The Man
Roc Marciano and Knowledge Pirate Ka Lyrics


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Scheming on a watch
Dreaming on a yacht
Background sounds of ones jingling from out the slot
Thinking on a plot
Drown my face until the bar close
Two months late on the rent plus the car note
We all purchase
Man without a purpose
Wood circle wrapped in velvet
While I watch the chips slide across the surface
Cards on the table watch the facial expressions
Turning nervous
All I want is a taste
Got dealt a nine and doubled down
All I need is an Ace
Seem like the bottom of the bucket is my home base
Born to lose while I watch the work circling the room
Bitches pass, I get a whiff of the perfume
It's like I'm laying with my back on the street
A little money get me back on my feet
Sit at the table put me back on my seat
Digging in my pocket all I felt was my jeans

How I paint it
Dim light, dark pic
I was slumming and my love is tainted
The edge is rough and covered up when I frame it
Base it I called it dream and others chase it
Its a pine box and nine lives crossed up like weed strands
Crossed like cross hairs
Cost, his keys paid
Special ops on the scene he's a bee ?
Attach the honey keep my money in the briefcase
With not a comp for me that's nothing when Im easing to get lost
The seasons nothing when I'm feeling grim
Peep as they dealing him
Knowing I am not yet boss
It's a ceiling I do not get
Often when it adds up
Coughing when they roll the dice
I am bad luck
In Vegas too playing Miles Davis Bitches Brew
Same day but the wish is new

Life of a gambler
I play my hand with candor
Tip the vic dancer
Lit the cancer
Kiss the tarantula
Switch the pamper
It's banter
Glitz and glamour
Whip the Fisher
No need to shift the Phantom
The tandem
Male enhancement
The sex is tantric
Perfect the gambit
Protect the King
Play the harem
It's heaven
Roll the seven with discretion
Impressive
The necklace
Make the peasant toss the lettuce with the French Dressing
(I walked in the Casino)
To add the jet to the collection
Fresh glass of nectar the refreshment
Popped a mescaline in like a breath mint
Benevolence
Diamond elements
Million dollar rhetoric
Remy Martin spill on the carpet
Twist pelicans in crisp garments
Triple lemons, Prince charming
The fire army discharges
I pay the lawyer, beat the charges




The energy is harnessed
Regardless

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Roc Marciano and Knowledge Pirate Ka's song The Man in 2-3 depict the life of a gambler who is always scheming, dreaming, and thinking about his next move. In the first verse, he muses on his financial worries - he is late on rent and car payments, and he spends his time at the casino hoping for a lucky hand. He paints a picture of a seedy environment where he smells the perfume of passing women, but feels like he is lying on the street. Despite his bad luck, he remains focused on getting back on his feet and trying to win big.


The second verse continues with a similar theme, as the gambler describes his life as a series of crossed paths and hopes for change. He is surrounded by luxury and excess - he references male enhancement and sex, high-end cars like the Fisher, and expensive jewelry. He also faces danger, as he talks about a tarantula and describes popping a mescaline like a breath mint. The gambler feels like he is always on the edge, with one misstep potentially leading to his downfall. Yet, he also seems to have a resilient spirit, as he brushes off legal charges and harnesses his energy to keep going.


Overall, the lyrics of The Man in 2-3 suggest that the life of a gambler is one of constant risk, danger, and uncertainty. Despite the potential for loss, however, the gambler remains hopeful and determined to succeed.


Line by Line Meaning

Scheming on a watch
Thinking about how to obtain a luxury watch


Dreaming on a yacht
Fantasizing about owning a yacht


Background sounds of ones jingling from out the slot
Hearing slot machines in the background with people winning money


Thinking on a plot
Devising a plan to make money


Drown my face until the bar close
Drinking heavily until the bar closes


Two months late on the rent plus the car note
Falling behind on bills


We all purchase
Everyone is buying something


Man without a purpose
Feeling lost and directionless


Wood circle wrapped in velvet
Seeing a fancy poker table


While I watch the chips slide across the surface
Watching the money being bet and won


Cards on the table watch the facial expressions
Observing the other players to try and determine if they have a good or bad hand


Turning nervous
Becoming anxious during the game


All I want is a taste
Desiring to win just a little bit of money


Got dealt a nine and doubled down
Being dealt a bad hand but still betting more money


All I need is an Ace
Needing a specific card to improve the hand


Seem like the bottom of the bucket is my home base
Feeling stuck and unable to progress


Born to lose while I watch the work circling the room
Feeling like a failure while watching others succeed


Bitches pass, I get a whiff of the perfume
Noticing attractive women around


It's like I'm laying with my back on the street
Feeling vulnerable and exposed


A little money get me back on my feet
Believing that winning even a small amount of money will change everything


Sit at the table put me back on my seat
Feeling like one's true place is at a gambling table


Digging in my pocket all I felt was my jeans
Having no money left to bet


How I paint it
Describing the situation from one's perspective


Dim light, dark pic
Seeing the room in a dim and shadowy light


I was slumming and my love is tainted
Feeling like one's love of gambling has negative effects on their life


