SHIFT
Ted-E Lyrics

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Yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah
Uh uh
Been rapping all day
Then I work the night shift
Then I work the night shift
Then I work the night shift
Been rapping all day

Then I work the night shift
Then I work the night shift
I rap til the light shift
Usually ain’t in to foolery these niggas fake like all of they jewelry
Like how you wake up in the morning and put that shit on
See that’s where u loosing me
I got up all on my grind and
I stop wasting time now she fucking me like she is loosing me
Now I got thoughts in the back of my mind
That this is a sign that she like the newer me
Been putting work in
this shit isn’t new to me
I am the greatest I am who I choose to be sorry
I’m bout to eat like someone past food to me
All my team up so nobody using
Working all day working all night
Been making my plays and
we bout to take flight
Been rapping all day
Then I work the night shift
Then I work the night shift
Then I work the night shift
Been rapping all day
Then I work the night shift
Then I work the night shift
I rap til the light shift
Been rapping all day
Then I work the night shift
Then I work the night shift
Then I work the night shift
Been rapping all day
Then I work the night shift
Then I work the night shift
I rap til the light shift
The people I’m asking for features
I’m doing that shit just to show you ill beat you
Cuz I don’t like working with rappers
So don’t you get flatter I don’t want to meet you
And I been up all night it ain’t no waking up
She say I work too much
and now we breaking up
This what I’m pose to do I can’t make it up
I know my money good but I ain’t made enough
Turn me up when you play me in your ride
Smoke in that bitch while you lean to the side
Full up that clip and dump that shit outside
I keep me a pistol cuz niggas can’t fight
She say my music be giving her life
I just be giving my life I just be real on the mic
Maybe that’s why I’m so nice
Take that shit like it’s advice
Been rapping all day
Then I work the night shift
Then I work the night shift
Then I work the night shift
Been rapping all day
Then I work the night shift
Then I work the night shift
I rap til the light shift
Been rapping all day
Then I work the night shift
Then I work the night shift
Then I work the night shift
Been rapping all day
Then I work the night shift

Then I work the night shift
I rap til the light shift

Overall Meaning

In the song "Shift" by Ted-E, the lyrics depict the artist's dedication and work ethic in pursuing his passion for rap. The repetition of the lines "Been rapping all day, then I work the night shift" emphasizes the artist's commitment to his craft. By working tirelessly during the day and continuing into the night, he showcases his relentless pursuit of success.

The lyrics also convey a sense of authenticity and skepticism towards others in the rap industry. Ted-E expresses his frustration with fake individuals who present themselves through fake jewelry and material possessions. He questions how they can wake up in the morning and put on a false facade, indicating his desire for genuineness and realness.

The artist reflects on his growth and progress, mentioning that he used to waste time but has now become focused and driven. This newfound dedication has attracted positive attention from others, including a romantic interest who is now more interested in him. The lyrics highlight the artist's self-improvement journey, suggesting that this transformation has had a positive impact on his relationships and personal life.

Furthermore, Ted-E asserts his confidence in his ability as a rapper, claiming to be the greatest and emphasizing his individuality. He mentions that he is ready to achieve greater success and acknowledges the support of his team, emphasizing the importance of loyalty and trust.

The lyrics also touch upon the artist's reluctance to collaborate with other rappers, highlighting his preference for a solo path. Although he acknowledges that collaborating with other artists could showcase his skills through competition, he is primarily focused on his personal growth and expressing himself truthfully through his music.

Overall, the song "Shift" by Ted-E discusses his unwavering dedication to his craft, his skepticism towards the superficiality of others in the rap industry, his personal growth and newfound success, and his confidence in his own abilities. It also reveals his preference for working alone and staying true to himself as an artist.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah yeah yeah
Expressing agreement or excitement

Uh uh
A sound expressing hesitation or disagreement

Been rapping all day
I have been constantly rapping throughout the entire day

Then I work the night shift
After rapping all day, I continue to work during the night

I rap til the light shift
I continue to rap until the shift changes from dark to light

Usually ain't into foolery, these niggas fake like all of their jewelry
I typically don't engage in foolishness, these individuals are inauthentic like their fake jewelry

Like how you wake up in the morning and put that shit on, see that's where you losing me
I don't understand why people wake up in the morning and choose to wear fake jewelry, it confuses me

