Somethin' That Means Somethin'
The Pharcyde Lyrics

That mans somethin', somethin' that means somethin'
I need to create something significant, something that truly matters

I gotta kick somethin' that means somethin'
I must produce something of substance and meaning through my creative expression

Somethin' that means somethin'
The output of my creative process needs to have real value and significance

Wasn't a black prophet wasn't in it for the profit
I am not a religious or spiritual figure, nor do I create solely for financial gain

It's a business
The music industry is solely driven by financial gain

The record companies are quick to end the fantasy
The music industry is quick to shut down creative expression that does not bring in profits

Your trapped in and he tapped in my frequency
The industry exploits and confines artists to its profit-driven system

It's later for the fly girls and hoes
The objectification and exploitation of women in the industry is no longer acceptable

'Cause in this capitalistic society money is all
In a capitalist society, money is the ultimate goal and creative expression is not valued unless it brings in profit

Fuck continuing college, I was too small to play ball
Higher education is not valued in the industry and one's physical attributes are often more highly valued than their intellectual abilities

So I grabbed the mic device never thought about it twice
I chose to pursue music regardless of the challenges and hardships I may face

If you think this is a game nigga you better think twice
Creating music is not a game and should be taken seriously

Now time is just a faze and Life is just a riddle like
Time is fleeting and life is a puzzle that we must figure out

If you build a twinkie there's A man in the middle with a Chick on the side that's along For the fun
There are usually hidden agendas and players involved in any endeavor

so I see Her as a stallion and I Ride everyone
I choose to take advantage of any opportunities that come my way

ban together If your in the same level
It's important to support and work with those on the same level as you

Most of us are free based On bring rebels fightin' causes Against the devil in the Heart of round meadows
Many people are free spirits and rebels fighting the corrupt powers that be

Eyes cold as dark parks or Steel metal the world is never Settle 'cause it rotates like Ho cakes under glass
The world is cold and constantly changing, never settling into one state of being

it's all About ya future yet it's all About ya past like how many Faces did ya mold in ya mask Before your free at last I ask
The future is important, but we must also reconcile with our past and the people we have been

People like ta see ya rot and die
Many people enjoy seeing others fail and are envious of those who succeed

I'm the "F" the "A" the "T" the "L" the "I" the "P" And everything I say be either fat or fly
I am confident in my abilities and everything I create is either great or amazing

You best believe I put in time to conceive Deep concentration from sunrise to eve
I put in a lot of hard work and effort to create my music, focusing intently for long hours

And even in my sleep sometimes rhymes formulate Free form, lyrical storms falling from a cloudy brain In my dream like state
Even when I'm not awake, I am still constantly creating and have a natural talent for producing lyrics

As I dilapidated the wack
I destroy and dismantle any subpar or unimpressive music

When it comes to rhymes I'm kind of like a mack I got these flows strollin' up and down the track
I have a natural talent and skill for producing great rhymes and lyrics

So the dough I stack up in piles and piles For my lyrical creation travel miles and miles To reach my destination been through so many trials And many tribulations
I have faced many challenges and obstacles, but my love for music is what keeps me going and pushing to succeed

But I do this shit, I do this shit, I do this shit For the people of my nation
I create music not just for myself, but for the people and community I come from