JJ
T. Shan Lyrics


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Skin tanned, got me looking like I'm Genghis
Mama told me it won't be painless, but I gotta say I'm anxious to be free (Free, free, free)
Ay, I gotta celebrate, project out, this yellow mane
I'm looking like Mufasa to these sheep (Sheep, sheep, sheep)
Fuck all of your EPs, album-length, you see me
I'm plugging like I'm BP (BP, BP)
25 and in a daze
How the fuck we in our place?
Secured the bag for generations

Yeah, we ain't no fucking mayflower, but the type to take power
I'm a motherfucking 将军 homie (将军 homie, 将军 homie)
I got people counting on me
Built this shit in one generation, what's a thousand to me (Thousand to me, thousand to me)
I never played at being the tough guy, but I'll talk back if you talk wild
We never take shit from a lesser in my home (Ask my pops, boy)
And this my home now, lil' bro (你他妈的孝顺一点)

It's the Mr. Rap-Too-Hard-For-How-He-Looks
It's the Mr. I-Won't-Change-A-Thing-About-Me, got you shook (Shook, shook)
It's the Mr. That's-You-Rapping-And-You-Singing-On-The-Hook?"
I'm Ben Simmons with it, seasoned but I'm still a rook, watch that boy cook
Ay, got blessing from my mom
Even she like "boy, the flow too bomb"
Man I gotta ease her qualms, aw yeah
They asked my father if he's cool
Shook his head but said "It's something he's gotta do"
You know we always speak the truth
You know who we are (You know who we are)

We ain't no fucking mayflower, but the type to take power
I'm a motherfucking 将军 homie (将军 homie, 将军 homie)
Yeah, yeah, I got people counting on me
Built this shit in one generation what's a thousand to me (千代!)

Yeah what's a thousand to me, drop that on an album release (Party)
Y'all been paying alimony, all we got's our family unit (Family unit)
Brought my ass to California, finally got up out of Liaoning
Know I'm bound to blow up, since I got here I've been catapulting (Shoo!)

Make moves, ay, we done paid dues
It's that second generation rap, I'm done with playing cool (Playing cool)
Playing cool, playing cool
We ain't came to lose, if you ain't talking about the money
Bitch, I ain't enthused (Hell nah)
Just a young motherfucker in the city (City)
Your girl and your momma like "he pretty" (Pretty)
I'm a 将军 (将军), excuse the interruption
But it's 'bout the time we come into the light for introduction (Hey)
Get the sauce, bitch, we eating, eating, itadakimasu
Since 2014, man, I been a fucking boss
The son of Yibing, we ain't took a fucking loss
Since when, since when, like with me it's gonna stop? Nah

Who's the guy you go to when it's do or die
I'm a motherfucking 将军 homie
I got people counting on me
Yeah

Yeah, yeah, I'm a 将军 (将军)
Last of my name, I'm a 将军 (将军)
Grandmama made me a 将军 (将军)
Granddaddy made me a 将军 (将军)
And you know lil' sis' is a 将军

You know where we came from, you see where we at now
That shit's in my bloodline from the go (From the go, from the go)
Little bit of column A, little bit of column B
Couldn't put me in a box, now you know

I'ma speak my peace
Carry big stick, tiger print
Man look like Sun WuKong
Yeah (You 唐僧-ass bitches)
Now you know

Ay
将军
将军
将军




将军
(将军)

Overall Meaning

The song "JJ" by T. Shan is a tribute to the struggles and successes of T. Shan's family. The lyrics paint a picture of a second-generation Chinese-American rapper who is determined to prove his worth and make his family proud. He speaks of his family's sacrifices and the pressure he feels to carry on their legacy. He compares himself to Genghis Khan and Mufasa, symbolic of his strength and leadership.


The verses are full of references to Chinese culture and history, such as the term 将军 (jiang jun) which means "general" in Mandarin. T. Shan sees himself as a leader, responsible for his family's welfare and reputation. He is proud of the fact that he has built his career in one generation and is unafraid to take risks and "take power." He acknowledges the importance of family and the support of his parents, especially his mom who approves of his "flow too bomb." However, he is also aware of the challenges ahead, and the fact that he is still young and a "rookie" in the game.


Overall, "JJ" is an anthem for the Asian-American community and anyone who values hard work, perseverance, and family. It showcases T. Shan's unique style and lyrical prowess, as well as his pride in his heritage and the sacrifices his family has made for him.


Line by Line Meaning

Skin tanned, got me looking like I'm Genghis
My skin is so tan that I resemble Genghis Khan.


Mama told me it won't be painless, but I gotta say I'm anxious to be free (Free, free, free)
My mother warned me that freedom comes at a cost, but I am excited to be free.


Ay, I gotta celebrate, project out, this yellow mane
I am celebrating and projecting my confidence with my yellow hair.


I'm looking like Mufasa to these sheep (Sheep, sheep, sheep)
People see me as a leader, like Mufasa, and they are like sheep following me.


Fuck all of your EPs, album-length, you see me I'm plugging like I'm BP (BP, BP)
I don't care about other artists' short and long projects, because I am promoting myself like BP oil company.


25 and in a daze How the fuck we in our place? Secured the bag for generations
I am 25 and sometimes disoriented about how fast we have achieved success, but we have secured financial stability for our future generations.


