Punctuation
Wretch 32 Lyrics
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I'm levels above that's blatant
Just check my punctuation
I'm coming to take it run with the game
Now under the sun's adjacent
I'm levels above that's blatant
Just check my punctuation
I'm coming to take it run with the game
Capital letter who's better than Wretch over here or close
Who's had an exceptional year not most
Who's actually sped through the gears or drove
Question mark you guys ain't moving step up you level
I'm on the ground with the heat the devil the street the ghetto the scene (huh) who's hot full stop
After I slept with talent I divorced my nerves and my mixtape it recorded my birth
Of course I'm preferred check my verbs
The heat starts when my speech marks (Yeah)
When they cut the cord then I knew I must perform
My worst bars way above the norm
And that's no estimation exclamation (!)
New paragraph each time I write
Screw managers they just want a piece of the pie
You'd think they knew I move food
By the way they wanna eat of my lines
Comma look I can see through my eyes
I can hear through my ears
I don't wann get locked cause I'm fearing the years
Comma I'm already behind bars
[Chorus:]
I'm levels above that's blatant
Just check my punctuation
I'm coming to take it run with the game
Now under the sun's adjacent
I'm levels above that's blatant
Just check my punctuation
I'm coming to take it run with the game
None under the sun's adjacent
(Look) Who's better than Wretch over here full stop
Who's had an exceptional year
Question Mark I'm the greatest
Exclamation quotation
New paragraph capital I I'm gona capitalise and capture my hype
I'm that it's my time comma you slack in your prime full stop
(Look) Let me roll on semi colon you're a waste of time
Space line paper so in brackets I am greater
No hyphen (huh) and you won't forget me if you remember the titans
My writing stays at the highest peak I ride the beat
I won't fall I like my seat quotation so hot so blatant
I won't stop no patience is left in me I'm blessed indeed I'm next excuse me
I got manners I'm polite G even though I've goat manners behind me
Like T that's abbreviated slightly
Will I be the greatest likely I might be
Dash high percentage that's just my prospective plus my Wretrospective
[Chorus:]
I'm levels above that's blatant
Just check my punctuation
I'm coming to take it run with the game
Now under the sun's adjacent
I'm levels above that's blatant
Just check my punctuation
I'm coming to take it run with the game
None under the sun's adjacent
(Look) Who's better than Wretch over here full stop Who's had an exceptional year Question Mark I'm the greatest Exclamation quotation
Wretch 32's song "Punctuation" is a boastful rap song in which Wretch asserts his dominance in the music industry. The chorus reaffirms this claim, with Wretch stating that he is "levels above" and that his skill can be confirmed simply by checking his punctuation. He declares himself to be the one who will "run with the game," and no one else is on his level. The use of punctuation as a metaphor for his lyrical ability cleverly showcases his confidence and skill with words.
The first verse highlights Wretch's supremacy in the rap game, asking who is better than him and stating that most haven't had an exceptional year like he has. Wretch compares himself to someone who is driving a car, urging listeners to step up their game and level up. He uses imagery of the streets, such as the "heat," the "devil," the "ghetto," and the "scene," to signify that he is comfortable in any environment and can rise to any challenge. He also emphasizes his talent and potential, stating that even his worst bars are above average.
The second verse continues to showcase Wretch's skill with words. He plays on the adjectives associated with writing and grammar, including capital letter, full stop, question mark, exclamation, quotation, and parentheses, to assert his dominance. He declares himself as the greatest and deserving of attention, while putting down others who are wasting his time. He uses wordplay and clever techniques such as Wretrospective, to display his lyrical prowess.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm levels above that's blatant
I am much better than others and it's obvious
Just check my punctuation
Look at my skills and pay attention to details
I'm coming to take it run with the game
I am ready to dominate the industry
Now under the sun's adjacent
I am always in the spotlight and close to success
Capital letter who's better than Wretch over here or close
Who is superior to me in this locality or nearby?
