The Wickedest Flow
Rise Lyrics


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(talking):
That's right...Rise...yeah, it's me again...

I got more rhymes than there's rain drops in a storm
I'm a...head of my time and can't wait till I'm born
So I can stand strong, hold my ground, nobody can budge Rise
I was hit by a bus...ten people on that bus died
I left fine to wreck rhymes you'll never be able
Use your CD's for mirrors, tapes level my table
So many labels, known differently all over the world
Rise; my Indian name is "touches-your-girl"
Natives kneel to my tape and do all that it wills
Hold it up like clerks checking if your hundred is real
The one with the skill, ain't always the one with the deal
Cuz I don't like a lot of the cats that some of y'all feel
Self-centered, Rise is the baddest emcee
My old rhymes my influence, my favorite rapper is me
An ill emcee, and I hope I'm starting a fad
My mindstate's so big they'll add a star to the flag

(scratched)
"Can't match how I've done this, the wickedest flow"
"Rise; I kill whack rappers and blame the voices"

And that's why niggas be at your shows waiting for Rise
Ignore you during your set and conversate on the side
Changing the tides, give the world lessons and plans
When you rhyme around me you'll feel like less of a man
And for you, writing is tough, your friend's liking my stuff
Now after hearing me rhyme they won't like you as much
Try your best but you'll still come up shorter than me
Your girl will bend backwards for you and forward for me
On players we run clinics, no saving your ass after
Hate when whack rappers say they hate whack rappers
The fact is, I'm the man where ever I'm playing
You only sell in countries that don't understand what you saying
Niggas seem bold, y'all trying to fit in jeans mold
But Rise will make an emcee fold like clean clothes
As I take over the globe, influencing all vicinities
Change rap, leave behind a world full of mini-me's

(scratched)
"Can't match how I've done this, the wickedest flow"
"Rise; I kill whack rappers and blame the voices"

Enormous daughters quarters shorter than your chloriphyll pills
Y'all don't really listen to lyrics if y'all thought that was ill
That's how a lot of y'all sound though, y'all make it with crap
Look like you saying something like dummies with hands in their back
And stay on your lap, and that's what I hate about rap
Annoyed at you but mad at whoever's paying you cats
If I hear, one more rapper that's as sick as the flu
I can't be held accountable for the shit I'ma do
I sit in the booth, all night, freaking the hits
My eyes so red they got me in beef with the crips
To make records that'll get, highly rated and bought
You never get felt, you're an earthquake in New York
Keep kicking the lamest raps where you blazing tracks
But at shows, only the cats that you came with clapped
The same in fact, for all of you famous cats
And axis, three six, here to reign, that's that

(scratched)




"Can't match how I've done this, the wickedest flow"
"Rise; I kill whack rappers and blame the voices"

Overall Meaning

In Rise's song The Wickedest Flow, the artist exudes confidence and boasts about his skills and talent as a rapper. He begins by claiming to have more rhymes than there are raindrops in a storm, which sets the tone for the rest of the song. Rise goes on to say that he is ahead of his time and cannot wait until he is born, further emphasizing his belief that he is destined for greatness. He uses clever wordplay to insult other rappers and their music while simultaneously elevating himself.


Rise then mentions an accident where he was hit by a bus and 10 people died, but he survived and went on to wreck rhymes that others would never be able to. He identifies himself as an Indian rapper, with his Indian name being "touches-your-girl." He talks about how many different labels he has been given around the world and how his music is praised.


In the second verse, Rise continues to belittle other rappers and their abilities, saying that he is the only one with real skill and that he hopes he is starting a trend that everyone will follow. He talks about how he influences himself and looks up to no other rapper, only his past work. Rise is confident in his abilities and his influence on the rap game, and he leaves no room for doubt that he is one of the best.


Line by Line Meaning

I got more rhymes than there's rain drops in a storm
I have an abundance of rhymes that exceed the number of raindrops in a storm.


