Waist Down
Token Lyrics


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Back in the day, all anyone did was overlook me
Now, when they look down, they tryna' pass the crown to where it should be
Define a rookie
Define it, I've been a boss since 13
No wonder why no one understood me, all goodie
All gravy
Y'all say we've gone crazy, but we ain't gone anywhere
Except the places that pay me
Where everybody just praise me
So if you ain't with A-team
You can suck a dick, get rabies, and then die
Yea, right there
I got a new idea
I got a brand-new idea for you my dear
If you don't like being called stupid, stop being stupid,
cause I'ma' fucking call you stupid if you do that there
Yea, I got some rappers confidence
For every fake fan with a backwards complement
Master actors who matter not a bit
Bomb has been set, detonation approximately now

And I've been plotting on the low
But I don't really want to keep it on the low no more
So I'ma' need all of your hands in the air
the goddamn second that I decide I want to go on tour
Saying I don't give a fuck
I don't give a fuck like I'm paralyzed from the waist down
Waist down, waist down, waist down
Saying I don't give a fuck
I don't give a fuck like I'm paralysed from the waist down
Waist down, waist down, waist down

Way down to rockbottom I send y'all. Token is a genius
I don't give a fuck; I'm on some paraplegic shit
You feel me? I ain't feeling y'all
I got no feeling in my legs, wheelchairs I pop a wheelie on
I am really on
17 and I got funders with their hands out talking 'bout a million
But I don't take no handouts off air
You don't need to scratch my back; I got me a massage chair
That's right. Everybody act like they're living the exact life
Everybody tryna' be like everybody, no one tryna' be an individual and that's like
Getting a flashlight to mask light
A blackeye to have sight
A bad guy to act nice
A traffic light to crash bikes
An appetite to snack light
An afterlife to flatline
A rabbi to baptize
And bragging on the Internet just means you got a fake ego
filled with insecurities killing you and that's why

And I've been plotting on the low
But I don't really want to keep it on the low no more
So I'ma' need all of your hands in the air the goddamn second
that I decide I want to go on tour
Saying I don't give a fuck
I don't give a fuck like I'm paralyzed from the waist down
Waist down, waist down, waist down
Saying I don't give a fuck
I don't give a fuck like I'm paralysed from the waist down
Waist down, waist down, waist down

Oh, is that so?
The second I start having fun, Token's an asshole
They said I be doing the same shit, everybody wants something that's new now,
well right when I change it up, I'm whack though
Oh, that makes sense, I got it
Everybody have some fun, except the artist
Everybody loved me when I recorded out of the closet
Than a blog picked it up, yep, that's garbage
Oh. I got some rappers confidence to every fake fan with a backwards compliment
You think I slid that line in there with no consciousness?
I see the fake fans, I'm who they want a problem with
Like I ain't giving my all to this
When I am trying to alter this
Questioning all of my motives when I'm just trying to make momma rich
And I just want to see daddy happy, they just want to see bars and shit
Consequence calling this confidence cockiness, God forbid
God forbid I'm comfortable enough to switch the scene
Sometimes I don't want to walk down a little street
With metaphor metamorphosis and similar similes
Sometimes I want to fuck around dawg, I'm seventeen
Sometimes I don't want to be serious
Sometimes I don't want to be Mr. Lyricist
Sometimes I wonder why they judge me
Sometimes I want to put a jet engine on a wheelchair cause I think it's fucking funny
And now they're wondering if I'm still really that hungry
They're wondering if I'm getting comfortable, I feel on comfortable
cause a second ago you motherfuckers loved me
And I've been working harder than ever to get to the next level of flights
You're either afraid to let me go or you're afraid of heights
Waist down, waist down
Let me spit a simple hook for everyone who ain't staying around




They want me to pigeonhole myself and fall
Show me where happinesses is cause, it ain't with y'all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Token's song "Waist Down" convey a sense of confidence and defiance. Token, who started rapping at only 13, says that people overlook him back in the day, but now they try to pass the crown to where it should be. He defines himself as a boss since he was 13 years old, and he doesn't care what others think about him. The rapper says that he plots on the low but wants to come out and show people what he is capable of. He sings of wanting to go on tour and asks for people's hands in the air as he dismisses those who aren't with his A-team. Token declares that he doesn't give a f%$# like he's paralyzed from the waist down, sending all haters to rock bottom. Token attacks all those who try to be like everybody else, telling them that their fake ego is filled with insecurities that are killing them.


