Pulling from a multimedia and performance art background, Zebra Katz brings a slo-mo dark delivery to his rhymes, which are set over a minimal, unencumbered beat on his highly acclaimed first single "IMA READ" (Mad Decent/Jeffrrees). "IMA READ" was heralded as the "Official Song of Paris Fashion Week" after Rick Owens personally chose it to score his Fall/Winter Womenswear runway show.
SLEEPN
Zebra Katz Lyrics
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RIGHT THROUGH EM
THEY DON’T SEE ME CAUSE
THEY SLEEPING AND IM DRAWING ON
BLACK FACE / WAR PAINT
THROW A HEX ON EM
ALL BLK
WHITE STRIPE
UGH YO
ITS ZEBRA BABY
KNOWN TO IT FUCK UP
AND DRIVE EM
OH SO CRAZY
SUCH A FUCKING
LADY BUT DON’T CALL ME
DAISY
AIN’T SCARED TO SAY
THINK TWICE / AND SAY FUCK YOU
PAY ME
LET ME
LET ME
GET AN INCH IN
GET IN - WHERE I FIT IN
YOU SO FIT - I’M SMITTEN
GRIP IT - WATCH IT STIFFEN
DEEP IN
THIS POSITION
UNDRESS MY INHIBITIONS
TEASE ME TO SUBMISSION
KISS ME
PEEP THE VISION
NEVER FAILED A MISSION
HOOK ME
CAUSE IM SLIPPIN
LIMITED EDITION
WATCH ME AS
I GLISTEN
WHY YOU EVER LISTEN
QUIT IT
WITH THE BITCHING
WAIT FOR IT TO
KICK IN
HOW LONG WILL IT LAST
ALL HAPPENED SO FAST
IN THE BLINK OF EYE
MY LIFE FLASH RIGHT PASS
HOW LONG WILL IT LAST
ALL HAPPEN SO FAST
IN THE BLINK OF EYE
MY LIFE FLASH RIGHT PASS
RUNNING
GOTTA CATCH A FLIGHT
BE MY AFTERNOON DELIGHT
BE THE THUNDER TO MY LIGHT
FUCK ME
LOVE ME
STAY THE NIGHT
NIGHT
YOU WILL NEVA EVER DIM MY LIGHT
NAH SHAWTY GWAN GET YA LIFE
WHAT A SHAME
WHAT A SHAME
DIDN’T DO IT FOR THE FAME
IMA BEAST
ON THE BEAT
BEAT
AND I CAN’T BE TAMED
WHO THE SMOKE
YOU THE FLAME
BLOW ME OUT
GO INSANE
THINGS AIN’T REALLY BEEN THE SAME
ME AND THEM DON’T REALLY HANG
SOO CONFUSED AND ASHAMED
F KATZ YA SURNAME
IS IT ME THAT YOU BLAME?
FUCK THE MOTHERFUCKING FAME
CAN’T PLAY THIS GAME MAN
NAH
I AIN’T GOT NO CHANGE
WHAT A MOTHERFUCKING LAME
NEW MONEY
STILL THE SAME
YOU N ME
IS PROF
THAT LOVE IS BLIND
NOW I SEE
UR RACING THROUGH MY MIND
CHASE EACH OTHER TO
THE FINISH LINE
ALL YOU DID WAS
BEND THE RULES OF TIME
BACK WHEN I WAS UR
AND YOU WERE MINE
IM SOO GONE
AND UR TOO BEHIND
DISCONNECT YA
BROKEN LIKE A RHYME
YOU AIN’T IT WITH
NEED TO REWIND
DISCONNECT YA
BROKEN LIKE A RHYME
I’M SOO GONE
AND UR TOO BEHIND
BACK WHEN I WAS UR
AND YOU WERE MINE
SEE MY BODY
AS I SLOW GRIND
F - U - SCEW IT
I DON’T GOT THE TIME
FUCK YOU SCREW IT
YOU DON’T GOT THE MIND
WHY YOU PRESSING
COUNT YA BLESSINGS
I CAME READY
AIN’T NO STRESSING
YEAH, I ACED
PASSED YA TESTING
BITCH, I THOUGHT
YOU LEARNED
YA LESSON
ALL EYES ON ME
FULL ATTENTION
OH DID I FORGET
TO MENTION
THIS IS JUST
MY SELF-EXPRESSED
PARDON
FOR MY LITE DIGRESSION
SEVENTH HEAVEN
FUCK DEPRESSION
WHY US NIGGAS ALWAYS
STRESSING
FUCK I HOPE THEY GET THE
MESSAGE
SICK OF DANCING WITH OPPRESSION
HUFF IT UP
HOLD IT IN
EXHALE
FEEL THE RUSH
In Zebra Katz's song "SLEEPN", the lyrics express a sense of defiance and confidence in the face of those who underestimate or overlook the artist. The opening lines, "I run, right through 'em, they don't see me 'cause they sleepin'" convey a feeling of invisibility to the singer. The reference to "black face / war paint" and throwing a hex on them suggests a desire to challenge and disrupt conventional expectations or stereotypes.
