Way To Go
Skyzoo Lyrics


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[Skyzoo: talking]
Yea! Eh yo! 9th
They got a long way to go homie
I mean I am talking
But you know it's like the sample says you know
They got a long way to go
Cause when they talk
It's like I gotta lean to the side just to listen to em
Cause they talking outta the side of they mouth
Let me put them on a S.K special yo

[Verse 1:]
Peep it
Another beautiful day with a scene it is
Look at the stores, twisted rod those is prefexis
I know the corner like ma sneaker size
So when you speak of the curb it's like you speak of sky
You see me ride on my H.O.P like ma mother name me HIP
So you can't show me nothing about making a flick
I was born with it, sorta like I was drawn with
So am gonn get it in the heart of the stone with it
Amma brow difference
But now or laters and blue juice
Barbeque some fly sees and fruit loops
Live from the 718 to the death of this
Marry the code I propose and she excepted it
As far as the MIC I does this in ma sleep
I pen a song before you get on beat word
They only hatin' cause they wantin ' to be us
And they am on the drum is like am fuckin' the speakers
Hear me out

[Hook:]
Y'all looking for a way to go
But we been here Certified in here
Feeding is a [? ] here
This shit is KO you motherfuckers still looking for a way to go

[Verse 2:]
I got em screaming my name from bad bitches to ma day one fans
The bottom line is the grind
I made one plan and stuck with it
This shit is like a lay up fam it's automatic
I treat it like straight up gram you all addicts
Addicted to the leaning on the curb
16 so mean got em leanin on the words
It's nothing you can do to SKY
I put my heart in the badge
You see the [? ] line look closer
You don't wanna get involved
If the corner had a logo it be me yankee a fitted on
Burner bulging out on the waist cause slippin up is all that it takes
The city's favourate ghetto celebrity
Never learned swagger I inherit the recipe the recipe
Still living up that expensive wardrobe shit
And living into it makes me sick





[Hook]

Overall Meaning

In "Way to Go" by Skyzoo, the rapper reflects on his success and the hard work he put in to get to where he is. He begins the song by referencing his familiarity with his hometown, implying that he knows every corner and detail of it. He also mentions his affinity for music, claiming that he was "born with it" and has been "doing it in his sleep." Skyzoo boasts about his talent and the attention he gets from his fans, but at the same time, acknowledges the haters who envy his position. He is confident in his ability to dominate the music industry and leave a mark, but he also recognizes that the journey to the top was not easy.


The hook serves as a reminder to those who are still struggling to find their way in the industry. Skyzoo acknowledges that it is not an easy path, and that there are many people who will never make it. He suggests that those who are looking for a way to go should take him as an example of someone who worked hard and made it.


Line by Line Meaning

Yea! Eh yo! 9th
Skyzoo is addressing his collaborator, 9th Wonder, at the start of the song


They got a long way to go homie
Skyzoo feels that other rappers have a lot of work to do to catch up to his level


I mean I am talking
Skyzoo is emphasizing that he is serious in his assessment of other rappers


But you know it's like the sample says you know
Skyzoo is referencing a sample in the beat that emphasizes the idea that others have a long way to go


They got a long way to go
Skyzoo repeats his belief that other rappers have a lot of work to do to catch up to his level


Cause when they talk
Skyzoo is starting a verse where he explains why he feels other rappers are not on his level


It's like I gotta lean to the side just to listen to em
Other rappers are not speaking clearly or effectively


Cause they talking outta the side of they mouth
Skyzoo feels that other rappers are not being honest or truthful in their lyrics


Let me put them on a S.K special yo
Skyzoo is about to drop a verse that showcases his skill as a rapper


Peep it
Skyzoo is starting a verse where he talks about his experience in his neighborhood


Another beautiful day with a scene it is
Skyzoo is appreciating his surroundings on a nice day in his neighborhood


Look at the stores, twisted rod those is prefexis
Skyzoo is describing the storefronts and signage in his neighborhood


I know the corner like ma sneaker size
Skyzoo is extremely familiar with the street corner in his neighborhood


So when you speak of the curb it's like you speak of sky
The street corner is a central and important part of Skyzoo's identity


You see me ride on my H.O.P like ma mother name me HIP
Skyzoo is referring to his Hop On the Possession (H.O.P) bike, and that his mother gave him a name that fits his hip-hop image


