The New School
Prolific Lyrics


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Pro:
Montreal’s the city where I walk across the blocks lost and dizzy,
Amongst college sissies and cocky hippies talking gritty,
All these shoddy kiddies thinking that want it with me,
Always dropping shitty bars with references to Pac and Biggie,

Butter:
All they got was pity for thoughtless off delivery,
Often talking sloppy tipsy drunken off a drop of whiskey,
Y’all will need a law committee better than Bob and Whitney,
So if you want to copy strictly stick to jockin’ Diddy,

Pro:
People think raps about nothing but money and sex,
Guns and respect, clubs and how drunk you can get,
So when people see a couple of heads like us in the set,
They’re puzzled and vexed with subtle mumbles under their breath,

Butter:
They wonder what’s next, then discover no other is best,
That Prolific in a number with Butter as guest,
Yo I think this album should cover the rest,
So I’ll shut up instead and let you just love us to death,

Chorus X 2
Welcome to the new school, it’s something to try,
Cuz fuck 50 cent, I’d rather a Buck 65,
And if you haven’t heard of us then just ask yer friends,
Cuz we’re the reason people want to listen to rap again

Pro:
You talk a lot about all you got but you oughtta stop!
Cuz you’re on and off while my off the top is always hot,
See I rock more spots than spot the dog.. and that’s an awful lot,
So if you're here to battle, you should probably just call it off,

Butter:
Or call the cops! in case verbal murder can’t be solved or stop,
And to take it a step further you could say we call the shots,
Most of the girls that heard us serve took off their halter tops,
And those who thought they were the shit we’ve been known to alter thoughts,

Pro:
And as far as studio time, we couldn’t afford enough,
We only had forty bucks, and that was before we ordered lunch,
So really it was sort of rough when Horg recorded us,
I mean we sorta sucked, cuz we were only warming up,

Butter:
Boarded up, doors were shut, after the mic was on we tore it up,
No corners cut we poured our guts into this track it’s yours to judge,
We don’t film our videos with pretty hoes and porno sluts,
Or tour the country in a bus but still we kick it poor as fuck!





Chorus X 2

Overall Meaning

In this verse, Prolific raps about his experiences walking around the city of Montreal and encountering other aspiring rappers who he feels are not up to par with his own skills. He describes them as "shoddy kiddies" who drop "shitty bars" with unoriginal references to Tupac and Biggie. Butter adds to this by describing their lack of flow "often talking sloppy tipsy drunken off a drop of whiskey."


Both rappers address the stereotype that all rap music is only about money, sex, and violence. They acknowledge that when people see them perform they are often surprised by their lyrical content and delivery. They proclaim that they are the new school of rap and invite the listener to give them a chance.


Additionally, Prolific and Butter use their own challenges as emerging artists to further establish their credibility. They describe their struggle to afford studio time and equipment, and that they are not supported by the usual trappings of fame like expensive music videos or tour buses. Despite this, they still "pour their guts" into their music and hope that the listener will appreciate their efforts.


Line by Line Meaning

Montreal’s the city where I walk across the blocks lost and dizzy,
Pro is describing his experience walking through Montreal's streets, feeling lost and disoriented among the college students and hippies who talk tough.


Amongst college sissies and cocky hippies talking gritty,
Pro refers to the people he encounters in the city who often talk tough and act like they know it all.


All these shoddy kiddies thinking that want it with me,
Pro is pointing out that these people are trying to challenge him in rap battles, but they don't have the skills to compete.


Always dropping shitty bars with references to Pac and Biggie,
Pro is saying that these wannabe rappers often rely on tired cliches and references to famous rappers from the past instead of coming up with their own original material.


All they got was pity for thoughtless off delivery,
Butter is saying that these rappers get no respect because they don't put any thought or effort into their delivery.


Often talking sloppy tipsy drunken off a drop of whiskey,
Butter is emphasizing how little these rappers care about their craft by saying that they can't even rap sober.


Y’all will need a law committee better than Bob and Whitney,
Butter is saying that these rappers need to lawyer up because their raps are so bad that they could get sued for copyright infringement.


So if you want to copy strictly stick to jockin’ Diddy,
Butter is suggesting that these rappers should stick to copying P. Diddy because at least he has the resources and talent to make something of it.


People think raps about nothing but money and sex,
Pro is pointing out the common stereotype of rap songs only being about material wealth and sexual conquests.


Guns and respect, clubs and how drunk you can get,
Pro is giving examples of the typical topics seen in mainstream rap music.


They’re puzzled and vexed with subtle mumbles under their breath,
Pro is saying that people are surprised and confused when they see him and Butter performing music that goes against the stereotypical rap narrative.


Butter in a number with Prolific as guest,
Butter is introducing himself as a featured artist alongside Pro, who is the main artist for the album.


Yo I think this album should cover the rest,
Butter is suggesting that this album will be so good that no other album will have to be made.


So I’ll shut up instead and let you just love us to death,
Butter is saying that he and Pro believe in their music enough to let their listeners decide for themselves whether they like it or not.


You talk a lot about all you got but you oughtta stop!
Pro is addressing the rappers who brag about their wealth and status, telling them to stop being so full of themselves.


Cuz you’re on and off while my off the top is always hot,
Pro is saying that his freestyle raps off the top of his head are consistently better than other rappers' pre-written and rehearsed verses.


See I rock more spots than spot the dog.. and that’s an awful lot,
Pro is using wordplay to say that he performs frequently at a lot of different venues, and he's doing it better than anyone else.


So if you're here to battle, you should probably just call it off,
Pro is warning other rappers that if they try to battle him, they'll just end up losing.


Or call the cops! in case verbal murder can’t be solved or stop,
Butter is emphasizing how much Pro's raps can destroy the competition, and jokingly suggests calling the police in case it gets too intense.


And to take it a step further you could say we call the shots,
Butter is saying that he and Pro are in charge, and they set the standard for what good rap music should sound like.


Most of the girls that heard us serve took off their halter tops,
Butter is boasting about the positive reception of their music, saying that even women have become fans and shown their appreciation.


We don’t film our videos with pretty hoes and porno sluts,
Butter is saying that they don't rely on objectifying and exploiting women to make their music videos more appealing.


Or tour the country in a bus but still we kick it poor as fuck!
Butter is saying that despite not being wealthy or famous, they still manage to make great music and enjoy themselves.


Welcome to the new school, it’s something to try,
The chorus welcomes the listener to Pro and Butter's style of music, which is different from the mainstream and worth giving a chance.


Cuz fuck 50 cent, I’d rather a Buck 65,
The chorus states that they prefer alternative, less-commercialized artists like Buck 65 over popular mainstream ones like 50 Cent.


And if you haven’t heard of us then just ask yer friends,
The chorus suggests that Pro and Butter's reputation precedes them, and that their fans are eager to spread the word about their music.


Cuz we’re the reason people want to listen to rap again
The chorus asserts that Pro and Butter's music is revitalizing rap and making it interesting and innovative again.




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