides my mother
You can't tell me no different
I'm confident in my priorities
I don't play with these flows
I take my music seriously
Nor the shit that I'm spitting
I wholeheartedly believe in the lyrics I'm writing
And these women got a hard time sitting
My music gets women excited and dancing
Cause I beat that kitten like I'm fresh outta prison
I have aggressive and sexual music lyrics
Know we been through some shit
My team and I have been through tough times
Dad done poofed and split
My father left us suddenly
And bro done dipped
My brother left as well
Then the booth got lit
Despite these setbacks, I kept creating music
Let me talk my shit
Let me speak my mind
You ain't gotta sell your crib, you ain't gotta sell it, no, no
You don't have to sacrifice everything for my success, mom
I ain't gon' stop till I get it, no
I won't give up until I achieve my goals
Nah, I ain't gon' stop till I get it, no way
There's no way I'll stop until I achieve what I want
Now we on to something
We've made progress
Or we just on something
Maybe we're just high or drunk
Honestly I don't know, I really can't tell
I'm not sure what's going on
Then Just fucked with running
Then Just Blaze got involved and things got heated
Oh, you thought I was fronting
You didn't believe me
Oh, you thought I was bluffing
You thought I was lying
Honestly man it's nothing, I'm about to raise hell, aye
It doesn't matter what you thought, because I'm about to cause chaos
Just cause you rap all fast
Being a fast rapper doesn't make you automatically talented or respectable
Don't hide the fact you ain't sayin jack
Don't try to use speed to mask the fact that your lyrics are weak
What you think this is motherfucka
Don't underestimate me
Can't look back, Pops was on crack
I can't let my past hold me back, especially with my father's addiction history
It's just that this life ain't a pic-a-nic muhfucka
Life is tough and unpredictable
Living down on Chapman Street
I come from a humble background
Plotting on a masterpiece
I'm always striving to create something great
Back when they use to laugh at me
People used to ridicule or underestimate me
Now I'm to send those to the master suite
Now I'm successful enough to have my enemies or doubters working for me
Yeah, the same white kid with a New York fitted on
I haven't changed who I am, despite my success
Pants too big that's when I got shitted on
I used to get made fun of for my fashion choices
Name too big now you singin' to a different song
Now that I'm famous, people treat me differently
Pants too tight so these hoes wanna get on now!
Now that I dress better, women are interested in me
Then Zav moved me out, then he drove me down
My friend Zav helped me move and took care of me
Cause the homies hold me down
My friends look out for each other
With a few bucks to my name look at the shit I figured out
Despite not having much money, I was able to succeed through hard work and creativity
Im'a make my momma proud right now
My biggest goal is to make my mother proud of me
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