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The Esoterics Lyrics


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[Dusty Rhodes Sample]
I am bad and they know I'm bad
And there were two bad people
One was John Wayne and he's dead brother
And the other one's right here
Mark this down in ya book daddy
There's a big difference
Between the legend, and the man
And I want you to take a look
At what will happen to you
Then next time you step in the ring with me
Because, as we start to watch this thing
I, am the legend
You, are the man
And there's a mighty big difference between the two

[Beyonder]
Rock with me y'all
Rock with me y'all
Rock rock rock with me y'all
Bars Of Death y'all 7L y'all
ES y'all c'mon c'mon

[Esoteric]
Chill chill
I got this I'ma take the weight myself dog
You ain't gotta spot this
y'all playin' a volley game
I write a rap spit fire like plower planes
Dangerous type connection 7L
E to the S it's a rap ring the bell
I got the game on lock while you struggle
You stayin' up to ya neck in Bills like Bledsoe in the huddle
The way I'm flowin' is heat we temp a million and one
I'm tryin' to keep a cool head like Ted Williams son
I feel ya son, if you do salute the champ
Recognize the return and that's the full camp
Yo Hawk and Animal hit the ring bring the madness
Road Warrior Black Sabbath the Bars Of Death
With this mic in my hand
I'm like the Legion of Doom comin' out to iron man
Understand, it's ya last one so take a breath
And pretty up you muthafuckas have got a date with death

[Beyonder]
Yeah do it 7L, do it, do that shit oh

[Esoteric]
It goes one for forensics two for the shell
Three for my DJ known as 7L
ES, I'm back in the verse crackin' the earth
Lyrics, lift ya spirit like jackin' a hearse
The boys sick, somethin' musta happened at birth
He rep the Bean, but he ain't strappin' the curse nope
It's in my head no need for pen and pad
See my mothers mind makes me one intelligent lad
And um, these good looks elements of my dad
Chicks be findin' me magnetic like I'm mentally mad
Hell invent in the lab nooks like a decayed tooth
Demigods Pharaohs I rep the heavy set like Babe Ruth
Name twice and battle my team
You don't want to scream and end ya career like Howard Dean do ya
I seen through ya, flow like the pattern
You can't run no type of game without askin' Madden




Put my shit online hit you with enough amp
To take down the net like division one champs

Overall Meaning

The song "To Music" by The Esoterics opens with a sample by Dusty Rhodes, a professional wrestler, who talks about the difference between a legend and a man. The lyrics that follow are a combination of braggadocio and wordplay that showcase Esoteric's rap skills. He talks about being the rap champion and dominating the game with his lyrical prowess. The verses are filled with metaphors and references to pop culture like sports, video games and wrestling. One can infer that the song is about the love for hip-hop and how Esoteric sees himself as a master of the craft.


The beat produced by 7L is hard-hitting, and the sample of Rhodes adds a nostalgic touch to the track. The chorus "Rock with me y'all" is catchy and creates a sense of camaraderie between the listeners and the rapper. The song's structure is simple; there are two verses and a chorus repeated multiple times. The rhythm and rhyme scheme are consistent throughout. The lyrics might seem like they lack depth, but that is not the intention of the track. The song is meant to be a showcase of the lyrical skills of Esoteric.


Line by Line Meaning

I am bad and they know I'm bad
I am a formidable opponent and my reputation precedes me


And there were two bad people
There were two legendary figures known for their prowess


One was John Wayne and he's dead brother
One was a famous Western actor and the other is me, alive and ready to fight


And the other one's right here
I am the other 'bad' person in this scenario


Mark this down in ya book daddy
Remember what I'm saying


There's a big difference
There is a significant contrast


Between the legend, and the man
Between someone who is famous and someone who is not as well-known


And I want you to take a look
I want you to pay attention


At what will happen to you
At the consequences you will face


Then next time you step in the ring with me
The next time you face off against me