So you can't show me nothing about making a flick
Skyzoo is confident in his ability to make a successful music career


I was born with it, sorta like I was drawn with
Skyzoo feels that his talent as a rapper is innate and natural


So am gonn get it in the heart of the stone with it
Skyzoo is determined to succeed no matter how difficult the challenge


Amma brow difference
Skyzoo is saying that he is unique or different from other rappers


But now or laters and blue juice
Skyzoo is referencing popular snacks in his neighborhood


Barbeque some fly sees and fruit loops
Skyzoo is describing the combination of food and fashion in his neighborhood


Live from the 718 to the death of this
Skyzoo is repping his hometown of Brooklyn (area code 718) and is committed to making music for life


Marry the code I propose and she excepted it
Skyzoo is committed to the principles of hip-hop and has accepted those principles as his own


As far as the MIC I does this in ma sleep
Skyzoo is saying that rapping comes naturally to him and he can do it effortlessly


I pen a song before you get on beat word
Skyzoo is saying he can write a song very quickly and efficiently


They only hatin' cause they wantin ' to be us
Other rappers may hate on Skyzoo because they want to emulate his success


And they am on the drum is like am fuckin' the speakers
Skyzoo is saying that he is in control of the music and his energy on the track is powerful


Y'all looking for a way to go
The chorus repeats the idea that other rappers are looking to succeed but have a long way to go to reach Skyzoo's level


But we been here Certified in here
Skyzoo is saying that he and his crew are already successful and established in the game


Feeding is a [? ] here
The meaning of this line is unclear as the word is difficult to make out in the song


This shit is KO you motherfuckers still looking for a way to go
Skyzoo is saying that he has already achieved a knockout level of success while other rappers are still trying to catch up


I got em screaming my name from bad bitches to ma day one fans
Skyzoo is popular with both attractive women and longtime fans


The bottom line is the grind
Skyzoo believes that the key to success is working hard


I made one plan and stuck with it
Skyzoo has a clear plan for his career and has remained committed to it


This shit is like a lay up fam it's automatic
Skyzoo's success is easy and natural for him, like making an easy basketball shot


I treat it like straight up gram you all addicts
Skyzoo takes his craft seriously and feels that his listeners are addicted to his music


Addicted to the leaning on the curb
Skyzoo is saying that other rappers rely too much on their image and not enough on their talent


16 so mean got em leanin on the words
Skyzoo is emphasizing the power of his lyrics to captivate listeners


It's nothing you can do to SKY
Skyzoo feels that he is untouchable and cannot be surpassed by other rappers


I put my heart in the badge
Skyzoo is committed to his craft and has put his all into his music


You see the [? ] line look closer
The meaning of this line is unclear as the word is difficult to make out in the song


You don't wanna get involved
Skyzoo is warning others not to challenge him or get in his way


If the corner had a logo it be me yankee a fitted on
Skyzoo considers himself a symbol of his neighborhood and culture, like a logo


Burner bulging out on the waist cause slippin up is all that it takes
Skyzoo is saying that he carries a gun for protection and to prevent others from challenging him


The city's favourate ghetto celebrity
Skyzoo is well-known and respected in his neighborhood, and feels like a celebrity there


Never learned swagger I inherit the recipe the recipe
Skyzoo has a natural sense of style and charisma, and feels that he inherited it from his predecessors and hip-hop culture


Still living up that expensive wardrobe shit
Skyzoo values fashion and style, and is willing to invest in expensive clothing


And living into it makes me sick
Despite all his success, Skyzoo recognizes that the materialism of hip-hop culture can be unsatisfying and unfulfilling




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Comments from YouTube:

JBOrganix

This song is way slept on.

Hip Hop

Real, beautiful Hip-hop!

Rage_quit84

This is nice for real

**JAA**

City's favorite, never learned swagger i inherited the recipe"-#SkylarDaWrita🙏💥🔥🔥

FRANKLIN BENJAMIN’S MAINSTREAM GENOCIDE©™

I usually don’t drop samples, but this has been cleared & out for 15 years. Curtis Mayfield- “The Makings of You” It’s been reconstructed to perfection by many talented beat makers & producers. Salute to 9th on the boards too

ayplan

It is actually a sample of Gladys Knight's version of Curtis Mayfield's - "The Makings of You".

MeNtHO SON "The Goghst"

Peace!

Ivan Cossa

Word up

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