Can You Feel It
Shyheim Lyrics


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Haaaaaa, and it don't stop and it don't stop
Rugged Child got the world prop nigga
Can you feel it
Can you feel it
(Do I gotta cock my pistol?)

[Shyheim]
I be notorious like that nigga Big Smalls
Plus I keep it raw live illegal like Jamal
If ya act up you get shot up
What the blood? I represent thugs (you know it)
y'all know my style, bring it to man, woman and child
Buckwild juvenile (Rugged Child break it down)
Jiggers they stick close like crews
You never see me spendin cash rules on you fools
Cause I don't love you hoes (why not)
A lot of y'all cross be laws like Got
A nigga like me keep it real, word to Jesus
Respect to the real woman, fuck you skeezers

Chorus: (2x)
Can you feel it
Can you feel it
(Or do I gotta cock my pistol?)

I'm a juvenile deliquent, I keeps a cocked biscuit
Moet and Alize be gettin a nigga lifted
And when I'm high my mouth is dry
I'm not from the sky
But a nigga for the eye he better do or die
Clack-clack, that's all you hear up in the dark
Blaka-blaka, and then two bright sparks
The boy fall down while screamin police
WOOO jiggy comin, but them no worry me see
A criminal for bein crimi-nal
No matter who, what, how, when or where it goes down
A dramalord plus a punany don
In '95 I'ma max like Nissan
I'ma max, get it, max, I'ma, Max-ima, well come along
I take you through another Chamber, let me pick
36 Wu-Tang? Yeah that be that shit

Chorus

So I creep ooohhhhhh I roll deep like F.O.I.'s
Recognize or get paralyzed
I drop jewels like a nervous appraiser
A hell raiser, engrave my logo in your back player
I bring the pain in many different methods
Similar to the lethal injection and your style is seconds
What punk, boy I'll box ya up
Plus my rhymes is sicker than them kids in Somalia





Chorus

Overall Meaning

The song "Can You Feel It" by Shyheim is a hardcore hip hop track that outlines the life of a juvenile delinquent. In the first verse, he compares himself to the infamous rapper Notorious B.I.G., saying that he keeps it raw, live, and illegal like Jamal. Shyheim warns his enemies that if they act up, they will get shot up, and he represents thugs who keep it real. He refuses to spend cash on his foes, as they are just "skeezers" who cross "be laws" like Got (presumably referring to the police).


In the chorus, Shyheim poses the question "Can you feel it?" and hints at violence by asking if he needs to cock his pistol. The second verse highlights his criminal behavior, mentioning his love for Moet and Alize and his tendency to get lifted. He describes himself as a "dramalord plus a punany don" and promises to max out in '95 like a Nissan Maxima. The final verse finds Shyheim dropping knowledge like a "nervous appraiser" and promising to engrave his logo in his enemies' backs. He claims his rhymes are sicker than the kids in Somalia and warns anyone who crosses him to recognize or get paralyzed.


Line by Line Meaning

Haaaaaa, and it don't stop and it don't stop
The beat continues and never dies down.


Rugged Child got the world prop nigga
Shyheim is well-known and respected in the rap industry.


Can you feel it
Are you feeling the atmosphere and energy created in this moment?


Can you feel it
Are you feeling the atmosphere and energy created in this moment?


(Do I gotta cock my pistol?)
Do I really have to resort to violence to make you take me seriously?


I be notorious like that nigga Big Smalls
Shyheim is infamous and well-known just like the late rapper Biggie Smalls.


Plus I keep it raw live illegal like Jamal
His music style is unfiltered, illegal, and gritty like Jamal's character in the movie Juice.


If ya act up you get shot up
If you act out of line, you risk getting physically harmed.


What the blood? I represent thugs (you know it)
He represents the lifestyle and mentality of those who grew up in the streets and are associated with violent gangs.


y'all know my style, bring it to man, woman and child
Everyone knows Shyheim's style and he doesn't discriminate in who he targets with his music.


Buckwild juvenile (Rugged Child break it down)
His lifestyle is wild and reckless like a juvenile, and he's ready to break it down with his lyrics and delivery.


Jiggers they stick close like crews
His close friends and associates are tight-knit and always stick by him like a crew.


You never see me spendin cash rules on you fools
He doesn't waste his money or resources on people who aren't worth it or fake.


Cause I don't love you hoes (why not)
He doesn't have any romantic feelings or attachment to promiscuous women.


A lot of y'all cross be laws like Got
Many people he encounters blatantly disregard the law and don't care about the consequences.


A nigga like me keep it real, word to Jesus
Shyheim is always honest and genuine, and swears on Jesus to back up his claims.


Respect to the real woman, fuck you skeezers
He has respect for genuine women, but has no love for the promiscuous ones.


I'm a juvenile deliquent, I keeps a cocked biscuit
Shyheim is a young lawbreaker who carries a loaded gun at all times.


Moet and Alize be gettin a nigga lifted
He consumes alcohol like Moet and Alize to get high and feel good.


And when I'm high my mouth is dry
When he's intoxicated, his mouth becomes dry and he needs to drink more to hydrate it.


I'm not from the sky
He's not an angel or some divine being.


But a nigga for the eye he better do or die
Someone who catches his attention or crosses him will face serious consequences or even death.


Clack-clack, that's all you hear up in the dark
The only sound heard in the darkness is the cocking of Shyheim's gun.


Blaka-blaka, and then two bright sparks
His shots ring out and two flashes are seen.


The boy fall down while screamin police
Someone gets shot and falls down while screaming for the police.


WOOO jiggy comin, but them no worry me see
The police are coming, but he's not bothered or scared.


A criminal for bein crimi-nal
He acknowledges that he's a criminal for breaking the law.


No matter who, what, how, when or where it goes down
Regardless of the situation or circumstances, he's always ready for action.


A dramalord plus a punany don
He's a drama-filled gangster who is also skilled with women.


In '95 I'ma max like Nissan
In the year 1995, he will reach the peak of his success like the Nissan Maxima car.


I'ma max, get it, max, I'ma, Max-ima, well come along
He's cleverly referencing the word 'max' and how it relates to his upcoming success and the Nissan Maxima car model.


I take you through another Chamber, let me pick
He's taking listeners on a ride through another dimension of his life and music.


36 Wu-Tang? Yeah that be that shit
The 36 Chambers of Shaolin are where the Wu-Tang Clan trained and honed their skills, and Shyheim acknowledges their greatness and influence on him.


So I creep ooohhhhhh I roll deep like F.O.I.'s
He moves in a sneaky manner and travels with a large entourage like the Fruit of Islam, a paramilitary wing of the Nation of Islam.


Recognize or get paralyzed
Acknowledge and respect him or you will face the consequences.


I drop jewels like a nervous appraiser
He shares valuable knowledge and wisdom like a jewelry appraiser, but in a more anxious and paranoid manner.


A hell raiser, engrave my logo in your back player
He's a trouble-maker who makes a lasting impression and mark wherever he goes.


I bring the pain in many different methods
He inflicts harm and suffering using various techniques and approaches.


Similar to the lethal injection and your style is seconds
His impact on others is like a death sentence and his style of rapping is superior and short-lived compared to others.


What punk, boy I'll box ya up
He challenges and threatens anyone who wants to fight him.


Plus my rhymes is sicker than them kids in Somalia
His raps are so good and powerful that they're even more impressive than the kids in Somalia who suffered from malnutrition and disease.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ASHLEY WILLIAM SLATER, KENTON NIX, NORMAN COOK

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