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Thelonious Martin ft Curren$y Lyrics
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What's a half-assed track to a savage? Of course it's scary
A monster and a half, I'm a master, my corpses buried
I'm an urban legend, something like Gary or Bloody Mary
In these lyrics, Thelonious Martin and Curren$y are boasting about their skills as rappers and their ability to leave their competition in the dust. The reference to "Hail Mary" suggests that they are so formidable that they can take out their rivals without even breaking a sweat, leaving them dead and buried in the "mortuaries." This is reinforced by the line "What's a half-assed track to a savage? Of course it's scary," which implies that they are operating on a different level than other rappers, and that they are not to be trifled with.
The idea of being a "monster and a half" suggests that they are not just skilled at rapping, but that they are also intimidating figures who inspire fear in others. They describe themselves as "masters," which further reinforces their superior status and suggests that they are in complete control of their craft. They position themselves as urban legends, likening themselves to figures like Gary or Bloody Mary, who are known for their terrifying powers. Overall, these lyrics create a vivid picture of two rappers who are at the top of their game and who are not afraid to flaunt their power and status.
Line by Line Meaning
Hail mary, leave rappers in mortuaries
My rhymes are so powerful that they can destroy the careers of other rappers, leaving them figuratively dead and buried.
What's a half-assed track to a savage? Of course it's scary
My skills as a rapper are elite and unmatched, and any weak attempts at competition only highlight the vast difference between us, causing fear in the opponent.
A monster and a half, I'm a master, my corpses buried
I am a force to be reckoned with in the rap game, a true master of the craft, and I have already surpassed many others who have tried and failed.
I'm an urban legend, something like Gary or Bloody Mary
My name and reputation as a rapper precede me, like legendary figures such as Gary from ghost stories or Bloody Mary from folklore.
Contributed by Kennedy V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.