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scallops hotel Lyrics
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Padded shoulder blades on the corduroy blazer
Brush off dander
I don't pander to older ways
Basket case, strange male wit
Couldn't help but notice how his chainmail fit
It was all shines and gleaming
Noticed I was lazy
That boy raps like there's no tomorrow
That boy raps like there's only black keys
That boy raps like Rivka Galchen
That boy raps like…
I two-step when there's a glitch in the matrix
Hambone through the fabric of space time
My mind is not a radio broadcasting
Pull up the collar on my London Fog
Rap is all monologue
I can feel the edges of my whole world shrinking
I've been thinking about what is called thinking if
Every copy is a meta-original then
Who will benefit from being truly original?
We've been more than patient
The anti-realist never considers motivation
I love rappers how shepherds love sheep for wool
It's easy for me to say this place isn't beautiful
I love rappers how shepherds love sheep for wool
It's easy for me to say this place isn't beautiful
In the first stanza, the lyricist Scallop Hotel introduces some of his physical choices, such as wearing Jazz musician socks and padded shoulder blades. He then mentions his disregard for old ways, suggesting that he is someone who looks towards the future. He also describes himself as a strange character with a witty sense of humor. He notices a boy who raps differently, rapping like there's no tomorrow and only using black keys, referencing the key signature that typically incorporates the black keys on a piano. He then compares the boy's style to that of Rivka Galchen, an American-Canadian writer known for her unique style and radical ideas.
In the second stanza, Scallop Hotel talks about feeling like he's in a glitch in the matrix, a reference to the famous 1999 movie where everything we think is real is just a computer simulation. He acknowledges that his mind is not a radio broadcasting, meaning his thoughts are not always clear and concise. He then references his outfit again and mentions how he can feel the edges of his world shrinking. This could refer to the feeling of becoming increasingly closed-minded or how he is becoming more focused on certain things.
In the final stanza, Scallop Hotel talks about the idea of originality in the music industry. He questions whether there is even such a thing as being original, given that everything is a replica of something else. He then talks about his love for rappers and the way they make music, comparing it to how shepherds love their sheep for wool. He ends the song by saying that it's easy for him to see that the world is not beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm wearing Jazz musician socks
I like to express myself through fashion and wear funky socks
Padded shoulder blades on the corduroy blazer
I like to wear clothes that make me stand out and feel confident
Brush off dander
I don't pay attention to the small things or let them get in my way
I don't pander to older ways
I don't conform to traditional or outdated beliefs
Basket case, strange male wit
I have a unique sense of humor and don't fit the mold of what people may expect
Couldn't help but notice how his chainmail fit
I appreciate the details and aesthetics of things around me
It was all shines and gleaming
The item I noticed was shiny and new
Noticed I was lazy
I recognize that I may be lazy or not putting in enough effort
I show what his mind be scheming
I try to understand and interpret the thoughts and motives of others
That boy raps like there's no tomorrow
The rapper I'm referring to has a lot of passion and energy in their music
That boy raps like there's only black keys
The rapper I'm referring to has a unique style or technique in their music
That boy raps like Rivka Galchen
The rapper I'm referring to has a similar creative style as Rivka Galchen
That boy raps like…
I'm leaving it open-ended for interpretation or to suggest there are many rappers with unique styles
I two-step when there's a glitch in the matrix
I have a certain agility or adaptability when faced with challenges or unexpected situations
Hambone through the fabric of space time
I have the ability to break through barriers or limitations in order to achieve my goals
My mind is not a radio broadcasting
I don't easily absorb or regurgitate information from others without processing and analyzing it first
Pull up the collar on my London Fog
I like to dress in a style reminiscent of classic films or fashion icons
Rap is all monologue
Rap is a solo art form that allows for individual expression and storytelling
I can feel the edges of my whole world shrinking
I am aware of the limitations or boundaries in my own life and am trying to expand them
I've been thinking about what is called thinking if
I am contemplating the process of thinking and how it affects my perspective and actions
Every copy is a meta-original then
Every version or iteration of something is unique and has its own value or significance
Who will benefit from being truly original?
I am questioning the value or necessity of being completely original in a creative field
We've been more than patient
I am feeling frustrated or impatient about a situation that has been ongoing for a while
The anti-realist never considers motivation
People who reject realism and focus on abstract concepts may not take into account the motivations behind human behavior
I love rappers how shepherds love sheep for wool
I appreciate and admire rappers for their creativity and unique talents
It's easy for me to say this place isn't beautiful
I have a critical or discerning eye when it comes to aesthetics and can quickly judge something as unattractive or unworthy
I love rappers how shepherds love sheep for wool
I appreciate and admire rappers for their creativity and unique talents
It's easy for me to say this place isn't beautiful
I have a critical or discerning eye when it comes to aesthetics and can quickly judge something as unattractive or unworthy
Contributed by Ian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dearestbrotherchroma
and that was when
that was when those fellows came up and they asked
wh-what does a five fifth make?
what does a five fifth make? That makes one whole.
what is five fifths? One whole.
And I'm tryna remember what I was wearing...
What was I W-
@HotPepperGaming
I'm rooting for milo so hard. Dude deserves all the success.
@Nepentheeemusic
+Hot Pepper Gaming You are probably the last popular youtube channel I expected to see haha
@LiquimetalCoating
+Hot Pepper Gaming Rep Milo with every percentile of your being. Bet every pence on the Green Horse for rap.
@LiquimetalCoating
+Hot Pepper Gaming Also ask him to review the original Diablo. He always picked the druid.
@TheInsaneSB
+Hot Pepper Gaming holy fucking shit
@room___
+Hot Pepper Gaming who is milo? this is scallops hotel obviously, whoever this milo guy is, he's been totally stealing this guys thunder.
@lysolcoke2HD
Man, I love his flow. Everything I've heard from him is just chill, laid back, and introspective. One of my favs for sure.
@Youngapollo47
This dude had my favorite project this year next to Quelle Chris and Denzel Curry. Dude is really introspective and interesting, he creates a perfect blend of spoken word and hip-hop and I love it. He's never had a bad project imo
@KingSyor
foxking39 what was the name of his project? Plain speaking?
@dieliebenerus5625
SpazManiak713 Things That Happen At Day/Things That Happen At Night, I Wish My Brother Rob Was Here, Milo Takes Baths, Toothpaste Suburbs and Cavalcade. Those are the names of each album he has other then Scallops Hotel, which is still milo.