Origami
Surfer Wolf Lyrics

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It's like...
When I get to talkin greezy
They be looking at me
Like I'm crazy...
But as long as my heart pump blood
I fear God

If you wanna kick it

Gotta know karate
Put a circle in a square
Like they do in hockey
I done seen a lot fold
Like its origami
Said I done seen a lot fold old old
If you want to take my life
You gone really have to
Roll the dice
I ain't never been afraid to die
Said you gone have to roll around
And catch a head crack
If you wanna kick it
Gotta know karate
Put a circle in a square
Like they do in hockey
I done seen a lot fold
Like its origami
Said I done seen a lot fold
Like its origami

Aye
Pull up to the trap with my Jesus
Stay war ready, I ain't gotta
Pull my Jean's up
Sauce drip hard
Like vanity in Ephesians
Been a lil minute I been
Looking for a
Reason
PULL UP!
I got some favors that been owed
To me
All this back and forth
Man it's really getting old to me
Fats son and I could link you
To the old homies
But your dawg jump kinda early
He done told something
Down bad hit Tip
Let me hold something
But I rather douple double up
And get my own money
Listen still don't rock with twelve
Less you talk disciples
And I been up and down
The streets I put that on the bible
And when I caught a bid
I ain't say no names
I just went and spark a prayer
Jesus Christ Amen.
Told them boys s.g.o.e.t
On everything
And Panda kept it ten toes
Like therapy

If you wanna kick it
Gotta know karate
Put a circle in a square
Like they do in hockey
I done seen a lot fold
Like its origami
Said I done seen a lot fold old old
If you want to take my life
You gone really have to
Roll the dice
I ain't never been afraid to die
Said you gone have to roll around
And catch a head crack
If you wanna kick it
Gotta know karate
Put a circle in a square
Like they do in hockey
I done seen a lot fold
Like its origami
Said I done seen a lot fold ol old

I remember
Had to piss in a cup
The crazy thing is back then
I wasn't hitting the blunt
95 on 95 say we was switchin' the clutch
Poppin tags with Thursby
Man we was running it up
Met the love of my life
While I was switchin it up
But I ain't switch fast enough
Cause I was moving in lust
They say the grass look greener
Boy thats astroturf
And I
Wish you would
Like it's July and its my
Birthday
If God is with me who against me
Thats the first place
Brasel held me down
Thisl heard me cry
& everytime I hit the boy
The boy Lecrae reply
So now I'm back up in my birkin
Like a spoiled wife
And I aint takin' it for granted
Never been entitled
So look me in my eyes
So you can't act surprised

Cause baby I won't fold
Send me to the cleaners
Baby I won't fold
Baby I won't fold
Send me to the cleaners

Baby I won't fold
Baby I won't fold

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song "Origami" by Surfer Wolf are about being looked at strangely and judged when speaking one's mind, but in spite of that, he has faith in God and keeps moving forward. The lyrics, "But as long as my heart pump blood, I fear God," emphasize his belief in God as the guiding force in his life. The next lines, "Gotta know karate, put a circle in a square like they do in hockey," illustrate that life can get tough, and to survive, you have to possess the right tools and techniques, just like in karate or in the game of hockey. Surfer Wolf has seen a lot of things fold, like origami, which is a metaphor for the fragility of life. He reiterates this point by repeating, "I done seen a lot fold like it's origami."

In the second verse, Surfer Wolf talks about his life experiences and shares some of his personal philosophy. He mentions his faith in Jesus and talks about old debts owed to him by friends that he has written off. Surfer Wolf emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and not getting sidetracked by what others have or do. He emphasizes his faith in Christ, whom he bears witness, even when in tough situations. The chorus repeats again, emphasizing the line "Baby, I won't fold, send me to the cleaners." It means he refuses to back down and will face challenges head-on, even if that means walking into situations where he could get hurt or victimized.

The lyrics of "Origami" convey a message of never surrendering, no matter how hard the situation may seem. It is a testament to the resilience, sharpness, and adaptability required to succeed in life. The artist, Surfer Wolf, inspires the listener to continue moving, even when the situation seems tough, and by exercising one's strength in the face of adversity, they can overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges.

Line by Line Meaning

When I get to talkin greezy They be looking at me Like I'm crazy...
People think I'm crazy when I start to talk tough, but that's okay.

But as long as my heart pump blood I fear God
Regardless of what people think, I always remember to fear God as long as my heart is beating

If you wanna kick it Gotta know karate Put a circle in a square Like they do in hockey
To hang out with me, you better be prepared to fight, like knowing karate or the similarly difficult task of placing a circle inside a square, like in hockey.

I done seen a lot fold Like its origami Said I done seen a lot fold old old
I've witnessed many people fall apart and collapse, comparable to origami paper folding, and it's something that happens often.

If you want to take my life You gone really have to Roll the dice I ain't never been afraid to die Said you gone have to roll around And catch a head crack
If someone wants to kill me, they should be prepared to take a risk because I am not afraid of dying. If you attack me, you better be ready to get hurt yourself.

Pull up to the trap with my Jesus Stay war ready, I ain't gotta Pull my Jean's up
Arriving at the drug house with Jesus by my side, I am always prepared for war and don't need to hoist up my jeans to get ready.

Sauce drip hard Like vanity in Ephesians Been a lil minute I been Looking for a Reason
My style and confidence are undeniable, much like the vanity in Ephesians, and I've been looking for a reason to keep on living as I have done.

I got some favors that been owed To me All this back and forth Man it's really getting old to me
There are people who owe me favors, and this constant back-and-forth between collecting them is becoming tiresome.

Fats son and I could link you To the old homies But your dawg jump kinda early He done told something
I could introduce you to the connections we used to have, but your friend betrayed us by leaving early and telling other people about our business.

And when I caught a bid I ain't say no names I just went and spark a prayer Jesus Christ Amen.
When I was caught and imprisoned, I remained true and didn't expose anyone else. I instead prayed to God and said 'Amen.'

They say the grass look greener Boy thats astroturf And I Wish you would Like it's July and its my Birthday
People often say that the grass on the other side is greener, but it's fake astro turf. I dare you to mess with me, like it's my special day in July.

Cause baby I won't fold Send me to the cleaners Baby I won't fold Baby I won't fold
I won't collapse or fail, even if someone tries to ruin me. I won't falter or break down.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jerome Nelson

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