Pure
WOOD & METAL Lyrics
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A lot up on my mind/ lot up on my plate/ out hear on the grind/ how can I get paid/ you can’t Willy Lynch my mind/ I am not a slave/ young black educated nigga/ you gone feel my pain/
(Verse 1)
A small thing to a giant only leads to triumph/ All these motherfucking rules/ were not compliant/ the TVs like a mirror/ when I look inside it, why is it the ones that look like me/ the only ones that’s dying/ Protecting they selves/ serve our people violence/ I’m tryna prevail/ while I’m caught inside/ kill em in front of they people/ cuz it’s psychological/ let’s show em it’s not/ Eliminate the problem/
Soon as they see yo light/ they tryda stop yo shinning/ so let’s keep this/ mother fucka Lit/ fuel yo inner Fire/
Gotta be strategic/ they will not defeat us/ how I look/ having a voice and go and put my feet up/ / land of the free/ but violate our freedom/
Why you so inTimidated / every time/ you/ fucking see us/
(Verse 2)
Like Olaudah Equiano/ Know my writings crucial/ act like Malcolm think like martin Luther mix with Desmond TuTu/ they wanna conquer and divide just practice Ubuntu/ they wanna infiltrate yo mind/ fortify ingqondo/ 10 fingers to the sky/ sending praise to Chuku/ all my Bantus tryna rise/ go and get that FuFu/ earn it honest/ have some pride/ ungaba Khona Mugu/ i / need /a Mbatha raw/ I’m searching for GUGU/
Ndlovukazi yami/ I need you here with me/ soon as I make it beyond the lights/ you can set me free/ I’m tryna talk to my niggaz/ I ain’t tryna preach/ I’m so motherfucking Woke/ I cant even sleep/ the power of the tongue is gated by the teeth/ do the words you got locked up have meaning/ when they are released/
Will you be remembered when you are deceased/ baby you focused more on yo leggings or yo legacy/
All the ones that doubt us/ we gone let em see/ I’ll people are prowess/ in everything/ United we stand/ apart we fall/ strength lies in the differences not in the similarities/ All people our people/ no ones better than/ the other/ Real love can conquer anything/ United we stand/ apart we fall/ strength lies in the differences not in the similarities/
(Hook)
Rising through the top/ show the world I’m Great/ writing all the time/ gotta a lot to say/ Negativity/ except what comes my way/ niggaz and these bitches in my BIZ/ I motivate off hate/ A lot up on my mind/ lot up on my plate/ out hear on the grind/ how can I get paid/ you can’t Willy Lynch my mind/ I am not a slave/ young black educated nigga/ you gone feel my pain/
PURE
Love of one soul can offset hatred of millions/
And where there’s pure love, there’s no room for anger of any kind/
PURE
Is your heart pure
Do you believe in War
Proactive Unity Reinforce & Educate
P.U.R.E
The lyrics to WOOD & METAL's song "PURE" delve into themes of resilience, empowerment, and the struggle for equality. The opening lines suggest a heavy burden on the singer's mind and life, as they navigate the challenges of pursuing success and freedom in a world filled with systemic oppression. The reference to Willy Lynch, an infamous slave owner who developed strategies to control and manipulate slaves, highlights the singer's refusal to be mentally enslaved. They are proud of their education and black identity, and they express a determination for their pain to be acknowledged and felt by others.
In the first verse, the lyrics highlight the discrepancy between the facade of peace and the violence faced by marginalized communities. The singer seeks to rise above these circumstances and urges others to join in the fight against injustice. They recognize the attempts to suppress their brilliance and call for unrelenting resilience, emphasizing the importance of nurturing their inner fire. The verse also criticizes the intimidation felt by those in power whenever they encounter the strength and presence of black individuals.
The second verse references Olaudah Equiano, a prominent African writer and abolitionist, as well as influential figures like Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., and Desmond Tutu. The lyrics stress the need for unity and resistance against the attempts to divide and conquer. The singer yearns for the presence of their loved one, expressing a desire for freedom and the ability to communicate with their community without feeling like they are preaching. The verse concludes with contemplation on the power of one's words and the legacy they leave behind, contrasting superficial focus with the importance of building a lasting impact.
The hook reiterates the singer's determination to rise above the challenges they face, motivated by the hate and negativity they encounter. The lyrics express the constant grind and pursuit of success, highlighting the refusal to be mentally enslaved and the determination to make their pain felt by others.
Line by Line Meaning
A lot up on my mind
I have many thoughts and concerns occupying my thoughts
lot up on my plate
I have a lot of responsibilities and tasks to handle
out hear on the grind
I am working hard and putting in effort
how can I get paid
I am seeking ways to earn income
you can’t Willy Lynch my mind
I cannot be mentally enslaved or manipulated
I am not a slave
I refuse to be oppressed or controlled
young black educated nigga
I am a young, educated black person
you gone feel my pain
You will experience and understand the struggles I have faced
A small thing to a giant only leads to triumph
Minor obstacles for someone with great strength and resilience will only result in victory
All these motherfucking rules were not compliant
I do not conform to unjust rules and regulations
the TVs like a mirror when I look inside it, why is it the ones that look like me the only ones that’s dying
When I see myself represented on TV, why is it that people who share my appearance are the ones facing oppression and violence?
