Raw Talk
Stevie Stone Lyrics

Sick spit, condemn em'
Starting with powerful lyrics, Stevie introduces his raw and aggressive style and how he condemns anyone who stands against him.

Ravishing lateral moment to get em'
Stevie is using his lateral moves to captivate and get his opponent's attention.

I'm giving 'em (Raw Talk!)
Stevie is warning that he is about to bring some real talk, unfiltered and raw.

Check my raw talk, I nitpick
Stevie brags about his skills and how he's beating down his competition using his raw and unfiltered words.

Ya nimwit, ya bitch lips on rib tips
Stevie insults his competition, calling them nimwits and saying they look stupid with their lips on rib tips.

Better get equipped, on crown lit, I pound hips
Stevie is saying he's always ready for a battle and can take on anyone. He's the champion and he's calling the shots.

Her legs spread I'm in the mid, the back dip
Stevie is talking about sexual conquests, saying he's getting a lot of attention from women and is indulging in sexual activities.

For real, You's a sucka nigga hating on mine, I ain't lying
Stevie is addressing people who are trying to hate on him for his success and telling them to stop lying to themselves.

I be laughing at you niggas half the time
Stevie thinks it's funny that people are hating on him, and he's not taking these people seriously.

Half of you niggas is mad cuz I'm successful at rhyme
Stevie acknowledges that some people are mad at him because he's successful while they're not.

Other half cuz your bitches want me she fuzzy inside (Raw Talk!)
Stevie continues to brag about how he's getting a lot of attention from women, and he's just rubbing it in the face of his competitors.

Suddenly get to speaking, I'm hanging 'round and I'm creepin'
Stevie is saying that he can be unpredictable, and he can show up anywhere and speak his mind.

You niggas bleaking, I leave your head leaking (Raw Talk!)
Stevie is using violent imagery to express how he's leaving his opponents speechless and defeated.

Mothafuckas gonna rep me, I'm letting this getting
Stevie is proud that people are supporting him, and he's not afraid to show it.

A little bit upsetting don't you ever disrespect me (Raw Talk!)
Stevie is warning his competitors not to disrespect him, or they'll face the consequences.

[Chorus x2]
The chorus emphasizes the power of Stevie's raw talk, and how he's not afraid to speak his mind.

See I'm a wrong little nigga, triple z
Stevie is acknowledging that he's not perfect and has made some mistakes.

Too cold to be unthawed, a hundred degrees
Stevie is saying that he's cold-hearted and not easy to melt, even in hot temperatures.

Below zero, I'm in the booth wearing my winter fleece
Stevie is saying that he's always ready for a battle, even if it's in the middle of winter.

Long sleeves and ski boots strapped on my funky feet
Stevie is using his unique style and fashion sense as a metaphor for his unique approach to rap music.

Every day is the same (What?)
Stevie is asking a rhetorical question, wondering why everything seems to be the same every day.

The same niggas that overlooked you surprisingly want a piece of the fame
Stevie is saying that people who ignored him before are now trying to ride his coattails to become famous.

They need a drop or a shotout for me to mention they name
Stevie is saying that people are trying to get his attention by sending him their music or asking for a shoutout.

Acting like groupies wantin' autographs and shit they can frame
Stevie is saying that these people are acting like groupies, wanting autographs and other things to show off to their friends.

But fuck it!
Stevie is saying that he doesn't care about these people and their fake behavior. He's just doing his own thing.

That's what I'm here for, I'm speaking it raw and paving a lane
Stevie is reasserting his mission to speak his mind, and he's confident that he's carving out a unique path in the rap industry.

I hopped on a flight to St. Louis to link up with Stevie
Stevie is talking about traveling to work with another artist in St. Louis.

And fiss 'em to do it them thang
Stevie is saying that they're going to do what they do best and create some great music together.

I let my nuts hang like a family photo
Stevie is using another interesting metaphor to describe how he's confident and unafraid to take risks.

Yelling 'Himmi Hyme', word to the snake and bat logo
Stevie is shouting out some friends and paying tribute to some cultural references that inspire him.

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the power of Stevie's message and the importance of his raw talk.

I'm raw, vicious, and immature
Stevie is acknowledging that he can be wild and unpredictable, but that's what makes him unique.

And I've tried to come off humble but it didn't work
Stevie is saying that he's tried to tone down his raw talk, but he realized that's what makes him stand out.

My attitude can get me under your bitch's skirt
Stevie is boasting about how his confidence and aggression attracts women.

If you wanna be able to make it pop like Hop then nigga you better listen first
Stevie is giving advice to other rappers, saying that they need to listen to his raw talk if they want to become successful.

Take a couple notes, look:
Stevie is again asserting his authority and expertise in the rap industry.

I ain't bringing up names no more
Stevie is saying that he's not interested in calling out other rappers by name anymore.

And I ain't finna kill it with the same old flow
Stevie is saying that he's not afraid to take risks and try new things in his music, instead of sticking to the same formula as everyone else.

Bang on my motherfucking head while I'm praying to God because I really hope a halo grow
Stevie is talking about the struggles he faces in the rap industry and how he's hoping for some divine intervention to help him succeed.

Okay now, don't play round, wack MC's better go lay down
Stevie is warning his competition that he's serious and that they need to step up their game.

I'm trapped in a world that I don't wanna be in but I know that there's no way out
Stevie is expressing his frustration with the music industry and feeling like he's stuck in it, even if he doesn't want to be.

I'll take niggas back to the 90's
Stevie is saying that he's bringing back some of the classic elements of hip-hop from the 90s, like a throwback to the golden age of the genre.

The west coast is where you'll happen to find me
Stevie is representing the west coast in his music, showing his pride for his hometown.

I hear niggas up on the radio, I'm like what happened to rapping and rhyming? (Shit who knows?)
Stevie is expressing his frustration with some of the current trends in rap music, wondering where the focus on lyrical skill has gone.

Not me, fakeness up in every nigga I see
Stevie is calling out other rappers for being fake and inauthentic.

I touch a new soul every time I preach
Stevie is saying that he's using his raw talk to connect with people on a deep and meaningful level.

King of the new era I be
Stevie is claiming his position as a leader and innovator in the rap industry's new era.