The way I read this song, it's Lupe's feelings about rap. The first two verses are why he got into rap, and a lot of it's about how he hates it as much as he loves it. But the third verse is about why he raps anyway - because the world is such a fucked up place, and he wants to do any small thing he can to make it better. In my opinion, this is the best rap song of all time.
He's been so underrated in the general picture for so long now. Probably best lyricist, best verses, and best , hard music ever. Tetsuo & Youth completely brought his sound back to life. If you don't think this is one of the best songs around, you have to listen to it a couple more times and actually listen to what he's saying in these verses...guy is fucking insane.
Can't stand cursing but the two times he does...and the two times he says the word used to demean black people is truly outshined by his message.Crazy how he gave 24 ills for ever inch of the chrome wheels.A song that will make you stop dead in your tracks and re-examine everything/everyone.Especially yourself. "All the *WORLDS* *ILLS*,*sitting on chrome 24 inch wheels like that*!" "And it *HURTS* me *SOUL*!"
It's "Too Short made me laugh..." and "Me and 'Dog/dog' couldn't relate...". Both of these are references to the favored, foul mouthed Hip Hop legend Too Short aka Short Dog. The latter will now make sense as a double entendre.
AllMyBitches LikeBitches LMAO he even says asthaghfirullah in the beginning which is to ask for forgiveness in Islam. Outta here witcho stupid ass. His real name is Wasalu Mohammed.
Great job with the lyrics, very few mistakes. A particular one I feel the need to point out: He actually says "Osama and Obama and em" instead of "Osama and no bombin them". I thought it was important to point this out because it's a powerful line in an amazing song. Peace.
What is going on. Whoa this song blows my mind every time. Nothings changed. Will it ever change? Nope! "They say don't knock it mind your business. His business isn't mine and that nigga pimpin got it"
This track is the reason why I "consciously" banned rap for 5 years 2006-2010, and also the reason why I "hypocritically" listen to artists like Future and Young Thug, and produce trap beats today...
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That last verse is one of the best stringing together of lyrics ever.
Totally agree.
Yup and the way he summarize it in the chorus is simply genius. One of the most underrated songs
Somehow we all can relate to all the verses simply genius
That last verse is pure art. so impressive
This song 🔥🔥🔥 AF Lupe Fiasco Still one of favorite Rapper's since Superstar
And the way he summarize it in the chorus takes it to another level.
The way I read this song, it's Lupe's feelings about rap. The first two verses are why he got into rap, and a lot of it's about how he hates it as much as he loves it. But the third verse is about why he raps anyway - because the world is such a fucked up place, and he wants to do any small thing he can to make it better. In my opinion, this is the best rap song of all time.
Best lyrical song ever... Lupe will always be king of hip-hop... ALWAYS
He's been so underrated in the general picture for so long now. Probably best lyricist, best verses, and best , hard music ever. Tetsuo & Youth completely brought his sound back to life. If you don't think this is one of the best songs around, you have to listen to it a couple more times and actually listen to what he's saying in these verses...guy is fucking insane.
Word
Now he’s getting hated for saying he’s a better lyricist than Kendrick
over ten years ago driving home from work at night i heard these lyrics from someone's car, googled and love this song.
@@lapacesiaconvoiI LOVE that
2006 i was 16yrs old....i still feel this song no different
Damn I was 6
daamn same g. different title but tomorrow is still the same. good ol days
I was 20 bro turning 39 this year and still rocking this song because it’s one of the best from the 00’s
The opening recitation in the background "Astagfirullah" means "God forgive me". Lupe is a proud Muslim and not afraid to show it.
They bombed our villages and call me terrorist
Who's here in 2024 ,
This song still touches my soul. Lupe is so underrated. 🙏🏽
One of the few artists who really touches the soul
Suge Knight LMAO ok Suge
2024 still listening, this song is truly timeless, all the subjects it touches still remain the issues today…
Dude gotta be top 5.
We need more guys like Lupe spitting real stuff. Tired of rap moving backwards!
easily, in my mind at least, the greatest MC to ever grace hip-hop period.
lupe is def better
💀💀💀
A POETIC MASTERPIECE
who else listen to this song probably one to many times
2 X 20 for me.
Me. Cause it hurts me soul.
Since 2006 till infinity 🫡🙏
Can't stand cursing but the two times he does...and the two times he says the word used to demean black people is truly outshined by his message.Crazy how he gave 24 ills for ever inch of the chrome wheels.A song that will make you stop dead in your tracks and re-examine everything/everyone.Especially yourself.
"All the *WORLDS* *ILLS*,*sitting on chrome 24 inch wheels like that*!"
"And it *HURTS* me *SOUL*!"
Maria spero Thank you sooooo much sis.Wasn't sure if anyone would listen to this or like it.
