PRhyme features production by DJ Premier, as well as samples from psychedelic soul composer and producer Adrian Younge.
Microphone Preem
PRhyme Lyrics
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These wounded ass niggas, I rap circles around 'em
I'm bandages and gauze
Crooked trap 'round clowns, this rap circus surrounds 'em
But I'm havin' a menage
Fuckin' with the rap game, and the trap game
I'm managin' my odds
Man these rappers out here reachin', your arms are too short
Slaughterhouse, we the military in this bitch
Fuck every Tom, Dick and Harry in this bitch, yeah
Fuck your apology, I'ma be on astrology shit
March into war like Aries in this bitch, yeah
You call it light work, nigga this is my life's work
I turn around and beat up a beat like I'm writin' Ike's verse
Toe taggin' this mothafucka, I don't think Joe Jackson
And Buster Douglas could ever do a mic worse
I'm tryna murder the microphone
I'm tryna murder the microphone
If you are what you eat, how come I'm not pussy?
That was part uno, this is part two though
This the difference between y'all niggas and real rap
The competition fell back, niggas ask
How much did I use to drink
I tell 'em off the top of my head about a gallon, kinda like Pharrell's hat
But all jokes aside like I ordered fries
I'm liable to store somebody's corpse in the closet, I'm organized
Before police was interrogatin', I was livin' the story of my life
And Morgan Freeman was narratin'
(Say it again) I'm 5'9", not an inch taller
'Fore all of the jewelry, I've been baller
Before niggas was hypebeasts, my niggas was bike thiefs
You let it out your sight and they take it to sight see
Same shit, another nigga gotta die today
My bitch gone (why) we ain't ever goin' out on dates
(Why) we ain't vacayin' out of state
Whinin' all the time, all she do was holler
We ain't like a Pagan holiday
Rappers will, be actin' ill
Know when they die for deals
I take the word "lyrical" and flip it backwards
And that says "laciryl"
And that's exactly how I feel, shoutout to Guru
I got the mass appeal
I'm tryna murder the microphone
I'm tryna murder the microphone
I'll give up drinkin' when she give her emotions up
(That was part uno, this is part two though)
Oh you don't, don't let me learn yah
I body the beat and watch it skip, call it m-murda
The nerve of anyone who ain't heard of
The gang that don't tweet simultaneous for the sake of the sermon
(House Gang what up!)
Other groups basic mergers
We extort 'em from a distance, takin' it further
Drama could be all yours, why you want a war for?
You can't go at uno, mothafucka, that's a draw 4
We started out as just a feature on a Joe joint
Fuck around now, you on the bleachers soon as Joe point
Brothers forreal, I can honestly say
If you come at me, they'll be 3 dots on you while I'm still typin'
Meet fire, street fighters when this pen's writin'
Shady, you go through us to get to Em, bison
(Come on, crook, you wildin' again)
Nah Joe, these niggas stupid, boy we do this shit
[I'm tryna murder the microphone
I'm tryna murder the microphone
Too many frogs go "ribbet" but never leave lilies
(That was part uno, this is part two though)
These niggas might play cray, try slay me
Off my mic, vacay, call it right, it's mayday
Right foot in melee, strapped to light AK
Have you [?] like Ice JJ
Do it for Em, my squad do it for bundles
Could've been copped the Phantom, copped the Benz bein' humble
Still, the nickel plate is known to get 'em situated
It's return fire, even when Joey initiate it
How I feel about these rap niggas? Fuck 'em all
Drake rhyme about these bitches, I just fuck 'em all
A hundred guns, jeans big enough to tuck 'em all
Banana clips, fully automatic, you can't duck 'em all
Cause when it's gats involved, bodies'll fall
From the sky, could really be rainin' cats and dogs
It's Joey! Nicer than any rapper you rockin' to
Call a spade a spade, nigga try to follow suit
I'm tryna murder the microphone
Bring it back to life, I murder that microphone
Too many big dogs, not enough barkin' yet
(That was part uno, this is part two though)
The song “Microphone Preem” by PRhyme touches on the idea of being a rap legend and not letting up or giving in. The first verse delves into the rapper's confidence and the way he handles other rappers, with lines like “wounded ass niggas, I rap circles around 'em...crooked trap 'round clowns, this rap circus surrounds 'em”. The chorus of “I'm tryna murder the microphone” speaks to the rapper’s unending motivation and passion for rap. The second verse speaks to the rapper's past and how he got to where he is today, touching on his lifestyle and the obstacles he faced. There are also allusions to the rapper's relationship troubles, with lines like “My bitch gone (why) we ain't ever goin' out on dates (Why) we ain't vacayin' out of state Whinin' all the time, all she do was holler”.
