Gotta Love It
PRhyme Lyrics


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You gotta love it
Look around you, nobody quite do it like we does it
And nah, we don't need no labels to supply the budget
Haters should stop it, the angels guide us like God is hovered
Uh, you gotta love it
All we need to keep this shit goin's the soul of Guru
The black ice in the Rollie lookin' like a frozen Yoo-hoo
Now who knew a nigga like me was fit for rock and roll
You went against me, you lose, now sit and watch the show
Like Hulu, I used to dream about leavin' the block
Off honest MCin', man, fuck all this drama I'm seein'
Believe it or not, the scoundrels, skeezers and thots
It all goes down in the DM, even your stock
You gotta love it, bitches after me, hassle me by the dozen
If she can't have me, she ask do I got a brother
I'm pretty so niggas judge me as if I'm not as gutter
But if I feel threatened I'ma definitely make a promise of it
I don't need nothin', Preme it's time to cut it
But nowadays I be pressed for time 'cause I'm climbin' up this
Ladder, I started my company, now I'm signin' others
To remind me of when y'all ain't want me, you gotta love it

You ain't got to like it, spit it out after you bite it
Won't stand near me wishing that lightning would strike it
But you've gotta love it
Love it
You can't just ignore it, try to get medicine for it
But admit it, it's a very catchy chorus
And you've gotta love it
Oh, love it

And it's all for hip-hop, and we all together
I'm in Brooklyn with Talib in the book store
With Macklemore in the thrift shop
And I'm sober, yes, success the only thing causes this high
The rise and fall of the good guy, slash good fly
Man you've gotta love this shit
Man I'm just out here tryna follow my dreams, fool
I'm just out here inside of my olive-green coupe
I'm just out here with the next top model tryna swallow my gene pool
My entire gene pool
We under fire, it's time to get rid of the tension between you
And I, and unify, even if we ain't cool
Shit, it's 'bout love at this point
What's the use of thugs and drugs at this point?
It's just them killin' us and us killin' us at this point, hmm
And it was over nothin', just ran him down and slugged him
I'm goin' out on a limb, tell Danny Brown I love him
Big Sean, I'm behind you, no matter what you do
They gon' have to fuck with me if they decide to fuck with you
Prolly wouldn't have survived the business if it wasn't for Kino
Shout out to Ro and Rick, Dro and Sino
Clear Soul Forces, shout out to Nolan and Ninch
Here to get paid, not owe, but to get Os to go in the end
Shout out to Fat 5 and Marv 1, Porter, Twin
Shout out to Tricky, Dove, Oba Rowland
D Twizzy, Deezy and Dub
If anybody sees Obie Trice, make sure you let him know that when he sees me, it's love
I learned early, never go to sleep with a grudge
And how easy it is to speak things into the streets and some blood
Shout out to Roc, Tiara, I know your career's gon' see numbers right out the box
Right on, shout out to Flomps
Me and Denaun, wish there was more time to fly out and bond
But, maybe some other time
I just need to make sure that my mother's fine
I just need to make sure my baby stay rich
Not poor, stay spore, stay color blind
Love, love
And if you comin' at me with hate, you can't have my rebuttal
I'm too busy makin' sure Ashley straight
I just need to make sure I keep my nigga Chav out of trouble
I just pray that Icewear Vezzo and Peezy stay in them dopeboy rocks
DBCO and dopeboy drops in memory of Dopeboy Rock
Been payin' my dues so long feel like niggas owe me
Get Nas on the phone, how can I help out with my nigga Bodie?

You ain't got to like it, spit it out after you bite it
Won't stand near me wishing that lightning would strike it
But you've gotta love it
Love it
You can't just ignore it, try to get medicine for it
But admit it, it's a very catchy chorus
And you've gotta love it
Oh, love it

For love
Kid Visc, I love you
For love
Junes flow




For love, Todd Ferris
Love

Overall Meaning

In this song, PRhyme (a hip-hop duo composed of Royce da 5'9" and DJ Premier) express their love for the culture of hip-hop and their gratitude for their success in the industry. The opening line, "You gotta love it," is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the passion and joy they have for their craft and their unique style. They take pride in their independence from record labels and the creative control they have over their music. They also address the challenges of fame and the women who come after them, but assert their tough and resilient attitudes. The song concludes with a sentimental tribute to friends and fellow hip-hop artists.


