White
White Lyrics
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I'm not someone that should have shit loose up in my brain
Do not fuck with me
Ah, ow
Do not fuck with me
Ah, ow
I'm the rap bastard, a lyrical disaster
Spit it, spit it faster, drink until I'm plastered
I’m the rap task force, don’t you fucking fast-forward
You’re so green, son, kinda like a tortoise
I’m a hair stroke genius sticking from a spinosaurus
Stomp you in the forest, I’m the rap purest
Old head, ‘96, you a fucking tourist
None of these young fucks, want these verbal nunchucks
Pippin jersey untucked, spit it til’ the suns up
See me rocking sagging shorts, got you rocking back and forth
How much wood could he fucking chuck like Norris
If you want more of this, then this is what I'm coming for
Any young gun is who I'm fucking gunning for
You playing with a torch you about to get scorched
If you rain on my parade then I'm coming with the storm
I'm so hot it's like you opened up the oven door
Censor this kid but you'll never cut me short
I got the big sword
And you ain't gonna want a war
I’m a little sore but I'm just having fun of course
Do not fuck with me
Do not fuck with me
You weren’t on the planet when Biggie got hot
You weren’t on the planet when Pac got shot
Knock knock who’s there
Popping out the box from the golden age of rap, nah bitch you’re not
That's why I still rock a white tee and baggy jeans
That's why I framed the front covers of them magazine
Stare at ‘em every night just before I go to sleep
My idols are your idols’ idols, I’m a beast
Better make it faster please, let's get on back these
Caught it like bad disease, when I die, rap in peace
I'm the bomb, Japanese, i'm a rap masterpiece
Do not turn your back to me, need a fucking pack these
Phillies and a couple 40s, never rains always pouring
Bite bars bitch I'm taking inventory in the morning
Buckle up slut, yup yup, time to get it shorty
I'm the best, aww shucks, it's the fucking end of story
When I breathe, air is hot, tri-fuckin-ceratops
Take a joke, Carrot Top, got a white pair of socks
If you fucking dare to cop, warning shots, bodies drop
Here it goes, there it stops, I’m gone, Barry Bonds
Do not fuck with me
Do not fuck with me
I’m not someone that you thought would ever go insane
I'm not someone that should have shit loose up in my brain
Do not fuck with me
Ah, ow
Do not fuck with me
Ah, ow
In "White," the rapper and songwriter, Tyler, the Creator, uses his lyrics to address his critics who may doubt his talent and creativity in the music industry. He asserts his status as a rap superstar, emphasizing his lyrical prowess and ability to deliver bars with speed and precision. Tyler also hints at the personal struggles and mental health issues that may have led to his occasional outbursts, warning people not to mess with him. With lines like "I'm not someone that should have shit loose up in my brain" and "If you rain on my parade then I'm coming with the storm," Tyler expresses his determination to overcome any obstacles in his path and protect his reputation as a formidable rapper.
Tyler also makes references to the golden age of rap and some of its iconic figures like The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur. He suggests that he is a product of their influence and legacy, as evidenced by his musical style and his admiration for the front covers of hip-hop magazines. By rapping lines like "That's why I still rock a white tee and baggy jeans/Stare at ‘em every night just before I go to sleep/My idols are your idols’ idols, I’m a beast," Tyler shows that he is unapologetic about his love for hip-hop and his desire to dominate the scene.
