Respect
P. Novakane Lyrics
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This time on one of Stu Banga's brutal beats
Monte Cristo Music
Meets Brutal Music
You're welcome very much
Run it Dwayne
I take this mechanical pencil and fill it up with lead
Cause if I don't have this release everybody gone be dead
Got my foot on they throat
They know they on they last leg
Hanging on by a thread
This industry is a joke
Sensitive rappers they all tell more stories than soaps
The plot thickens
But never reveals they all broke
As I sip my Macallan 18-year Sherry Oak
Guess I'm just gone have to take this shit in stride
Yeah win or learn
Never lose or testify
On the real that's just RNS that I live by
Blindfolded I believe I can hit the bullseye
If that makes me overconfident then I'll be that guy
With red eyes on the red eye
While you sleep at night
You got the same twenty-fours in your day as mine
So when I reach the mountain top
Don't ask me how or why
I jam
It seems I got a lot on my plate
So much to lose
I got a lot at stake
It's very rare to have talent and it not be fate
Got people fishing for position using me as bait
I'm just playing this rap game till I reach the high score
Yeah that's my purpose
You define yours
Right now I'm thinking Hov is in the lead
Number two is Puff Daddy
Doc Dre is number three
Truth is
My purpose has a color and its green
Monte Cristo's not a motto
Thats the motherfucking team
Writing rhymes in my playbook
Developing schemes
When it comes to this rap shit
It's just my brothers and me
MVP and Mr. Real Name No Gimmicks
Watch us master this shit like no limit
For those thinking we're not committed
Dwayne will get it
You got to deal with it
We jam
Man I been telling y'all about Dwayne Swayze
Dwayne take them for a ride man
Make them believers
Punch it Swayze
Why would I walk mile in your shoes fam
That's your journey
What they say think or feel about me
Shit don't concern me
Stu called this one show respect
Let's set the precedent on what you can expect
When Monte Cristo and Brutal Music connect
I'm getting closer hear my steps
Not before long I'm at they neck
Applying pressure and causing stress
The balls in my court now
I got next
I'm not impressed
They champion mediocrity as success
I digress
I'm on rodeo with the top down
Laughing with Chad
We seeing this in real time we see the top now
Look close enough to know that it exists
And the only way to make it is if we persist
Lyrics to those that oppose these are your last rites
I would have handled this all differently in a past life
If every move you makes an L then that makes you a knight
Watch me shed the snakeskin and soar to new heights
Check mate motherfucker
In the lyrics to P. Novakane's song "Respect," the artist introduces his collaborator Dwayne Swayze, who is featured on a beat produced by Stu Banga under the label Monte Cristo Music. The opening lines set the tone for a gritty and assertive track, thanking the listeners for tuning in before diving into the fusion of different musical styles.
P. Novakane expresses his dedication to his craft, using a metaphor of filling up a mechanical pencil with lead as a release from the pressure he feels. He emphasizes the cutthroat nature of the music industry, where he metaphorically has his foot on his competition’s throats, making it clear that they are on their last legs. He critiques sensitive rappers who put on a facade of wealth and success while secretly struggling, contrasting it with his own authenticity as he sips on expensive whiskey.
The lyrics delve into the artist's mindset of perseverance and self-belief, emphasizing the mantra of "win or learn, never lose or testify." P. Novakane showcases his confidence and determination, highlighting his focus on achieving success in the rap game despite the challenges he faces. He shares his philosophy of embracing challenges and continuing to push himself forward, even when faced with doubts or criticisms.
