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)
Whiskey
Prof Lyrics
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Thank you.
I'm gon keep on drinkin' whiskey, yeah,
Till the cows come home, yeah.
I said I'm gon keep on drinkin' whiskey, yeah,
Till the cows come home, yeah.
When I wake up in the morning, little momma, she just won't let me be.
Say, what is a man to do about a woman when he can't make a sound.
Said I'm lookin' at the bottle, and my whiskey, man, she won't let me down.
That's why I'm gon keep on drinkin' whiskey, yeah,
Till the cows come home, yeah.
That's why I'm gon keep on drinkin' whiskey, yeah,
Till the cows come home, yeah.
On and, on and, on and on and on, we go.
I'm already useless to you so you can't tell me no.
No doubt I don't care 'bout what you think 'bout me and my mistress.
She let's me be me.
That's more than I can say about you, woman.
I'm gonna keep on drinkin' whiskey, till the cows come home.
I'm gonna keep on drinkin' whiskey, till the cows come home.
The song “Whiskey” by Prof delves into the theme of alcoholism and the desire to drink whiskey despite the negative consequences it can bring. The first lines of the song, “One last round please, thank you,” imply that the singer has already been drinking for an extended period of time and he is not ready to stop anytime soon.
The chorus emphasizes the persistence of the singer's drinking habits, regardless of whether or not there are any cows around to come home. This line serves as a metaphor for his endless drinking that has no foreseeable end.
The verse that follows addresses the issue of jealousy in relationships, as the singer's partner searches through his phone while he is asleep. The singer seems to be helpless in this situation, unable to communicate with his partner, leading him to turn to whiskey to drown out his problems. Prof's choice to personify whiskey as a constant, dependable companion who never lets him down underscores the cyclical nature of addiction, as the singer continually turns to alcohol to deal with the problems in his life.
The final verse of the song portrays an attitude of rebellion towards people who try to control the singer, making it clear that he is going to do what he wants, regardless of the consequences. In this way, whiskey is a form of rebellion and escape, a way to tune out the world and ignore the problems that surround him.
Overall, the song highlights the struggle of addiction and how it can become a crutch that people turn to time and time again. Despite the negative impact it has on their lives, they continue to rely on it as a source of comfort and escape.
Line by Line Meaning
One last round please, Thank you.
Asking for one final drink before leaving the bar.
I'm gon keep on drinkin' whiskey, yeah, Till the cows come home, yeah. I said I'm gon keep on drinkin' whiskey, yeah, Till the cows come home, yeah.
Expressing a determination to keep drinking whiskey for a long time, possibly until daybreak, emphasizing the desire to keep drinking even after the bars close.
My baby loves me so much she goes through my phone every time I fall asleep. When I wake up in the morning, little momma, she just won't let me be. Say, what is a man to do about a woman when he can't make a sound. Said I'm lookin' at the bottle, and my whiskey, man, she won't let me down.
Complaining about a suspicious and controlling partner who invades his privacy, alluding to the thought of drinking whiskey as a means to deal with relationship issues.
That's why I'm gon keep on drinkin' whiskey, yeah, Till the cows come home, yeah. That's why I'm gon keep on drinkin' whiskey, yeah, Till the cows come home, yeah.
Repeating the intention to drink whiskey for a long time as a way to cope with relationship problems.
On and, on and, on and on and on, we go. I'm already useless to you so you can't tell me no. No doubt I don't care 'bout what you think 'bout me and my mistress. She let's me be me. That's more than I can say about you, woman.
Continuing to drink despite the problems it causes in relationships, asserting independence and self-respect while disdaining the controlling partner's opinion.
I'm gonna keep on drinkin' whiskey, till the cows come home. I'm gonna keep on drinkin' whiskey, till the cows come home.
Reiterating the determination to drink whiskey for a long time, emphasizing the inability to stop drinking and the stubbornness with which they refuse to change their ways.
Writer(s): Jacob Anders
Contributed by Caden K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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He is a beautiful singer
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