PRhyme features production by DJ Premier, as well as samples from psychedelic soul composer and producer Adrian Younge.
Dat Sound Good
PRhyme Lyrics
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I'm just a - I'm just a -
(Dat sound good right here)
I'm just a regular chilling with thugs and legends
I got deceased contacts in my phone I never delete
I keep my cellular plugged into Heaven
Somebody nudge the reverend
All of these hugs and kissy emojis killin' my foe, G
All of these soldiers killin' 'em for me
I told her I'ma chill but still I'm a OG
Wish I could go back in time and keep it real with my old lady
I asked if she'd rather deal with a dope tree
Or would she rather deal with my cold feet
That's a wild question
May the best man win and may I be the best man I can be
Everywhere I'm at but my wedding
Get live rounds from guns that are gigantic
Cause you wouldn't bow down like the front of the Titanic
You're gonna die, dammit
I'm bringin' drama through your homicidio like I'm tryna say "homicide" in Spanish
My nigga Joell Ortiz said
Dat sound good there
I'm in tip-top condition, with a hustler's ambition
I'm sick of hip-hop, I should be in the damn kitchen
Whippin' somethin' potent for the chosen clientele
All the smoke that I inhale, I'm 'posed to be high as Hell
But that's a twisted figure of speech, Hell is below you
I'm guaranteed Heaven before I'm beneath the soil
Toyin' with the squad, that's how you get sent to God, dog
You know it's backwards to go against God, dog
Whoever gets a whiff of the base is loaded like the World Series
Steve Jobs died, now the world Siris
(I respect you) and that's serious as a heart attack
I'm an ancient artifact, we question if your art is fact
In fact, you gassed up like you're hard to match
Leave you ablaze, extinguish your remains
I'm the leader of this game, old school or new
Old Soul, but my shoes is new
Dat sound good there
A bunch of poison in my blood stream
Now it's gettin' ugly, I must be another junky
How lucky am I to still be alive? I'm goin' crazy
Bought a Mercedes with money I raised for Haiti
Abducted Brenda's baby, sold it to a gay couple
Take drugs too, high enough to juggle with some space shuttles
Your worst nightmare, breathin' all the white air
Inhale, exhale (that sound good right there)
Yeah, the unforgettable walkin' bicentennial mint
Born an idea, was never a man
I'm with Ab-Soul the asshole, Nickel Nine and Primo
Shit, Larry Fish, he brought the technicolor dream coke
I'm spittin' on the face of evil
You internet rappers with no matter, I delete you
I ain't human, more a movement of illusions
Live from confusion, if you see 'em, shoot 'em
Dat sound good there
The song "Dat Sound Good" by PRhyme is a vivid and thought-provoking commentary on the state of the world we live in, reflecting on a range of themes including drugs, religion, love, and fame. The lyrics present a provocative blend of introspective musings and sharp social commentary, offering a multifaceted critique of contemporary culture. The song opens with the chorus, which serves as an affirmation of the power of music and its ability to inspire and energize us. The verses explore a range of topics, including the singer's relationship with the divine, his dealings with the criminal underworld, and his longing for a simpler, more authentic life.
The first verse is particularly striking, with its references to the singer's deceased contacts in his phone and his desire to sell a "white girl" like he's "Starbucks, Uggs and leggings". These lines suggest a familiarity with the drug trade and a willingness to engage in illegal activity, while also playing on racial stereotypes and consumer culture. The verse also touches on questions of mortality and spirituality, with the singer reflecting on his own mortality and his connection to the divine.
The second verse continues in a similar vein, with its references to the singer's drug use and his struggles with mental health. The verse also includes a line about the singer buying a Mercedes with money he raised for Haiti, which could be read as a critique of celebrity culture and the commodification of tragedy. Overall, "Dat Sound Good" is a complex and powerful song that offers an incisive commentary on contemporary society.