I'm a...head of my time and can't wait till I'm born
I'm ahead of my time, eagerly waiting for my rebirth so that I can share my unparalleled talent with the world.


So I can stand strong, hold my ground, nobody can budge Rise
Once reborn, I will be unmovable, and no one will be able to knock me off my pedestal.


I was hit by a bus...ten people on that bus died
I have faced death and survived, and in the process, left ten people dead. This illustrates my strength and power.


I left fine to wreck rhymes you'll never be able
I left finesse behind to focus solely on wrecking rhymes that are beyond what others can compete with.


Use your CD's for mirrors, tapes level my table
Others' CDs are useless to me, I use them only as mirrors. But my tapes, on the other hand, are so valuable that they serve as the level for my table.


So many labels, known differently all over the world
I have different labels around the world, as my influence has spread everywhere and is recognized in many places.


Rise; my Indian name is 'touches-your-girl'
I am so smooth that I can charm any girl, to the point that it is part of my identity and is reflected in my Indian name.


Natives kneel to my tape and do all that it wills
My tapes have such a strong impact on people that even natives will kneel before them and do whatever they command.


Hold it up like clerks checking if your hundred is real
My tapes are so valuable that even clerks hold them up to the light to check their authenticity, much like with a hundred-dollar bill.


The one with the skill, ain't always the one with the deal
Even though I am incredibly skilled, I may not always get the biggest record deals because the music industry doesn't always reward talent.


Cuz I don't like a lot of the cats that some of y'all feel
I don't agree with a lot of the artists that many people like, because they are not up to my level of skill or talent.


Self-centered, Rise is the baddest emcee
I am confident in my abilities and know that I am the best emcee out there, without any need for validation from others.


My old rhymes my influence, my favorite rapper is me
My own rhymes impact and influence me, making me my own favorite rapper, and showing that I don't rely on anyone else in the industry.


An ill emcee, and I hope I'm starting a fad
I am an impressive emcee, and I hope that my style and skill will usher in a new wave of rappers who can match my level of talent.


My mindstate's so big they'll add a star to the flag
My influence is so vast that it is comparable to that of a state, to the point that a new star could be added to the flag in my honor.


And that's why niggas be at your shows waiting for Rise
Other rappers' shows are irrelevant because fans are really just waiting for me to perform.


Ignore you during your set and conversate on the side
While other rappers are performing, fans are ignoring them and chatting amongst themselves until I take the stage.


Changing the tides, give the world lessons and plans
My impact on the world is so great that I am able to change the tides and offer lessons and plans to others.


When you rhyme around me you'll feel like less of a man
Other rappers will feel inferior in my presence, as my skill level is unmatched.


And for you, writing is tough, your friend's liking my stuff
Other rappers struggle with writing lyrics, while their friends enjoy my music more.


Now after hearing me rhyme they won't like you as much
Listeners' preferences will shift toward my music after hearing my rhymes, causing them to dislike other rappers more.


Try your best but you'll still come up shorter than me
Other rappers can do their best, but they will still fall short compared to my exceptional skill level.


Your girl will bend backwards for you and forward for me
Even girls who are in relationships with other rappers will still do anything for me because of my charm and superior skill level.


On players we run clinics, no saving your ass after
I have a team of players, and we dominate even the best rappers, with no hope for redemption.


Hate when whack rappers say they hate whack rappers
I cannot stand when inferior rappers complain about other poor-quality rappers, as they are guilty of the same thing.


The fact is, I'm the man where ever I'm playing
I am admired and respected by all, no matter where I am performing.


You only sell in countries that don't understand what you saying
Other rappers only have success in countries where the people do not fully comprehend the lyrics.


Niggas seem bold, y'all trying to fit in jeans mold
Other rappers try to appear confident, but they are simply trying to fit into a mold of what they think a rapper should be, with no real originality.