The lyrics also highlight the artist's individuality and refusal to conform to societal norms or expectations. Lines like "Known to fuck it up and drive 'em oh so crazy" and "Such a fucking lady but don't call me Daisy" convey a sense of rebellion and refusing to be boxed in.
The song also touches on themes of sexual desire and empowerment. Lines like "Grip it, watch it stiffen," "Tease me to submission" and "Fuck me, love me, stay the night" suggest a level of sexual assertiveness and confidence in one's desires.
Overall, "SLEEPN" is a self-affirming anthem that celebrates personal strength, nonconformity, and a refusal to be defined or controlled by others.
Line by Line Meaning
I RUN
I am unstoppable and in motion
RIGHT THROUGH EM
I pass through others without them noticing
THEY DON’T SEE ME CAUSE THEY SLEEPING
They are unaware of my presence because they are ignorant and oblivious
AND IM DRAWING ON BLACK FACE / WAR PAINT
I am using my own identity and experiences as a source of strength and power
THROW A HEX ON EM
I curse and bring negative energy upon them
ALL BLK / WHITE STRIPE / WITH THE BEST OF EM
I possess a unique mix of Black and White identity and outperform others
UGH YO
Expression of frustration or annoyance
ITS ZEBRA BABY
I am Zebra Katz, a distinctive and powerful individual
KNOWN TO IT FUCK UP AND DRIVE EM OH SO CRAZY
I have a reputation for causing chaos and driving others insane
SUCH A FUCKING LADY BUT DON’T CALL ME DAISY
I may present myself as feminine, but I reject traditional gender expectations and stereotypes
AIN’T SCARED TO SAY THINK TWICE / AND SAY FUCK YOU PAY ME
I am unafraid to demand what I am owed and assert my worth
LET ME LET ME GET AN INCH IN
Allow me to find my place and assert myself
GET IN - WHERE I FIT IN
I want to be part of a specific group or community
YOU SO FIT - I’M SMITTEN
You are perfect for me and I am infatuated
GRIP IT - WATCH IT STIFFEN
Hold onto it tightly and observe how it becomes rigid
DEEP IN THIS POSITION
Fully committed to this situation
UNDRESS MY INHIBITIONS
Remove the obstacles that prevent me from expressing myself fully
TEASE ME TO SUBMISSION
Entice and manipulate me until I comply
KISS ME PEEP THE VISION
Engage in an intimate act and understand my perspective
NEVER FAILED A MISSION
I have always succeeded in my endeavors
HOOK ME CAUSE IM SLIPPIN
Engage with me because I am vulnerable and losing control
LIMITED EDITION
I am unique and valuable
WATCH ME AS I GLISTEN
Observe me shining and standing out
WHY YOU EVER LISTEN
Why did you ever pay attention to me?
QUIT IT WITH THE BITCHING
Stop complaining or criticizing
WAIT FOR IT TO KICK IN
Be patient and wait for the full effect to take place
HOW LONG WILL IT LAST
How much time will this situation endure?
ALL HAPPENED SO FAST
Everything happened quickly and unexpectedly
IN THE BLINK OF EYE MY LIFE FLASH RIGHT PASS
My entire life flashed before my eyes in an instant
RUNNING GOTTA CATCH A FLIGHT
I am in a hurry to catch a flight
BE MY AFTERNOON DELIGHT
Be the source of happiness and pleasure in my afternoon
BE THE THUNDER TO MY LIGHT
Be the strong and powerful force that complements my energy
FUCK ME LOVE ME STAY THE NIGHT
Engage in sexual activity with me, express love, and spend the night
YOU WILL NEVA EVER DIM MY LIGHT
You will never be able to suppress or diminish my radiance
NAH SHAWTY GWAN GET YA LIFE
No, my dear, go and focus on improving your own life
WHAT A SHAME WHAT A SHAME
Expressing disappointment or disapproval
DIDN’T DO IT FOR THE FAME
I didn't do it for the purpose of gaining fame
IMA BEAST ON THE BEAT BEAT AND I CAN’T BE TAMED
I am exceptional and dominant when it comes to music, and I cannot be controlled
WHO THE SMOKE YOU THE FLAME
I am the one causing the conflict and you are just reacting to it
BLOW ME OUT GO INSANE
Try to put me down, but end up losing control and going crazy
THINGS AIN’T REALLY BEEN THE SAME
Things have changed drastically and are no longer as they used to be
ME AND THEM DON’T REALLY HANG
I don't spend time or associate myself with them
SOO CONFUSED AND ASHAMED
Feeling lost and embarrassed
F KATZ YA SURNAME
Disregard or disrespect my last name, Katz
IS IT ME THAT YOU BLAME
Are you placing the blame on me?
