Wyrm
Quelle Chris Lyrics

Will you remember me?
Wondering if his legacy will last after he's gone

I woke up at 5 in the morning wondered, "why"?
Questioning the purpose and meaning of his life

When every breath is just a step to death
Acknowledging the inevitable nature of mortality

Every ghost another second best
Feeling like he'll never measure up to those who came before him

When I die, will I survive, or will I fade until there's nothin' left?
Reflecting on the afterlife and questioning his place in it

I second guess before I light up
Doubting himself before taking action

Watch 'em white up
Observing others conform to societal expectations

But I'm pressed
Feeling the pressure to succeed

'Til the stress takes another 0 and 1 lead
Struggling with the stress of life and technology's influence

Ain't been the same since the ? let it bleed through me
Changed by a traumatic event that still affects him

So I joined the twenty-seven entertainer heaven
Referencing the Club 27 and the tragic deaths of many artists

And live it up real proper, king shit, til they deaded
Trying to achieve success and enjoy life to the fullest

In between the lines of each rhyme
Implying that there is a deeper meaning beneath the surface of his lyrics

Is the same saying
Repeating the same message throughout his music

Am I just a moment for few to see?
Wondering if his impact will be limited and fleeting

Another black face rapper nigga on a cash chase?
Reflecting on the stereotype of black rappers being obsessed with money

Dozen for a dime, penny for your mind at one time?
Questioning the value of his art and intellectualism in the music industry

Hopin' the next leak that I meet
Desiring to work with other talented artists

Ain't the brother with a cousin name
Hoping to avoid working with someone who is only successful due to nepotism

Or a peak before his come up came
Trying to avoid being used by someone on the brink of success

I know the game
Understanding the gritty and cutthroat nature of the music industry

Same shit that had Pac in the tub with the chain, switchin' lanes
Referencing the notorious East Coast-West Coast feud that resulted in Tupac's death

Came in a roll with gold diesels
Starting out with flashy possessions to impress others

Growin' pains, family Seaver
Experiencing difficulties and challenges in life while also referencing the TV show "Growing Pains"

Often understated, but they need us
Recognizing the underappreciated and overlooked role of musicians in society

Over twenty albums deep
Reflecting on a long and prolific career

Still a new artist every two harvests
Continuing to innovate and evolve every few years

Candy creek, off another peak, can it be?
Experiencing success but questioning if it's sustainable or fleeting

Closer, yet further away every leak
Feeling like he's getting closer to his goals but also more distant from them

Yo, came to at 8 in the evenin'
Starting a new verse and time of day

Wonderin' if i'm still dreamin'
Questioning the reality of his life and achievements

It's all for the bass, so
Acknowledging the importance of bass in music

Fast mistake and the story got lost in the pathos
Making a mistake that causes the focus to shift away from the main point

Uh oh, moments to fix
Realizing the mistake and needing to correct it

You need to get more than just make-up
Trying to improve oneself beyond just superficial changes

Never worry where the hunger went
Never losing sight of one's drive and ambition

Which is why they couldn't see what he was comin' with
Being underestimated and misunderstood by others

I learned the spares
Learning from past experiences and mistakes

I can recreate anything that these niggas claimin' is too legit
Believing in his own ability to create and innovate beyond what others think is possible

It would only make me the same as what I aim to shift
Knowing that emulating others would only lead to stagnation and conformity

So for these gifts, would you remember me?
Asking if his talents and achievements will be remembered after he's gone

Would I be one of the greatest that's never listed on pages next to B.I.G
Wondering if he'll be considered one of the greatest artists despite never achieving mainstream recognition

Tryin' to guide a script of my life with this ain't D&D
Recognizing that life is unpredictable and doesn't always go according to plan

Rollin' the die since LB 3E
Referring to playing Dungeons & Dragons as a metaphor for life's unpredictability

True as LB I would peel a cool mil off my last piece
Referencing fellow rapper and collaborator Large Professor's influence and success in the industry

And get the whole fam' a new lease
Desiring to use his success to benefit his family

But reality and optimism don't often coincide
Recognizing that sometimes things don't go as planned or hoped for

Again, forced to swallow pride until my next reach
Acknowledging the difficulty in achieving success and having to put one's ego aside

By then, will you remember me?
Reflecting on the legacy he'll leave behind and wondering if he'll be remembered