Paperboys made a huge comeback in 2009 after a break. Vinni and his Team Vinni made sucess in TV2`s "Korslaget" ( The battle of the choirs) and went straight to the top on the Norwegian hit lists with "Lonesome Traveller" .
Paperboys new album "The Oslo Agreement " in stores 31.08.09!
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Hey Man
Paperboys Lyrics
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and though i know its not alot
At least I am what these other gentlement are not hot
And with plenty of remy shots
I can see plenty plots and they're coming out of this pen that I got
With new members and stocks from the hills to the end of the docks
You see we build from the stems on your block
We shop for pots of gold, rock'n roll
You can watch us go we act obnoxious ,our pockets grow
We got a spoot turning tropical
And I'd be lying if I said that its not for dough
But when I knock, hear the sockets blow
You see its not so, that I do not flow
I just got more drugs than docs in hospitals
And oh, I forgot to let you know
this vet's set so
just let go and stretch your toes
'Hey man, paperboys hitting like cocaine
Its no thing, the doubleA spitting they can't hang
And its strange, Is it the fame or is it the same?
I wonder if he is or he isn't, please explain
We ain't changed, famous gang but still we roll
We're nice with that language thing ,you better know
We done could've banged your dame, but let her go
Oh no no no no'
Eh yo you know i'm fresh in the flesh, I put another session to rest
Life is just a lot of lessons I guess
Never the less, my man critical said it best
Being underrated is the key to success
So I express myself myself in rhytms and rolls
and I done seen a lot of women getting rid of their clothes
It looks like i'm doing fine with the little I know
and I don't need lines my video rolls
I'm that msongo grabbing his pombo's
They're like is he for real? kweli? akyamongo
This took practice, I don't give a fuck if you rap backwards
The fact is, I know what i'm hearing
that's wack shit
Pissing me off like taxes, face it i'm the allie you're the axis
the sun versus matches
Another album and that's it i'm done
Now maybe even y'all can get some(Fagget)
'Hey man, paperboys hitting like cocaine
Its no thing, the doubleA spitting they can't hang
And its strange, Is it the fame or is it the same?
I wonder if he is or he isn't, please explain
We ain't changed, famous gang but still we roll
We're nice with that language thing ,you better know
We done could've banged your dame, but let her go
Oh no no no no'
There's a slight chance that you are tough enough, just might be
Or maybe you're just fucking up, just like me
I see, all we want is just to feel erie
And since I ain't trying to hurt no feelings, I agree
But that's not why my label hired me, they did it because i'm too good
So if you don't feel it, you should
But you would if you could, so if you don't you won't
But me and you can still sit back and smoke a joint
I get straight to the point, I chase paper and coins
While other people think it's safer going straight for the groin
But they're toys
and now them cats are annoyed
While me i'm cute, shit I should've have been a backstreet-boy
Fu*k deg a'!
'Hey man, paperboys hitting like cocaine
Its no thing, the doubleA spitting they can't hang
And its strange, was it the fame or is it the same?
I wonder if he is or he isn't, please explain
We ain't changed, famous gang but still we roll
We're nice with that language thing ,you better know
We done could've banged your dame, but let her go
Oh no no no no'
The lyrics to Paperboys's song Hey Man speak about the rapper's life, his art, his success and the industry's perception of him. He addresses the fact that he is a talented artist who is often underrated compared to other rappers. However, he still manages to spark and drop his sentiments, giving his message through his lyrics. He boasts of having a lot of Remy shots, and he sees plenty of plots coming out of the pen he holds. He also mentions his journey to success, building it from the stems on his block, shopping for pots of gold, and rocking and rolling. The rapper acknowledges that his focus has been on getting money and dough, but he does not let that change his flow. He is confident that he has got more drugs than doctors in hospitals, and he could be quite obnoxious, and it shows in the way his pockets grow.
In the second verse, he speaks about the lessons he has learned along the way in his journey. He feels that being underrated is the key to success, and he expresses himself in rhythms and rolls. He has seen women getting rid of their clothes, but he does not need any lines. The song's chorus comes in repetition, and it speaks about Paperboys hitting like cocaine, and how he is still grinding with his gang. The artist then mentions a slight chance that one is tough enough, and maybe they are just fucking it up just like him. He agrees that everyone just wants to feel eerie sometimes, and he was hired by his label because he is too good, and everyone should feel it.
Line by Line Meaning
Man, I spark and let my sentiments drop
I express my emotions without hesitation
And though I know it's not a lot
Even if it's just a little, I still share my feelings
At least I am what these other gentlemen are not hot
I have something unique that sets me apart from other artists
And with plenty of Remy shots
I take shots of Remy Martin cognac
I can see plenty plots and they're coming out of this pen that I got
I have many ideas flowing from my pen
With new members and stocks from the hills to the end of the docks
My team is expanding and we're reaching all corners of the city
You see we build from the stems on your block
We start from the bottom and work our way up in the music industry
We shop for pots of gold, rock'n roll
We search for riches and live life like rockstars
Keep it proper ain't stopping for no obstacles
We handle challenges head-on and never give up
You can watch us go, we act obnoxious, our pockets grow
As we succeed, we become more confident and wealthy
We got a spot turning tropical
We have a place where we can unwind and enjoy our success
And I'd be lying if I said that it's not for dough
Money is a big motivator for me, but it's not the only one
But when I knock, hear the sockets blow
I make an impact when I release new music
You see it's not so, that I do not flow
I have unique flows and rhymes
I just got more drugs than docs in hospitals
My lyrics are like powerful drugs that can heal or harm
And oh, I forgot to let you know this vet's set so, just let go and stretch your toes
I'm a seasoned veteran in the music game, so relax and enjoy my music
'Hey man, paperboys hitting like cocaine
People are excited about our music like they are about cocaine
Its no thing, the doubleA spitting they can't hang
We're so good that our competition can't match us
And its strange, Is it the fame or is it the same?
People are curious if fame changes us or if we're still the same
I wonder if he is or he isn't, please explain
People are confused if I'm authentic or not
We ain't changed, famous gang but still we roll
We're still the same people despite our fame
We're nice with that language thing, you better know
We're skilled wordsmiths
We done could've banged your dame, but let her go
We could have had sex with your girlfriend, but we didn't
Oh no no no no'
A shoutout to the classic reggae track by Dawn Penn
There's a slight chance that you are tough enough, just might be
You might be strong enough to handle the truth
Or maybe you're just fucking up, just like me
Perhaps you, like me, make mistakes and have flaws
I see, all we want is just to feel eerie
We crave a sense of uneasiness and mystery
And since I ain't trying to hurt no feelings, I agree
I don't want to offend anyone, so I understand
But that's not why my label hired me, they did it because i'm too good
My label signed me for my talent and skills
So if you don't feel it, you should
If you don't like my music, you're missing out
But you would if you could, so if you don't you won't
If you had the chance, you'd like my music, but if you don't try, you never will
But me and you can still sit back and smoke a joint
Let's chill and relax together
I get straight to the point, I chase paper and coins
I'm straightforward and focused on making money
While other people think it's safer going straight for the groin
Others prefer to chase after sex instead
But they're toys
Their priorities are childish and immature
And now them cats are annoyed
They're irritated and bothered by our success
While me, I'm cute, shit I should've have been a backstreet-boy
I'm attractive and could have potentially been in a boy band
Fuck deg a'!
An exclamation of frustration or anger in Norwegian
Contributed by Keira O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.