FUCK THE MOTHERFUCKING FAME
I don't care about or prioritize fame
CAN’T PLAY THIS GAME MAN
I refuse to participate in this manipulative and deceitful game
NAH I AIN’T GOT NO CHANGE
No, I don't have any money or differences to offer
WHAT A MOTHERFUCKING LAME
How boring and unimpressive
NEW MONEY STILL THE SAME
Even with new wealth, I remain true to myself
YOU N ME IS PROF THAT LOVE IS BLIND
Our relationship proves that love doesn't see flaws or differences
NOW I SEE UR RACING THROUGH MY MIND
Now I realize that you occupy my thoughts constantly
CHASE EACH OTHER TO THE FINISH LINE
We pursue each other passionately until the end
ALL YOU DID WAS BEND THE RULES OF TIME
All you did was manipulate and change the course of our relationship
BACK WHEN I WAS UR AND YOU WERE MINE
In the past, when I belonged to you and you belonged to me
IM SOO GONE AND UR TOO BEHIND
I have moved on completely and you are still lagging behind
DISCONNECT YA BROKEN LIKE A RHYME
Sever ties with you, as you are shattered and no longer coherent
YOU AIN’T IT WITH NEED TO REWIND
You are not what I desire, and I want to go back to a previous state
I’M SOO GONE AND UR TOO BEHIND
I have moved on completely and you are still lagging behind
BACK WHEN I WAS UR AND YOU WERE MINE
In the past, when I belonged to you and you belonged to me
SEE MY BODY AS I SLOW GRIND
Observe my body as I move slowly and sensually
F - U - SCEW IT I DON’T GOT THE TIME
I don't have the time to engage or deal with you, so forget it
FUCK YOU SCREW IT YOU DON’T GOT THE MIND
Disregard and abandon your thoughts because they lack intelligence or depth
WHY YOU PRESSING COUNT YA BLESSINGS
Why are you stressing or worrying? Focus on your own blessings
I CAME READY AIN’T NO STRESSING
I came prepared and won't let anything bother me
YEAH, I ACED PASSED YA TESTING
Yes, I excelled and surpassed your expectations
BITCH, I THOUGHT YOU LEARNED YA LESSON
I thought you had learned your lesson and wouldn't repeat the same mistakes
ALL EYES ON ME FULL ATTENTION
Everyone is focused on me and paying full attention
OH DID I FORGET TO MENTION THIS IS JUST MY SELF-EXPRESSED PARDON
Oh, did I forget to say, this is just my way of expressing myself, so excuse me
FOR MY LITE DIGRESSION
Apology for briefly going off-topic or deviating from the main subject
SEVENTH HEAVEN FUCK DEPRESSION
Feeling euphoric and disregarding feelings of depression
WHY US NIGGAS ALWAYS STRESSING
Why are we, black individuals, always under pressure or worrying
FUCK I HOPE THEY GET THE MESSAGE
I hope they understand and comprehend the message I am conveying
SICK OF DANCING WITH OPPRESSION
Weary of battling against oppressive systems and structures
HUFF IT UP HOLD IT IN EXHALE FEEL THE RUSH
Inhale deeply, hold your breath, exhale, and experience the exhilaration
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CAMERON REED, OJ MORGAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Strozy
found this on Spotify, definitely slaps!
Roman R.
I am obsessed with this. ZFK, Sega Bodega, and Shygirl have all been on constant repeat in my playlists.
Tree of life Gems
yes! sicker then sick! thanx for the vibe-matches the moment better then most!
Pavan Flow
Losing my shizz ,this is 🔥
obnoxious little bastard music
Please consider making an album with Taktloss dude - would be the best in the world
Ewa Lewicka-Leniow
"What a motherfuckin lame, new money, still the same"🤣
Sketti Boi
My Jury was out but then it got nice n Crunchy round the 50 sec mark. Get em!. (Edit; Great lyrics & flow too.)