He comes hard in songs like “Last Hope” where orchestral effects sing of the pain of life on the streets and the direction of rap. The beats in “Horrorfest” are heavy and dark as this “fiend for the microphone” shows his street cred, hardened by his years in the game. His lyrics are always fresh and flow smoothly with the harder beats or the softer, smoother but upbeat rhythms of songs like “Smoke for Free” and his collaboration with Johnny Spanish, “Roll Up.”
A poet at heart, T-Razor tells the truth when he says, “I’m genuine in what I do.” His rhymes are all about lyrical storytelling, and he draws on a variety of influences, from Sam Cooke to Jay-Z, Kurt Cobain to Nas, Lil’ Wayne, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley and the Temptations. With so many influences his sounds can be diverse, too, but always unified by melodic hooks and poetic, smart lyrics. He avoids being labeled or categorized, but says you could describe his sounds as “New York City 90’s rap with New South and Down-South Coast.” His music is a melting pot.
T-Razor started at 16 as part of the group The Empyre, and later, was selling out venues at age 19 and 20, but still had a hard time earning respect. Once he went out on his own, he met his “partner in rhyme” Johnny Spanish. Afterwards he dropped The Game is Mine Vol.2 and Razors Pain followed by The Savior and The Savior 2, which brought sold-out shows in venues around Louisville and some well-deserved respect. The Savior, The Savior 2 and his most recent album, The Chronic 2012, which came out in November of 2010 and is available for download, all dropped within a 13-month span. He’s currently working on a concept album in which he puts himself in the shoes of Bobby Kennedy, and putting that dedication Kennedy exhibited toward the world of hip-hop.
In the meantime side projects help T-Razor wow crowds and fill up clubs, like his collaboration with DJ Thru The Roof, DJ Drama and Dirty Yella, the Ice Breakers Celebrity Bash 2010 mixtape. He and his partner in rhyme have been getting love from the blogs for their video “Roll Up ft. Johnny Spanish” (www.t-razor.com). He’s been featured on blogs such as Defsounds, HipHopDX, DJ Booth, The Leo Weekly, rockthedub, Southern Hospitality (London, England), HoodHype, Traps N Trunks, Saving Our Style, Party In Da Ville, What’s in My Headphones, and more.
Reality
T-Razor Lyrics
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A horrible vision in sight
Fighting a war inside my head
For no apparent reason
Endless Killing
Is a way of life
Mentally scarred inside my brain
Don't fear me, never knowing if we survive
Don't fear me, never knowing if we will die
Don't fear me, Just to wonder if we go home
Don't fear me, man's fault they invented war
Reality of War
Reality of War
Reality of War
The lyrics of T-Razor's song, Reality, bring to light the horrific reality of war. The opening line, "Death toll rises," shows the consequences of war, where human lives are lost every day. The next line, "A horrible vision in sight," talks about how wars often bring terrible sights that can scar and traumatize a person for life. The line "Fighting a war inside my head for no apparent reason" talks about how the demons of war can take over a person's mind, even if they did not choose to go to war.
The next verses, "Endless Killing is a way of life, Mentally scarred inside my brain, No time for healing," reveal the sad truth that war does not end with the ceasefire. Killing can change a person's way of life even after they return, where the scars run deep and never heal.
The chorus, "Don't fear me, never knowing if we survive Don't fear me, never knowing if we will die Don't fear me, just to wonder if we go home Don't fear me, man's fault they invented war," shows that the horrors of war are not the fault of the soldiers, but rather the people responsible for creating such conflicts. The lyrics highlight the grim reality of war, where survival is not guaranteed, and the fear of not coming home is a constant.
Line by Line Meaning
Death toll rises
The number of casualties keeps increasing
A horrible vision in sight
The sight of the destruction and devastation is unbearable
Fighting a war inside my head
Struggling with the mental repercussions of being in a war
For no apparent reason
Unable to understand why the war is being fought
Endless Killing
Killing is an ongoing and never-ending activity
Is a way of life
Killing has become a part of everyday existence
Mentally scarred inside my brain
The traumatic experiences of war have left a lasting impact on mental health
No time for healing
There is no opportunity to recover from the emotional and physical damage of war
Don't fear me, never knowing if we survive
There is no guarantee of survival
Don't fear me, never knowing if we will die
Living with the constant awareness of the possibility of death
Don't fear me, Just to wonder if we go home
Doubting the likelihood of returning home alive
Don't fear me, man's fault they invented war
Blaming humanity for inventing a destructive concept like war
Reality of War
The undeniable truth and harshness of being involved in a war
Reality of War
The unrelenting brutality and pain of war
Reality of War
The stark contrast between the illusions of glory and the grim reality of war
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDDIE GARCIA, JOSE A RODRIGUEZ, MATT LYNCH
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