On October 25, 2010, Spose announced through a series of Facebook posts (which were linked to Twitter) that he felt that We Smoked It All Vol. 2 had too many original songs to be considered a mixtape. Partially because of this, he decided to create a "project" titled Happy Medium with many original songs that were originally supposed to be on We Smoked It All Vol. 2, in addition to other material. He also said that new songs from Happy Medium would be released at 4:20 PM Eastern Time every Wednesday up until the release of "Happy Medium."[17]
On December 17, 2010, Spose released the entirety of Happy Medium for streaming on his Facebook page. The physical album was released in Bull Moose music stores in late December 2010, and has been released on iTunes in January 2011.[18] On January 31, 2011, he announced that he would release The Peter Sparker Mixtape later that year, before The Audacity! or We Smoked It All Vol. 2. However, on March 14, he posted that We Smoked It All Vol.2 would be released on April 20, 2011, before either The Peter Sparker Mixtape or The Audacity!.
We Smoked It All Vol. 2 was released on April 20, 2011 at midnight. Spose has also been featured in "Red Cup (I Fly Solo)" by Cash Cash and "Better Side of Me" by Sparks the Rescue.[citation needed] Spose announced in an interview with 92.3 Now that he had left Universal Republic Records. He began The Audacity! from scratch. In January 2012, "I'm Awesome" became the theme to the comedy series Mr. D.
Spose released the music video for his single "Pop Song" on February 22, 2012 and announced that The Audacity! will be released on April 17, 2012. Spose's third album The Audacity!, was released on April 16, 2012 on iTunes. On October 24, 2012, Spose paid for a fundraiser on kickstarter to raise $25,000 to help further fund his rapping career. Once funded, Spose released Dankonia for free in 2013. The Yard Sale was successfully crowdfunded through Kickstarter as of November 23, 2012, raising $28,147, and released on October 24, 2012.
The Peter Sparker Mixtape was released as a free download On June 10, 2013. A Deluxe physical copy can be found at bullmoose.com. Dankonia, a mixtape entirely over Outkast instrumentals (with other connections to Outkast, such as the album title, named after Stankonia, which also shares the same release date as Dankonia) was released for free on October 31, 2013. A physical copy was released in limited numbers on bullmoose.com on November 5, and the Almost Complete Lyrics Book was released on November 29, also on the BullMoose website.
Spose released his fourth studio album Why Am I So Happy in 2015.
Spose announced his fifth album "Good Luck With Your Life" via twitter on Mar 30, 2017 to be released May 5th of the same year. Then on Apr 4, 2017 he released his entire album locked in a mobile game named "The King Of Maine" with an extra song entitled "I Wanna Keep It"
On October 13, 2017, Spose release his sixth studio album, Humans. It was written, recorded, and mixed within 24 hours and features everyone on PDANK Records and a few other guests.
Knocking On Wood
Spose Lyrics
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I've never been to the Hamptons
It's more likely you'd find me if you came up here and went camping
I got bills stacked like Jenga
Respected less then most singers
But you don't see me sulk about or wallow in self doubt and let that linger
Look, I still haven't been killed
I got pills every time I got ill
Or a house in the hills
But I won't feel sorry for myself
I don't need anything opulent as long as I got oxygen
(Ya Mean)
[Chorus]
Tonight if you see me knockin on wood
That's just cause I'm doin so fucking good
I don't hate my life, No its goin alright
That's why tonight you see me knocking on wood
I got all my limbs
I don't got cancer, I'm superb
I never got kidnapped on my way to work
Got free education, Bitch I'm learnt!
But some people aren't so lucky
Knock on wood
I don't got HD Tv, But I got insulation
I got no Lamborghinis, But I got vaccinations
I got a microwave, I got some pocket change
But even if I didn't, No complaints
[Chorus]
Peter Sparker back up in this bitch is on
Say free country, I can say what the fuck I want
Shit!
Bitch!
Cunt!
Fuck the government!
Buy my songs!
Some places you say Shit like this and you get your hands cut off
Lucky aren't we?
All this time to get drunk and party, puke up food while kids are starving
All of Somalia not one arbys
Were popin water bottles, What!
Were gettin tattooed, What!
Were gettin fat, takin naps, eatin mad food
[Chorus]
Look, I don't have a mansion
I've never been to the Hamptons
It's more likely you'd find me if you came up here and went camping
I got bills stacked like Jenga
Respected less then most singers
But you don't see me sulk about or wallow in self doubt and let that linger
Look, I still haven't been killed
I got pills every time I got ill
I don't get mils to top cough drops
Or a house in the hills
But I won't feel sorry for my self
I don't need anything opulent as long as I got oxygen
(Sing it!)
