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)
Daughter
Prof Lyrics
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When you're out there in the woods
And finally find something you love
Better take what's yours
If I raised her all on my own
If you see her cry, sing a lullaby, yeah
You'll die when you see her fly when she's gone
One] [Prof]:
Suck my dick get a facefull
Why can't Prof be all about the pesos?
I'm so unapologetic
I can give a shit about you chicken's little rhetoric
My girl don't take no shit
Try to put a muzzle on me then I'm burning a bridge
Motherfucker, respect my animal
Push me in a corner and I'll split your cantaloupe
All the haters that don't like my shit
If you really got a problem come and fight me bitch
Never before so many heads been talking
Like they can jump in my shoes and start walking
Everybody wants money where there ain't none
We'll see who's standing when the race done
I don't want to be found, I'm a needle
Privileged enough to be built by the people
That means I only got one boss
I see him every time I look in the crowd
I pledge my allegiance to them
This is slop house baby let the story begin[Prof]:
When you're out there in the woods
And finally find something you love
Better take what's yours
If I raised her all on my own
If you see her cry, sing a lullaby, yeah
You'll die when you see her fly when she's gone
Yeah
Two] [Brother Ali]:
God God God given
You don't gotten follow my religion to recognize that I'm different
Can't contain it, grab it, tame it, chain, cage or enslave my dedication
No second place in the race to make it
Lace up your shoes for the marathon, chase it
Sweated on stage a decade and came close enough to wipe sweat off the face of greatness
Y'all got low expectations
Hit first place and start celebrating
Chest inflated, saying that you made it, pouring Gatorade on each other's faces
Waste of the space you take
What y'all call 'scraping' is our vacation
I was of the day where always creating
By yours truly, I literally make shift
Dictator haters take dick, but I don't give a fuck so they can't take shit
Prof, let me say and extra Minnesotan
I don't give a fuck ha ha roo roo[Prof]:
When you're out there in the woods
And finally find something you love
Better take what's yours
If I raised her all on my own
If you see her cry, sing a lullaby, yeah
You'll die when you see her fly when she's gone
Yeah
Three] [Brother Ali]:
Hush baby, don't say a word
Don't you ever be afraid to surge
I watch you spread your wings and fly no matter how much it hurts
Single father, doubled as a mother
Kept her out of harms way, trouble never touch her
Never had nothing but each other
Whether we strive or suffer or thrive or go hungry
Nurtured and loved her to a full grown woman
Now ducks wanna jump up and try to rush her
Pardon my thug if it make wanna scuffle and make me knock the block off one of y'all motherfuckers
[Prof]:
Immaculate inception
I made her by myself when I was drunk
She spit, fuck, cuss like a motherfuck
She finally coming into her own
And now you wander up into my home
Talking about you want custody, leave us alone
La Di Da Di, we like to party
You can take her over my dead body[Prof]:
If I raised her all on my own
If you see her cry, sing a lullaby, yeah
You'll die when you see her fly when she's gone
YeahLLLLLLLL
The song "Daughter" by Prof is an ode to a parental figure's love for their child, particularly a daughter. The opening lines of the song, "When you're out there in the woods / And finally find something you love / Better take what's yours," set the stage for a message of empowerment and self-ownership. This message is then mirrored in the chorus, where the parental figure cautions to "take what's yours" when finding something you love.
The verses of the song shift from the parental figure's message to a more aggressive, almost confrontational tone. The rapper asserts his unapologetic attitude and disregard for criticism, particularly from those who may try to silence or diminish him (as seen in lines like "Try to put a muzzle on me then I'm burning a bridge"). This confidence is also reflected in the second verse, where Brother Ali adds his own flavor to the song's message of perseverance and dedication, likening the struggle for success to a race that one must make first place in.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're out there in the woods
And finally find something you love
Better take what's yours
If you come across something you are truly passionate about, don't let anyone take it away from you.
If I raised her all on my own
If you see her cry, sing a lullaby, yeah
You'll die when you see her fly when she's gone
Yeah
The singer is proud of raising their daughter alone, and if anyone hurts her, they will regret it when she becomes successful and independent.
God God God given
You don't gotten follow my religion to recognize that I'm different
Can't contain it, grab it, tame it, chain, cage or enslave my dedication
No second place in the race to make it
Lace up your shoes for the marathon, chase it
Sweated on stage a decade and came close enough to wipe sweat off the face of greatness
Y'all got low expectations
Hit first place and start celebrating
Chest inflated, saying that you made it, pouring Gatorade on each other's faces
Waste of the space you take
What y'all call 'scraping' is our vacation
I was of the day where always creating
By yours truly, I literally make shift
Dictator haters take dick, but I don't give a fuck so they can't take shit
Prof, let me say and extra Minnesotan
I don't give a fuck ha ha roo roo
The singer is driven by their own passion and determination, not by the expectations of others. They have worked hard and overcome challenges in pursuit of their dreams, and will not let anyone try to control or limit their success.
Hush baby, don't say a word
Don't you ever be afraid to surge
I watch you spread your wings and fly no matter how much it hurts
Single father, doubled as a mother
Kept her out of harms way, trouble never touch her
Never had nothing but each other
Whether we strive or suffer or thrive or go hungry
Nurtured and loved her to a full grown woman
Now ducks wanna jump up and try to rush her
Pardon my thug if it make wanna scuffle and make me knock the block off one of y'all motherfuckers
The artist has been a loving and protective parent to their daughter, keeping her safe and giving her the freedom to make her own choices even if they are difficult. They will not tolerate anyone who tries to harm her.
Immaculate inception
I made her by myself when I was drunk
She spit, fuck, cuss like a motherfuck
She finally coming into her own
And now you wander up into my home
Talking about you want custody, leave us alone
La Di Da Di, we like to party
You can take her over my dead body
The artist is fiercely protective of their daughter and will not let anyone take her away from them, despite her rebellious nature. They take pride in their role as a single parent and will fight to keep their family together.
Contributed by Gavin A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@wl5225
Best EMPLOYEE I never met
@stewpacalypse7104
The vocal and mucical power that comes from this track would be perfect on a big stage with a live band and an accompanying orchestra.
@PROFGAMPO
I can only imagine it for now
@jennyfeix7772
I love how this takes me back and it leads me down a rabbit hole of older music that I ain't heard in a minute that I love
@PROFGAMPO
i cant fucking believe it's been ten years.
@jennyfeix7772
@@PROFGAMPO for real though it goes fast and just imagine in another 10 how much you'll have to look back on, how many Kick-Ass tracks an accomplishments I can't wait to see 💙
@coolclam5618
@@PROFGAMPO facts dude, it goes by so fast sadly
@bornyesterday3627
Imo. This is the greatest Stop/sayers collaboration song.
Wish there was more like this.
Yeeeeeeeaaaaheeeeeyeaaahhhh
@mr.wangrycht865
200 IQ move to promote old(er) music! No one else is going to promote it so get it back out there and get new fans while doing so. Love this single fam.. Pookie baby!!