phenomenon
Schoolboy Q Feat. Alori Joh Lyrics


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I feel like a phenomenon
Like I′m who these people idolize
And I won't let nothing get in my way
It ain′t a thing, we do this all the time

Got another one, twist another one, off that indo
That's my medicine, need a bigger lung
Fame going to my head, call it wisdom
Now I need racks, yeah, Wimbledon
This chewing gum, always hold ya tongue
Never spit it out, we finna miss like cobras huh
We soldiers huh, you noticed them
As the tales money flip, until the quota's done
Yeah, until my single come, be the Devil′s son
Devil′s work, getting work, Hallelujah
Hope the Lord alerts, do a soul search
Understand my heart's good, but my daughter′s first
Black episode, my down time, needed church
Precious life what my style is worth
Won't gain, let my shit assert
Move on!

We do this all the time
We do this all the time
We do this all the time
All the time

And I′m still up, never gave a damn, never gave a fuck
All my real niggas, we gon' stay in touch
Even out of range, nigga do your thang
You know where I′m at, just holla back
Where that cash at? Nigga flashback
Nigga sixteen? A dope sack
A sixteen? Stretch that
Double that, yeah, flip that
Big steps, work hard
Big yards, slanging footballs
Have 'em running back, receivers serving corners
It's taken by the pushers, burners eyes and lookers
Yeah, yeah, yeah, now see we gotta make it
We ain′t trying to brick, unless we cop a brick
Accompanied by the razors, you know the shit
I make it easy, ain′t this bout a bitch?
Move on!

We do this all the time
We do this all the time
We do this all the time
All the time

Said I can't lose, nigga gotta win
Future looking bright, Thomas Edison
Here we go again
Music always kept me calm, nigga ritalin
Always got it done, you a middleman
Contraband, yo we get it in
You are inelegant, my niggas looking militant
Dope boys, what you know about it?
You should slow about it
A nigga sky high, boy, fuck a pilot
Microwave it fast boy, fuck a pilot
Yeah, hold it silence, keep your mouth closed
The game is to be sold not to be told, you like a ho
Matter like a auction, gave it to the best bidder
Lucky I didn′t rob you, why your ass bitter?
I'm that nigga, better ask nigga
You was a phase, I outlast niggas
Move on!

We do this all the time
We do this all the time




We do this all the time
All the time

Overall Meaning

In the song "Phenomenon," Schoolboy Q is expressing his sense of self-importance and success as he feels like a phenomenon that people worship. He's determined to keep moving forward and not let any obstacles get in his way. He finds solace in smoking weed, which he calls his medicine, and focuses on making money and becoming more successful. He's aware of the dangers of both the industry and the streets, as he reminisces about his past drug-dealing days, and he warns his listeners to be cautious about who they trust. He ends the song by acknowledging his own success and how he's come out on top, reminding his listeners that they can do the same if they work hard and stay focused.


Overall, the song touches on themes of success, self-importance, and the dangers of the industry and streets. It also speaks to the idea that hard work and determination can lead to success but that one must also be cautious about who they trust.


Line by Line Meaning

I feel like a phenomenon
I feel like an extraordinary person, someone that people look up to and admire.


Like I'm who these people idolize
I am the person that people look up to and idolize.


And I won't let nothing get in my way
I am determined to succeed and nothing will stop me.


It ain't a thing, we do this all the time
This is just a normal occurrence for us, we are used to success.


Got another one, twist another one, off that indo
I am smoking another joint of weed from Indonesia.


That's my medicine, need a bigger lung
Smoking weed is my way of dealing with stress and I need to smoke more to feel its effects.


Fame going to my head, call it wisdom
My success is making me feel more confident and knowledgeable.


Now I need racks, yeah, Wimbledon
I need to make more money and be as successful as the tennis players who compete in the Wimbledon Championships.


This chewing gum, always hold ya tongue
Make sure to not say anything unnecessary, hold your tongue.


Never spit it out, we finna miss like cobras huh
If we spit out our gum, we might miss opportunities like cobras missing their prey.


We soldiers huh, you noticed them
We are tough and resilient, and people have recognized that about us.


As the tales money flip, until the quota's done
We will continue to make money until we reach our goal or quota.


Yeah, until my single come, be the Devil's son
I will do whatever it takes to succeed, even if it means being associated with the Devil and his work.


Devil's work, getting work, Hallelujah
Even though the work we do may be considered bad, we are still making money and praising God for it.


Hope the Lord alerts, do a soul search
I hope God is watching over me and that I will reflect on my actions and do better as a person.