The song concludes with a powerful declaration of self-assurance and resilience, as P. Novakane asserts his place in the rap hierarchy and asserts his loyalty to his team. He expresses his unwavering dedication to his craft and his readiness to face any obstacles that come his way, positioning himself as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. The lyrics convey a message of strength, ambition, and unwavering determination, culminating in a bold declaration of victory and success in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
My man Dwayne Swayze is at it again
I have a talented friend named Dwayne Swayze who is active once more
This time on one of Stu Banga's brutal beats
This time, Dwayne Swayze is performing on a beat produced by Stu Banga that is powerful and intense
Monte Cristo Music
Monte Cristo Music
Meets Brutal Music
Is combined with Brutal Music
You're welcome very much
Thank you very much
Run it Dwayne
Begin performing, Dwayne
I take this mechanical pencil and fill it up with lead
I am using a mechanical pencil to ensure that my thoughts are sharp and clear
Cause if I don't have this release everybody gone be dead
If I don't have this creative outlet, everyone around me will suffer
Doing it word of mouth till it becomes wide spread
Spreading my message through word of mouth until it reaches a large audience
Got my foot on they throat
I have control and power over them
They know they on they last leg
They are in a desperate situation
Hanging on by a thread
Struggling to survive or maintain their position
This industry is a joke
The music industry is not taken seriously
Sensitive rappers they all tell more stories than soaps
Emotional rappers share more fabricated stories than soap operas
The plot thickens
The situation becomes more complex
But never reveals they all broke
But they never admit that they are all financially struggling
As I sip my Macallan 18-year Sherry Oak
Enjoying a glass of premium Macallan 18-year Sherry Oak whisky
Guess I'm just gone have to take this shit in stride
I will have to handle this situation calmly and confidently
Yeah win or learn
Whether I win or lose, I will always gain knowledge and improve
Never lose or testify
I will never admit defeat or give evidence against others
On the real that's just RNS that I live by
Honestly, that's the 'Real Nigga Shit' that I follow
Blindfolded I believe I can hit the bullseye
Despite being blindfolded, I have confidence in my abilities to succeed
If that makes me overconfident then I'll be that guy
If my confidence is mistaken for arrogance, I will accept that label
With red eyes on the red eye
With tired eyes on an overnight flight
While you sleep at night
While you are resting at night
You got the same twenty-fours in your day as mine
We all have the same 24 hours in a day
So when I reach the mountain top
Therefore, when I achieve a great success
Don't ask me how or why
Do not question me about the details
I jam
I excel or succeed
It seems I got a lot on my plate
I have many responsibilities or tasks to manage
So much to lose
There is a significant risk of loss involved
I got a lot at stake
I have a lot to risk or potentially gain
It's very rare to have talent and it not be fate
Having talent without it being predetermined destiny is uncommon
Got people fishing for position using me as bait
Some individuals are trying to gain advantage by involving me
I'm just playing this rap game till I reach the high score
I will continue participating in the rap industry until I achieve the highest level of success
Yeah that's my purpose
Indeed, that is my goal or reason for existence
You define yours
You must determine your own objectives or motivations
Right now I'm thinking Hov is in the lead
Currently, I believe Jay-Z is ahead of the competition
Number two is Puff Daddy
The second spot belongs to Puff Daddy
Doc Dre is number three
Dr. Dre holds the third position
Truth is
In reality
My purpose has a color and its green
My purpose is financial success and ambition
Monte Cristo's not a motto
Monte Cristo is not just a slogan
Thats the motherfucking team
That is the group or collective effort
Writing rhymes in my playbook
Crafting lyrics in my written plan
Developing schemes
Devising strategies or plans
When it comes to this rap shit
In regards to the rap industry
It's just my brothers and me
It is only my close companions and I
MVP and Mr. Real Name No Gimmicks
Referring to key figures in the group without any facade or pretense
Watch us master this shit like no limit
Witness our mastery in a limitless manner
For those thinking we're not committed
For those doubting our dedication
Dwayne will get it
Dwayne will prove them wrong
You got to deal with it
You must accept it and adapt to the situation
Man I been telling y'all about Dwayne Swayze
I have been informing all of you about Dwayne Swayze
Dwayne take them for a ride man
Dwayne impresses and captivates his audience
Make them believers
Convince them to have faith or confidence
Punch it Swayze
Excel, Swayze
Why would I walk mile in your shoes fam
Why should I try to experience things from your perspective, friend
That's your journey
That is your personal path or experience
What they say think or feel about me
Opinions or thoughts from others regarding me
Shit don't concern me
That does not bother or affect me
Stu called this one show respect
Stu named this track 'Show Respect'
Let's set the precedent on what you can expect
Establish the standard for what will be delivered
When Monte Cristo and Brutal Music connect
When two record labels collaborate
I'm getting closer hear my steps
I am making progress, listen to my advancement
Not before long I'm at they neck
Soon, I will challenge or confront them directly
Applying pressure and causing stress
Exerting influence and creating tension
The balls in my court now
I am in control of the situation
I got next
I am up next to perform or succeed
I'm not impressed
I am not easily swayed or impressed
They champion mediocrity as success
They celebrate average or ordinary achievements
I digress
I am getting off topic
I'm on rodeo with the top down
I am driving with the convertible roof down
Laughing with Chad
Sharing a laugh with someone named Chad
We seeing this in real time we see the top now
We are witnessing events as they happen and reaching the pinnacle
Look close enough to know that it exists
Examine closely to understand its presence
And the only way to make it is if we persist
Our only path to success is through continuous effort
Lyrics to those that oppose these are your last rites
For those who go against these lyrics, it may be their final acknowledgment
I would have handled this all differently in a past life
I would have managed this situation differently in a previous existence
If every move you makes an L then that makes you a knight
If each decision results in a loss, then you may be deemed a knight in chess
Watch me shed the snakeskin and soar to new heights
Observe as I discard my old self and achieve greater success
Check mate motherfucker
I have won, surrender
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Dwane Sweazie, Hassan Assad
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