+Sage Sykes i like cursing
@@757Automatic I noticed that too, 24 ills for each inch of the chrome wheels. What a lyrical genius.
@@Jack-rk7jc Facts and it's sad so many will never know that
This era mannn, Lupe, early Wiz, Gym Class Heroes, Dilated Peoples, Ludacris, T.I. beautiful time in hip hop
This song and Kendrick's Sing about me are instant classics.
Sing about me is just an extended K. DOT version of Nas' second childhood
No fkin rapper dead or alive as lyrical as this man ... Wasalu the lyrical goat🐐
one of the greatest rap songs ever!!!
It's "Too Short made me laugh..." and "Me and 'Dog/dog' couldn't relate...". Both of these are references to the favored, foul mouthed Hip Hop legend Too Short aka Short Dog. The latter will now make sense as a double entendre.
T Willis ooooooh snap! Lol
2020 im back for more King Lupe GOAT
this fire i love hip hop like this
my muslim brother right there lupe salaam Alaikum
excuse me
+Alexis Sanchezz he's a black Muslim lol
+Alexis Sanchezz Muslim is a religion witcho ignint asa
AllMyBitches LikeBitches LMAO he even says asthaghfirullah in the beginning which is to ask for forgiveness in Islam. Outta here witcho stupid ass. His real name is Wasalu Mohammed.
Karim Abdul الإسلام طريق الحقيقه والسعاده
Thumbnail is crazy ngl
"This nonsense built me..."
Many years from now will understand.. till then. Just keep listening!
These lyrics man wow
Ill never forget this song
The third verse dam enough to make u cry
this song has never been more relevant than it is now...
It was made years before though.
Steven Bill i know. hence the comment lol
Smoove-Z Hence "never been" ,so it's been probably relavent the whole time or since.
Steven Bill now you're just splitting hairs...
@@stevenchill5078 he said it's never been "more" relevant. Not that it was irrelevant back then
the beginning of the beat is so fire
😂🎉 damn! I'm 48 years old, heard this for the first time maybe the best thing I've ever heard
this was my one time fav
Spine tingling rhymes - something few rappers can achieve
Crazy how i looked for this a year to the day
Love this kind of music
Poetic!!
Love this song!
I luv
Luv
Luv
Luv
This song
Classic Lupe!!!
Great lyrics, thanks a lot.
Real hip hop lasts forever
Beautiful...
One line is wrong but he says bartering at 3:01 "yeah laser guided targeting oil for food bartering organization harboring (meaning trading)
Pac would've been proud
One of the greats
Prevalent in different things with the witnesses indifferent to stop it
Lupe is lyrically above us.
This is so dope one of favorite
one of my wishes to see lupe and K dot joint together
amazing
Love this brother.. Mashallah
Great job with the lyrics, very few mistakes. A particular one I feel the need to point out: He actually says "Osama and Obama and em" instead of "Osama and no bombin them". I thought it was important to point this out because it's a powerful line in an amazing song. Peace.
He actually says no bombing them.. This was release before anyone truly knew about Obama.. Great freaking song tho
@@el_gallo_lira it actually was obama lmao i know i reply 3 years later
America 🇺🇸 sad 😥 but this song still applies to every single word only ×50 times more
As uncomfortable as an untouchable touching you = Elliot Ness-untouchable-police...dope
The "humble" of a past generation.
This song is so underrated
Common man. 👊🏽
Astaghfirullah! - The 1st word he says when the songs begins....
Very inspiring.
The thumbnail!
Pen Game Insane😮💨
What is going on. Whoa this song blows my mind every time. Nothings changed. Will it ever change? Nope! "They say don't knock it mind your business. His business isn't mine and that nigga pimpin got it"
2019???
This shit so relevant right now
He really touch's the soul..my eyes are open
Love Museums
He didnt want to rap because its degrading to women oh my god hes so sweet😇
السلام عليكم
وعليكم السلام
2019?
This track is the reason why I "consciously" banned rap for 5 years 2006-2010, and also the reason why I "hypocritically" listen to artists like Future and Young Thug, and produce trap beats today...
Respect 👍
❤❤❤💯🐐
2:47
Classic
Sounds more like Osama and Obama them on that last verse(lyrics)
Brittany Holmes the verified lyrics say “no bombing them”.. so yes it’s a double entendre.
Nah this was before Obama was president, unless he was referencing senator Obama but I doubt it
It's Too Short
Dope ....string theory
*Too Short made me laugh* not to sort he's referring to the rapper.
Luuuuupppppeeeee
hahaha listen to when he takes a breath in between lines. its hilarious
Man I was thinking the same thing lol Lupe one of my faves tho
Osama and Obama and them. That's the lyric
This was made before Obama's career
it is still the lyric
Jay Gant No one even knew who he was back then
He was a US senator. Obama and Lupe are from the same city
Jay Gant Eh. Still sounds different to my ear.