Strange 2013
Tech N9ne Lyrics


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Strange days have found us
(I been a nobody, but now I get it in)
Strange days have tracked us down
(Nowhere to run, what I did is keep it wicked real and never to pretend)
They're going to destroy
(Everything in my path I'mma gas, I'mma spit it to the end)
Our casual joys
(I'mma take away your everything, I'mma merk it a bit when I begin)
We shall go on playing
Or find a new town
Yeah!

In the beginning it was negative
Wasn't nobody checkin' or steppin' to this heavenly sick brethren, it's
Tech's veteran, better than clever man
You're gonna be off of your rocker when the chakra's on chopper, it's
Kinda funny having no money coming up
The number-one independent rapper, people running up
When the fact I'mma sum it up, way way back I was run amuck,
Now I'm beastin' the nation, cheese generatin'
Now everybody know where the flame spray, fame pays, maintains brain crazed
Leaving them all leaking in pain
Hey gang, wait
Get ready for Strange Days

Strange days have found us
(I been a nobody, but now I get it in)
Strange days have tracked us down
(Nowhere to run, what I did is keep it wicked real and never to pretend)
They're going to destroy
(Everything in my path I'mma gas, I'mma spit it to the end)
Our casual joys
(I'mma take away your everything, I'mma merk it a bit when I begin)
We shall go on playing
Or find a new town
Yeah!

I told them I was gonna ball for y'all
Did it all, they didn't wanna get involved at all, yeah
They said that I was gonna fall, but now I'm walking tall
They all saw wicked raw a stud yeah
Everybody will applaud the odd lyrical god
The fraud better kneel before Zod, yeah
Never ever will I dissolve, I'm a hog in the dark
So when they call, I'mma maul and claw, yeah
Wanna hate me, industry gotta face me
They be shaky, ladies say we may be the crazies
They hella Gacy, John Wayne the case be
The industry face off too sweet like pastry
Look at all these mentions
Look at all this uber attention
Remember everyone saying I wasn't gonna make it, but the Tecca Nina kept on inchin'
This ain't no dang phase
Never will my reign fade
On the come up and a one up
Man, it feels good to finally see Strange praised

Strange days have found us
(This is the trip)
And through their strange hours
We linger alone
(The best part I, really really like)
Bodies confused
(6, 7, Tech N9ne!)
Memories misused
(Fredwreck, Thank you brother!)




As we run from the day
To a strange night of stone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tech N9ne's song "Strange 2013" are a confident celebration of his success and a reflection on his rise to fame. The verse speaks of his beginnings, where he was "negative" and "nobody" but now has made it big as the "number-one independent rapper." The chorus speaks of "strange days" that have "found us" and "tracked us down," but despite the challenges that come with fame, Tech N9ne is determined to keep it real and continue on his creative path. He speaks of his drive to succeed by taking "away your everything," and "beast[ing] the nation, cheese generatin'." The ending of the chorus offers two options: to continue playing, or to find a new town, suggesting that even with success, there are still challenges ahead.


The second verse continues the theme of Tech N9ne's rise to fame and confidence in his artistry. He speaks of his early struggles, where he was "run amuck" and had "no money coming up," but now is "walking tall" and receives the praise he deserves. He is aware of the naysayers and the industry's tendency to be "shaky," but this doesn't faze him. He remains steadfast, even if the industry has to face him, stating, "Never ever will I dissolve, I'm a hog in the dark / So when they call, I'mma maul and claw, yeah." He also speaks of the attention he's received and how good it feels to see Strange praised.


Overall, the lyrics to "Strange 2013" are a reflection on Tech N9ne's journey to success and his confidence in his ability to overcome the challenges that come with it. The song offers a message of perseverance and determination to keep going, even in the face of "strange days."


Line by Line Meaning

Strange days have found us
I used to be a nobody until I made it big, but now things are different and my rise to fame has been strange and unexpected


Strange days have tracked us down
There is no escaping the changes that have come with my newfound success, even if they are unsettling and strange


They're going to destroy
As I move forward, I will leave destruction in my path, taking away what was once casual joy for others


Our casual joys
Everything I encounter on my path to success will become a target to be taken away, and I will not stop until I reach the end


We shall go on playing
Despite the changes and destruction, I will continue to move forward


Or find a new town
If things get too difficult to handle, I will move on to new ventures and opportunities


And through their strange hours
As I experience these strange times, I find myself isolated and alone


Bodies confused
As my success grows, I have become a confusing figure to others, leaving them unsure of what to make of me


Memories misused
My past struggles and hardships are often overlooked or disregarded as I continue to rise in fame and success


As we run from the day
In my pursuit of success, I find myself running from the realities of everyday life


To a strange night of stone
Instead, I embrace the strange and surreal experience of being a successful artist, even though it can be cold and unfeeling at times




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Aaron Dontez Yates, Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, John Densmore, Robby Krieger

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