Unfortunately for Prof, there’s an underlying seriousness to his lyrics that he tries his hardest to cover with layer upon layer of party-perfect beats and rhymes. Growing up on the South Side of Minneapolis, Prof matured in step with the local hip-hop scene. In his 24 years, he’s seen some shit that can’t help but escape from his memory and into his songs, lending his lines the kind of wisdom that can only be born on hard city streets. He started free styling in eighth grade and, although he likes to have fun with his music, the swiftness of his rise to local fame shows how seriously he regards his rap career.
A rowdy young buck who loves a good time, Prof wants his music to inspire others to party it up with him. In a world where credibility is currency, Prof sticks a middle finger to those who feel hip-hop should be straight-faced and serious.
“Everyone’s trying to be a preacher or a politician— telling you how to live your life,” he says. “I’m not running for Senate. I’m doing this for fun and I don’t watch my mouth.”
Prof’s debut solo album, Project Gampo, definitely made a lasting impression on local music critics and hip-hop heads. “Prof is wall-to-wall here in all his glory, with clever one-liners out the a**, hyperactive and delicious vocab spills popped like collars- picture a supreme smarta** with gorilla swagger and a mouth as fast as his mind… Point blank, this kid’s got more flavor and flow than all five of your favorite MCs combined.” (City Pages, May 12, 2008)
Cloud 9
Prof Lyrics
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Roll around in heaven all day
Heaven all day yeah
Send down that cloud with the silver lining
Roll around in heaven all day
Heaven all day yeah
Knock knock she drop by
I was busy getting down on myself
Sitting 'round telling myself my problems
Seems it's dark all winter
A change in fate, sent down from out the sky
To take my pain away
I'm telling you can turn into a lazy day
Dial room service for a change of pace 1-800
Don't bring me down, I'm safe and sound
I am right here and that's a miracle
My oh my, my oh my, I'm so high
I'm so high
Send down that cloud with the silver lining
Roll around in heaven all day
Heaven all day yeah
Send down that cloud with the silver lining
Roll around in heaven all day
Heaven all day yeah
Look it at what I could become
I put my heart into a fire
The stars I swear that I could reach them
I've never seen them any brighter
Oh oh oh, yeah, plus no ones calling me
Bothering me
Why would I need to buy a mountain? My oh my
Don't bother me with counting my breath
I'm more than just a mess
I'm more than just a sum of
All the parts that we collect, yes
Summertime crime, I hustle all the time
I'm serving nicks and dimes
It's impossible to climb
My rent is so behind
I'm stealing for my mama
There is no way out
Find that silver lining put the light
Up breath in and say YEAH!
Why would I need to pray if
I'm in heaven right now, right now?
Yeah, I'm in heaven right now
In the song "Cloud 9" by Prof., he sings about the feeling of being up in the clouds, away from the difficulties and stresses of everyday life. The lyrics "Send down that cloud with the silver lining, Roll around in heaven all day, Heaven all day yeah" convey the idea of escaping reality and being in a peaceful place. He then describes an unexpected visitor on a Tuesday who brings a change in his mood and takes his pain away. Prof. talks about how he feels safe, sound, and that it's a miracle that he is okay, emphasizing the experience of being in a happy state.
Prof. also touches on the theme of self-discovery in the song, as he talks about looking at what he could become and putting his heart into the fire. The lyrics "I've never seen them any brighter, Oh oh oh, yeah, plus no ones calling me, Bothering me" depicts the idea of feeling free and unbothered. Furthermore, he talked about his struggles in life, with the lines "Summertime crime, I hustle all the time, I'm serving nicks and dimes, It's impossible to climb, My rent is so behind, I'm stealing for my mama, There is no way out." Despite the difficulties, Prof. finds the silver lining in life and emphasizes that he's currently in heaven.
Line by Line Meaning
Send down that cloud with the silver lining
Requesting for a positive change in life's situation
Roll around in heaven all day
Enjoying the best possible outcome of the situation
Heaven all day yeah
Affirming the positive feeling associated with the outcome
Knock knock she drop by
An unexpected visitor arrived
Unexpected on a Tuesday
Surprising occurrence on a regular day
I was busy getting down on myself
Feeling low and negative about oneself
Sitting 'round telling myself my problems
Focusing on the negative aspects of life
Seems it's dark all winter
Life feels gloomy and depressing
A change in fate, sent down from out the sky
A positive event occurred unexpectedly
To take my pain away
The positive event helped to alleviate the negative feelings
I'm telling you can turn into a lazy day
The positive event allows for a relaxing and enjoyable day
Dial room service for a change of pace 1-800
Indulging in luxury to break away from the regular routine
Don't bring me down, I'm safe and sound
Asking to not bring any negative emotions
I am right here and that's a miracle
Acknowledging the present and the positive outcome
My oh my, my oh my, I'm so high
Expressing an elevated mood and feeling good
Look it at what I could become
Imagining a positive future outcome
I put my heart into a fire
Putting in effort and passion to achieve the goal
The stars I swear that I could reach them
Feeling confident about attaining success
I've never seen them any brighter
Feeling more optimistic than ever
Oh oh oh, yeah, plus no ones calling me
Appreciating the absence of problems
Bothering me
Not being bothered or troubled
Why would I need to buy a mountain? My oh my
Feeling content and having no further needs
Don't bother me with counting my breath
Not wanting to focus on negative aspects
I'm more than just a mess
Believing in oneself and self-worth
I'm more than just a sum of
Being more than just the problems and challenges
All the parts that we collect, yes
The experiences that make us who we are
Summertime crime, I hustle all the time
Working hard and never giving up
I'm serving nicks and dimes
Working to make a living in any way possible
It's impossible to climb
Feeling stuck and unable to progress
My rent is so behind
Experiencing financial difficulties
I'm stealing for my mama
Resorting to extreme measures to help loved ones
There is no way out
Feeling hopeless and stuck
Find that silver lining put the light
Looking for a positive outcome to move forward
Up breath in and say YEAH!
Encouraging oneself to be positive
Why would I need to pray if
Feeling content and satisfied
I'm in heaven right now, right now?
Experiencing pure joy and happiness
Yeah, I'm in heaven right now
Affirming the positive feelings and emotions
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JACOB LUKAS ANDERSON, JACOB ANDERSON
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