Limelight
Reks Lyrics
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To be among glorious stars in here
The limelight, the limelight
Say, ta ta, fading stars
Never wanna say it's over love
The limelight, the limelight
Excuse me, Niki, would you please, Minaj me?
Eric is respected, I am surprised, evidently
You've ever heard of Rakim, please, tell me how come?
I love it when you're rocking but my niggers say it's du du
Young money, old money, I get it true, true
The money then power respect, thanks Kimberley
Gotta make the money so somebody remembers me
Lyrics ain't gonna cut it, fuck it, I can just simply
Sell out to sell out crowds with a recipe
I see my destiny, star on a boardwalk
Grammy night, walkin' my family down the red carp
Simon Cowell, next American Idol is Reks, dog
I know you must think its utterly unjust, bla bla
Iata, iata, iata, I'm a rhymers rhymer
And I find the need to keep [unverified]
Oh, what a marvelous thing my dear
To be among glorious stars in here
The limelight, the limelight
Say, ta ta, fading stars
Never wanna say it's over love
The limelight, the limelight
Pardon me, Taylor, but it's fairer for us to share the stage for a spell
So I can tell all the other beautiful people they are looking swell
New fashion fly as hell, the paparazzi get shots of my apparel
That's apparel for losers, apparently
You just ain't hip to the newest influences
Twitter, twitter, how I love my twit
I spit a little better [unverified]
I go to TMZ, Vlad TV, gotta get the latest in beef
And fabulous gossip just to talk shit
When I text, watch as the LOL's add up
A nigga feel glad 'cause technology is sweet
Come follow me on facebook even if we never speak
Career, success, they meet
We popping show off barbeque to Boston
Awesome glamor and glits, I'm handling my shit so
Oh, what a marvelous thing my dear
To be among glorious stars in here
The limelight, the limelight
Say, ta ta, fading stars
Never wanna say it's over love
The limelight, the limelight
Lookin' at the XXL freshmen ten, oh well
Maybe next year when the showoff sell
A bunch of records off the shelf
I be on the cover with 'em
'Cause I give 'em something totally different
You know that, feel good rhythm
Used to hit 'em well, now they got the digital [unverifed]
Fuck a major, put it online it still sell
Homie on the twitter get the link
Cop a nigga tape on the itunes, you tuned to youtube
Improve my views, great
The hate even a blessing 'cause it give me a discussion
Will he make? It is the question
They say, Reks cool, but J Cole best reppin'
I like Cole, he cold fa show, check out the weapon
Tell Nas, Diddy, tell Dre, Reks, he a weapon
And I'm stepping in the limelight, sign the unsigned like
Oh, what a marvelous thing my dear
To be among glorious stars in here
The limelight, the limelight
Say, ta ta, fading stars
Never wanna say it's over love
The limelight, the limelight
The song "Limelight" by Reks is a commentary on the lure of fame and the music industry's constant demand for the next big thing. The lyrics speak of the desire to be in the limelight, to be among the glorious stars, and to never let it be over. The song also reflects on the pressure to conform to the industry's standards and fads, as well as the use of technology to enhance one's reach and influence. The verses name-drop various artists and media outlets, while simultaneously affirming the artist's own skills and potential for success.
The song is a reflection of the challenges and complexities of the music industry, and how artists must navigate the pressures of fame and success. There is also commentary on the power dynamics within the industry, with references to respected artists and industry moguls. It is ultimately a cautionary tale, warning of the dangers of becoming too enamored with fame and the limelight, and urging artists to stay true to themselves and their craft.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, what a marvelous thing my dear
Being among the most famous and successful stars is a wonderful thing.
To be among glorious stars in here
Being a part of this elite group of celebrities is truly magnificent.
The limelight, the limelight
The spotlight, the fame and attention is what they all desire.
Say, ta ta, fading stars
Goodbye to the celebrities who are no longer in the limelight.
Never wanna say it's over love
Never want to admit that their time in the spotlight may be coming to an end.
Excuse me, Niki, would you please, Minaj me?
Asking Nicki Minaj to collaborate with him on a song.
And quickly, I promise not to bring Eric with me
Promising not to bring another rapper named Eric to the collaboration.
Eric is respected, I am surprised, evidently
Expressing surprise that Eric is respected in the music industry.
You've ever heard of Rakim, please, tell me how come?
Asking if Nicki Minaj has ever heard of another well-known rapper, Rakim.
