Don't Sleep
Vin Jay Lyrics


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When you were playing that record, what were you thinking?

Young prophet, give me the mic so I can spew some lava
My words slicing through these bitches like a new katana
Maneuver prophet through the game, comin' to boost the drama
You pussy rappers all my sons, I'm an abusive father

My brain sharper than a surgical knife
I put these whack motherfuckers on a permanent strike
Swear this game is like a jungle, I been earning my stripes
Way to keep 'em comin' back, it's like I'm serving 'em white

Yeah, ya'll been rookies, I been atop of the food chain
Spilled the blood of rappers so the booth has got a few stains
Rhyming hotter than blue flame
Fuck a weapon, I'm Bruce Wayne
Run up on these pussies and strangle them with they new chains

I said "I'm barely getting started", why they tapping out?
And I been sniffing out these bitches like a basset hound
I make a living talking shit, fuck a cap 'n' gown
That's why they bitter, I know what ya'll bitches mad about

Said I been up on the bottom living lowkey
Tryin' to make a dream a living, so I don't sleep
Young prophet's coming up, you see the whole team
So if you ain't about the business, don't approach me

Said I been up on the bottom living lowkey
Tryin' to make a dream a living, so I don't sleep
Young prophet's coming up, you see the whole team
So if you ain't about the business, don't approach me

Still grinding and going savage on instrumentals
A fifth of Ketel gon' turn him into a vicious rebel
I spit flame up off the dome, call that Twisted Metal
Ya'll made a name but it's clear that we on some different levels
Said "I've been up on the mission" while these fiends watch
I swear they plotting every day to make my dreams stop

Ya'll take your cheap shots
I been dope, I don't detox
I'm still dropping that heat rocks
So take cover when the beat drop

We got the whole crowd jumping 'til they bones snapping
From every single instrumental, I've been toe tagging
Now every DJ play me to get these hoes spazzing
So tell 'em, drop the fucking needle like a dope addict

I finally broke in the business, I'm 'bout to renovate
This is for the men and their pussies I've got to educate
Ya'll are busy chasing them bitches you tryin' to penetrate
And doing a cheap shift, but every night, you tryin' to celebrate
It's crazy

Said I been up on the bottom living lowkey
Tryin' to make a dream a living, so I don't sleep
Young prophet's coming up, you see the whole team
So if you ain't about the business, don't approach me

Said I been up on the bottom living lowkey
Tryin' to make a dream a living, so I don't sleep
Young prophet's coming up, you see the whole team
So if you ain't about the business, don't approach me

Young prophet, young prophet
Gang appended, weapon gimmicks
Vin about to kill again
Vin about to kill again

Oh you thought it was over, huh? (Ya'll thought it was over)
You thought we were only about that old
School shit, huh? (Just about the old school shit?)
We killing whatever style we want
Whenever the fuck we want (Whatever the fuck we want)
We do this shit in our sleep, motherfuckers
Let's go

Yeah
Should'a been a Kingpin, call the boy Pablo
Kick him in the dirt, gon' turn him into compost
Body every single opponent, feel like John Jones
Hit 'em with the combo
Finna be rid of 'em all pronto
Classic, give it to the masses
Momma said the way that I'm living is "too drastic"
Still, I gotta practice
Comin' in with the passion
Giving 'em all I got 'til I wind up in the casket
Grew up on the wave and now they can't control it
Tryin' to figure out what the antidote is
Tell 'me the man's compulsive
Go and tell 'em "I demand a bonus"
One life on this Earth and I plan to roam it

So I gotta keep it comin' with the limited rounds
And while the whole team coming with the pivotal sounds
And never buggin' over nothing, I got minimal doubts




And I don't gotta wait for nobody to give me the crown
So fuck ya'll

Overall Meaning

In the song "Don't Sleep" by Vin Jay, the artist confidently introduces himself as a young prophet with some killer hip hop skills. He cleverly equates himself to a katana, sharp surgical knife, and an abusive father, all to emphasize how commanding and assertive he is as a rapper. Vin Jay confidently declares that he has been on top of the food chain for quite some time, and he is not afraid to prove it as he drops rhymes that are tougher and hotter than blue flames, giving back to back heat rocks. He is confident that his talent is unmatched and refuses to engage with rappers who are not "about the business."