Understand my heart's good, but my daughter's first
My intentions are good, but my daughter is my top priority above everything else.


Black episode, my down time, needed church
When I am feeling low or overwhelmed, I turn to church for guidance and support.


Precious life what my style is worth
My way of life is valuable and precious to me.


Won't gain, let my shit assert
I won't compromise my values or give up what I believe in, I will stand for what I believe is right.


And I'm still up, never gave a damn, never gave a fuck
I am still standing strong, not caring about the opinions of others.


All my real niggas, we gon' stay in touch
I will keep in touch with my real friends and not let our success change our relationship.


Even out of range, nigga do your thang
Even if we are not together, we will each continue working towards our goals.


You know where I'm at, just holla back
You can always find me and I will be there for you when you need me.


Where that cash at? Nigga flashback
Where is the money? Let's remember where we came from and strive for success.


Nigga sixteen? A dope sack
When I was 16 years old, selling drugs was my way of making money.


A sixteen? Stretch that
When I was 16 years old, I made every dollar count and made my money last as long as possible.


Double that, yeah, flip that
Now that I have more money, I can invest and make even more money.


Big steps, work hard
I am taking big steps towards success and working hard to achieve my goals.


Big yards, slanging footballs
I am making big plays and selling drugs to make more money.


Have 'em running back, receivers serving corners
My drug operation is like a football game, with people running back and forth and serving drugs at different corners.


It's taken by the pushers, burners eyes and lookers
My drug operation is attracting attention from the people who want to buy, sell, or watch.


Yeah, yeah, yeah, now see we gotta make it
We have to strive for success and make it no matter what.


We ain't trying to brick, unless we cop a brick
We are not trying to fail, unless we are buying a lot of drugs (a brick) to sell and make more money.


Accompanied by the razors, you know the shit
We are always carrying knives (razors) for protection and everyone knows it.


I make it easy, ain't this bout a bitch?
I make drug dealing look easy, but it's actually a difficult and dangerous lifestyle.


Said I can't lose, nigga gotta win
I am confident that I will succeed and don't plan on losing.


Future looking bright, Thomas Edison
My future is looking good and I am excited about the possibilities, like Thomas Edison who invented the light bulb.


Here we go again
I am ready for another round of success and hard work.


Music always kept me calm, nigga ritalin
Music has always been a calming force for me, like medication (ritalin).


Always got it done, you a middleman
I have always been successful and you are just a middleman in my drug operation.


Contraband, yo we get it in
We are able to sell illegal goods (contraband) and make a profit.


You are inelegant, my niggas looking militant
You are not as tough as my friends (niggas) who look and act like soldiers (militant).


Dope boys, what you know about it?
We are experienced in dealing drugs and you don't know anything about it.


You should slow about it
You should take your time and learn more about drug dealing before getting involved.


A nigga sky high, boy, fuck a pilot
I am high on drugs and feeling good, I don't need a pilot to take me anywhere.


Microwave it fast boy, fuck a pilot
We can cook and sell drugs quickly, we don't need anyone's help.


Yeah, hold it silence, keep your mouth closed
Don't talk about our drug operation, keep it a secret.


The game is to be sold not to be told, you like a ho
The drug game is something you have to learn by doing, not by talking about it. If you talk too much, you're like a prostitute (ho).


Matter like a auction, gave it to the best bidder
Selling drugs is like an auction, we give the drugs to the highest bidder.


Lucky I didn't rob you, why your ass bitter?
Instead of robbing you, I sold you drugs. Why are you so angry about it?


I'm that nigga, better ask nigga
I am the best at what I do, and you should ask around to find out.


You was a phase, I outlast niggas
You were just a temporary thing in my life, but I have outlasted many others and am still thriving.




Writer(s): Toby Mckeehan, Paul Meany

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Comments from YouTube:

@TrapHippy

this songs brings me crazy nostalgia.

@SJ-su1ki

Same bro high school days for me

@superkrystal98

This song got me through high school back in 2012, loved the chorus but did not know who sang it. RIP to a beautiful vocalist Alori. Also time flies, Q’s daughter is a big girl now lol

@oGGVeNoM1

R.I.P alori joh!

@JonB86

She died

@wabrims7041

@johnwin11 in like 2012 she committed suicide

@BuMbAcLaHd

Even before she passed away i wanted to here more from her. R.I.P. Alori Joh

@relaxhealradio8636

Hear*

@seanshabazz5165

Did'nt even know Alori Joh passed away and it hurts coz this voice has so much soul.Rest In Paradise
LONG LIVE TDE

@boity-fromthemilkygalaxy2504

4 years later I see what you did there

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