Bay area rapper who was mostly active during the mid to late 90's he became… Read Full Bio ↴Bay area rapper who was mostly active during the mid to late 90's he became a cult-favorite with many fans with his acting debut as Cousin Harold in Menace II Society and due to his advanced lyrics and unique flow. He was also a member of the Golden State Warriors together with Xzibit and ras kass.

Currently recovering from spinal surgery, he is working on his 4th album - Good Game: The Transision.

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Light Sleeper
Saafir Lyrics

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I know I'm an emotionally disturbed
person
People think I'm talkin' to myself
when I'm
Rehearsin' on the rhyme. A mass
productionist,
a mass production matador, pan it
more to

the left, there you go. Minimize the
Synthe-sizer wiser when I wind up for
The pitch, but I don't pitch a bitch
'cause
Sales get derailed and towed an
abundance
Of cash. Damn, I let it go. He was my man.
I tried to trust him, but I busted him
twice
In my trash can and I'm askin'. I don't
need
Psychology to see, the dichotomy in
me.
Knew something was fishy, but I'm
better than
Wishy washy or topsy turvy. It kinda
irked
Me that I caught him sleepin'
'cause I try
To be wide awake, but ye slows it
down
So I can't dilate and show that I'm
bigger
Than that. But I also have to consider
The fact that opposed to him not
being
The right peeper, I'm a light sleeper

So what does it mean when I reach
maturity
And still see that I'm not the mayor of
my
Mayonnaise, the master of my milieu.
At least I have a swing and a few
things
On my mind, it's never a good nighty
night
Just a rise 'n' shine. Why's the rhyme
So important. Why do I have to be so
Potent and blow the mic a flow
without
Chokin' - I don't. I'm arrogant and
outspoken
Mouth no token I'm just a roust about.
I have a house and clout but I don't
come tight
But it's routine since few fiend for true
Hip-Hop. It's a trip when I drop my style
and forget it and forget where I got it
from and how I got 'em sprung
'cause I'm
Stuck on myself and I depend on my
luck
And wealth for health matters so I
don't
Explode with stress I'll serve you an
elf
Platter they'll tell me my shit is fatter
Than the first but I'm a light sleepin'
Rapper in a hearst

I don't wear sarongs in my songs.
I diss
The skirts in verses an I used to
measure
My demeters with clever panometers
but
I bounced like a pogo and I'm solo
with
The hobos. A nocturnal colonel in a
journal
I put fly kids' eyelids to rest a detour
for Deep sleep when I freak beats I snap
Like a defective contraceptive and my
sleep

Will be light, so you'll know that I'm
tight

Overall Meaning

In Saafir's song "Light Sleeper", the rapper reveals his internal conflicts and self-awareness as an artist. He confesses to being an "emotionally disturbed person" who may come off as talking to himself when rehearsing and perfecting his rhymes. Saafir views himself as a "mass productionist" and "pan[s] it more to the left" in his production. However, he is conscious of the balance between his art and commerce, saying "Sales get derailed and towed an abundance of cash. Damn, I let it go" indicating that he values staying true to his craft over a monetary gain. He then discusses betrayal by a former friend whom he caught sleeping on the job, highlighting the importance of being awake and aware in the music industry.

Saafir acknowledges his arrogance with lines such as "I'm arrogant and outspoken, mouth no token I'm just a roustabout". He emphasizes his commitment to authenticity in hip-hop, recognizing that his style and flow are unique and important to him. However, he also recognizes that he is losing touch with the origins of his music as he drops his style and forgets where it came from. In the second verse of the song, Saafir discusses his nocturnal habits and how his artistic work affects his sleep. He likens his rhyming ability to serving his audience an "elf platter" and understands that his music is valued by those who appreciate true hip-hop. Overall, "Light Sleeper" shows Saafir's internal conflict as an artist and his dedication to staying true to himself and his craft.

Line by Line Meaning

I know I'm an emotionally disturbed person
I am aware that I have emotional problems that affect my behavior.

People think I'm talkin' to myself when I'm Rehearsin' on the rhyme.
When I am practicing my rhymes out loud, people think I am talking to myself.

A mass productionist, a mass production matador, pan it more to the left, there you go.
I am a prolific rapper who knows how to produce hits, and I am always looking for ways to improve my sound.

Minimize the Synthe-sizer wiser when I wind up for The pitch, but I don't pitch a bitch 'cause Sales get derailed and towed an abundance Of cash.
I use the synthesizer sparingly when recording my music to ensure that it sounds good, but I do not complain about it because a lot of money is at stake.

Damn, I let it go. He was my man. I tried to trust him, but I busted him twice In my trash can and I'm askin'.
I am frustrated that I had to let go of a friend who betrayed my trust two times by going through my trash, and I am asking myself why.

I don't need Psychology to see, the dichotomy in me. Knew something was fishy, but I'm better than Wishy washy or topsy turvy.
I do not require psychology to understand the contradiction within my personality, and I knew something was not right, but I am better than being indecisive or confused.

It kinda irked Me that I caught him sleepin' 'cause I try To be wide awake, but ye slows it down So I can't dilate and show that I'm bigger Than that.
It annoyed me that I caught my friend sleeping because I try to be alert, but sometimes my environment slows me down, so I am unable to show my full potential.

But I also have to consider The fact that opposed to him not being The right peeper, I'm a light sleeper
I understand that, compared to my untrustworthy friend, I am just a light sleeper who is not vigilant enough.

So what does it mean when I reach maturity And still see that I'm not the mayor of my Mayonnaise, the master of my milieu.
What does it signify when I grow older and realize that I am not in control of my own life?

At least I have a swing and a few things On my mind, it's never a good nighty night Just a rise 'n' shine.
Despite this, I am always optimistic, with a few things to occupy my thoughts, and I am a morning person, never one for sleeping all day.

Why's the rhyme So important. Why do I have to be so Potent and blow the mic a flow without Chokin' - I don't.
Why is hip-hop so essential, and why must I perform at my best, delivering my rhymes with no mistakes?

I'm arrogant and outspoken Mouth no token I'm just a roust about.
I can be full of myself and outspoken, but I do not mince my words or pretend to be someone I am not.

I have a house and clout but I don't come tight But it's routine since few fiend for true Hip-Hop.
I have some money and influence, but I do not flaunt it, and few people appreciate authentic hip-hop these days.

It's a trip when I drop my style and forget it and forget where I got it from and how I got 'em sprung 'cause I'm Stuck on myself and I depend on my luck And wealth for health matters so I don't Explode with stress
It is fascinating that sometimes I forget my style and where it came from, and I only feel good about myself when I am lucky or wealthy, to avoid getting overly stressed.

I'll serve you an elf Platter they'll tell me my shit is fatter Than the first but I'm a light sleepin' Rapper in a hearse.
I can serve up some excellent rhymes, and people may compliment me, but I am still a light sleeper and a hard-working rapper ready for anything.

I don't wear sarongs in my songs. I diss The skirts in verses and I used to measure My demeters with clever panometers but I bounced like a pogo and I'm solo with The hobos.
I choose not to wear traditional dress in my music, and I criticize those who do. I used to measure my success with a clever measure, but I am now alone, bouncing all over the place.

A nocturnal colonel in a journal I put fly kids' eyelids to rest a detour for Deep sleep when I freak beats I snap Like a defective contraceptive and my sleep Will be light, so you'll know that I'm tight
I am a nocturnal writer who helps soothe the sleep of young children with my music. Sometimes my beats are so fresh that I become inspired in a flash, like a broken condom, but my sleep is still light, and I am always ready to perform.

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