Vin Jay expounds on how raw and versatile his rapping style is, how he can spit fire without being high on Ketel, and how he still maintains a consistent flow, even in the freestyle. He doesn't shy away from speaking his truth and sharing his aspirations to be the best, acknowledging the importance of practice and consistency to achieve his dreams. Vin's song is about being laser-focused on his success and not being distracted by what others are doing. The artist's verses make us question what we want in life and how dedicated we are about achieving our goals to live the dream.


Line by Line Meaning

When you were playing that record, what were you thinking?
What was going through your mind as you listened to that music?


Young prophet, give me the mic so I can spew some lava
As a gifted artist, give me the opportunity to express my innermost thoughts and talents through music


My words slicing through these bitches like a new katana
My lyrics are so sharp and cutting, they easily dominate and overpower other rappers


Maneuver prophet through the game, comin' to boost the drama
My talents as an artist have the ability to change the entire context of music, adding excitement and intrigue to the scene


You pussy rappers all my sons, I'm an abusive father
I harshly criticize and challenge lesser rappers to become better artists, pushing them to their limits


My brain sharper than a surgical knife
My intellect and insight into the music industry is unparalleled and razor sharp


I put these whack motherfuckers on a permanent strike
I expose bad rappers and show them that their music isn't good enough, causing irreparable damage to their careers


Swear this game is like a jungle, I been earning my stripes
The music industry is a difficult and competitive arena, but I have worked hard to establish myself as a respected artist


Way to keep 'em comin' back, it's like I'm serving 'em white
My music is so addictive, it keeps listeners coming back for more, like a drug dealer selling addictive substances


Yeah, ya'll been rookies, I been atop of the food chain
While other rappers are still learning and developing their artistry, I have already achieved a level of success and mastery in the music industry


Spilled the blood of rappers so the booth has got a few stains
I have defeated and overshadowed other artists, leaving a mark and legacy on the music scene


Rhyming hotter than blue flame
My lyrics and flow are exceptionally powerful, capturing listeners with their intensity


Fuck a weapon, I'm Bruce Wayne
I don't need weapons to defeat my opponents, because like Batman, I have the skills and intellect to succeed on my own


Run up on these pussies and strangle them with they new chains
I am not afraid to confront my competition head-on and defeat them, dominating the music scene


I said "I'm barely getting started", why they tapping out?
I have a long career ahead of me, yet other artists are already surrendering and giving up in their attempts to compete with me


And I been sniffing out these bitches like a basset hound
I have a keen intuition and ability to expose other rappers for their weaknesses, just like a dog can sniff out weak spots in their prey


I make a living talking shit, fuck a cap 'n' gown
I make my living as a rapper, not through traditional education and degrees


That's why they bitter, I know what y'all bitches mad about
Other rappers are jealous of my success and intimidated by my talent and skill


Said I been up on the bottom living lowkey
I have worked hard and struggled to reach success, living a humble and simple life to achieve my goals


Tryin' to make a dream a living, so I don't sleep
I am working tirelessly to achieve my dreams and goals, sacrificing sleep and rest to accomplish my ambitions


Young prophet's coming up, you see the whole team
I am not the only talented artist on my team, we are all working together to achieve success and establish ourselves in the music industry


So if you ain't about the business, don't approach me
If you are not serious and dedicated to the music industry, I am not interested in collaborating or working with you


Still grinding and going savage on instrumentals
I continue to work hard and put in effort towards creating new and innovative music


A fifth of Ketel gon' turn him into a vicious rebel
Even a small amount of alcohol can turn someone into a wild and rebellious individual, capable of anything


I spit flame up off the dome, call that Twisted Metal
My lyrics and flow are so powerful and intense, they can energize and excite a crowd, like metal music


Ya'll made a name but it's clear that we on some different levels
Other rappers may have established a reputation for themselves, but my team and I are at a completely different level of talent and skill


Said "I've been up on the mission" while these fiends watch
I have been working hard and focusing on my goals, ignoring those who may doubt or criticize me


I swear they plotting every day to make my dreams stop
There are people who are envious of my success and seek ways to damage or prevent my future success and achievement


Ya'll take your cheap shots
Other rappers may try to take advantage of a situation or attack me when I'm vulnerable, but I am still able to succeed despite their efforts


I been dope, I don't detox
I am naturally talented and skilled at creating music, I don't need additional enhancements or substances to improve my abilities


I'm still dropping that heat rocks
My music continues to be innovative and intense, capturing listeners with its powerful sound


So take cover when the beat drop
My music is so intense and energetic, listeners may be overwhelmed or overpowered by its sound and lyrics


