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Modern Man
Wrekonize Lyrics
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Hear the music and I'm coming out to face it
In the place where they may get face lifts
Instead of trying to get a bit of entertainment
Walk a thin line on an incline
All above a little bit of sentimental circus
And we thought this what we we're owed
I think these motherfuckers maybe getting nervous
In your face for the dime like an eighth of the
Time wait faithfully primed
Get a place and a time shit I been casing your grind
You ain't even really seen and running with the coldest
The JD in my bloodstream knows it
You all crooked and your whole team shows it
We break crews like you for the focus
This is a message for all of those trying to hold me back
Beware when the kid got an open jack
Get ya back up in another sunny col de sac
They say he's humble but don't ever tease the lion
'Cause you may wake a sleeping giant right around his feeding time
[Chorus]
I can't sleep good
While these crabs are in this bucket
And they all are trying to keep us down
Up in this motherfucker
I can't eat good
When there's poison in my food
'Cause they preserve the day it's due
So we can get it tasting new
I can't speak good
Because I'm raised to just behave
Instead of go and seize the day
They told me learn to be a slave
I can't sleep good, eat good, speak good
Tell me now what's a modern man to do?
I can't sleep good
I can't eat good
I can't speak good
What's a modern man to do?
In the middle of a seance with the same song
I been laid off for the paper
Get him up and lay walls cause the hate falls
Right away on to your neighbors
Enemies are closer and approach ya with the potent
Dose of don't ya need a donor
I'm good bro and the loaner
You can keep it with it's shitty little owner own up
I'm on some take what's yours
Gimme bass in the core with a taste of the war
It was safer before when we wade to the shore
Just to get another fate from The Lord
I be running round and trying to figure out the cycle
With a bit of bullshit an a rifle
When I spit an pull shit get an eyeful
This strange mans not a god damn idol
You been so busy just chasing the dream that they sold you quick
Bend over back up and just slowly drift
On top of that pack of exploding dicks
They say us passive will get fucked along the line
But you may only get the time to take one breath before you're mine
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Wrekonize's song "Modern Man" speak to the struggles of being a modern individual in a society that values conformity and submission. The first verse depicts the singer as being alone on a cold and unforgiving pavement, facing music that he can't avoid. He is in a place where many people are focused on superficial appearances rather than genuine entertainment. He feels as though he is walking a thin line of sentimentality that is balanced on an incline. The singer believes that they are entitled to a better life, but that they are being held back by those who want to maintain the status quo. The song urges listeners to take action and seize their own destiny, despite the obstacles that may be in their way.
The chorus further emphasizes the singer's feelings of frustration and helplessness. They can't sleep, eat, or speak well because they are constantly being held back by the expectations that have been placed upon them. This feeling is echoed in the second verse, where the singer finds themselves at the mercy of external forces that are determined to tear them down. Enemies lurk around every corner, waiting to strike with "potent doses" of negativity. The singer is determined to take what is theirs and fight for their place in the world.
Overall, "Modern Man" is a song that speaks to the struggles of being an individual in an increasingly conformist world. It encourages listeners to take action and seize their own lives, rather than waiting for someone else to give them permission.
Line by Line Meaning
Sole down on the coldest pavement
I'm alone on this cold street
Hear the music and I'm coming out to face it
I hear the music and I'm ready to confront it
In the place where they may get face lifts
I'm in a place where people get cosmetic surgeries
Instead of trying to get a bit of entertainment
I'm not here for leisure, I have a purpose
Walk a thin line on an incline
I'm treading carefully on this uphill battle
All above a little bit of sentimental circus
There's a hint of nostalgia in this challenging situation
And we thought this what we were owed
We believed we deserved better than this
I think these motherfuckers maybe getting nervous
My opponents might be starting to feel intimidated
I'm on some take what's mine
I'm determined to claim what's rightfully mine
In your face for the dime like an eighth of the Time wait faithfully primed
I'm ready to seize the opportunity when it presents itself
Get a place and a time shit I been casing your grind
I've been observing and analyzing your work
You ain't even really seen and running with the coldest
You haven't experienced the level of challenge that I have
The JD in my bloodstream knows it
The alcohol in my system is helping me feel more confident
You all crooked and your whole team shows it
Your team is dishonest and it shows
We break crews like you for the focus
We defeat teams like yours for the sake of our own progress
This is a message for all of those trying to hold me back
I'm addressing anyone who is obstructing my success
Beware when the kid got an open jack
Be careful when I have an opportunity to attack
Get ya back up in another sunny col de sac
I'll leave you defeated in a different, brighter place
They say he's humble but don't ever tease the lion
I may appear humble, but don't mistake my kindness for weakness
'Cause you may wake a sleeping giant right around his feeding time
You could antagonize me at the exact wrong time and regret it
I can't sleep good
I'm restless at night
While these crabs are in this bucket
Because others are trying to bring me down with them
And they all are trying to keep us down
They're trying to prevent us from succeeding
Up in this motherfucker
In this difficult situation
I can't eat good
I can't enjoy my food
When there's poison in my food
Because there's something contaminating my success
'Cause they preserve the day it's due
Because others try to maintain their power over me
So we can get it tasting new
So they can renew their control over me
I can't speak good
I feel constrained in my speech
Because I'm raised to just behave
Because I've been conditioned to conform
Instead of go and seize the day
Instead of being daring and taking risks
They told me learn to be a slave
They taught me to simply obey and not to question authority
Tell me now what's a modern man to do?
What options are available to someone in my position?
In the middle of a seance with the same song
Feeling like I'm stuck in a repetitive, eerie situation
I been laid off for the paper
I lost my job and my source of income
Get him up and lay walls cause the hate falls
My enemies are trying to block my progress with negative energy
Right away on to your neighbors
They're trying to turn those close to me against me
Enemies are closer and approach ya with the potent
My enemies are getting closer and more aggressive
Dose of don't ya need a donor
Offering me something I may not want or need
I'm good bro and the loaner
I'm fine by myself and don't need anything from them
You can keep it with its shitty little owner own up
You can keep your inferior offering and own up to your limitations
Gimme bass in the core with a taste of the war
I want to feel the intensity and strength of my competition
It was safer before when we wade to the shore
Things were less risky when we played it safe in the past
Just to get another fate from The Lord
Only to be met with another hardship or challenge sent by fate
I be running round and trying to figure out the cycle
I'm constantly searching for patterns in my struggles
With a bit of bullshit an a rifle
Using whatever resources I have to try and overcome the obstacles
When I spit an pull shit get an eyeful
When I rap and put on a show, it's quite a spectacle
This strange mans not a god damn idol
I'm not someone to be idolized, I'm just a unique individual
You been so busy just chasing the dream that they sold you quick
You've been too caught up in pursuing a false idea of success
Bend over back up and just slowly drift
You're allowing yourself to be manipulated and take a backseat in your own life
On top of that pack of exploding dicks
And in doing so, you're setting yourself up for disappointment or disaster
They say us passive will get fucked along the line
If we don't take action, we'll suffer in the long run
But you may only get the time to take one breath before you're mine
You may not have much time to react before I beat you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENJAMIN JOHN MILLER, MARCO ANTONIO JR. RODRIGUEZ DIAZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Julia Powell
on Ridin Solo
I think it sounds like it says
"Take myself somewhere far, somewhere new.
I cant feel you, what am I supposed to do? I wont look back on things that dont look m my way. Saddest thing, you changed, it wont let me stay. Why should I care when you absolutely never did, dont you know that love, it works both ways!"
Julia Powell
on Ridin Solo
The chorus lyrics dont look right.