Because, as we start to watch this thing
As the match begins


I, am the legend
I am the famous one in this situation


You, are the man
You are not as well-known as I am


And there's a mighty big difference between the two
And there is a significant disparity between us


Chill chill
Calm down


I got this I'ma take the weight myself dog
I can handle this on my own


You ain't gotta spot this
You don't have to help me out


y'all playin' a volley game
You are playing back and forth instead of taking action


I write a rap spit fire like plower planes
I am a talented rapper with explosive rhymes


Dangerous type connection 7L
I have a powerful collaboration with the DJ, 7L


E to the S it's a rap ring the bell
Esoteric is my name and I'm ready to fight - ring the bell


I got the game on lock while you struggle
I have the upper hand while you are having difficulty


You stayin' up to ya neck in Bills like Bledsoe in the huddle
You are in financial difficulty like football player Drew Bledsoe


The way I'm flowin' is heat we temp a million and one
My rhymes are hot and we are pushing the limits


I'm tryin' to keep a cool head like Ted Williams son
I am attempting to stay calm and collected like the son of baseball player Ted Williams


I feel ya son, if you do salute the champ
I understand if you recognize my talent and pay your respect


Recognize the return and that's the full camp
Acknowledge my comeback and give me my due recognition


Yo Hawk and Animal hit the ring bring the madness
I want my teammates to join me and bring chaos to the match


Road Warrior Black Sabbath the Bars Of Death
We will approach the match like fierce warriors and leave a trail of destruction


With this mic in my hand
With my microphone in my hand


I'm like the Legion of Doom comin' out to iron man
I am coming to the match as a formidable opponent like the wrestling team, the Legion of Doom


Understand, it's ya last one so take a breath
Realize that this is your last chance so take a moment to prepare


And pretty up you muthafuckas have got a date with death
Make yourself presentable because you are about to meet your demise


It goes one for forensics two for the shell
My rap flows are organized into two lines


Three for my DJ known as 7L
I am giving a shoutout to my DJ partner


ES, I'm back in the verse crackin' the earth
I am back to my powerful rhyming in my verses


Lyrics, lift ya spirit like jackin' a hearse
My lyrics are so powerful that they give you a strong emotional reaction


The boys sick, somethin' musta happened at birth
I am exceptionally talented and something special must have happened to me during birth


He rep the Bean, but he ain't strappin' the curse nope
I am from Boston but I am not weighed down by the city's curse (a string of sports losses)


It's in my head no need for pen and pad
I can write raps without needing to write them down


See my mothers mind makes me one intelligent lad
My mother's intelligence has been passed down to me


And um, these good looks elements of my dad
My father's good looks have been passed down to me as well


Chicks be findin' me magnetic like I'm mentally mad
Women are attracted to me like I am insane


Hell invent in the lab nooks like a decayed tooth
I can create something great from something ordinary


Demigods Pharaohs I rep the heavy set like Babe Ruth
I represent the powerful and strong, like the legendary baseball player, Babe Ruth


Name twice and battle my team
If you say my name twice, you will have to face off against me and my team


You don't want to scream and end ya career like Howard Dean do ya
You don't want to have a meltdown like Howard Dean and end your career, do you?


I seen through ya, flow like the pattern
I see through your deception, and my rapping is fluid and smooth


You can't run no type of game without askin' Madden
You can't play any game without asking for guidance from a more experienced player, like football commentator, John Madden


Put my shit online hit you with enough amp
I am putting my music online to give you a powerful sensation


To take down the net like division one champs
Like winning a championship in college sports, I can take the internet by storm




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@candiash7109

Your absolutely right. In revelation 15. That's how evil is defeated. With the song of Moses. That's why the elite changed the frequency at which it is played to the listener. It's all part of their "Programming" Fsharp is the key. From what I can gather but the musical scales were altered also.

@Memry-Man

@Candiash well I'm not 100% on the scales and if they've been altered, I would think their all pretty much the same. The tuning though, yes absolutely! A=432hz!

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