INTRODUCTION
One Lost M.C. Lyrics
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Throwing that all away on someone
Who turned from your favorite person
To your least favorite in a matter of months is shattering
Completely defeating
This album is a story of love, heartbreak and what's come after
I'm not over you, but I've accepted that you're bad for me
You're no longer the person I fell in love with
And probably will for a long time
They're the only memory of you that means anything anymore
I hope you hear this
Thanks, for nothing
The song "Introduction" by One Lost M.C. is an ode to the rapper's love for the art of Hip-Hop. The lyrics speak to his personal journey of growing up in the Hip-Hop culture and finding his voice through rap. He credits Hip-Hop for shaping his identity and molding him into the person he is today. He proudly claims to have mastered the art of rap, comparing himself to Steve Jobs of the flow. One Lost M.C. believes that his rhymes are so powerful that they can make listeners shiver. He sets the bar high for his peers and considers himself the one to bring Hip-Hop back to its roots.
The verse also touches upon the sacrifices that come with pursuing music. One lost M.C. confesses that he is no stranger to working a day job to fund his passion. He shares his personal struggle, where he spends hours crafting rhymes and even his pillow talk is filled with thoughts of conquering the rap game. He is relentless in his pursuit of success and believes that he has only just begun his journey.
Line by Line Meaning
I came in this Hip-Hop, raised in this Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop has been my world since I was born and I grew up listening to it
Everything I am I done shaped up in this rap
I’ve developed my character, skills, and identity through Hip-Hop
Graduated with my pad and pen when the beat rock
I’ve mastered the art of writing rhymes while feeling the music
Born from simplicity, my thoughts causing big shock
I express complex ideas in a simple yet mind-blowing way
Mastered the art, I’m the flow’s modern Steve Jobs
I’ve honed my craft so well that I’m like the Steve Jobs of Hip-Hop flow
Unearthing my ether, these bars hot I deliver
I expose my innermost feelings and thoughts in my lyrics, which are delivered with passion and intensity
Sipping through your mind and my rhymes y’all could shiver
My words penetrate your psyche and give you goosebumps
I rep the block, set the bar y’all could quiver
I proudly represent my community and have set the standard that others are afraid to match
I brought Hip-Hop back and son I deliver
I’m one of the few who have taken Hip-Hop back to its golden era and I continue to deliver high-quality music
I’m the type of cat with the bars jabbing crazy
I’m a lyrical heavyweight who slings potent rhymes
Flow so gravy that your momma tried to birth me
My flow is so smooth and effortless that it’s like I was born with it
Rapping from the block and your block gotta pay me
I represent my neighborhood and everyone has to recognize and respect my skills
I’m hotter on the block and your block needs an AC
I’m too hot to handle and other blocks need air conditioning just to be able to listen to my rhymes
I put sacrifice on my life when I emcee
I’ve made sacrifices in my personal life to pursue my passion for music and rapping
Gotta work a nine to five, a seven-thirty-one
Even though I work a regular job, I never stop creating and making music
Pillow talk with my thoughts when they say I’m the one!
I dream about and discuss my passion for music even in my sleep
I’m chasing for a dollar and my season just begun
I’m working hard to make a living from my music and I’m just getting started
The illest emcee and I rise upon the Sun
I’m the best rapper out there and I’ll keep shining and rising to the top
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Carter Hamilton
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