The song reflects Token's state of mind as he grows as an artist and person. He resents how people praise him one moment and judge him the next, and how they manipulate the artist's vision to fit their expectations. Token sings about wanting to change his scene and sometimes not wanting to take himself too seriously. The lyrics indicate that he faces criticism from those who think that he is getting comfortable and falling off. However, Token's confidence shines through the song as he refuses to be pigeonholed or fall into anyone's expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

Back in the day, all anyone did was overlook me
In the past, people didn't acknowledge me, and ignored my abilities


Now, when they look down, they tryna' pass the crown to where it should be
Currently, people recognize my talent, and are now trying to give me the recognition I deserve


Define a rookie
What does it mean to be inexperienced or new?


Define it, I've been a boss since 13
I don't fit that definition. I have been in charge and dominant since the age of thirteen


No wonder why no one understood me, all goodie
It's not surprising that other people couldn't comprehend my uniqueness, and that's okay.


All gravy
Everything is good.


Y'all say we've gone crazy, but we ain't gone anywhere
People might say we're insane, but we're still here, making music.


Except the places that pay me
We have gone to places that give us monetary compensation for our music.


Where everybody just praise me
In these places, everyone is supportive and admires my work.


So if you ain't with A-team
If you aren't part of my team or supporting me,


You can suck a dick, get rabies, and then die
I have no use for you, and you can go away.


Yea, right there
I mean it.


I got a new idea
I have a fresh concept.


I got a brand-new idea for you my dear
I have a new idea to share with you.


If you don't like being called stupid, stop being stupid,
If you don't want to be insulted, then don't act foolishly.


cause I'ma' fucking call you stupid if you do that there
I will definitely call you foolish if you behave that way.


Yea, I got some rappers confidence
I am sure and secure with my skills as a rapper.


For every fake fan with a backwards complement
For every insincere supporter with a contradictory compliment.


Master actors who matter not a bit
Some people pretend but don't actually care about me.


Bomb has been set, detonation approximately now
I am going to make a big impact on the industry soon.


And I've been plotting on the low
I have been planning this for a while without telling anyone.


But I don't really want to keep it on the low no more
I don't want to keep it a secret anymore.


So I'ma' need all of your hands in the air
I want everyone excited and cheering when I go on tour.


the goddamn second that I decide I want to go on tour
As soon as I decide, I want everyone to support me on tour.


Saying I don't give a fuck
I am not afraid to be honest and say what I think.


I don't give a fuck like I'm paralyzed from the waist down
I don't care at all, it's like I have lost all feeling from my waist down.


Waist down, waist down, waist down
I feel nothing and I don't care.


Way down to rockbottom I send y'all. Token is a genius
I don't care what others think, I am still incredibly talented.


You feel me? I ain't feeling y'all
Do you understand? I don't relate to or resonate with other people.


I got no feeling in my legs, wheelchairs I pop a wheelie on
I am so indifferent that I don't even feel anything physically. I can pop a wheelie in a wheelchair.


I am really on
I am very focused and driven.


17 and I got funders with their hands out talking 'bout a million
I am only seventeen but have people offering me a lot of money.


But I don't take no handouts off air
However, I refuse to take any handouts off the air.


You don't need to scratch my back; I got me a massage chair
I don't need anyone to do me any favors because I am self-sufficient.


That's right. Everybody act like they're living the exact life
Everyone pretends to be living the same basic kind of life.


Everybody tryna' be like everybody, no one tryna' be an individual and that's like
People don't want to be unique; instead, they strive to be like everyone else.


Getting a flashlight to mask light
People try to obscure the truth by shining a light on a small area.


A blackeye to have sight
People hurt themselves to have vision or foresight.


A bad guy to act nice
Someone plays the part of a nice person even though they are not.


A traffic light to crash bikes
A safety measure actually causing more harm.


An appetite to snack light
People pretend to be restrained even though they enjoy food.


An afterlife to flatline
People are trying to fit into a mold or becoming someone they aren't.


A rabbi to baptize
Someone who doesn't understand something is trying to do it anyway.


And bragging on the Internet just means you got a fake ego
Posting on the internet just proves you are insecure and have a false sense of self-worth.


filled with insecurities killing you and that's why
These insecurities are truly harmful to your own well-being.


Oh, is that so?
Is that what you think?


The second I start having fun, Token's an asshole
As soon as I start enjoying myself, people judge me negatively.