Line by Line Meaning
Dat sound good there
Expressing approval and agreement with the previous line
I'm just a - I'm just a -
Emphasizing that he is a regular person, despite hanging out with both criminals and music icons
I'm just a regular chilling with thugs and legends
Stating that he is an ordinary person regardless of his associations
I got deceased contacts in my phone I never delete
Admitting that he keeps dead people's phone numbers in his contact list
I keep my cellular plugged into Heaven
Metaphorically speaking, his cellphone is connected to the afterlife
Somebody nudge the reverend
Asking someone to focus attention on him
Tell him I'm selling a white girl like I'm Starbucks, Uggs and leggings
Comparing the act of selling drugs to the marketing strategies of some companies
All of these hugs and kissy emojis killin' my foe, G
Expressing dissatisfaction with the affectionate messages he receives from rivals
All of these soldiers killin' 'em for me
Acknowledging that he has loyal followers who fight for him
I told her I'ma chill but still I'm a OG
Conveying that despite appearing relaxed, he still considers himself a gangster
Wish I could go back in time and keep it real with my old lady
Regretting past decisions and wanting to improve his relationship with his partner
I asked if she'd rather deal with a dope tree
Asking his partner if she'd prefer him to be a drug dealer
Or would she rather deal with my cold feet
Asking his partner if she'd prefer dealing with his insecurity
That's a wild question
Acknowledging that his previous question is unreasonable
May the best man win and may I be the best man I can be
Good-naturedly wishing the best for everyone and acknowledging the importance of self-improvement
Everywhere I'm at but my wedding
Noting that he experiences violence and danger in everyday situations
Get live rounds from guns that are gigantic
Receiving bullets from large firearms
Cause you wouldn't bow down like the front of the Titanic
Suggesting that the person he's addressing would not submit to authority or change course, like the famous sunken ship
You're gonna die, dammit
Threatening the listener with death
I'm bringin' drama through your homicidio like I'm tryna say 'homicide' in Spanish
Making a clever wordplay, threatening listeners in Spanish
My nigga Joell Ortiz said
Quoting his friend and collaborator Joell Ortiz
I'm in tip-top condition, with a hustler's ambition
Stating that he is healthy and motivated
I'm sick of hip-hop, I should be in the damn kitchen
Tired of the rap industry, possibly wanting to pursue cooking instead
Whippin' somethin' potent for the chosen clientele
Creating a powerful drug for select customers
All the smoke that I inhale, I'm 'posed to be high as Hell
Noting that he consumes a large amount of drugs and should be heavily intoxicated
But that's a twisted figure of speech, Hell is below you
Saying that although he should be high, 'Hell' is actually beneath him
I'm guaranteed Heaven before I'm beneath the soil
Believing that he will go to heaven after he dies
Toyin' with the squad, that's how you get sent to God, dog
Showing that playing around with people can lead to fatal consequences
You know it's backwards to go against God, dog
Noting how futile it is to resist a divine power
Whoever gets a whiff of the base is loaded like the World Series
Indicating that whoever uses his drugs will feel the effects strongly
Steve Jobs died, now the world Siris
Referring to the release of a new iPhone model after Steve Jobs' death
(I respect you) and that's serious as a heart attack
Praising someone with great sincerity
I'm an ancient artifact, we question if your art is fact
Considering the authenticity of other artists' work, while considering himself an established figure
In fact, you gassed up like you're hard to match
Pointing out that other rappers' claims to greatness are exaggerated
Leave you ablaze, extinguish your remains
Threatening violent retaliation
I'm the leader of this game, old school or new
Asserting his dominance in the rap industry
Old Soul, but my shoes is new
Referring to himself as an old-fashioned type of person, but still keeping up with current trends
A bunch of poison in my blood stream
Describing his drug addiction
Now it's gettin' ugly, I must be another junky
Admitting that his condition is deteriorating and he may be no different from other addicts
How lucky am I to still be alive? I'm goin' crazy
Feeling amazed and bewildered by the fact he hasn't died yet
Bought a Mercedes with money I raised for Haiti
Ironically describing how he misused funds intended for charity
Abducted Brenda's baby, sold it to a gay couple
Shockingly mentioning how he committed terrible criminal acts
Take drugs too, high enough to juggle with some space shuttles
Consuming large quantities of drugs and exaggerating the effects
Your worst nightmare, breathin' all the white air
Presenting himself as someone to be feared, while referring to cocaine as 'white air'
Inhale, exhale (that sound good right there)
Taking a deep breath and finding it pleasurable
Yeah, the unforgettable walkin' bicentennial mint
Describing himself as a notable and impressive figure
Born an idea, was never a man
Claiming that he does not conform to traditional notions of humanity
I'm with Ab-Soul the asshole, Nickel Nine and Primo
Listing his collaborators in this particular song
Shit, Larry Fish, he brought the technicolor dream coke
Referencing a character in a movie who seemed to have magical drug powers
I'm spittin' on the face of evil
Defying malevolent forces
You internet rappers with no matter, I delete you
Dismissing unknown or unpopular musicians
I ain't human, more a movement of illusions
Promoting the idea of himself as something other than human
Live from confusion, if you see 'em, shoot 'em
Indicating a dangerous and confusing situation, and encouraging violence
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ADRIAN YOUNGE, CHRISTOPHER MARTIN, RYAN MONTGOMERY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@davidwhiteboy2053
Every fucking line Soul dropped had a double meaning. I haven't ever heard shit like that before...dude's a fucking genius
@ThaPrinceofprairie47
All the smoke that I inhale/I'm supposed to be as hell
@cfuryy9259
exactly how i felt the first time i heard it
@hoodiesweaponary1640
David White CONTROL SYSTEM THANKS
@il100374
David White Listen to Passionate MC
@camstrickler2102
+David White every single line in lupes "gotta eat" is a double entendre :)
@astronautjones7761
Rip Mac Miller!!!!! π
@LITTEBIGGIE12
"Whoever gets a whiff of the base is (bases) loaded like the world series, Steve jobs died now the world Siri's" my fucking Lord that was dope. Ab soul coming with the shit I love
@shomari25
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@FiReCraCKerBiLL
RIP Mac Miller. His verse on this was crazy. "Stole Brendas baby, sold it to a gay couple, high enough to juggle with some space shuttles"