Chrome
Rapsody Lyrics


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Boys on the block told boys on the spot
You gotta a shot youngin', you ain't gotta get shot
Dangerous to measure a man by the size of his cock
Told to measure a King by the size of his flock
Who your leader and where y'all going? My army big enough carry a Boeing
Ride off to the Lox
Hair braided, twisted, wind blowin' thru my knots
9th, G, Jones, Khrysis, Amp, Kash, Nottz
Mama got soulfood cooking in the pots
You in a grave situation you should look into a plot
Dirt on my name, boy I'm way too smart
Chest full of a pride don't mean nothin' without heart
One life to live so you gotta make a mark
Westside told one thang, don't never rock wit marks
I only rock wit Mark, that's my lil' brother
That's the big homie, daddy said always keep a G on me
I got the dagger back that thang still sharp
I really play the game y'all commentate behind doors
Don't never say my name 'cause it might end yours
I never been lazy but I seen a plenty Forest
Whitaker, the wit of her, good Lord
Ain't got keys like Khaled but I still open doors
A few in my crew flew the coop
The day I fly the coupe I'll probably get woop woop'd
Speeding thru the laney, what we call high schoolin'
Painted that like Delaney, we see it in colour too
Synesthetic, know everybody won't GET it
I'm patient tho, no wonder they'll regret it

When I ooh
Pull up in the coupe
When the chrome coming?
It's coming in June
When the chrome coming?
It's coming in June, June
And now they like ooh ooh

When I pull up in the coupe
When the chrome coming?
It's coming in June
When the chrome coming?
It's coming in June
Ooh ooh

Pull up on 'em
Naw, hold pull back
Don't show all your cards
They ain't worth that
Spoon feed these niggas
Baby teeth these nigga
Who they teethin' on?
Me, my nigga

Chrome been spinning on my mind
Hair, face new outfit, I'm fine
Trips round the world wit homies we all flyin'
Everything they say ain't gospel, lames lie
Boys always taught don't cry, but need to cry
Taught to respect the driver more than I do the ride
Ride wit me homie, ain't nothing to hold the wheel
When I was hungry you looked out, you always got me a meal
Workin' on my glowup, askin' if I got mills
I got family, I got stress, got success and bills
Good God!
20 inches on the axle
We cop them classic ol' thangs in the Hill like Axel
Lines better than all the rappers aligned if they ask you
Ridin' shotgun, sittin' askew
On the straight narrow
Called mama
Told her 'bout my summer reign
She thought 'bout Carl Thomas
No no no, no no I more like Giannis
Must be real to get these honors
That's why they put G's on us

I'm real
Represent where you from?
Snow Hill
When you gon' pull wit that chrome on your wheels?
Chicken chasin' all summer, pocket muscle real
Keep it real
Baby I'm real
Represent where you from?
Snow Hill
When you gon' pull wit that chrome on your wheels?
Chicken chasin' all summer, pocket muscle real




Keep it real
Baby I'm real

Overall Meaning

In Rapsody's song "Chrome", the artist expresses her pride in her community and the people who have supported her throughout her career. The opening lines, "Boys on the block told boys on the spot, You gotta a shot youngin', you ain't gotta get shot" refer to the advice that Rapsody received from her mentors to pursue her dreams and avoid the dangers of her environment. Rapsody also addresses the importance of leadership and community, emphasizing that "dangerous to measure a man by the size of his cock, told to measure a King by the size of his flock". The inclusion of her collaborators' names, 9th, G, Jones, Khrysis, Amp, Kash, Nottz, reinforces the importance of collaboration and community.


The chorus, "When I pull up in the coupe, When the chrome coming? It's coming in June" is a reflection of Rapsody's impending success and album release. She is optimistic and confident about her future, promising that her album will drop in June. The verses consistently tie back to Rapsody's upbringing, emphasizing her hometown, Snow Hill, and the people who have supported her along the way. She shows gratitude and respect towards her collaborators, her community, and her family, as she details her journey towards success.


Overall, the song "Chrome" is a celebration of Rapsody's successes, her community, and the people who have supported her throughout her career. Her message of community and collaboration throughout the song is a reflection of her values and beliefs.


