He was given the name Papoose by his grandmother because of his childhood resemblance to an American Indian child. Inspired by rap legends Rakim, Kool G Rap and Big Daddy Kane, he has been well respected on the underground hip-hop circuit for a long period of time now.
In early 2006, his StreetSweepers crew linked up with Busta Rhymes' Flipmode Inkprint to co-executive produce Papoose's first official album. On August 24, 2006, his official website officially announced that he signed with Jive Records, a deal which, according to his management's official website was worth $1.5 million.
Papoose has recently become known for engaging in charity work, visiting sick children and donated to causes including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and to various Hurricane Katrina charities.
On September 19, 2007 DJ Kay Slay announced that Papoose and himself have parted ways from Jive records. "We have officially gotten our release from Jive fuckin records. It was like a fuckin year of hell... Unfortunately, we almost became victims of A&R hell." On the radio show slay was asked what was next for Papoose, and he said "You know we can't talk about that man." The future of the Papoose's debut album, The Nacirema Dream, is unknown at this time; however, Papoose and Kay Slay are rumored to own the records that were created under Jive.
Papoose is no longer affiliated with Flipmode Squad.
Intro
Papoose Lyrics
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'Cause y'all are the judge, the day of judgment finally is near
In your eye I see a tear, and it's remindin' me of fear
Rap's been dead so long, so stop denyin' what you feel
Dis payback for the fact that y'all ain't tryin' to keep it real
Grim reaper that we call revenge right beside ya in your ear
He's saying your time expired, time is finally due it's clear
Cheers, time for a toast
(Your heart's beatin', your heart's beatin')
To the haters that hate you the most
(Your heart's beatin')
And the friends that pretend to be your folks
(Your heart's beatin')
This is what revenge sounds like
(Your heart's beatin', your heart's beatin')
I hear your heart beatin', keep runnin' your mouth, yeah
Your mouth runnin' ahead of you, your mouth do what your legs should do
Let me walk to the edge with you, jump off of it, it
It sounds like your ready to, 'cause these rappers are terrible
And the game is unbearable but I'ma fix, fix
This feeling that's dead in you got your brains like a vegetable
Use the pro tools and tell 'em to edit it, it
Switch to somethin' that's better fool, turn it up what you better do
When I'm bringing revenge to you it sounds like this, this, this
Somebody call the doctor
(You're not breathin', you're not breathin')
They ain't gonna be well after this one right here
You're not breathin'
(You're not breathin', you're not breathin')
Just make sure they learn the name
(You're not breathin')
That's about to be runnin' the game
(You're not breathin')
Tell 'em the name, Chamillitary Mayne
Shoulda heard what I was tellin' you, I don't do what the jealous do
I don't hate when a nigga make it, 'cause I'm smarter and better too
You run when they tell you to but I move when I'm ready to
If you stop to take a breather, see that I'm light years ahead of you
y'all musta thought y'all wasn't gonna have to see me or somethin'
(I'm not leavin', I'm not leavin')
Houston, Texas, I'm here now
(I'm not leavin', I'm not leavin')
Anybody gotta problem?
(I'm not leavin')
Speak now or forever hold your peace
(I'm not leavin')
I ain't think so, yeah
The feeling's great 'cause they pay me, I expect some hatred so daily
I'm sticking the middle finger up like the feeling's mutual baby
The franchise and they say that the future can't really trade me
In Houston, I'm number one like I'm in the place of McGrady
But keep on pacing it baby, the full truth has arrived
If they ask you about you nigga, you fin' to lie
They ask me about me and hear a truthful reply
They said they seem none better than me so hear the truth wit'cha eyes
Better go take over befo' it rains
'Cause I'd hate to say that I told you Mayne
I know, I know what you're gonna say
But have it your way
I know these haters is gonna hate
And I see that angry look on your face
Tell 'em sound of revenge is on the way
This isn't your day
Lookin' for the truth, they ask me where have you been?
Where have you been? Where have you been?
Getting ready for these haters, I got somethin' for them
Somethin' for them, somethin' for them
You're real quiet 'til you think you hear a sound in the wind
Sound in the wind, sound in the wind
You turn around 'cause you think you hear that sound once again
You hear that?
(Yeah what's that?)
That's The Sound of Revenge
See, I told you
That's what happens when you get on his bad side
Chamillitary Mayne
And now for The Sound of Revenge
Papoose’s song “Intro” starts off with the powerful lyrics “a lightning bolt strikes in the air, yeah, finally it's here, 'Cause y'all are the judge, the day of judgment finally is near”. The rapper announces the arrival of the day of judgment and informs the listener that rap has been dead for so long that it is time to accept that fact. He introduces revenge as a grim reaper that is right beside the listener, saying that their time has expired and that their time is up. He warns that not having a sober mind is a weak mind, so don’t let revenge buy you a beer.
The rapper then raises a toast to those who hate the listener the most and to the friends who pretend to be their close ones. He warns them that this is what revenge sounds like and that he can hear their heart beat from them running their mouth. He asks the listener to jump off the edge with him as these rappers are terrible and the game is unbearable. He aims to fix the feeling that is dead in the listener by bringing revenge to them.
The song then addresses the issue of jealousy and hate towards successful people. Papoose points out that he doesn’t hate when someone makes it big because he is smarter and better too. He asks the haters to speak now or forever hold your peace. He makes it clear that he is not leaving and that he is ready to show the world what he’s got.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, a lightning bolt strikes in the air, yeah, finally it's here
The long-awaited day of judgment has finally arrived, and it feels like a powerful force.
