PayBack
Qissmet
Qissmet, pronounced Kiss-met, is a term derived from Turkish and Persian de… Read Full Bio ↴Qissmet, pronounced Kiss-met, is a term derived from Turkish and Persian decent meaning fate or destiny. It was definitely fate that brought together two kindred spirits of musicality and authenticity, known as Qissmet, Asad Khan and Shobe Khan. Qissmet was a word created by the two friends to highlight both their American and Eastern heritage. It was in 2004 that the two discovered their musical commonalities and discovered a winning combination whose catchy, flowing lyrics dropped searing notes. Building upon unrefined vocals and experimentations of drums and other instrumentations, Qissmet sharpened their skills year by year and note by note. As their collaboration began they were able to create new opportunities to have their music expressed to the world and possibly change minds and open hearts with their gift. According to Shobe, one half of Qissmet, he strongly believes in the conviction of their work, “our music has substance and groove to it.” Flowing diverse songs that pull the listeners in to the vibe of Qissmet is what has kept this unparallel group on the eyes of die-hard fans who have embraced the music enthusiastically. In the vein of musical genres like R&B, Hip Hop, and Pop artists; Qissmet has developed a sound to align them with musical geniuses that remain at the top of the charts. Never doubting the divine light streaming between their lyricism and the powerful engineering, Qissmet is excited to bring to listeners a new flavor and harmonious funk. Their sound is enriched with lyrics that will give them international appeal. Qissmet’s silky voices and evolving stage presence has garnered the attention of many venues, showcases, and concerts in Chicago. Some of their performances were witnessed at but not limited to: the Paramount Theater, the Hyatt Regency Hotel, The Sears Center, the Gateway Theater, & the Rosemont Convention Center. Qissmet has given voice to not only thumping catchy beats or laid back party songs, but also songs about change, love, and harmony. Their breakout single, “Payback”, is gaining quick momentum and is expected to hit airwaves this summer. With effortless consciousness and undeniable realism as the barometer to the tuneful beats of their songs; Qissmet are on the cutting edge of bringing back the most needed creativity in an industry thirsty for new melodies, harmony, and true talent.

PayBack
Qissmet Lyrics


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Simple minded people don?t know what they?re talkin bout
They don?t understand they just wanna run their mouth
Wont let em bother me I, know just what I?m doing
Take that, not gonna make me frown this is payback, Whoa

What do you do when all around you
There're people always hatin
Like dirt on the ground they only
Look down they say you'll never make it, dont let them make you weak just find a way to shake it,
Say that, not gonna make me frown this is payback, Whoa

There?s no way they can take the sun away
You can say what you want imma shine the same
If you don?t understand I can make it plain
You?re not bringing me down

I know what it feels like I go through it everyday
Vindictive fake people always smiling at my face
The things that people say, wanna take my light away and
Take that, not gonna make me frown this is payback, Whoa

What do you do when all around you
There're people always hatin
Like dirt on the ground they only

Look down they say you'll never make it, dont let them make you weak just find a way to shake it,
Say that, not gonna make me frown this is payback, Whoa

There?s no way they can take the sun away
You can say what you want imma shine the same
If you don?t understand I can make it plain
You?re not bringing me down

It?s so hard to take it, take it, take it
When they?re just trying to bring you down
No matter what they say, you say, you say, you say
You?re not bringin me down, whoa
You?re not bringin me down, whoa
You?re not bringin me down, whoa
You?re not bringin me down

There?s no way they can take the sun away
You can say what you want imma shine the same




If you don?t understand I can make it plain
You?re not bringing me down (repeat X3)

Overall Meaning

The song "Payback" by Qissmet is about not letting negative and judgmental people bring you down or take away your shine. The lyrics describe encountering simple minded people who talk without truly understanding the situation and only want to criticize and hate. However, the singer chooses not to let them bother her because she knows what she is doing. She sees their judgment as an opportunity for payback in the form of success and perseverance. The chorus further emphasizes not allowing negative people to make you weak but finding a way to shake it off and stand tall.


Line by Line Meaning

Simple minded people don?t know what they?re talkin bout
People who lack critical thinking skills do not comprehend the situation.


They don?t understand they just wanna run their mouth
They are not capable of understanding, they would rather talk non-sense.


Wont let em bother me I, know just what I?m doing
I will not let them disturb me as I am aware of what I am doing.


Take that, not gonna make me frown this is payback, Whoa
This is my way of getting back at them, but it will not affect me emotionally.


What do you do when all around you
What actions can you take when you are surrounded by...?


There're people always hatin
There are always people criticizing and being negative.


Like dirt on the ground they only
Similar to how dust is on the ground...


Look down they say you'll never make it, dont let them make you weak just find a way to shake it,
They underestimate your abilities, don't let this bring you down, be resilient.


Say that, not gonna make me frown this is payback, Whoa
This is my way of getting back at them, but it will not affect me emotionally.


There?s no way they can take the sun away
They cannot change the positive aspects of my life.


You can say what you want imma shine the same
You can express your negative opinions, however, I will remain positive and happy.


If you don?t understand I can make it plain
I can clarify the situation for you if you don't comprehend.


You?re not bringing me down
Your negativity is not affecting my mood or mindset.


It?s so hard to take it, take it, take it
It is difficult to endure the constant negativity/ criticism.


When they?re just trying to bring you down
When they are deliberately undermining your self-esteem.


No matter what they say, you say, you say, you say
Despite what they express, keep standing up for yourself.


You?re not bringin me down, whoa
Your negativity is not affecting my mood or mindset.


There?s no way they can take the sun away
They cannot change the positive aspects of my life.


You can say what you want imma shine the same
You can express your negative opinions, however, I will remain positive and happy.


If you don?t understand I can make it plain
I can clarify the situation for you if you don't comprehend.


You?re not bringing me down (repeat X3)
Your negativity is not affecting my mood or mindset. (repetition of the message)




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