One of the most interesting features of this song is its production. DJ Premier's use of samples, scratches and beats create a classic hip-hop sound while also incorporating more modern elements. The chorus features a catchy melody and harmonies, making it a memorable part of the song. Another noteworthy aspect is the collaboration with other artists like Talib Kweli, Macklemore, Big Sean, Danny Brown, and Obie Trice, who are mentioned in the song and have worked with PRhyme in the past.


Another interesting fact about the song is that it was released as a single in 2018, two years after the original PRhyme album was released in 2016. The song was not included on the album but was instead created as a special release. The accompanying music video features footage of PRhyme's live performances and tours, giving a glimpse into their dynamic and energetic stage presence. Overall, "Gotta Love It" demonstrates PRhyme's creative and passionate approach to hip-hop and the importance of relationships and community in the music industry.


Chords are unavailable as this is a rap song and does not have discernible chords.


Line by Line Meaning

You gotta love it
Appreciate the situation we are in


Look around you, nobody quite do it like we does it
We are one of a kind


And nah, we don't need no labels to supply the budget
We don't rely on other entities to produce our work


Haters should stop it, the angels guide us like God is hovered
Critics should stop since we are being guided by forces beyond human control.


All we need to keep this shit goin's the soul of Guru
Our inspirations and influences come from Guru's soul and work ethic.


The black ice in the Rollie lookin' like a frozen Yoo-hoo
The diamonds on our watches look frozen like Yoo-hoo.


Now who knew a nigga like me was fit for rock and roll
Who would have thought that a rapper like me could create rock and roll.


You went against me, you lose, now sit and watch the show
Those who oppose us will lose and watch our success unfold.


Like Hulu, I used to dream about leavin' the block
I used to dream of escape from my old life the way people daydream in front of Hulu.


Off honest MCin', man, fuck all this drama I'm seein'
I want to focus solely on creating honest music, without getting caught up in unnecessary drama.


Believe it or not, the scoundrels, skeezers and thots
The worst people often surface on DMs.


It all goes down in the DM, even your stock
DMs can make or break one's reputation.


You gotta love it, bitches after me, hassle me by the dozen
Despite the hassle, fans seem to love us anyway.


If she can't have me, she ask do I got a brother
If fans can't have me, they start asking after my sibling.


I'm pretty so niggas judge me as if I'm not as gutter
Despite my looks, people judge me differently.


But if I feel threatened I'ma definitely make a promise of it
Despite my appearance, I'm not afraid to take action if threatened.


I don't need nothin', Preme it's time to cut it
We don't need anyone else's help, Preme it's time to stop looking for assistance.


But nowadays I be pressed for time 'cause I'm climbin' up this
As we ascend higher in popularity, our availability decreases due to our busy schedule.


Ladder, I started my company, now I'm signin' others
We are creating our own opportunities and sharing them with others who believe in us.


To remind me of when y'all ain't want me, you gotta love it
We use our past rejections as motivation to keep pushing ourselves in the music industry.


You ain't got to like it, spit it out after you bite it
If you don't like our music, you can express your distaste.


Won't stand near me wishing that lightning would strike it
Critics should stop waiting around for us to fail.


Love it
We are expressing our love for music.


You can't just ignore it, try to get medicine for it
You can't ignore good music, but you can try to treat the side effects of getting too obsessed with it.


But admit it, it's a very catchy chorus
You have to admit it's a catchy song.


And it's all for hip-hop, and we all together
Our music is dedicated to hip-hop, and we are united under its influence.


I'm in Brooklyn with Talib in the book store
I'm hanging out with Talib Kweli in a book store in Brooklyn.


With Macklemore in the thrift shop
I'm also with Macklemore in a thrift shop.


And I'm sober, yes, success the only thing causes this high
We don't need drugs to feel successful high.


The rise and fall of the good guy, slash good fly
We understand the way society views artists like us who promote positive messages.


Man you've gotta love this shit
We all have to love the music industry for all its ups and downs.


Man I'm just out here tryna follow my dreams, fool
We just want to pursue our dreams without any distractions.


I'm just out here inside of my olive-green coupe
I'm cruising in my olive-green coupe.


I'm just out here with the next top model tryna swallow my gene pool
I'm with the next top model trying to maximize my chances of reproducing.


My entire gene pool
My entire family line.


We under fire, it's time to get rid of the tension between you
We are under scrutiny, and it's time to resolve our conflicts.


And I, and unify, even if we ain't cool
We should strive to unify, even if we don't necessarily like each other.


Shit, it's 'bout love at this point
At the end of the day, it's all about love.


What's the use of thugs and drugs at this point?
We should stop glamorizing violence and drugs in our music.


