T-Rock (Anthony Washington), born 26 March 1981, is a rapper hailing from t… Read Full Bio ↴T-Rock (Anthony Washington), born 26 March 1981, is a rapper hailing from the streets of College Park, GA on the south side of Atlanta. After his debut album titled 'Throw Your Neighborhood Up' circulated heavily through the streets of College Park. The album eventually found its way to Three 6 Mafia affiliate MC Mack. After an impromptu meeting was set up between T-Rock, DJ Paul, and Juicy J, T-Rock was signed to his first major recording deal at only 17 years old.

T-Rock immediately moved to Memphis and began recording. His clever lyricism and tongue-twisting style immediately endeared T-Rock to fans all over the south. Widely regarded as one of the best lyricists to ever grace a Three 6 Mafia track, his appearances were partly responsible for the platinum successes of two albums and the sale of hundreds of thousands of other albums.

After a series of disagreements between he and his label, T-Rock decided to leave the Hypnotized Minds imprint he was signed to and embark on an independent career. Hooking up with his hometown crew Area 51, T-Rock went on to release several underground classics that have sold over 100,000 copies with barely any promotion or radio play. T-Rock has worked with a multitude of artists that include Too Short, Pastor Troy, Lil' Scrappy, Bo Hagon, Gangsta Boo, Lil Weavah, Max Minelli,Kingpin Skinny Pimp, Gangsta Pat, Al Kapone, Young Buck, Macboney & AK (of P$C) and Bizzy Bone just to name a few major names.

2006 was a great year for T-Rock and his fans as it saw the release of 'The Kush'. The album features production from M.A.J. of Xplosive Productions, DJ Cree, and T-Rock himself. Guest appearances include Max Minelli, P. Dukes of Countree Noise, and his Area 51 family. "This will be my most complete album to date," states the fiery emcee, "I've grown a lot and I believe its gonna show on this album." To say the south is waiting for this release would be an understatement.

The Safe
T-Rock Lyrics

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Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, oh yeah
Truth or Dare, step up in the way play Truth or Dare
Yeah, yeah, yeah, like yeah oh yeah, Truth or Dare
Step up in the way play Truth or Dare
She got a long hair, I don't really care for her nails
Ass fat, so I put her in Chanel
That shit it never fails
They say I made a milli off a scale

Yeah, I'm getting money, you can tell
My bitch bad like Zendaya
I been in the jungle Planet Apes, aye
V12, nigga, you don't wanna race
My ice it froze it skate
Tell her let's go out escape
Put a hundred in my safe
Baby, let's run up this cake
(Baby let's run up this cake)
Oh woah, chopper make you safe
I'm falling for you, bae
It's all that you can take, don't fall for minimum wage
Yeah, take a trip, hop on a plane, like yeah
I ain't tripping, these diamonds real, these niggas gay
Like yeah, yeah, like yeah, oh yeah,
Truth or Dare, step up in the way play Truth or Dare
Like yeah, yeah, like yeah, oh yeah,
Truth or Dare, step up in the way play Truth or Dare
Truth or Dare, Truth or Dare
Mmm, step up in the way play Truth or Dare
Truth or Dare, Truth or Dare

Mmm, step up in the way play Truth or Dare
Truth or Dare, Truth or Dare

Overall Meaning

In the lyrics of T-Rock's song "The Safe," the artist begins by setting the playful and provocative tone with repetitions of "yeah, yeah, yeah" and "oh yeah," creating an energetic and engaging ambiance. The mention of "Truth or Dare" adds a sense of excitement and risk-taking to the lyrics, inviting listeners to join in on the game being played.

The artist then shifts the focus to a woman with physical attributes that grab his attention, such as her long hair and attractive physique. He demonstrates his carefree attitude by stating that he doesn't pay much attention to her nails, emphasizing instead her voluptuous figure. The reference to putting her in Chanel suggests a luxurious and indulgent lifestyle, where material possessions hold significance.

As the lyrics progress, T-Rock boasts about his financial success, hinting at making money through unconventional means ("made a milli off a scale"). The comparisons to celebrities like Zendaya and references to extravagant items like a V12 engine and ice diamonds further emphasize his wealth and status. The imagery of a jungle and a chopper creating safety adds layers of danger and sophistication to the narrative.

Towards the end of the lyrics, T-Rock shifts to a more introspective tone, expressing feelings for someone special ("I'm falling for you, bae") and advising against settling for mediocrity ("don't fall for minimum wage"). The call to action to "take a trip," accompanied by the declaration that his diamonds are real and confidently dismissing others as "niggas gay," showcases a mix of bravado and self-assurance. The final repetition of "Truth or Dare" reinforces the theme of risk-taking and spontaneity present throughout the song.

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Written by: Kyree Nelson, Titus Spencer

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