Line by Line Meaning

Boys on the block told boys on the spot
Local boys informed their fellow peers


You gotta a shot youngin', you ain't gotta get shot
You have an opportunity to succeed without resorting to violence


Dangerous to measure a man by the size of his cock
It's wrong to judge a man based on his physical traits


Told to measure a King by the size of his flock
It's more appropriate to judge a leader by the number of people who follow them


Who your leader and where y'all going? My army big enough carry a Boeing
Who is your leader and where are you headed? My team is capable of achieving great things


Ride off to the Lox
Traveling somewhere secure or to a place of safety


Hair braided, twisted, wind blowin' thru my knots
Her hair is styled in braids and twists and moves with the wind


9th, G, Jones, Khrysis, Amp, Kash, Nottz
A list of music producers she works with


Mama got soulfood cooking in the pots
Her mother is preparing delicious home-cooked meals


You in a grave situation you should look into a plot
You should plan ahead if you're in a dangerous or risky situation


Dirt on my name, boy I'm way too smart
She's intelligent and won't let rumors tarnish her reputation


Chest full of a pride don't mean nothin' without heart
Being confident is not enough if you don't have kindness and empathy


One life to live so you gotta make a mark
Life is short so you should strive to make a positive impact


Westside told one thang, don't never rock wit marks
The westside taught her to avoid people who are unreliable or disloyal


I only rock wit Mark, that's my lil' brother
She only associates with trustworthy people, like her younger brother


That's the big homie, daddy said always keep a G on me
Her dad taught her to always carry a gun for protection


I got the dagger back that thang still sharp
She regained control over a dangerous situation and is prepared if it happens again


I really play the game y'all commentate behind doors
She actively participates in the music industry instead of just talking about it


Don't never say my name 'cause it might end yours
People should be careful not to provoke her because it could backfire


I never been lazy but I seen a plenty Forest
She's never been lazy but has seen people who waste their potential


Whitaker, the wit of her, good Lord
A reference to actor Forest Whitaker's intelligence and creativity


Ain't got keys like Khaled but I still open doors
She may not have DJ Khaled's connections but she's still able to make opportunities for herself


A few in my crew flew the coop
Some people in her group left or abandoned her


The day I fly the coupe I'll probably get woop woop'd
If she leaves and becomes successful, people will be jealous and critical


Speeding thru the laney, what we call high schoolin'
Driving recklessly and living on the edge


Painted that like Delaney, we see it in colour too
She sees the world in a vivid and colorful way


Synesthetic, know everybody won't GET it
She experiences synesthesia, a condition where senses overlap, but not everyone can understand it


I'm patient tho, no wonder they'll regret it
She's patient and confident that people will regret underestimating her


When I ooh Pull up in the coupe When the chrome coming? It's coming in June When the chrome coming? It's coming in June, June And now they like ooh ooh
People are eagerly anticipating the release of her new music


Pull up on 'em Naw, hold pull back Don't show all your cards They ain't worth that
Don't reveal everything to everyone because not everyone can be trusted


Spoon feed these niggas Baby teeth these nigga Who they teethin' on? Me, my nigga
She's helping and guiding those who need it, even if it's not reciprocated


Chrome been spinning on my mind Hair, face new outfit, I'm fine Trips round the world wit homies we all flyin' Everything they say ain't gospel, lames lie
She's thinking about the future, exploring the world, and growing as a person. Not everything people say is true or valuable


Boys always taught don't cry, but need to cry Taught to respect the driver more than I do the ride Ride wit me homie, ain't nothing to hold the wheel When I was hungry you looked out, you always got me a meal Workin' on my glowup, askin' if I got mills I got family, I got stress, got success and bills Good God!
Men are taught not to show emotion but sometimes it's necessary. They're also taught to respect an authority figure more than the journey they're on. She's grateful for the support she's received and is working on bettering herself despite the challenges she faces


20 inches on the axle We cop them classic ol' thangs in the Hill like Axel Lines better than all the rappers aligned if they ask you Ridin' shotgun, sittin' askew On the straight narrow
She has a classic car with impressive rims. Her lyrics are better than other rappers' and she's always on the lookout for potential danger


Called mama Told her 'bout my summer reign She thought 'bout Carl Thomas No no no, no no I more like Giannis Must be real to get these honors That's why they put G's on us
She updated her mother on her life and career, comparing herself to basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo. You must work hard to succeed, which is why people in power respect her


I'm real Represent where you from? Snow Hill When you gon' pull wit that chrome on your wheels? Chicken chasin' all summer, pocket muscle real Keep it real Baby I'm real
She's genuine and true to herself and where she comes from. She's focused on making money and staying safe, but still remains authentic to who she is




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Marlanna Evans, Patrick Douthit

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NewYorkBeast360

Dope chick we need in Hip Hop.
Rapsody has the deep lyrics, of Lauryn Hill. The swag & confidence of Missy Elliott.
The rawness of Rah Digga.

Eireee17

Underrated sister, she got bars for days

GOTI.FILMS

Rapsody the Real Queen of Rap right now 👑💯

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@Michael Thomas With Litle simz

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GOTI.FILMS totally agree 👍🏽👊🏽

Kristina Williams

✔️

Michael Thomas

GOTI.FILMS The only Queen of rap

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Was hoping this song would get a video and it came out dope! Big ups to the Queen Rap!

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