They said I be doing the same shit, everybody wants something that's new now,
People are never satisfied, and now they want me to constantly change things up.


well right when I change it up, I'm whack though
If I do change things up, I am suddenly not good enough anymore.


Oh, that makes sense, I got it
That's sarcastic - it doesn't make sense at all.


Everybody have some fun, except the artist
Everyone else gets to have fun, but the artist has to work tirelessly without a break.


Everybody loved me when I recorded out of the closet
People only liked me when I was being unconventional and different.


Than a blog picked it up, yep, that's garbage
As soon as my music was covered by the media, people started to dislike it because it became too popular.


I see the fake fans, I'm who they want a problem with
I know which fans are insincere and only want to cause trouble.


Like I ain't giving my all to this
People don't understand how much I am putting into my music.


When I am trying to alter this
I am trying to change the way people view my music and be more experimental.


Questioning all of my motives when I'm just trying to make momma rich
People doubt my intentions, even though I'm just trying to support my family and make a living.


And I just want to see daddy happy, they just want to see bars and shit
I want to make my father proud, while other people only care about my rap verses.


Consequence calling this confidence cockiness, God forbid
People are judging me for being confident and thinking I am egotistical.


God forbid I'm comfortable enough to switch the scene
I'm not allowed to experiment or be comfortable in different music genres.


Sometimes I don't want to walk down a little street
Sometimes, I just want to take a break and not always focus on career aspects.


With metaphor metamorphosis and similar similes
I don't always want to experiment with language and comparisons.


Sometimes I want to fuck around dawg, I'm seventeen
Sometimes, I just want to have fun and enjoy being a teenager.


Sometimes I don't want to be serious
I don't always want to be intense and emotional.


Sometimes I don't want to be Mr. Lyricist
I don't want to always put pressure on myself to be a great lyricist.


Sometimes I wonder why they judge me
I am confused about why people are so critical of me.


Sometimes I want to put a jet engine on a wheelchair cause I think it's fucking funny
I find humor in unconventional and absurd ideas.


And now they're wondering if I'm still really that hungry
People are questioning my desire and drive to succeed.


They're wondering if I'm getting comfortable, I feel on comfortable
People are worried that I am becoming complacent, but I am actually feeling uneasy.


cause a second ago you motherfuckers loved me
People change their minds quickly and turn on me.


And I've been working harder than ever to get to the next level of flights
I am putting in more effort than ever to advance in my career.


You're either afraid to let me go or you're afraid of heights
People are either scared to see me move on, or scared of the risks involved in changing my music style.


Let me spit a simple hook for everyone who ain't staying around
I'll create a catchy melody for those who don't support me.


They want me to pigeonhole myself and fall
People want me to stick to one style of music and not experiment.


Show me where happinesses is cause, it ain't with y'all
I am looking for true happiness and creativity, which I can't find with others' expectations and criticisms.




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Written by: Ben Goldberg

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Rattattattatt

Man - I wanted to be real with you.
You inspired me beyond words.
Your shit is too real.
I was envious of your skill,
I realized you worked for that shit.
I'm a hypnotherapist, it's my passion,
I realized, I should perfect my craft like you did this.
Purposeful, organized, Meticulous,
Clean slate, clean state, focused, present, in the mind.
Memorize all the times,
know all the signs, of when to use what line to harmonize.
The body, the mind, the heart and the soul,
add them all up, and add up to the One y'all.
;)
But for real.
Thanks for being you,
and being a model so we can see how to see and how to be true too.



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tokenhiphop

Make sure you watch till the end....

Lana Archer

I did and omg... FUCK YEEEEEEAAAAAAAH!!!!!

VAS

can you get No sucka MCs to spotify?

BallinlikeCP3

Ending dope

Charlie Change

That ending..... Holy.... Shit....

Nick B

how could you not watch any of your videos to the end. and i love the chorus. fucking amazing. you're the man. hilarious and serious

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Kant

Muito foda!

Jordan Savio

Sou fa do Token por sua causa mano kkkk, ele Γ© realmente mt foda!

Julie Upton

This guy is simply astounding. What a clear new voice to come to this area that I don't listen to often enough. If there were more rappers as original as Token, there would be a bigger influx of listeners. Most of the rappers these days just repeat their old crap, this "kid" has some amazing things to say and I enjoy his flow. And please keeping having fun, we all enjoy.

Keep going, you have one more fan ✊🏻

Mia Sims

He is seriously starting to become my favorite artistπŸ’―πŸ’―πŸ’―

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