I love it when you're rocking but my niggers say it's du du
Although he appreciates her music, his friends do not share the same sentiment.
Young money, old money, I get it true, true
Regardless of how the money is made, he is successful and wealthy.
The money then power respect, thanks Kimberley
Money can buy power and respect, and he is grateful for it.
Gotta make the money so somebody remembers me
He needs to become famous so that people can remember him.
Lyrics ain't gonna cut it, fuck it, I can just simply
He acknowledges that his lyrics may not be enough to make him famous.
Sell out to sell out crowds with a recipe
He is willing to compromise his artistic integrity to make a profit and become famous.
I see my destiny, star on a boardwalk
He has a clear vision of his future success, being a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Grammy night, walkin' my family down the red carp
He envisions his family being present and proud of him as he walks the red carpet at the Grammy Awards.
Simon Cowell, next American Idol is Reks, dog
He wants to become famous enough to be the next American Idol, as chosen by Simon Cowell.
Iata, iata, iata, I'm a rhymers rhymer
He believes that he is an exceptional rapper, respected by other rappers as well.
And I find the need to keep [unverified]
He has a desire to continue rapping and working hard to achieve fame and success.
Pardon me, Taylor, but it's fairer for us to share the stage for a spell
Proposing to share the stage with Taylor Swift for a brief period of time to achieve more visibility.
So I can tell all the other beautiful people they are looking swell
He wants to address his fans and compliment them on their appearance during the performance.
New fashion fly as hell, the paparazzi get shots of my apparel
He is wearing fashionable clothes that will attract the attention of the paparazzi.
That's apparel for losers, apparently
He thinks that people who don't wear fashionable clothes are losers.
You just ain't hip to the newest influences
Some people are not aware of the latest trends.
Twitter, twitter, how I love my twit
He enjoys using Twitter to communicate with his fans.
I spit a little better [unverified]
He believes that his rapping skills have improved.
I go to TMZ, Vlad TV, gotta get the latest in beef and fabulous gossip just to talk shit
He likes to keep up with celebrity news and gossip so that he can talk about it with others.
When I text, watch as the LOL's add up
He receives a lot of laughs (LOL's) when he texts people.
A nigga feel glad 'cause technology is sweet
He is happy about the advancements in technology.
Come follow me on facebook even if we never speak
He wants people to follow him on Facebook, even if they do not interact with him.
Career, success, they meet
His career and success are interconnected.
We popping show off barbeque to Boston
He is successful and popular enough to host a barbeque from one coast to another.
Awesome glamor and glits, I'm handling my shit so
He is successfully handling his career and the demands of being famous.
Lookin' at the XXL freshmen ten, oh well
He is looking at the XXL freshmen ten, a list of up-and-coming rappers.
Maybe next year when the showoff sell
He hopes to make the list next year when he is more successful.
A bunch of records off the shelf
He hopes to sell a lot of records off the shelves.
I be on the cover with 'em
He wants to be on the cover of the XXL freshmen ten list.
'Cause I give 'em something totally different
He believes that his music is unique and will set him apart from other rappers.
You know that, feel good rhythm
He knows that his music has a good rhythm that makes people feel good.
Used to hit 'em well, now they got the digital [unverifed]
He used to be successful in selling physical copies of his music, but now people prefer digital copies.
Fuck a major, put it online it still sell
He no longer needs a major record label, since he can sell his music online and still be successful.
Homie on the twitter get the link
He shares links to his music with his followers on Twitter.
Cop a nigga tape on the itunes, you tuned to youtube
His music is available on iTunes and YouTube.
Improve my views, great
He wants to increase the number of views on his videos, which would be great for his career.
The hate even a blessing 'cause it give me a discussion
Even negative comments and criticism can be beneficial, since they generate discussion and publicity.
Will he make? It is the question
Whether or not he will be successful is uncertain and unknown.
They say, Reks cool, but J Cole best reppin'
Some people believe that J Cole is a better rapper than Reks.
I like Cole, he cold fa show, check out the weapon
He likes J Cole and thinks that he is talented.
Tell Nas, Diddy, tell Dre, Reks, he a weapon
He wants other famous musicians, such as Nas, Diddy, and Dr. Dre, to know that he is also talented and worthy of recognition.
And I'm stepping in the limelight, sign the unsigned like
He is stepping into the spotlight and wants other aspiring musicians to follow in his footsteps.
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