Keep The Time
Virtuoso Lyrics

Guess who this is
Introduction to the artist Virtuoso

Big Virt
Name or nickname of the artist

Slam to the real
A call to attention to listen and understand the truth in the following lyrics

All my life I've talked like this but I guess I'm just too honest
The artist has always spoken honestly, but it has not always been appreciated

Cause it's, so hard to speak your mind
It is difficult to express oneself honestly without fear of judgement or backlash

When half of the people clocking don't know how to keep the time
Those who criticize the artist may not have the same level of understanding or awareness as the artist

Bringing the kick smash stinging the sticks the Virtuoso
The artist is announcing his arrival and showcasing his musical style

Your bird wants to step so beware like Coco
A warning to anyone who wants to challenge the artist, like a bird trying to fight a bigger opponent

Oh no, he did it flip it the meticulous
The artist has impressed with his skill and precision

Rhytmic precision of a metrinome mechanism
The artist's rhythm and flow are precise and mechanical, like a metronome

Is it him? Why yes in the flesh it's
Confirmation of the artist's identity

Miguel-ito can I speak so fresh
The artist is introducing himself with a Spanish nickname and expressing confidence in his ability to rap

Through techniques hypodermic needles filled with antidote
The artist's lyrics serve as a cure or antidote to society's problems and injustices

Neccisary precautionary measures for my cancer quotes
The artist's powerful and meaningful lyrics are like medicine that can cure societal ills

Grammar slow, fiery the burned sun
The artist's lyrics are delivered with slow intensity and passion like the sun's fiery energy

Oxygen tank numb box cutter shank tongue
The artist's voice is like a powerful weapon that can cut through anything

Rolled over Moses, soldiers in the bulldozer choke
The artist is referencing violence and oppression throughout history that has continued to the present day

Gods high rollers smoke lah from Angola
The artist is referencing the use of drugs by powerful people

That's been dusted with Ebola
The reference to Ebola adds a sinister and dangerous element to the drug use

Strike frames like world champ bowlers
The artist's lyrics come with precision and skill, like a champion bowler hitting the perfect strike

So fly they call me air traffic controller
The artist's confidence and skill are so high that he is like an air traffic controller, in control of his music and career

The leader of a team of tigers like mac notes
The artist is a leader and surrounded by other talented rappers and producers

I patch most and my backstrokes will slap folks
The artist is confident in his ability to stay ahead of the competition and even intimidate them

Don't discriminate between Muslims and Christians
The artist promotes unity and equality, regardless of religion

I speak to those who listen, spit in repetition
The artist's words are meaningful and designed to stay in the listeners' minds

So it sticks in your mind like a thorn in your side
The artist wants his listeners to remember his lyrics and feel the impact of his message

We been born and divide goin to war over pride
The artist is referencing the societal problem of division and conflict based on pride and ego

Now were gonna decide wether to hold a grudge
The artist wants people to choose forgiveness and love instead of anger and resentment

Put the gun to the side it's better to show some love
The artist is promoting non-violent conflict resolution and love as the answer

And roll some bud and get high as a kite
The artist is advocating for the use of marijuana

If god take me now it's aite, I wanna die on the mic
The artist is expressing his love of music and his commitment to it until the end

The most integral parts of our community are usually number two or three
The artist is discussing the importance of lesser-known members of society

On our list of priorites, who's the minority who's majority
The artist is asking people to consider who is really in power and who is not

And what senority accepts somebody sayin all for me
The artist is questioning the idea of seniority and how it is used to maintain inequality

In this american dream it becomes more apparent the scheme
The artist is referencing the American Dream and how it can be a setup for failure or inequality

Is that the rich will inherit the cream
The artist is referencing the idea that wealth and power are not equally distributed in society

We need to integrate, interracially interface
The artist is advocating for integration and unity among different races

Cross inseminate summer and winter makes a splinter hate
The artist is referencing how division and hatred can be created by differences or misunderstandings

I'm into safe livin, and if it means giving up people thinking I'm hard
The artist is prioritizing safety and avoiding violence, even if it means being perceived as 'soft'

My strikes are fatale
The artist's rap lyrics are powerful and impactful

The Archbishop pass me the bread spark this bitch up
The artist is referencing the sharing of marijuana like a religious sacrament

Hit them dark sisters with rhythm there hearts switch up
The artist's music can inspire people and change their perspective

To match the pitch up so get up outta your seat
The artist's music is exciting and meant to be danced to

My fat grammar, jackhammer powder the streets
The artist's style of rap is powerful and intense, like a jackhammer impacting the streets

It's Virtuoso the most cunning linguist
The artist is confident in his skills as a rapper and lyricist

I practice my raps while I'm performing cunnulingus
The artist is making a clever wordplay on 'practicing' his skills in both music and sex

Rappers say they let more shells fly than beetles
The artist is referencing the violent language frequently used by rappers

Then in the same verse complain about they dying people
The artist is criticizing the hypocrisy of rappers who glorify violence but then complain about the consequences

Now son you ain't got nothing to prove
The artist is advising someone to not feel pressured to prove themselves to others

And they just bucking at you cause they got nothing to lose
The artist is speculating that someone may be attacking another person out of desperation or lack of options

The true lesson, we need to stop stressin
The artist believes in the importance of reducing stress and anxiety in one's life

Who's the hardest, walk away see another day stay modest
The artist is advising people to avoid dangerous situations and to not feel the need to prove their toughness

Lay with ya godess, get weeded up and seated up
The artist is promoting relaxation and pleasure, such as spending time with a lover and getting high

Time for creation no more destruction I've seen enough
The artist is calling for an end to violence and destruction and for the promotion of creativity

Virtuoso's on a global change mission
The artist sees his music as a platform for social change and is committed to making a positive impact

To get the opressed switched to the best social positions
The artist is advocating for equality and justice for those who have been oppressed

We puff a double dutch, pass and skip past ya'll like double dutch
The artist is referencing the game of double dutch and using it as a metaphor for moving past obstacles and opponents

Chill and let the deep thoughts bubble up
The artist is calling for relaxation and reflection to promote deep thinking

My strikes are fatale
Restatement of powerful and impactful rap lyrics

Slam to the real
Restatement of calling for attention and understanding of the truth