King Is Dead
Quelle Chris Lyrics


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Up the quota
Im starting to question my motives
So cool He look GQ hoppin out Toyota llas
Oh, so you noticed
That top secret
slang
kept in manilla folders
I dont care who you are
cause who you not
is the nova




Roll up to help me balance my cobra
Tell the naysayers its for gluacoma

Overall Meaning

The opening line of "Up the quota" sets the tone for the song which is the feeling of questioning one's motives amidst success. Quelle Chris is trying to take stock of his life, trying to figure out if he has achieved what he wants to achieve, and if his success is leading him in the right direction. He uses the line "So cool He look GQ hoppin out Toyota llas" to make a statement about how success is not always about flashy things, and how one can look good in a simple car like a Toyota. He highlights that having a flashy car is not necessarily an indication of true success.


The artist then goes on to talk about the importance of keeping secrets and maintaining confidentiality, with the line "That top secret slang kept in manilla folders". This could be referring to confidential information about projects that he is working on or some other hidden talents that he wishes to keep secret. The last line could reference to the fact that even if others do not understand or accept what he is doing, it is still worth doing if it is what he loves.


Overall, the lyrics in "King is Dead" are about the ambiguity of success and the pressures that come with it. The artist's introspection on his success is a relatable topic, especially in today's culture that is so focused on achieving aspirations and milestones.


Line by Line Meaning

Up the quota
I am increasing my expectations for myself.


Im starting to question my motives
I am beginning to doubt my reasons for doing certain things.


So cool He look GQ hoppin out Toyota llas
He looks exceptionally suave while exiting his Toyota.


Oh, so you noticed
I am acknowledging the fact that someone has taken notice of something.


That top secret
There is information that is highly confidential and not meant for public knowledge.


slang
Specific terminology that is unique to a certain group or subculture.


kept in manilla folders
This sensitive information is stored in manilla folders to keep it organized and confidential.


I dont care who you are
I do not discriminate against anyone based on their identity.


cause who you not
It is important to know who you are not in order to understand who you truly are.


is the nova
The real and authentic version of oneself is what matters most.


Roll up to help me balance my cobra
Please join me in smoking a joint to help me calm down and find balance in my life.


Tell the naysayers its for gluacoma
If anyone questions or disapproves of our smoking, we can say it is for medicinal purposes, specifically to treat glaucoma.




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