'Cause y'all are the judge, the day of judgment finally is near
The people who have been judging me and rap as a whole will now be judged themselves.
In your eye I see a tear, and it's remindin' me of fear
I can see the fear in your eyes as you realize that it's time for judgment.
Rap's been dead so long, so stop denyin' what you feel
The state of rap has been poor for a long time, and it's time to stop pretending otherwise.
Dis payback for the fact that y'all ain't tryin' to keep it real
This is payback for those who have not kept the rap game true and honest.
Grim reaper that we call revenge right beside ya in your ear
The spirit of revenge is standing with you, reminding you that it's time for the judgment.
He's saying your time expired, time is finally due it's clear
The spirit of revenge is telling you that your time is up and the end is near.
Not sober mind is a weak mind and he's buyin' you a beer
Those who have not kept a clear mind and stayed true are easily swayed and will be punished.
Cheers, time for a toast / (Your heart's beatin', your heart's beatin') / To the haters that hate you the most / (Your heart's beatin') / And the friends that pretend to be your folks / (Your heart's beatin') / This is what revenge sounds like / (Your heart's beatin', your heart's beatin') / I hear your heart beatin', keep runnin' your mouth, yeah
It's time to celebrate the end of those who have been deceitful, with their heartbeats as evidence they knew it was coming.
Your mouth runnin' ahead of you, your mouth do what your legs should do / Let me walk to the edge with you, jump off of it / It sounds like your ready to, 'cause these rappers are terrible / And the game is unbearable but I'ma fix, fix
Your mouth got you in trouble, follow me and jump off the cliff, as it's time to ruin the poor rap game and fix it back up.
This feeling that's dead in you got your brains like a vegetable / Use the pro tools and tell 'em to edit it, it / Switch to somethin' that's better fool, turn it up what you better do / When I'm bringing revenge to you it sounds like this, this, this
The feeling that is lost inside is like a mindless vegetable, use technology to fix it, find something superior, and keep turning up the volume to reveal the sound of revenge.
Somebody call the doctor / (You're not breathin', you're not breathin') / They ain't gonna be well after this one right here / You're not breathin' / (You're not breathin', you're not breathin') / Just make sure they learn the name / (You're not breathin') / That's about to be runnin' the game / (You're not breathin') / Tell 'em the name, Chamillitary Mayne
The Sound of Revenge is so powerful that it leaves you breathless and unable to recover, but make sure everyone knows that Chamillitary Mayne is taking over the game.
Shoulda heard what I was tellin' you, I don't do what the jealous do / I don't hate when a nigga make it, 'cause I'm smarter and better too / You run when they tell you to but I move when I'm ready to / If you stop to take a breather, see that I'm light years ahead of you
Pay attention, I am not like the jealous ones who hate when others are successful, because I am too smart and capable. While you follow the crowd, I choose to be the leader, as I am much further ahead of everyone else.
y'all musta thought y'all wasn't gonna have to see me or somethin' / (I'm not leavin', I'm not leavin') / Houston, Texas, I'm here now / (I'm not leavin', I'm not leavin') / Anybody gotta problem? / (I'm not leavin') / Speak now or forever hold your peace / (I'm not leavin') / I ain't think so, yeah
Just because you haven't seen or heard me in a while doesn't mean I left the game, because I'm back and not going anywhere. If anyone has a problem, speak up now or be silenced forever.
The feeling's great 'cause they pay me, I expect some hatred so daily / I'm sticking the middle finger up like the feeling's mutual baby / The franchise and they say that the future can't really trade me / In Houston, I'm number one like I'm in the place of McGrady
I feel great because I'm getting paid, but I know people will still hate me. I'm standing up for the haters by showing them that the feeling of hatred is mutual. People might say my future isn't bright, but in Houston, I am the number one rapper.
But keep on pacing it baby, the full truth has arrived / If they ask you about you nigga, you fin' to lie / They ask me about me and hear a truthful reply / They said they seem none better than me so hear the truth wit'cha eyes
Keep moving forward, because the full truth is here. If someone asks you about yourself, you'll lie, but if they ask me about me, I'll give them the truth. People say there's no one better than me, so believe it when you see it.
Better go take over befo' it rains / 'Cause I'd hate to say that I told you Mayne / I know, I know what you're gonna say / But have it your way
Take over before it's too late and you regret not doing so. I don't want to say I told you so, but I know what you're going to say. So, do it the way you want.
I know these haters is gonna hate / And I see that angry look on your face / Tell 'em sound of revenge is on the way / This isn't your day
I know that the haters will continue to hate, but they should be aware that the sound of revenge is coming. This time is not for them.
Lookin' for the truth, they ask me where have you been? / Where have you been? Where have you been? / Getting ready for these haters, I got somethin' for them / Somethin' for them, somethin' for them / You're real quiet 'til you think you hear a sound in the wind / Sound in the wind, sound in the wind / You turn around 'cause you think you hear that sound once again / You hear that? / (Yeah what's that?) / That's The Sound of Revenge / See, I told you / That's what happens when you get on his bad side / Chamillitary Mayne / And now for The Sound of Revenge
I was getting ready for the haters to come back and ask where I've been. I have something for them, and they won't know what hit them. You're quiet until you sense something is wrong, and when you hear that sound, it's the sound of revenge. I warned you that this would happen if you got on my bad side, and now it's time for me to reveal The Sound of Revenge.
Lyrics © CLARKJAY PRODUCTIONS, INC., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: John B Williams
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Oliver Hernandez
Man like on what album or mixtape is this on
Lou don't watch that
what track did u ever hear pap on that he aint rip ....ill wait