Yeah, we ain't no fucking mayflower, but the type to take power I'm a motherfucking 将军 homie (将军 homie, 将军 homie)
We are not the traditional pilgrims who came on the Mayflower, but we are the kind to take power and lead, as a 将军 general.


I got people counting on me Built this shit in one generation, what's a thousand to me (Thousand to me, thousand to me)
I have people depending on me, and we built our success in one generation, so a thousand more years means nothing to me.


We never take shit from a lesser in my home (Ask my pops, boy) And this my home now, lil' bro (你他妈的孝顺一点)
We don't allow anybody to disrespect us or our property, as my father can testify, and this is also my home now, so you better show some respect, little brother.


It's the Mr. Rap-Too-Hard-For-How-He-Looks
I am the guy who raps too good for his appearance.


It's the Mr. I-Won't-Change-A-Thing-About-Me, got you shook (Shook, shook)
I am the guy who won't change anything about himself, and people are intimidated by that confidence.


It's the Mr. That's-You-Rapping-And-You-Singing-On-The-Hook?
People ask me if I am both the rapper and the singer on the hook of my songs.


Ay, got blessing from my mom Even she like "boy, the flow too bomb" Man I gotta ease her qualms, aw yeah
My mother approves of my rap skills, but I still need to reassure her and make her less worried.


They asked my father if he's cool Shook his head but said "It's something he's gotta do" You know we always speak the truth You know who we are (You know who we are)
Someone asked my father if he's OK with what we are doing, and he hesitated but said that it is something that needs to be done, and we always speak the truth, so you know us.


Yeah what's a thousand to me, drop that on an album release (Party)
A thousand dollars mean nothing to me, I spend more than that on my album release party.


Y'all been paying alimony, all we got's our family unit (Family unit) Brought my ass to California, finally got up out of Liaoning Know I'm bound to blow up, since I got here I've been catapulting (Shoo!)
While people are paying alimony, all we have is our close family relationship, and I moved from Liaoning to California, where I am gaining success rapidly.


Make moves, ay, we done paid dues It's that second generation rap, I'm done with playing cool (Playing cool) Playing cool, playing cool
We have already paid our dues and done enough hard work, so I am done pretending to be laid-back and cool, and I am ready to take charge with my second-generation style of rap.


We ain't came to lose, if you ain't talking about the money Bitch, I ain't enthused (Hell nah)
We are not here to lose, and if you are not talking about the money, it doesn't interest me.


Just a young motherfucker in the city (City) Your girl and your momma like "he pretty" (Pretty)
I am a young guy in the city, and both your girlfriend and your mother think I am attractive.


Ay, got blessing from my mom Even she like "boy, the flow too bomb"
My mother has given me her blessing and even admires my rap skills.


I'm a 将军 (将军), excuse the interruption But it's 'bout the time we come into the light for introduction (Hey)
I am a 将军 general, sorry to interrupt but it's time for us to become more widely known by making this self-introduction.


Get the sauce, bitch, we eating, eating, itadakimasu Since 2014, man, I been a fucking boss The son of Yibing, we ain't took a fucking loss Since when, since when, like with me it's gonna stop? Nah
We are getting the sauce and enjoying our food, and I have been a successful boss since 2014, and my father Yibing has never lost. So don't ask since when we have been winning because it won't stop.


Who's the guy you go to when it's do or die I'm a motherfucking 将军 homie
When it's a life or death situation, you go to a 将军 general like me for guidance.


I got people counting on me Yeah
There are people depending on me to lead and succeed.


Yeah, yeah, I'm a 将军 (将军) Last of my name, I'm a 将军 (将军) Grandmama made me a 将军 (将军) Granddaddy made me a 将军 (将军) And you know lil' sis' is a 将军
I am proud to be a 将军 general from a long line of 将军s, with even my grandmother and grandfather being 将军 generals and my sister also becoming one.


You know where we came from, you see where we at now That shit's in my bloodline from the go (From the go, from the go) Little bit of column A, little bit of column B Couldn't put me in a box, now you know
You know our humble beginnings and our current success, and that spirit of achievement runs in our family from the very start. I am a mixture of two cultures, and it's impossible to categorize me, so now you know.


I'ma speak my peace Carry big stick, tiger print Man look like Sun WuKong Yeah (You 唐僧-ass bitches) Now you know Ay 将军 将军 将军 将军 (将军)
I will speak my mind and carry a powerful presence with my tiger-striped clothes. I look like Sun WuKong, the Monkey King, and I am not afraid to call out people who look like Tang Sanzang (the weak, cowardly monk in Journey to the West). Now you know that I am a 将军 general.




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Written by: Tianlang Shan

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@whybora

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@michaeltran5707

Keep at it bro! This is hot 🔥

@ThecoolkidAbel

這個會紅 先來聽

@TShan

謝謝,太客氣了!歡迎你早來 🙌🏼
對不起回你晚,希望你可以訂閱我的頻道 ✌🏼我剛出新專輯,也有很多新音樂快要放了 🧧

@carolelee3705

bro, love this! Will you update the lyrics plz? We can translate this for 网易云音乐

@TShan

Yeah, i just added it to the description, I really appreciate it!

@michellelin4697

i了!

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网易云(app called NetEase Cloud Music)为什么没有你 真的好听 (BDSM 听的超舒服)keep it up

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