I got up all on my grind and I stop wasting time, now she fucking me like she is losing me
I focused on my hustle and stopped wasting time, now she desires me intensely like she fears losing me

Now I got thoughts in the back of my mind that this is a sign that she likes the newer me
I have thoughts suggesting that her interest in me changing is an indication that she prefers who I have become

Been putting work in, this shit isn't new to me
I have been consistently working hard, this is not something unfamiliar to me

I am the greatest, I am who I choose to be sorry
I possess confidence and believe in my greatness, I apologize if this comes across as arrogant

I'm bout to eat like someone passed food to me
I'm about to be successful and flourish as if someone handed me a meal

All my team up so nobody using
The members of my team are united, ensuring that nobody takes advantage of us

Working all day, working all night
Continuously working both during the day and night

Been making my plays and we bout to take flight
I have been strategizing and making moves, and now we are about to achieve great success

The people I'm asking for features, I'm doing that shit just to show you I'll beat you
When I request collaborations, it's to demonstrate my superiority over other artists

Cuz I don’t like working with rappers, so don't you get flatter I don't want to meet you
I prefer not to collaborate with other rappers, so don't be flattered because I have no interest in meeting you

And I been up all night, it ain't no waking up
I have been awake throughout the entire night, there's no time to rest

She say I work too much and now we breaking up
She claims that I dedicate too much time to my work, resulting in the deterioration of our relationship

This what I'm supposed to do, I can't make it up
This is my obligation and responsibility, I can't fabricate it

I know my money good, but I ain't made enough
I'm aware that I have a decent amount of money, but I haven't reached my desired financial goal yet

Turn me up when you play me in your ride
Increase the volume when you play my music in your car

Smoke in that bitch while you lean to the side
Smoke inside the vehicle as you lean to the side

Full up that clip and dump that shit outside
Load up the ammunition and shoot it outside

I keep me a pistol cuz niggas can't fight
I carry a firearm because some individuals are incapable of engaging in physical combat

She say my music be giving her life
She claims that my music positively impacts her and brings her joy

I just be giving my life, I just be real on the mic
I simply express my own experiences and emotions authentically when I rap

Maybe that's why I'm so nice, take that shit like it's advice
Perhaps that's the reason why I'm talented, take my lyrics as valuable guidance

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Elijah Cain

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NYKIRA

2y↑38

I truly think this speech is so powerful and necessary. Our so called 'privacy' is becoming more and more under question as technology advances. My worry has been that because technology is moving towards being biology based, how much privacy will we have in future generations? I believe technology could truly benefit humanity yet the people who make waves in this space hardly have the heart of humanity in mind.

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2y↑1

Well said 😔

Psivast

2y↑10

I like how you married the prized relics of our past, constitution, and the promising future, technology, together into one single video about surveillance. A law is truly a good law, when it applies and is true to all political and sociographic factions. No one side or group should be able to benefit or take advantage of a particular law, while everyone else suffers from it. If that makes sense. It gets even more complicated when you combine the element of time to it... past, present, and future. Which is the beauty of our constitutional government. We should be able to still apply the principles and values that were originally developed for our country, but still perform within the bounds of the limitations it outlines, as we progress into the future, and make our country an even more hospitable, prosperous, safe, and free place to live for everyone...and I mean ALL peoples. Hopefully with that in mind, we can help stabilize the world. Hopefully not through militarily minded methods, or coercive practices, but through our example. But, that can only be achieved if we are strong, united, and open minded enough to accomplish the vision that every inhabitant that has lived in these united states has felt and seen, as we wrestle, struggle, and debate mightily the best path forward. Anyway, that's my 3 cents...minus the one I dropped in the sewer, as I rode my electric bike to this ted talk today... :)

Gen

“Crudely wielding our 18th century constitution against our 21st century technology.”

Shouldn’t that be the other way around?

Gus Gonzalez

This tech applied to AI, the begginig of the end

RE

2y↑4

In a world of total surveillance anonymity is the ultimate luxury.

Geraldo Rodrigues

2y↑2

we need laws to stop companies from harvesting our data, and non corrupt legal force to punish them when they break those laws.