The edge is rough and covered up when I frame it
The allure of gambling is not as clear when viewed objectively


Base it I called it dream and others chase it
Seeing gambling as a dream for oneself and others


Its a pine box and nine lives crossed up like weed strands
Gambling is dangerous and can lead to disaster


Crossed like cross hairs
Gambling can feel like being targeted by someone with a gun


Cost, his keys paid
Paying for a service to help win a game


Special ops on the scene he's a bee ?
Referring to a skilled and secretive gambler


Attach the honey keep my money in the briefcase
Keeping winnings hidden and safe


With not a comp for me that's nothing when Im easing to get lost
Not being given any rewards but still wanting to continue gambling


The seasons nothing when I'm feeling grim
Feeling down regardless of the season or time of year


Peep as they dealing him
Watching the card dealer closely


Knowing I am not yet boss
Understanding that one is not in control of the game


It's a ceiling I do not get
Not understanding the limits of one's abilities


Often when it adds up
Realizing the true cost of gambling


Coughing when they roll the dice
Feeling anxious and nervous during a game


I am bad luck
Feeling like one brings misfortune to themselves and others


In Vegas too playing Miles Davis Bitches Brew
Playing a classic jazz album while gambling in Las Vegas


Same day but the wish is new
Wanting to win big every day, regardless of past experiences


Life of a gambler
Describing the lifestyle of someone who gambles frequently


I play my hand with candor
Being honest and open about one's actions during a game


Tip the vic dancer
Tipping the entertainment at a casino


Lit the cancer
Smoking a cigarette


Kiss the tarantula
Being daring and risky


Switch the pamper
Switching from a winning to a losing mindset


It's banter
Friendly conversation and joking among gamblers


Glitz and glamour
The flashy and exciting aspects of gambling


Whip the Fisher
Leaving abruptly from a game


No need to shift the Phantom
Not needing to move a luxury car


The tandem
Working together with a partner or group


Male enhancement
Feeling more powerful and confident


The sex is tantric
Referring to sex as mysterious and powerful


Perfect the gambit
Mastering the art of gambling


Protect the King
Looking out for oneself and one's interests above all else


Play the harem
Having multiple romantic interests at once


It's heaven
Feeling great during a winning streak


Roll the seven with discretion
Rolling the dice carefully and strategically


Impressive
Feeling proud of oneself for winning


The necklace
A certain piece of jewelry worn by someone playing the game


Make the peasant toss the lettuce with the French Dressing
Asserting dominance over someone who is lower class


(I walked in the Casino)
Describing the setting of the song


To add the jet to the collection
Wanting to buy a private jet


Fresh glass of nectar the refreshment
Having a new and refreshing drink


Popped a mescaline in like a breath mint
Taking drugs nonchalantly


Benevolence
An air of generosity


Diamond elements
Jewelry and gemstones


Million dollar rhetoric
Using powerful language to get what one wants


Remy Martin spill on the carpet
Pouring expensive liquor on the carpet


Twist pelicans in crisp garments
Wearing expensive and fashionable clothes


Triple lemons, Prince charming
Using gambling strategy to win money


The fire army discharges
Feeling a release of energy and excitement during the game


I pay the lawyer, beat the charges
Being prepared to pay for legal help if needed


The energy is harnessed
Feeling focused and intense during the game


Regardless
Despite everything else, the game goes on




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN MAMAN, MICHAEL TAYLOR PERRETTA, RAKHEIM MEYER

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Msimelelo

๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ Roc Marciano x Knowledge the Pirate never disappoint. The instrumental is banging

Larry De'ray Whitfield Sr

If you listened then you can learn life lessons ๐Ÿ’ฏ

Shawn L.

It is fuckin official! Gangsta swag player rap is the staple of East Coast let's go Roc and Knowledge runs this shit! The duo album has to come out! Its inevitable!these brothas together make classics and are epic! The chemistry is GOAT status!

telepathy90

Yup New York got they sound back ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Robert Davis

I Seen Roc and Knowledge perform in LA. And there Music is Phenomenal.This is Better than anything I heard from those Griselda's cats and This should have more views๐Ÿค” Someone Cheating ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

Nuka Bomb

This should be illegal to be this great. On repeatโ˜ข๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Miers Society TV (Franchise Liaison)

The Gods Moonwalked on this ๐Ÿ”ฅ

LuP

Bro this one song is going to make a hit because the way they flow is to crazy and really speaking facts a lot of people need to just listen or try to at least ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Amon Raw

This album is one of the hardest this year. Donโ€™t sleep on Knowledge The Pirate. That dude is a real MC. Heavy shit. Salutes Playa. Greeting from that TEXAS. Shout out all my real NY niggas. Shout outs to Element for making live ass beats. My respects for the production too

Markus 357

5lbs of Pressure - is truly a Masterpiece - AOTY!! ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ Keep dropping that fire KTP!! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ โš”

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