We got the whole crowd jumping 'til they bones snapping
My team and I are able to energize and excite a crowd to the point where they cannot control themselves, jumping and dancing uncontrollably


From every single instrumental, I've been toe tagging
My music has been consistently intense and powerful, symbolically ending the careers and reputations of other rappers


Now every DJ play me to get these hoes spazzing
My music is so popular and intense, it is played by DJs to excite and energize listeners, causing them to dance and lose control


So tell 'em, drop the fucking needle like a dope addict
Request for DJs to play my music and energize the crowd, like a drug dealer providing drugs to addicts


I finally broke in the business, I'm 'bout to renovate
I have finally achieved success in the music industry, and now it is time to make significant changes and improvements to the industry


This is for the men and their pussies I've got to educate
My music is intended to educate and instruct other rappers, challenging them to improve and learn from my accomplishments


Ya'll are busy chasing them bitches you tryin' to penetrate
Other rappers are focused on superficial and unimportant aspects of the music industry, ignoring the importance of true talent and skill


And doing a cheap shift, but every night, you tryin' to celebrate
Other rappers may take shortcuts or make false claims for success, but I am focused on working hard and celebrating my true achievements


Should'a been a Kingpin, call the boy Pablo
I have the skills and talent to be a powerful and successful leader in the music industry, like the notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar


Kick him in the dirt, gon' turn him into compost
I am capable of defeating and dominating other rappers, leaving them in ruin and obscurity


Body every single opponent, feel like John Jones
I am confident in my abilities to physically defeat my opponents, like UFC fighter Jon Jones


Hit 'em with the combo
I am capable of delivering a combination of powerful and intense lyrics, overwhelming and defeating other rappers


Finna be rid of 'em all pronto
I will quickly and effectively defeat my opponents, establishing myself as the dominant and successful rapper in the music industry


Classic, give it to the masses
My music is timeless and appeals to a wide audience, making it a classic in the music industry


Momma said the way that I'm living is "too drastic"
My dedication and intensity towards my goals may be seen as extreme or unusual by some people, such as my mother


Still, I gotta practice
Despite my success and talent, I continue to work hard and improve my skills as a rapper and artist


Comin' in with the passion
I bring a high level of energy and intensity to my music and performance, fueled by my passion for the industry


Giving 'em all I got 'til I wind up in the casket
I will continue to put all of my effort and talent into my music and career, even until the end of my life


Grew up on the wave and now they can't control it
I grew up learning and developing in the music industry and now I am unstoppable and beyond control


Tryin' to figure out what the antidote is
Other rappers and competitors are trying to determine how to defeat me and stop my career success


Tell 'me the man's compulsive
My intense dedication and focus in the music industry may be seen as compulsive or obsessive


Go and tell 'em "I demand a bonus"
I have worked hard to achieve my level of success and believe I deserve compensation and recognition for my efforts


One life on this Earth and I plan to roam it
I have big ambitions and plans for my life and career, wanting to experience and achieve as much as possible


So I gotta keep it comin' with the limited rounds
I am restricted by time and resources in the music industry, but I will still work hard and create great music despite these limitations


And while the whole team coming with the pivotal sounds
My team of talented artists is working together to create music that is groundbreaking and innovative in the industry


And never buggin' over nothing, I got minimal doubts
I am confident in my abilities and the success of my team, never letting self-doubt or insecurity interfere with our goals


And I don't gotta wait for nobody to give me the crown
I am confident in my own success and abilities, not relying on anyone else to establish me as a talented artist and industry leader


So fuck y'all
I refuse to let other rappers or competitors bring me down or interfere with my success, dismissing their attempts to challenge or defeat me




Writer(s): David Jonathan Breukers, Vincent Timothy Jacovelli

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Vin Jay

Spotify & Apple Music 🔗 in description

Fin

Keep her lit !

Fin

🔥

Kala Spears

Keep the 🔥🔥🔥 coming my guy!!
Always Here For It!! That beat tho...✔

Savitar900

Vin you truly are today's modern Rap God 🙏🙌

ThatGuyHyperz

fucking fire my guy!

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Víctor

It's a pleasure to have collaborated on this song with my scratches, u killed with ur lyrics n flow Vin Jay 🔥🔥🔥 n the instrumental of Epidemix it’s dope 😎

Sage the Phoenix

That ending flow is the most fire flow I've ever heard from Vin

WE NEED A WHOLE SONG OF THAT!

MrProPvPer

Vin jay setting my house on fire weekly

Monster PvP

Hahaha daily

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