He spent the next few years learning his craft and released his first project, an EP titled The 7 Deadly Sins, during his senior year of high school in 2004. The project's release was limited but it generated a buzz big enough for more than a few people to take notice of Grynch's potential as an artist. He released his debut LP, This Is What I Do, in 2005. The album was received well within the Northwest Hip-Hop scene, with its lead single "So Free" receiving spins on both KUBE 93.3 FM and X104.5 FM.
As a follow-up to This Is What I Do, Grynch released a mixtape with DJ Stylz in 2006 titled How The Grynch Stole Hip-Hop Vol. 1. He released yet another mixtape in 2007 with DJ Nphared titled Heat. His sophomore LP, My Second Wind, is scheduled for an early 2008 release.
Grynch has shared stages with a variety of national artists including Little Brother, Joe Budden, C-Rayz Walz, Mac Mall & Blue Scholars. He has also collaborated with a number of notable artists including Dogg Pound affiliate Bad Azz, Geologic of Blue Scholars, Macklemore, D.Black, Neema of Unexpected Arrival, Fatal Lucciauno & Ricky Pharoe. In addition, Grynch has been featured on numerous projects and compilations including Reigncraft Vol. 6: Gotta Do It! on which he has the opening track, "That's Hip-Hop." The song received spins on both KUBE 93.3 FM and KEXP 90.3 FM as well as Shade 45 on Sirius Satellite Radio.
My Volvo
grynch Lyrics
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Now Im'a rap about my car real quick,
Im'a rap about my volvo
I need ya'll to feel me on this shit
(yeah) born in '86, same year that I was
an ugly motha fucka but that's my ride brah
a silver volvo 240 DL
it make me wanna choke somebody out call me Sprewell
my car is clean though
but i bet no girls stop and stare when they see me roll
at least in a good way
but hey you're safe as shit
but towards the bottom on my list of favorite whips
hey but its got a place in my heart
that whips close to me
worth more than me than just usin to get groceries
I've laughed in that car,
I've cried in that car,
knock on wood man,
I'll probably die in that car.
(in the) V-O-L-V-O
V-O-L-V-O my volvo
V-O-L-V-O
V-O-L-V-O my volvo
tank on empty whippin ma momma volvo
tank on empty whippin ma momma volvo
tank on empty whippin ma momma volvo
whippin ma momma volvo
whippin ma momma volvo
tank on empty whippin ma momma volvo
tank on empty whippin ma momma volvo
tank on empty whippin ma momma volvo
whippin ma momma volvo
whippin ma momma volvo
(yeah) tank on empty, yeah that's how the story goes
yo the ac vent knobs look like some Oreo's
I'm bein fo real
you know what fuckin' sucks
the glove box will pop open if i hit a bump too rough
and if you got one
i know you're understanding me
no button for the windows, i roll em down manually
and man i need some new brake pads
today at every stop light i hit i heard the motha fucka scrape bad
and man i hate that
on the real man, that's weak
and for the record, i've got some in the back seat
i've laughed in that car, i've cried in that car,
knock on wood man,
i'll probably die in that car.
(in the) V-O-L-V-O
V-O-L-V-O my volvo
V-O-L-V-O
V-O-L-V-O my volvo
tank on empty whippin ma momma volvo
tank on empty whippin ma momma volvo
tank on empty whippin ma momma volvo
whippin ma momma volvo
whippin ma momma volvo
tank on empty whippin ma momma volvo
tank on empty whippin ma momma volvo
tank on empty whippin ma momma volvo
whippin ma momma volvo
whippin ma momma volvo
(yeah) this be the realest shit i ever wrote
you wanna hear about my Bentley?
i'll probably never get one yo
and when it's cold it gets to spinnin out
down the icy hill for real,
my dude fatal can vouch
(look) you come to ballard,
you probably see my ride.
i can't count the times that it's died on I-5
oh fuckin well, my whip is still fuckin ill
pedal to the metal when i'm going up a hill
it gets me round the 6
from point a to b and now you see I'll throw some D's on that bitch
i've laughed in that car,
i've cried in that car,
knock on wood man, i'll probably die in that car
(in the) V-O-L-V-O
V-O-L-V-O my volvo
V-O-L-V-O
V-O-L-V-O my volvo
tank on empty whippin ma momma volvo
tank on empty whippin ma momma volvo
tank on empty whippin ma momma volvo
whippin ma momma volvo
whippin ma momma volvo
tank on empty whippin ma momma volvo
tank on empty whippin ma momma volvo
tank on empty whippin ma momma volvo
whippin ma momma volvo
whippin ma momma volvo
In "My Volvo," Grynch raps about his beloved car and the memories he has made in it. The song is a tribute to his 1986 silver Volvo 240 DL, a car that has been with him for years and has seen him through many ups and downs. Grynch describes the car as "ugly" but also "clean," and while it may not be the fanciest ride out there, it holds a special place in his heart.
Throughout the song, Grynch points out the quirks and imperfections of his Volvo, such as the fact that it has no button for the windows, the glove box pops open if he hits a rough bump, and the brakes scrape badly. Despite all this, he remains loyal to his car and even jokes that he will probably die in it.