It's just them killin' us and us killin' us at this point, hmm
We are destroying ourselves and each other with our actions.


And it was over nothin', just ran him down and slugged him
People are getting killed for no real reason.


I'm goin' out on a limb, tell Danny Brown I love him
I'm taking a risk by telling Danny Brown I love him.


Big Sean, I'm behind you, no matter what you do
I'm always supporting Big Sean, no matter what.


They gon' have to fuck with me if they decide to fuck with you
Anyone who messes with Big Sean has to deal with me as well.


Prolly wouldn't have survived the business if it wasn't for Kino
We wouldn't be where we are today without Kino's help.


Shout out to Ro and Rick, Dro and Sino
We are thanking those who helped us along the way.


Clear Soul Forces, shout out to Nolan and Ninch
A shout out to our friends Clear Soul Forces, Nolan and Ninch.


Here to get paid, not owe, but to get Os to go in the end
We are here to make money and be successful in the end.


Shout out to Fat 5 and Marv 1, Porter, Twin
We are thanking our friends Fat 5, Marv 1, Porter, and Twin.


Shout out to Tricky, Dove, Oba Rowland
We are also giving shout outs to Tricky, Dove, and Oba Rowland.


D Twizzy, Deezy and Dub
We are also thanking D Twizzy, Deezy, and Dub.


If anybody sees Obie Trice, make sure you let him know that when he sees me, it's love
We want Obie Trice to know that we have nothing but love for him.


I learned early, never go to sleep with a grudge
It's essential to resolve problems before sleeping.


And how easy it is to speak things into the streets and some blood
We understand the power and impact of our words on the streets.


Shout out to Roc, Tiara, I know your career's gon' see numbers right out the box
We are congratulating Roc and Tiara on their future success in the music industry.


Right on, shout out to Flomps
We are giving a quick shout out to Flomps.


Me and Denaun, wish there was more time to fly out and bond
We wish we had more time to hang out and get to know each other better.


But, maybe some other time
Maybe we'll get the chance to hang out sometime later.


I just need to make sure that my mother's fine
My top priority is making sure my mother is okay.


I just need to make sure my baby stay rich
I'm focused on making sure my child is financially stable.


Not poor, stay spore, stay color blind
We want our child to stay profitable and unbiased.


And if you comin' at me with hate, you can't have my rebuttal
If you approach me with hate, I'm not going to argue back.


I'm too busy makin' sure Ashley straight
I'm too busy taking care of Ashley, my loved one.


I just need to make sure I keep my nigga Chav out of trouble
I'm focused on keeping my friend Chav out of any problems.


I just pray that Icewear Vezzo and Peezy stay in them dopeboy rocks
We hope that our friends Icewear Vezzo and Peezy continue to thrive in the music industry.


DBCO and dopeboy drops in memory of Dopeboy Rock
Our music is dedicated to our friend Dopeboy Rock who passed away.


Been payin' my dues so long feel like niggas owe me
We've been working hard for so long that we feel like we are owed something in return.


Get Nas on the phone, how can I help out with my nigga Bodie?
We want Nas' help to support our friend Bodie in his music career.


Kid Visc, I love you
Shout out and love to Kid Visc.


Junes flow
Shout out to Junes.


For love, Todd Ferris
Gift of love to Todd Ferris.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anthony Markeith Reid, Braden Mitchell Watt, Christopher E. Martin, Ryan Daniel Montgomery, Thomas Decarlo Callaway

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Comments from YouTube:

@wingz350

I love this song it actually brings a tear to my eye..Royce put his heart into it and the maturity level of his lyrics are on point. Makes me want to restore bonds and let grudges go I've held myself

@merikishtar

For sure
I know exactly what you mean

@joshcoxmusic

The way he's in the pocket and just bringing everything together with lyrics like that on a beat like this... Shew ...flame 🔥

@wingz350

I love this song in its entirety and it STAYS in my rotation; but when that beat drops at 4:20 and Premo starts his scratches that is my favorite part 🖤🖤

@nateriver1005

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE have a part 2 to this with that ending vocal and beat.

@merikishtar

I really wish they would have implemented all that throughout
The track is crazy but the ending really set it off

@superdad3078

Yes indeed it's rediculous

@superdad3078

Rediculous

@Surreal530_

Those drums should have been used throughout the entire track. He dropped the ball on this one.

@dephekt_

The drop on this slaps so hard, I wish it would have happened a minute earlier. But I feel like having it so short right at the end, it's basically like Preem saying "you only need 10 seconds of this to know I'm the greatest" and he's not wrong.

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