Remedy
Ruben Bailey Lyrics
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'Cause niggas still respect it, it's all cool shit
Kinda tight so I select it to flow on
So unexpected and so on, but damn that
I want to take a minute tram back with the mainstream
Playing field where the main team kill bodies
And wannabe John Gottis shoulda been Zulu
And the rest didn't listen now some of the best is missing
Some of the rest is dissing, some of your chest is missing
Some of your views is changing, but none of your time remaining
It's a goddam shame a lot of fake niggas claim heaven sent
But me, I'm hell bent on destruction of the mass constructions
Of the mass destruction, of my ass restructuring
Of the past reflecting off the last injection
This cause and effect is known as infection
Made it known being prone to our own demise is imminent
I sure hope we leave a remnant
In Ruben Bailey's song "Remedy," he expresses his desire to go back to the roots of old-school hip hop. The line "back to the frontline, resurrected this old skool shit" refers to his intention to bring back the classic style of hip hop that was popular during the 90s. He believes that this type of music is still respected and appreciated by many, and it's something he wants to explore.
As he continues to rap, he reflects on the current state of the music industry, where the mainstream scene is dominated by a certain group of people. He mentions "the playing field where the main team kill bodies" - this refers to how only a select few are able to succeed in the industry which leaves many others behind. He talks about how some people in his crew didn't listen and missed out on opportunities, while some are now dissing and disrespecting each other.
Bailey's lyrics also touch on themes of destruction and the consequences of one's actions. He talks about the "mass destruction" that we as a society sometimes contribute to, and how it could lead to our own demise. Overall, "Remedy" is a reflection on society and the music industry, as well as a call back to the classic sounds of hip hop.
Line by Line Meaning
Back to the frontline, resurrected this old skool shit
Returning to the forefront by reviving this old-fashioned style of music
'Cause niggas still respect it, it's all cool shit
People still appreciate this type of music, it's all good
Kinda tight so I select it to flow on
It's a bit difficult, but I choose to rap over it anyway
So unexpected and so on, but damn that
It's unusual and all, but I like it
I want to take a minute tram back with the mainstream
I want to reminisce about the popular music of the past
Playing field where the main team kill bodies
A competitive environment where the best succeed
And wannabe John Gottis shoulda been Zulu
Those trying to be gangsters should have been warriors instead
But who knew but too few in my crew
Only a small number of people in my group understood this
And the rest didn't listen now some of the best is missing
Others didn't pay attention, now some talented people are gone
Some of the rest is dissing, some of your chest is missing
Some are insulting while others have lost their courage
Some of your views is changing, but none of your time remaining
Some have changed their minds, but there's little time left
It's a goddam shame a lot of fake niggas claim heaven sent
It's a tragedy that many fake people pretend to be godly
But me, I'm hell bent on destruction of the mass constructions
I'm determined to dismantle the corrupt system
Of the mass destruction, of my ass restructuring
The widespread chaos has caused me to reorganize my life
Of the past reflecting off the last injection
Reflecting on the past while dealing with recent events
This cause and effect is known as infection
The consequences of our actions have infected us
Made it known being prone to our own demise is imminent
We must realize that our own destruction is likely
I sure hope we leave a remnant
I hope that we leave something behind after we're gone
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Written by: KEVIN R. MOORE, NIKO MOON, WYATT DURRETTE, ZAC BROWN
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