Fearless Joy

You never gonna get them government and them working together as long as they give government data thier good

Ian Emory

2y↑42

So while I don't disagree with him; we absolutely have to stop companies collecting our data

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so you agree with him

Chim Chimney

Whatboutism not apply…see the government has not been making it mandatory to disclose personal data of companies’ so customers aren’t alerted on anything but ethics and merit and after a good lengthy time for PR to put a story together where they’re in the trenches alongside he victims as well As if they didn’t know it just until now! Either way it’s not fast enough to know at the top you’re in need to change password and not be massively exploited. So for example; the government* needs to make law FOR companies* to Disclose a data breach of customer personal info TO their customers higher ups etc. as soon as or within 24 hours of a hack or breach of data. This would be regulation of government company data but if the government buys that same data then we’re dealing with two companies and no government…for example.

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2y↑2

Invox

That's why many times when I leave the house I don't take my phome with me... To commit crime. 😅

Gaasuba Meskhenet

as if these united police states are gonna let this happen before incalculable damage is already done....

Steven Bradley

2y↑1

Too late...no more such thing as privacy, that's why I intend on leaving.

Kultus

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2y↑11

I'm rooting for a big huge sun storm. Problem solved.

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We’ll all be chipped soon

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you buy your own chip. it is in your phone and try living without one

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2y↑4

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Red Shutter Photography

2y↑18

Is it no longer possible to be tracked just by having a mobile phone? I think we shall never be fully free again and that is sad. I wonder if I sold up all my electronic gear, cameras, computers and phones etc let alone fitbit if I'd still ever actually be free.

LeDumpsterFire

2y↑1

@Carson Hunt It's always been a problem with humanity: change only happens when it very obviously negatively impacts the majority of people.

Carson Hunt

2y↑2

@Red Shutter Photography
Surveillance is the access to the data.
So for example, google maps always tracks you (even in the background, they have your full location history, how long you are there, etc). That’s the tracking part, they claim “mostly” is for you. The surveillance part is when 3rd parties request access to the data, such as advertisers or authority figures. Like if business knows you’re local route you take to work, they can better target an ad placement for you, etc.

Anyways, laws have lagged behind technology by decades, and ppl are too complacent these days for anything to ever change.

Red Shutter Photography

2y↑3

@Alexandria Raine What is the difference between them as they seem very similar to me and sadly, doubt we will ever get laws that work in our favour, certainly here in the UK the rules are becomin more draconian.

Alexandria Raine

2y↑9

Tracking is fine. Surveillance is unavoidable.
That's what this video was all about.
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Yuriel Cundangan

2y↑3

Popular Opinion: Every single one of y'all agrees TeD made our Day much BETTER💥:

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2y↑15

This talk vent from interesting to woke so fast

julian shepherd

2y↑6

OK Putin

EYMAN NASSOLE

2y↑1

Something tells me, if anyone, this guy needs to be monitored (he's a little off)

LeDumpsterFire

2y↑1

@EYMAN NASSOLE That's essentially what my point was in the first place. Of course, when it's a stranger directing at you as opposed to you directing at another stranger, it's "pretentious." I don't imagine you'll see the issue there, but I'd really suggest you try. Might help you gain some perspective and grow as a person.

EYMAN NASSOLE

@LeDumpsterFire the irony is "we" NEVER know who you're really talking with😉, oh yeah; you come off REALLY pretentious!

LeDumpsterFire

2y↑1

@EYMAN NASSOLE The irony that you'd bring that up is palpable, because that's yet another baseless aspect of social conditioning: the idea that age breeds wisdom. You could have a century and still have lived less than somebody who's been around for 1/5th of that time. Time in a bubble doesn't constitute life experience, wisdom, nor even knowledge.

EYMAN NASSOLE

@LeDumpsterFire NO, it comes from being experienced in life, ACTUAL LIFE from the past four decades!

LeDumpsterFire

2y↑2

That's just your societal conditioning speaking. You've been both subliminally and consciously taught that people who are different present a danger, because modern society needs generic, complacent mules to take on their labors. Individualism isn't conducive to that and poses a threat to the system.

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Jackie Phillips The Social Pet

2y↑2

I hate speeches like this. He starts off by saying we are clueless about everything!! I won't watch anymore!!

SaveDemocracy

2y↑2

Sometiems the truth makes people unconfortable. And thats the point. Look into how police officers can highjack your phone signal to pin point accurately where you are by making your phone conect to their cop cars instead of phone towers. These devices have been used for a long time and not many people realize how that can be a violation of our 4th amendment. The devices can also listen to your calls and extract data from you without you realizing it.