The Crazy
Wale Lyrics

Do you think I'm crazy
Wale asks the listener if they think he's insane.

Do you think I'm out of my mind
Wale questions the listener's perception of his mental state.

With this tape
Wale is referring to his latest project that he has created.

Rappers out of shape so
Wale is commenting on the current state of rap and how artists are becoming lazy with their art.

I just wanna taper and me give it a shape up
Wale wants to shape up the rap industry with his new project.

My flow is a razors edge (spits toothpick) CHICO
Wale compares his flow to a sharp razor edge, demonstrating its precision and quality with a toothpick drop.

how can I convey this
Wale questions how he can communicate his message to his audience effectively.

How can I portray this
Wale is wondering how he can show his perspective in a way that is both creative and entertaining.

How can I relate this
Wale is considering how he can make his message personally significant to his audience.

Image with the same as the lyrics so I changed up
Wale wants his visual art to complement his lyrical content to create a more cohesive project.

Pumper of the same stuff
Wale is commenting on the redundancy of the current state of rap.

I gave them the tailor-
Wale gave them something different and unique.

Made from the brain
Wale created his latest project from his own unique ideas and perspectives.

Of the most genius
Wale recognizes the brilliance of his own mind and his creative abilities.

Always I appreciate it
Wale values and respects creativity and innovation.

When they leave us
Wale is talking about creative minds who have passed away, and how people don't appreciate their work until they die.

No one give a damn
Wale is stating that people don't care about an artist's work until they are gone.

When they breathe in the least bit
Wale feels that people don't value an artist's work until they are no longer producing anything.

When they try to teach us
Wale believes that many artists have something to teach the audience, but they are often disregarded.

We be in the bleachers
Wale is saying that people are not actively participating in the intellectual aspects of art and music, but they are spectators.

When they are deceased every player turn blue-chip
Wale is saying that when an artist dies, their work becomes valuable and sought after.

Same thing with this music
Wale is drawing parallels between the reception of artwork and the reception of music.

They do grown immune to it
Wale is saying that people become desensitized to music due to its oversaturation in the industry.

Make they own taste to produce it
Wale is commenting on the prevalence of artists catering to the masses rather than producing unique content.

Even in the visual, lyrical or audio
Wale thinks that over time, people become immune to different forms of artistic expression.

Clothing line struggle till the poppa nigga on it
Wale is discussing the challenges that come with starting a fashion line, and how it usually takes a well-known figure to endorse it before it becomes successful.

Though who on it first usually gets laughed at and sassed
Wale is saying that the first people to wear or endorse a fashion line are often the subject of ridicule and mockery.

And they say I'm over heads 'cause they don't understand... that
Wale believes that his message is misunderstood because people don't fully comprehend the depth and complexity of his ideas.

I swear they think I'm crazy
Wale is frustrated by the fact that people believe he is insane for thinking differently from the norm.

Too much percussion and bass
Wale is commenting on the production of music and how it can be too heavy in certain areas.

When I take beats
Wale is asserting his ability to produce high-quality beats.

God gave me wisdom and you disbelievers atheists
Wale is speaking to those who do not believe in him and asserting that his talent comes from a higher power.

While I'm making history
Wale is making a statement of fact that he is creating something that will be remembered in the future for some time.

Like I drew the temple, curriculum, get me
Wale is drawing religious references and hints to being at a level where he's creating new things like a god or great mind.

Ankou??, ancient like the pharaoh
Wale is comparing himself to a powerful figure in history.

Lil' more dinero
Wale is referencing a well-known saying related to money.

Denim flyin benz still kickin' tier zero
Wale is flaunting his success financially by referencing luxury items.

Yeah, I am crazy, hoppin off the wall like vega
Wale is bragging about his confidence and his ability to take risks like a daredevil.

They vaguely decipher my language
Wale believes that people are having difficulty understanding his message.

Outta my mind come and chase me
Wale is declaring that his ideas are too brilliant and that society cannot even keep up with his pace.

Rich off of Grammer like I'm managing Frasier
Wale is making a complex historical reference about a character in a sitcom that managed what was presumably a successful young producer. (Frasier Crane)

Cheers, psycho, maestro, orchestra delightful, the right flow, right flows down and they might go NICE
Wale is boasting about his ability to create quality music, with excellent production and performance qualities.

A low life's plight
Wale is talking about the challenges that lower-income people face.

I give up my light like an interracial couple wit a child
Wale is discussing the importance of diversity and how he is a beacon of light in a world that is often divided racially.

I'm fuckin paramount, I hope they understand that
Wale believes that he is at the top of the ranks in terms of artistry and hopes that people recognize that.

Light over heads mean I'm right where they heads is
Wale is saying that his message may be difficult for some people to understand, but it is at the same level as his audience's intelligence.

Pause, epiphany, y'all, ironically, normal, and Nermal, from Garfield, you're 'kitten' me
Wale is alluding to the idea that people might be underestimating his capabilities, using a wordplay using the names of two characters from Garfield, who are essentially cats.

it's obvious I'm crazy
Wale comes to the conclusion that he is indeed crazy.

Besides black thought, Ye and jay-z
Wale is saying that besides a few well-known artists, he stands out from the rest of the crowd.

Told you camp lo was my favorite
Wale is discussing the inspiration he gained from Camp Lo.

They was on that mase shit
Wale is acknowledging that Camp Lo was influenced by Mase.

I was on my sway ('suade) shit
Wale is saying that while Camp Lo was influenced by Mase's more commercial sound, he was focused on something more underground.

I can stop tryin' to
Wale is considering giving up on creating something new and different since most people don't seem to understand it or will appreciate it.

Had to get my mind on what I do
Wale is saying that he needs to focus on his own creative output.

They would not oblige to a mind who inclined or
Wale is commenting on how the industry is reluctant to invest in artists with unique perspectives and sounds.

Flyin' over climbers, glidin' through the skies as a slow minds wander
Wale is saying that he is mentally flying over those who are slow-minded.

Walkin' on the ground
Wale is referring to those who are slow-minded and have difficulty understanding his message.

And ipod mind to you Walkman guys
Wale is acknowledging and catering to a young generation that may not be aware of dated technologies like a Walkman.

But I apologize for not walking you around
Wale is saying sorry for not catering to people who only understand mainstream art.

'cause I acknowledge I am far more knowledge, they are more garbage and I'm so nasir
Wale is saying that he is more knowledgeable than most artists, and that he is amazing like Nas.

Bring it back, I ain't saying that I'm nas here
Wale is saying that while he is not Nas, his talent is comparable.

I'm just saying rap's dead when I'm not here
Wale's work continues to push the boundaries of what rap music should be, and his absence would, in turn, contribute to the deterioration of the industry.