Who's had an exceptional year not most
Who has achieved outstanding success, not many people
Who's actually sped through the gears or drove
Who has made quick progress and achieved their goals
Question mark you guys ain't moving step up you level
Why are you not progressing? Improve your skills!
I'm on the ground with the heat the devil the street the ghetto the scene (huh) who's hot full stop
I am well-grounded and successful in difficult environments. And who is better than me, period.
After I slept with talent I divorced my nerves and my mixtape it recorded my birth
Once I realized my talent, I overcame my fears, and my mixtape was a rebirth
Of course I'm preferred check my verbs
It's obvious that I am the best. Look at my precise use of language
The heat starts when my speech marks (Yeah)
My influence begins when I open my mouth to speak
When they cut the cord then I knew I must perform
When I became independent, I realized that I had to work harder to succeed
My worst bars way above the norm
My weakest rap lines are still better than most
And that's no estimation exclamation (!)
This is not just an assumption, it's a fact!
New paragraph each time I write
I am always evolving and improving my skills
Screw managers they just want a piece of the pie
I don't trust managers, they only care about their profit
You'd think they knew I move food
They should know that I am successful and making money
By the way they wanna eat of my lines
They want to take advantage of my talent for their own benefit
Comma look I can see through my eyes
I see the world clearly and know what I'm doing
I can hear through my ears
I am aware of my surroundings and the industry
I don't wanna get locked cause I'm fearing the years
I am afraid of losing my freedom and time due to legal troubles
Comma I'm already behind bars
I am already in prison (metaphorically) due to my past and present struggles
(Look) Who's better than Wretch over here full stop
Hey, who is superior to me in this place?
Who's had an exceptional year
Who has achieved great success recently?
Question Mark I'm the greatest
I am the best, no doubt!
Exclamation quotation
Emphasizing my statement!
New paragraph capital I I'm gon' capitalize and capture my hype
I will take advantage of my fame and make the most of it
I'm that it's my time comma you slack in your prime full stop
It's my moment, and you are wasting yours
(Look) Let me roll on semi colon you're a waste of time
Let me move on to more important things, you are not worth my time
Space line paper so in brackets I am greater
My words on paper prove my superiority
No hyphen (huh) and you won't forget me if you remember the titans
You will always remember me because I am more memorable than famous movies
My writing stays at the highest peak I ride the beat
My rap skills are always top quality and I flow well with the music
I won't fall I like my seat quotation so hot so blatant
I won't fail, I am too confident and strong. My skills are obvious and impressive
I won't stop no patience is left in me I'm blessed indeed I'm next excuse me
I won't quit, I am too determined and blessed. I am the future and will keep going
I got manners I'm polite G even though I've goat manners behind me
I am well-behaved and respectful, even though I come from a rough background
Like T that's abbreviated slightly
Just like my nickname T, which is shortened from my real name
Will I be the greatest likely I might be
I have the potential to be one of the greatest rappers
Dash high percentage that's just my prospective plus my Wretrospective
I have a great outlook on my future success based on my past achievements
Writer(s): Archie Campbell
Contributed by Jackson T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Saghar Kakkar
This is the first Wretch song I heard. How far he's come is mad.
Joseph lee Trow
2 much
Blairmitch D
Same here and Iām still listening to it today. Itās mad how little views heās got on this.
Kimberley Cristina Design
This song is lyrically flawless from start to finish!
dayzyen
LYRICAL GENIUS no exaggeration dis guy is metaphorically exceptional, i actually think he's the best lyrically in the world i can name so many of his tunes dat are verbally supreme WRETCH 32!!!!
Bizairsp
12 years old and still one of the best tunes
LondonLeon
Big tune, lyricially gifted.
Baby Licious
Wretch is a beast man! He is raw talent... I like the fact that his lyrics reflect his intellect still...
Delly Fernandes
best song ever written!my guy is so talented....but so under rated.
MeatPopsycle
This song is better than anything currently on radio in USA