Overall, "White" is a defiant and energetic song about Tyler's determination to succeed in the music industry while staying authentic to his style and influences.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m not someone that you thought would ever go insane
I am not the person you would expect to have a mental breakdown
I'm not someone that should have shit loose up in my brain
I am not the type of person who should be mentally unstable
Do not fuck with me Ah, ow
Do not mess with me or there will be consequences
I'm the rap bastard, a lyrical disaster
I am a skilled rapper who can spit verses with ease
Spit it, spit it faster, drink until I'm plastered
I can rap at a fast pace and often drink to excess
Bitch isn’t this exactly what you asked for
This is what you wanted, so don't complain now
I’m the rap task force, don’t you fucking fast-forward
I am the one in charge, don't try to skip over me
You’re so green, son, kinda like a tortoise
You are inexperienced and slow
I’m a hair stroke genius sticking from a spinosaurus
I am a brilliant artist, like a protruding hair from a dinosaur
Stomp you in the forest, I’m the rap purest
I am the best rapper around, and I will crush anyone who challenges me
Old head, ‘96, you a fucking tourist
I have been in the game for a while, and you are just a newcomer
None of these young fucks, want these verbal nunchucks
No one wants to face my skillful rhymes
Pippin jersey untucked, spit it til’ the suns up
I am a basketball player who wears his jersey untucked, and I will keep rapping until morning
See me rocking sagging shorts, got you rocking back and forth
My style is so cool that it will make you sway back and forth
How much wood could he fucking chuck like Norris
I am so strong that I could chuck wood like Chuck Norris
If you want more of this, then this is what I'm coming for
If you want more of my music, I will keep delivering it to you
Any young gun is who I'm fucking gunning for
I am targeting any young rapper who thinks they can compete with me
You playing with a torch you about to get scorched
If you mess around with me, you will get burned
If you rain on my parade then I'm coming with the storm
If you try to ruin my success, I will retaliate strongly
I'm so hot it's like you opened up the oven door
I am so talented that it feels like being in a hot oven
Censor this kid but you'll never cut me short
You can try to censor me, but I will not be silenced
I got the big sword And you ain't gonna want a war
I am powerful, and you don't want to fight me
I’m a little sore but I'm just having fun of course
I may be tired, but I'm still enjoying myself
You weren’t on the planet when Biggie got hot
You are too young to remember the peak of Biggie's career
You weren’t on the planet when Pac got shot
You are too young to recall the time when Tupac was shot
Knock knock who’s there
This is a play on the common knock-knock joke setup
Popping out the box from the golden age of rap, nah bitch you’re not
I am a skilled rapper from the heyday of rap, and you are not
That's why I still rock a white tee and baggy jeans
I stick to the classic hip-hop style of wearing white tees and loose jeans
That's why I framed the front covers of them magazine
I am proud of the magazine covers that featured me and have them framed
Stare at ‘em every night just before I go to sleep
I admire my own success by looking at those framed covers before I go to bed
My idols are your idols’ idols, I’m a beast
The artists who inspire me are the ones who inspired the ones who inspire you, and I am amazing
Better make it faster please, let's get on back these
I want you to play the music faster so we can get back to rapping
Caught it like bad disease, when I die, rap in peace
My rapping skills are infectious, and even when I die, my music will live on
I'm the bomb, Japanese, i'm a rap masterpiece
I am a great rapper, and my rhymes are like a bomb that will explode
Do not turn your back to me, need a fucking pack these
Don't ignore me, and give me a cigarette to help me calm down
Phillies and a couple 40s, never rains always pouring
I drink a lot of alcohol and smoke Phillies cigars, and my success never stops coming
Bite bars bitch I'm taking inventory in the morning
I am constantly coming up with new rhymes, and I examine them each morning
Buckle up slut, yup yup, time to get it shorty
Listen closely, because it's time for me to rap in a vulgar, intense way
I'm the best, aww shucks, it's the fucking end of story
I am the greatest rapper, and there's no denying it
When I breathe, air is hot, tri-fuckin-ceratops
I am so intense that even the air I breathe becomes hot; I am like a powerful dinosaur
Take a joke, Carrot Top, got a white pair of socks
I am not taking myself too seriously, and I have a playful sense of humor; I wear white socks
If you fucking dare to cop, warning shots, bodies drop
If you try to steal from me or copy my style, you will face serious consequences
Here it goes, there it stops, I’m gone, Barry Bonds
I am unpredictable and always on the move, like the baseball player Barry Bonds
I’m not someone that you thought would ever go insane
I am not the person you would expect to have a mental breakdown
I'm not someone that should have shit loose up in my brain
I am not the type of person who should be mentally unstable
Do not fuck with me Ah, ow
Do not mess with me or there will be consequences
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Thomas Armitage
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@beckielairson8145
This song didn't come out in 88. This was my favorite song in the mid 60s when I was a young teen. Same song, same singer, same version. I still have my 45.
@beckielairson8145
Actually I'm wrong. Early 60s. I was around 12.
@ObiDatti-qs8wn
So I remembered my childhood and this song came to my mind, I have to search for it and listen today 12/09/2023.
@lindafraser4169
I heard this in the 1960's. I heard and liked the tune but did not know the words. Since then, I was corrected and I love his song!! Great song, Danny!
@edwardhudgins3286
I always loved this one!
@moitoi4064
it's a sad song, I'm crying a river right now.
@tammyerickson9932
Loved this song since I was a little girl back in the 60's
@fionahiggins6682
Wow! Remember this playing on my parent's state of the art stereo...on four legs , opened up in the middle ! Back in the day in Botswana ...no TV, just lots of music . And lots of great memories . Looking back , I know now that Danny Williams was born in South Africa ...he must have endured so much apartheid hate ..and still we hear a superb voice overcoming a dreaded regime .
Thank you Danny for the love and laughter you sent on vinyl to Botswana .
@ralstonbaker9129
He had to move to Great Britain to escape the oppressive regime! Although he was welcomed there he faced many tribulations! One of the world's greatest singers! S.I.P great one!
@youtubeviewer7030
now this is what i call a lost sixties classic