Protecting they selves serve our people violence
Those responsible for protecting themselves end up causing harm and violence to our community
I’m tryna prevail while I’m caught inside kill em in front of they people cuz it’s psychological let’s show em it’s not
I am striving to succeed even though I am trapped within a system that aims to destroy and demoralize us. Let's prove that their tactics won't work
Eliminate the problem, All this keep the peace and everybody silent
They want to get rid of the issue by suppressing any form of resistance or dissent, promoting a false sense of peace
I’d rather keep the peace and make the muzzle silent
Instead of maintaining a false peace, I prefer to eliminate the silencing and oppression
Soon as they see yo light they tryda stop yo shinning so let’s keep this mother fucka Lit fuel yo inner Fire
As soon as they notice your potential and success, they will attempt to hinder your progress. Let's keep ourselves motivated and inspired
Gotta be strategic they will not defeat us
We need to be strategic in our actions to ensure that they do not overpower or control us
how I look having a voice and go and put my feet up
It would be contradictory for me to have a voice and influence, only to become complacent and inactive
land of the free but violate our freedom
Despite claiming to be a free country, our freedom is constantly infringed upon
Why you so inTimidated every time you fucking see us
Why do you feel threatened and intimidated every time you encounter us?
Like Olaudah Equiano Know my writings crucial
Similar to Olaudah Equiano, I understand the importance and impact of my writings
act like Malcolm think like martin Luther mix with Desmond TuTu
I aim to embody qualities of both Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr., along with the peaceful resistance of Desmond Tutu
they wanna conquer and divide just practice Ubuntu
They seek to conquer and create divisions among us, but we should practice unity and cooperation like Ubuntu
they wanna infiltrate yo mind fortify ingqondo
They desire to infiltrate our minds and strengthen their control over us
10 fingers to the sky sending praise to Chuku
Raising my hands towards the sky as a gesture of reverence and gratitude to a higher power
all my Bantus tryna rise go and get that FuFu
All my people of Bantu descent are striving for progress and success
earn it honest have some pride ungaba Khona Mugu
Earn your achievements honestly and take pride in your work, don't be fooled by deceptive tactics
I need a Mbatha raw I’m searching for GUGU
I desire genuine and authentic love, I am searching for someone extraordinary
Ndlovukazi yami I need you here with me
My queen, I need your presence by my side
soon as I make it beyond the lights you can set me free
Once I achieve success and rise above the challenges, you can release me from the burdens and expectations
I’m tryna talk to my niggaz I ain’t tryna preach
I want to have meaningful conversations with my people, not simply lecture or sermonize
I’m so motherfucking Woke I cant even sleep
I am highly aware and conscious of the social and political issues, to the point where I struggle to find rest
the power of the tongue is gated by the teeth
The impact and influence of our words are controlled by our ability to speak or remain silent
do the words you got locked up have meaning when they are released
Do your words hold significance and impact when you finally express them?
Will you be remembered when you are deceased
Will you leave a lasting legacy and be remembered after your passing?
baby you focused more on yo leggings or yo legacy
Are you more concerned about your physical appearance and temporary trends or the mark you leave behind?
All the ones that doubt us we gone let em see
We will prove the doubters wrong and show them our capabilities and achievements
I’ll people are prowess in everything
My community possesses great abilities and skills in every aspect
United we stand apart we fall strength lies in the differences not in the similarities
We can achieve more when we are united, embracing our differences rather than trying to conform
All people our people no ones better than the other
We should consider everyone as part of our community, without considering anyone superior to others
Real love can conquer anything
Genuine, unconditional love has the power to overcome any obstacle
Rising through the top show the world I’m Great
I am determined to succeed and demonstrate my greatness to the world
writing all the time gotta a lot to say
I constantly express myself through writing as I have many thoughts and opinions to share
Negativity accept what comes my way
I embrace negativity and obstacles, understanding that they are a part of life
niggaz and these bitches in my BIZ I motivate off hate
I find motivation and drive from the criticism and animosity from both men and women
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xavier
Hi, pretty interesting video imo
I just wanted to point out that the wood could have, indeed, been blamed x)
Wood is not an homogenous material.
So the way the plank was cut into the trunk (and therefore the ring disposition in the plank) had some impact on the "spreading" and "cracking".
Using a plank with straight rings (with less curving of the rings) would have cause less crack to appear (because it's "already flat")
The "diagonal cracks" were always perpendicular to the rings.
And the specie used had some impact as well in my opinion. Pine (and i think that it applies to coniferous species in general) have a significant difference in terms of density in between rings. Some hardwood species (like oak) have similar issues because they have an irregular repartition of vessels across the rings
I think that it would have been easier to use some popular or some basswood which doesn't have this issue.
Chaschuky999
RIP the dream of Nigel owning a “nugsmasher pro” would’ve been a truly legendary piece of lab equipment.
average_super_jew 123
I was thinking the same thing 😂😂😂
Eddie Burke
lol if he smoked he could get good use out of it, too bad it was aluminum since it was cheaper than the other option.
doughnut1107
He has a Nugsmasher Ultra. More power, more pressure, more nug smashing!
den nis
Wewd!! ❤
Dystopic
I really want one so it would have been cool to see one in use!
Dude look a tree
Would love to see a follow-up with store bought plywood. Also, if the crushing actually bonds the cellulose fibers together, could you layer without any glue?
A Seba
Somehow I think hes gonna be tired of squashing wood
m f
I think the glue would compromise it unless a different set of chemicals was used. Using pure wood ships might work though. It would take so much wood chips to make a compressed block like this.
StaticRadion
I dont think plywood would work because of how much glue is used already. At any point where a natural fiber chain like the wood structure ends you have a weakened area. In a full grain piece of wood that already creates issues but they would be compounded and even weaker in plywood. Also the 100 degrees C of the heated plates was originally what in theory bonded the wood. So could you use heat and pressure to bond layers without glue is probably possible but when you talk about the orientation of the wood how he chances the grains it would make the chance for a bond to form weaker. Also there is the entire problem of the liquid and probably the steam of the water that helped in the bonding not being present and that as you make the layers thicker the transference of heat through multiple layers would be much harder to do without that liquid and gas mixture. Ah those are just my napkin thoughts but I bet they check out.