Flames
Solomon Childs Lyrics


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(Intro: Solomon Childs)
Word (uh-huh) Aiyo, son
(Yeah) ... fuckin' ass son (uh-huh)
(Yeah, uh-huh) Them niggaz don't fuckin' want it
(My motion picture) word up (Yeah, come on)

(Chorus 2X: Solomon Childs)
The Theodore Unit, and we ain't one for games
Dirt ball niggaz throwin' dirt on my name
And keep thinking that you bang with big boys
Watch you drown in a barrel of flames

(Solomon Childs)
I'm on my job, like TNT, on Tuesdays and Thursdays
But that don't mean, you can't get ya head popped off
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, baby doll
Your head game ain't good enough
You can't ride shotgun in the Jag'
2003 rock, came back in the lab
Straight out of West Brighton Projects
Beef patties with cheese, from the neighborhood arabs
And I'mma thug, so I'mma never drop my rag
Dedicated to the Gods, in maximum security yards
With the rifles, grew up in the dark
The older niggaz, puttin' bullet holes in the light poles
I'll microphone marry you kids, life's a bitch
The wild bids, scriptures stolen from the Solomon book
My motion picture... and don't had to mean, I had to get cha
Ok, a game of love and hate, cuz you can share the spotlight with Luther
Or you can be sharing the front page with Hussein, this ain't a game

(Outro: Solomon Childs)
Don't have us come out our skin (no way man
You wouldn't wanna see that) Theodore Unit: The Movie
(Yeah, God) Paragraphs, motherfucker




(Bury 'em alive) Get up, with me (murder
Pass around the ball) Huh? Yeah...

Overall Meaning

The song "Flames" by Solomon Childs is a high-energy rap track that highlights the toughness and resiliency of the Theodore Unit. The chorus emphasizes the group's no-nonsense approach to their music and their lives, warning their detractors to think twice before messing with them. The verses are full of braggadocio and streetwise language, with references to hood culture and the struggles of growing up in West Brighton Projects. Solomon Childs delivers his verses with a fierce intensity, displaying a mastery of language and a deep connection to his roots.


The lyrics suggest that the Theodore Unit is a tightly knit group of musicians who take their craft seriously and will not tolerate disrespect. They are proud of their hood and the hard work they have put in to get where they are. They have faced adversity and come out stronger, and they are not afraid to take on anyone who tries to stand in their way. The song is a call to arms, a rallying cry for those who have been through the struggles of life and come out on top.


Overall, "Flames" is a powerful song that showcases the raw talent and determination of the Theodore Unit. It is a reminder that even in the face of adversity, one can rise up and achieve greatness.


Line by Line Meaning

Word (uh-huh) Aiyo, son
Hey there, listen up


(Yeah) ... fuckin' ass son (uh-huh)
Yeah, I'm serious


(Yeah, uh-huh) Them niggaz don't fuckin' want it
They don't want to mess with us


(My motion picture) word up (Yeah, come on)
This is my life story, let's go


The Theodore Unit, and we ain't one for games
We're serious, and not here to play around


Dirt ball niggaz throwin' dirt on my name
People are trying to bring me down


And keep thinking that you bang with big boys
You think you can handle us


Watch you drown in a barrel of flames
You're going to get burned


I'm on my job, like TNT, on Tuesdays and Thursdays
I'm always working, just like TNT on Tuesdays and Thursdays


But that don't mean, you can't get ya head popped off
Don't think you're safe from harm, anything can happen


On Tuesdays and Thursdays, baby doll
It doesn't matter when, I'm always ready


Your head game ain't good enough
You're not talented enough


You can't ride shotgun in the Jag'
You can't ride in my fancy car


2003 rock, came back in the lab
I'm still relevant in the music industry


Straight out of West Brighton Projects
I come from a rough neighborhood


Beef patties with cheese, from the neighborhood arabs
I grew up eating from small businesses owned by Arab immigrants


And I'mma thug, so I'mma never drop my rag
I'm a tough guy who never backs down


Dedicated to the Gods, in maximum security yards
I have respect for those who have done time in prison


With the rifles, grew up in the dark
I learned to use guns at a young age


The older niggaz, puttin' bullet holes in the light poles
The older guys were reckless and dangerous


I'll microphone marry you kids, life's a bitch
I'll out-rap anyone, life is tough


The wild bids, scriptures stolen from the Solomon book
My lyrics are raw, influenced by the Bible's Book of Solomon


My motion picture... and don't had to mean, I had to get cha
My life story is not just for entertainment, it's real


Ok, a game of love and hate, cuz you can share the spotlight with Luther
Life is a balance of good and bad, you can be successful like Luther Vandross


Or you can be sharing the front page with Hussein, this ain't a game
Or you can end up like Saddam Hussein, this is serious


Don't have us come out our skin (no way man
Don't make us angry


You wouldn't wanna see that) Theodore Unit: The Movie
You don't want to see us at our worst, we're making a movie about our lives


(Yeah, God) Paragraphs, motherfucker
Listen up, I'm about to spit some real rhymes


(Bury 'em alive) Get up, with me (murder
Kill the competition, come with me


Pass around the ball) Huh? Yeah...
Let's share the success




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