But Rise will make an emcee fold like clean clothes
My skills are so impressive that even the strongest emcees will fall under my influence and bow down to me.


As I take over the globe, influencing all vicinities
My impact is spreading and becoming global, having an impact on all parts of the world.


Change rap, leave behind a world full of mini-me's
I hope to transform the world of rap and inspire a new generation of rappers who embody my unique style and talent.


Enormous daughters quarters shorter than your chloriphyll pills
I am so much superior to other rappers that even my daughters are larger than their not-so-impressive talent, like comparing an elephant to a plant.


Y'all don't really listen to lyrics if y'all thought that was ill
Listeners who believe others' lyrics are impressive clearly do not have real listening skills, as anyone can see their insufficiencies.


That's how a lot of y'all sound though, y'all make it with crap
Many other rappers rely on terrible lyrics and music, tricking people with their subpar level of quality.


Look like you saying something like dummies with hands in their back
Other rappers appear as puppets, with their hands behind their backs, only giving the illusion of being a true artist.


And stay on your lap, and that's what I hate about rap
These inferior rappers all remain on the same level, only pleasing the lowest common denominator, which I detest about the rap industry.


Annoyed at you but mad at whoever's paying you cats
I am frustrated with other rappers, but I am angry at the people who pay them for their lack of talent and substance.


If I hear, one more rapper that's as sick as the flu
If I have to hear another inferior rapper, who is as nauseating as the flu, I cannot be held responsible for my actions.


I can't be held accountable for the shit I'ma do
Another poor-quality rapper may make me lose control and do something reckless, and I won't be held responsible for my actions.


I sit in the booth, all night, freaking the hits
I am constantly in the studio, working hard to produce the biggest hits and create revolutionary music with my superior talent.


My eyes so red they got me in beef with the crips
I am so dedicated to my work in the studio that I am losing sleep, which has caused issues with a rival street gang that thinks I am intentionally disrespecting them.


To make records that'll get, highly rated and bought
My goal is to create records that are so impressive that they will be rated highly by critics and revered by fans, leading to massive sales.


You never get felt, you're an earthquake in New York
I am felt everywhere, and my impact is even stronger than an earthquake, as it is felt all over the world, even in a massive city like New York.


Keep kicking the lamest raps where you blazing tracks
Other rappers continue to kick terrible, unimpressive raps, and are still attempting to make a name for themselves.


But at shows, only the cats that you came with clapped
Other rappers may have a few fans who support them, but these fans are typically only their friends who came to the show with them.


The same in fact, for all of you famous cats
Even the most famous rappers have a small fanbase, despite their level of recognition in the industry.


And axis, three six, here to reign, that's that
I am the true ruler of the rap industry, surpassing all other rappers and ensuring that my impact will be felt for years to come.




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Maudires

Rise, WordsWorth, A.L. Skills, J-Treds, Havoc, Wiseguy, Lil Sci, Eyedea, Juice, Supernatural, Copywrite, Tage, Camu Tao, Jakki Da MotorMouth.... These are all examples of people who really mastered their craft.

ynorb

Rise vs eminem who's better?

The IronHorse

Josh Robinson I still have my cd's of Rise from UGHH.com damn I miss those days!

Josh Robinson

***** shoot me a private message.

Josh Robinson

I uploaded 3 full rise albums. You can check my channel for them. Its a shame his music is disappearing. Still have 2-3 more albums be these are his best.

Worn out Testicles

So happy to see other ppl loving this guy... heard this great track over 15 years ago late night on Tim Westwood (when he still did real music), been loving it ever since!

WeaponX403

WOW this brings me back to my high school days, haven't heard this in years, thanks for uploading !!

The IronHorse

WeaponX403 you too! lol I use to be on ughh.com to find his music on a REGULAR back in high school.

413BattleLeague

years later and still a classic

D.J. Davito

Rise is so nice!!!! I always bought any record I saw his name on.

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