[Chorus x2]
In "Knocking on Wood," Spose talks about being content with his life despite not having the luxuries that some of us dream of. He emphasizes the importance of being grateful for what you have and not focusing on what you don't. The song is upbeat and has a positive message about appreciating life's simple pleasures instead of constantly striving for more.
In the first verse, Spose acknowledges that he is not wealthy or famous like some of the singers he mentions - he doesn't have a mansion or live in the Hamptons. He also talks about having bills to pay and not always getting the respect he deserves. However, he doesn't dwell on this - he's grateful for the fact that he's still alive, has medicine when he's sick, and doesn't need opulent things to be happy. The chorus emphasizes this sentiment - Spose is knocking on wood because his life is going well and he doesn't want to jinx it.
In the second verse, Spose continues to count his blessings. He acknowledges that he's not suffering from any serious illness or missing limbs. He's never been kidnapped, he's had access to education, and he's lucky to have these things. The bridge is a bit of a departure from the rest of the song, as Spose becomes a bit more political. He talks about the privilege that many of us have to be able to get drunk and party while people in other parts of the world are starving. He uses some strong language to express his frustration with the current state of things.
Line by Line Meaning
Look, I don't have a mansion
I don't own a mansion
I've never been to the Hamptons
I have never been to the Hamptons
It's more likely you'd find me if you came up here and went camping
You will most likely find me if you go camping here
I got bills stacked like Jenga
I have many bills to pay
Respected less then most singers
I am not as respected as most singers
But you don't see me sulk about or wallow in self doubt and let that linger
Despite the lack of respect, I do not dwell on it and let it affect me
Look, I still haven't been killed
I have not died
I got pills every time I got ill
I have medication when I am sick
I don't got mils to top cough drops
I do not have millions to spend on cough drops
Or a house in the hills
I do not own a house in the hills
But I won't feel sorry for myself
I won't pity myself
I don't need anything opulent as long as I got oxygen
I do not require extravagance as long as I have air to breathe
Tonight if you see me knockin on wood
If you see me knocking on wood tonight
That's just cause I'm doin so fucking good
It is because I am doing well
I don't hate my life, No its goin alright
I am content with my life
I got all my limbs
I have all my limbs
I don't got cancer, I'm superb
I do not have cancer, I am great
I never got kidnapped on my way to work
I have never been kidnapped on my way to work
Got free education, Bitch I'm learnt!
I received free education and I am educated
But some people aren't so lucky
However, not everyone is fortunate enough
I don't got HD Tv, But I got insulation
I do not have HD TV, but I have insulation
I got no Lamborghinis, But I got vaccinations
I do not own a Lamborghini, but I have received vaccinations
I got a microwave, I got some pocket change
I have a microwave and some pocket change
But even if I didn't, No complaints
But even if I did not, I would still not complain
Peter Sparker back up in this bitch is on
Peter Sparker is back
Say free country, I can say what the fuck I want
I have the freedom to say what I want
Shit!
An exclamation of frustration or anger
Bitch!
A derogatory term for a woman
Cunt!
A derogatory term for a woman
Fuck the government!
An expression of anger or frustration towards the government
Buy my songs!
Promotion for people to buy his songs
Some places you say Shit like this and you get your hands cut off
In some places, expressing such ideas can have serious consequences
Lucky aren't we?
We are lucky, aren't we?
All this time to get drunk and party, puke up food while kids are starving
We have so much time to party while children are starving
All of Somalia not one arbys
There is no Arby's in Somalia
Were popin water bottles, What!
We are drinking water from bottles
Were gettin tattooed, What!
We are getting tattoos
Were gettin fat, takin naps, eatin mad food
We are getting fat, taking naps, and eating a lot of food
Sing it!
An expression encouraging someone to sing along
Chorus x2
Repetition of chorus
Contributed by London D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@redbeardedmusician
Watching this on my cell in my car, which I sleep in. I'm just telling myself that no matter how hard it gets, it can always be 10 times worse. Spose, I saw you in Baltimore last year when times were better. Thank you for this song. It might make me tear up but I need it.
@jackp9589
Rick Boothe hope you’re doing better now man
@cavestoryking8761
are you okay?
@TheRealRusDaddy
Same you any better man?
@StopGettingFiesty
I hope you're doing better Rick.
@tallon2129
Rick I hope you doing good man. I will pray for you.
@jlotus100
I've said it many times, and I'll say it again:
This song kept me from killing myself.
One day Spose, I will thank you in person.
@elijahborchert8923
+jlotus100 ok
@Barren8366
I dont think that's possible
@Barren8366
+TheDestinedHunter but gl