Overall, the song has a strong focus on the rappers’ past and experiences, and similarly to many other rap songs, speaks to the rapper’s drive to keep succeeding against all odds.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm handlin' you frauds
I am effectively dealing with dishonest individuals
These wounded ass niggas, I rap circles around 'em
I effortlessly outperform and outshine these weak individuals
I'm bandages and gauze
I am the remedy and protection against these fake rappers
Crooked trap 'round clowns, this rap circus surrounds 'em
The corrupt environment of the rap industry traps and controls these foolish individuals
But I'm havin' a menage
I am engaging in multiple successful endeavors within both the rap and trap game
Fuckin' with the rap game, and the trap game
I am involved in and dominating both the music industry and the drug dealing business
I'm managin' my odds
I am effectively controlling and navigating my chances of success
Man these rappers out here reachin', your arms are too short
These rappers are desperately trying to compete but lack the necessary skills and resources
Take the boxing gloves off, hand 'em to the gods
Stop pretending to be a competitor and give up, surrendering to a higher power
Slaughterhouse, we the military in this bitch
The rap group Slaughterhouse is like the powerful armed forces within the rap industry
Fuck every Tom, Dick and Harry in this bitch, yeah
I disrespect and disregard every insignificant person in the rap industry
Fuck your apology, I'ma be on astrology shit
I don't care about your apologies, I'm going to focus on my own path and destiny
March into war like Aries in this bitch, yeah
I enter the battle aggressively and fearlessly, just like the zodiac sign Aries
You call it light work, nigga this is my life's work
You consider it easy, but for me, it's the culmination of my life's dedication and effort
I turn around and beat up a beat like I'm writin' Ike's verse
I effortlessly and skillfully dominate a beat, just like the legendary rapper Ike Turner
Toe taggin' this mothafucka, I don't think Joe Jackson
I metaphorically kill and bury this rapper, even surpassing the musical skills of Joe Jackson
And Buster Douglas could ever do a mic worse
Even the worst attempts by a boxer (Buster Douglas) wouldn't compare to my destruction on the microphone
If you are what you eat, how come I'm not pussy?
If what we consume defines us, why am I not weak or submissive like the stereotype of a woman?