Overall, "My Volvo" is a nostalgic and humorous ode to a vehicle that has become more than just a means of transportation to Grynch. It's a symbol of his journey and the memories he has made along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Now Im'a rap about my car real quick,
I'm going to rap about my car quickly
Im'a rap about my volvo
I'm going to rap about my Volvo
I need ya'll to feel me on this shit
I want you to understand where I'm coming from
(yeah) born in '86, same year that I was
My car and I were both born in 1986
an ugly motha fucka but that's my ride brah
My car may not look great, but it's mine and I love it
a silver volvo 240 DL
My car is a silver Volvo 240 DL
it make me wanna choke somebody out call me Sprewell
My car is reliable and I can depend on it, unlike basketball player Latrell Sprewell who choked his coach
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my car is clean though
My car is well-maintained and clean
but i bet no girls stop and stare when they see me roll
Even though my car is clean, I don't think it has much appeal to girls
at least in a good way
At least it doesn't attract negative attention
but hey you're safe as shit
My car is very safe
but towards the bottom on my list of favorite whips
Even though I love my car, it's not my favorite car
hey but its got a place in my heart
My car means a lot to me and has sentimental value
that whips close to me
My car is important and meaningful to me
worth more than me than just usin to get groceries
My car is worth more to me than just being used for running errands
I've laughed in that car,
I've had fun times in that car
I've cried in that car,
I've had sad times in that car
knock on wood man,
I'm superstitious and hoping that nothing bad happens
I'll probably die in that car.
I love my car and hope to have it for a long time
(in the) V-O-L-V-O
My car is a Volvo
tank on empty whippin ma momma volvo
I'm driving my mom's Volvo even though it's low on gas
yeah that's how the story goes
That's just how things are with my car
yo the ac vent knobs look like some Oreo's
My car's AC vent knobs resemble Oreo cookies
I'm bein fo real
I'm being honest
you know what fuckin' sucks
You know what really sucks
the glove box will pop open if i hit a bump too rough
My glove box doesn't stay shut when I hit a rough bump
and if you got one
If you have this car
i know you're understanding me
I know you can relate
no button for the windows, i roll em down manually
I have to roll down my windows by hand, there is no automatic button
and man i need some new brake pads
My car needs new brake pads
today at every stop light i hit i heard the motha fucka scrape bad
I'm having trouble with my brakes and it's making a bad sound at every stop light
and man i hate that
I really don't like that
on the real man, that's weak
I think that's not good
and for the record, i've got some in the back seat
For your information, I have some belongings in the back seat
yeah) this be the realest shit i ever wrote
This is the most truthful song I've ever written
you wanna hear about my Bentley?
Do you want to hear about my dream car, a Bentley?
i'll probably never get one yo
I don't think I'll ever be able to afford one
and when it's cold it gets to spinnin out
When it's cold outside, my car has trouble keeping traction
down the icy hill for real,
I've had trouble going down hills during icy conditions
my dude fatal can vouch
My friend Fatal can confirm this
(look) you come to ballard,
If you come to Ballard, a neighborhood in Seattle,
you probably see my ride.
You'll likely see my car around there
i can't count the times that it's died on I-5
My car has broken down many times on the highway I-5
oh fuckin well, my whip is still fuckin ill
Well, even though my car has problems, it's still cool
pedal to the metal when i'm going up a hill
I have to push the gas pedal hard when going uphill
it gets me round the 6
My car gets me around the city
from point a to b and now
From one place to another, and now
you see I'll throw some D's on that bitch
If I had the money, I would put rims (D's) on my car
i've laughed in that car,
I've had fun times in that car
i've cried in that car,
I've had sad times in that car
knock on wood man, i'll probably die in that car
I really like my car and hope to keep it for a long time
(in the) V-O-L-V-O
My car is a Volvo
tank on empty whippin ma momma volvo
I'm driving my mom's Volvo even though it's low on gas
yeah that's how the story goes
That's just how things are with my car
whippin ma momma volvo
I'm driving my mom's Volvo
Contributed by Aubrey E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Colin Patrick
12 years later, i still know every word. love this beat and the song such a throwback it makes me so happy
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potatoesriceandbread
First time I heard this song, my mother had just sold her 1991 940 Estate. I was raised in that car, I learned to drive in that car, I helped my Dad work on that car. This song brought back a rush of emotions that brought me to tears. I miss you old girl.
Marquise Norman
this song is such a throwback for my old squad. my friend had this shitty volvo and found this song and we always vibed to this 😂😂
Kombinator
Joke's on him. You can't die in a volvo.
Fjeld Mekk Og Klekk
you cant kill a volvo either
Dom Allen
Seen top gear UK test clarkson in a volvo 240 hammond a rover and james in a audi clarkson hit the same brick wall the others did but he did it at 45 because the speedo didnt work but it actually drove away
Kombinator
556x45mm NATO swedish tanks!
556x45mm NATO
Seen one hit a wall at 40 and drive away with only a broken radiator.
Matt Roberts
Word! Safe af!