That was part uno, this is part two though
The previous statement was the first part, and this current statement is the continuation or sequel
This the difference between y'all niggas and real rap
I am highlighting the distinction between my authentic rap style and the inferiority of other rappers
The competition fell back, niggas ask
Other rappers retreated and backed down when they witnessed my talent, leaving people questioning
How much did I use to drink
People are curious about my past alcohol consumption
I tell 'em off the top of my head about a gallon, kinda like Pharrell's hat
I inform them that I used to drink a substantial amount, similar to the size of Pharrell's large hat
But all jokes aside like I ordered fries
Now, getting serious and no longer joking, similar to ordering a side of fries
I'm liable to store somebody's corpse in the closet, I'm organized
I am capable of hiding a dead body and keeping it a secret, showcasing my ability to be well-prepared and organized
Before police was interrogatin', I was livin' the story of my life
I was already experiencing and living a life full of incidents and events before the police started investigating me
And Morgan Freeman was narratin'
It was as if my life had a narrator, just like Morgan Freeman's iconic voice in movies
(Say it again) I'm 5'9", not an inch taller
My height is precisely 5'9", I cannot claim to be taller by even an inch
'Fore all of the jewelry, I've been baller
Even before I had expensive jewelry, I was already successful and skilled
Before niggas was hypebeasts, my niggas was bike thiefs
My friends were stealing bikes long before the trend of people being obsessed with expensive fashion items
You let it out your sight and they take it to sight see
If you lose sight of your belongings, my friends will steal them without hesitation
Same shit, another nigga gotta die today
It's the same repetitive pattern, where someone will lose their life today
My bitch gone (why) we ain't ever goin' out on dates
My partner is no longer with me because we never made time to go on romantic outings
(Why) we ain't vacayin' out of state
We never took vacations outside of our local area
Whinin' all the time, all she do was holler
Constantly complaining and nagging, she only knows how to shout
We ain't like a Pagan holiday
Our relationship lacks joy and festivity, similar to a Pagan religious holiday
Rappers will, be actin' ill
Rappers often pretend to be sick or cool
Know when they die for deals
They understand that they are willing to make sacrifices or take risks to secure record deals
I take the word "lyrical" and flip it backwards
I manipulate and reverse the meaning of the word "lyrical" for my own creative purposes
And that says "laciryl"
The reversed word spells out "laciryl"
And that's exactly how I feel, shoutout to Guru
That reversed word accurately represents my emotions and mindset, giving credit to Guru, a respected rapper
I got the mass appeal
My music is widely appreciated and loved by a large audience
Oh you don't, don't let me learn yah
You better not provoke or challenge me
I body the beat and watch it skip, call it m-murda
I completely dominate the beat, causing it to glitch or skip, metaphorically murdering it
The nerve of anyone who ain't heard of
It's surprising and disrespectful for anyone to be unaware of my talent
The gang that don't tweet simultaneous for the sake of the sermon
My crew doesn't need to promote ourselves on social media all at once just for the sake of appearing united
(House Gang what up!)
Shoutout to my crew, House Gang
Other groups basic mergers
Compared to us, other rap groups' collaborations or unions are basic and unimpressive
We extort 'em from a distance, takin' it further
We exploit them from afar, going beyond their limited capabilities
Drama could be all yours, why you want a war for?
You could be the one facing all the trouble, so why do you desire a conflict?
You can't go at uno, mothafucka, that's a draw 4
You can't challenge or attack my crew, because that would lead to consequences for you
We started out as just a feature on a Joe joint
Initially, we were a group that featured in a song by Joe
Fuck around now, you on the bleachers soon as Joe point
Now, you'll be on the sidelines watching, as soon as Joe signals or refers to you
Brothers forreal, I can honestly say
I can genuinely say that we are actual brothers, not just figuratively
If you come at me, they'll be 3 dots on you while I'm still typin'
If you try to attack me, my crew will respond with violence as I continue to type or write rhymes
Meet fire, street fighters when this pen's writin'
Confront the intense and skilled rap battle when I use my pen to write lyrics
Shady, you go through us to get to Em, bison
In order to reach Eminem, you have to face us first, like challenging a powerful bison
(Come on, crook, you wildin' again)
Someone is urging Crook (Crooked I) to calm down because he is acting wild or uncontrollable
Nah Joe, these niggas stupid, boy we do this shit
No, Joe, these individuals are foolish, we are experts and skilled at what we do
Too many frogs go "ribbet" but never leave lilies
Many people claim to be something they're not, but they never take real action or make progress
These niggas might play cray, try slay me
These individuals might act crazy and attempt to destroy me
Off my mic, vacay, call it right, it's mayday
Once I relinquish control of the microphone, it's like going on vacation, symbolizing a distress signal like 'mayday'
Right foot in melee, strapped to light AK
I confidently enter a chaotic and violent situation, carrying a powerful weapon like a light AK-47
Have you [?] like Ice JJ
I will stun or astound you like the rapper Ice JJ Fish, leaving you speechless
Do it for Em, my squad do it for bundles
I do it for Eminem, and my crew does it for financial gains or success
Could've been copped the Phantom, copped the Benz bein' humble
I could have easily purchased a luxurious Rolls-Royce Phantom or Mercedes-Benz, displaying my modesty instead
Still, the nickel plate is known to get 'em situated
However, a firearm like a nickel-plated pistol is effective in controlling and intimidating others
It's return fire, even when Joey initiate it
Even if Joey (Joe Budden) starts the conflict, we will respond with equal or greater force
How I feel about these rap niggas? Fuck 'em all
I have a complete disregard and dislike for these rappers
Drake rhyme about these bitches, I just fuck 'em all
While Drake focuses on romantic relationships in his lyrics, I simply engage in sexual encounters with multiple women
A hundred guns, jeans big enough to tuck 'em all
I own a large arsenal of firearms, and my jeans are spacious enough to conceal all of them
Banana clips, fully automatic, you can't duck 'em all
My firearms have extended magazines, fully capable of rapid fire, leaving no room for escape or avoidance
Cause when it's gats involved, bodies'll fall
When firearms are involved, people will get killed
From the sky, could really be rainin' cats and dogs
It could be a very chaotic or violent situation, as if animals (cats and dogs) were falling from the sky
It's Joey! Nicer than any rapper you rockin' to
I am Joey (Joell Ortiz), and I am more skillful and talented than any other rapper you listen to
Call a spade a spade, nigga try to follow suit
I speak the truth directly, and if someone tries to imitate or copy me, they will fail
Bring it back to life, I murder that microphone
I revive and revive the microphone, metaphorically killing it with my performance
Too many big dogs, not enough barkin' yet
There are many powerful individuals, but they haven't exerted their influence or dominance fully
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ADRIAN YOUNGE, CHRISTOPHER MARTIN, JOE BUDDEN, RYAN MONTGOMERY, JOELL ORTIZ, DOMINICK WICKLIFFE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tayahn Bell
Before I get to lucifer
I just got to deal with his step sister
Dream dude crazy how I be still surviving
Went from fantasy to homicidal planning
Bitch I been through it all
My enemies I would agree that I don't have any balls
Wanted to kill a guy and everyone else related to him
Of course he got the devil in him
Probably hell is my next home
Least of my worries when I'm sitting here alone
Working seems coo but still empty inside
I'll be the one who survives without committing suicide
Could've killed myself along time ago
Psyche all fucked up over the crime of the big bro
Got me thinking am I going to be the next to kill somebody
Meanwhile trying to mask these demons on pof desperate for somebody
Young girls won't give me the time or day
Dealing with all of it beating my meat every day
Coming so much I already broke the record shit I can drown the world in my semen
For some reason I think God and the devil got me stuck dreaming
Like reality ain't real
Shubham M
"Rappers will, be actin' ill, knowing they daffodils
I take the word "lyrical" and flip it backwards
And that says "laciryl", and that's exactly how I feel"
damn genius
Slappd
Shubham M incredible
VIEW WITH ICE
I miss these four guys on the same track so damn much
Alienoticz23
Man this shit was amazing from the opening cuts to the outro and with bars so heavy they sink in. #BringBackTheSlaughterhouse
#ReleaseGlassHouse
THEKINGSLAPPA
Entire track is FIRE.
Keiffer Hall
The way Royce switches up the flow is just too much!
Mhnd &1&
This beat is sooo gooooooooood😩🔥
lin kuei warrior kamaal
they all killed it
Hamza El.B
Dope Album !! When Arts meets HipHop
Album of the year (y)
thouxan
The different flows, wordplay and beat!! This song is too fire