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The lyrics paint a vivid picture of an artist, self-proclaimed "the ghetto curator," who sees their creative process as a form of poetic narration and illustration. There's a strong sense of self-awareness and defiance, as the narrator claims their unique style and flow are not derivative, contrasting themselves with those who "copy cattin'." This curated identity is presented as something earned through experience, not formal education, suggesting a hard-won wisdom gained from navigating difficult circumstances. The initial aggressive interjection, "Open up, what the fuck you doin'?" immediately sets a tone of confrontation and territoriality, hinting at the artist's protective stance over their creative domain. The central tension arises from the narrator's struggle against external forces and internal doubts. They describe being "deep in," "almost got seasick," and "almost got sinked in," illustrating a near-overwhelming immersion in a challenging environment. This is juxtaposed with their assertion of control: "I control the boat." The lyrics suggest a battle against those who "prayin' that I sink ship," highlighting a persistent external pressure to fail. This conflict fuels the narrator's determination, as they declare, "I figured out I'm better under pressure." A striking element of the craft is the recurring motif of control and its absence. The narrator states, "the remote control broke, I think your controller broke," directly challenging anyone attempting to dictate their actions or artistic direction. This is further emphasized by the line, "How the fuck you gon' control me? Can't even control your ho." The shift from being almost overwhelmed to asserting absolute control over their own destiny, symbolized by controlling the "boat," showcases a powerful transformation from vulnerability to mastery. The narrator's evolution is marked by a rejection of their past self, asserting, "stop askin' for the old me, I'm too motherfuckin' grown." Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics lies in their raw, unapologetic portrayal of artistic survival and self-creation. The narrator frames their music as a redemptive force, stating, "This music saved me, my voice really paid me." The "ghetto curator" persona is not just a label but a testament to transforming hardship into art, a process that is both "poetic" and a form of "education." The final declaration, "Michigan Mozart," serves as a bold, almost defiant, assertion of unique genius forged in a specific, challenging environment.

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Michigan Mozart

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[Intro] Let your heart flow, baby Who's that? Open up, what the fuck you doin'? The ghetto curator, say it's so poetic how I narrate it Illustrate it Huh, the ghetto curator (Thank you, GC), say it's so po— Ah, ah, ah Hey, hey [Chorus] The ghetto curator, say it's so poetic how I narrate it Illustrate it, crazy 'cause my pen barely hit the paper Innovator, caught up in the trend never been my flavor Pro-creator, not only bite the ad-libs, my flow my cadence (Huh?) At least we caught some access, you ho, you traitor (Huh?) They say I come off as a hater, I still embrace it (Huh?) How you know a copy cattin'-ass nigga only pay shit, ah Now you know Satan can only munipulate and not makе it Huh, now it's startin' to make sense, thе truth the only evidence Of my education, it became more benevolent Huh, I was deep in Two feet in Almost got seasick Huh, almost got sinked in Huh, but your baby in that deep end with the floaties on Tuh, they prayin' that I sink ship, but I control the boat, tuh I control the boat, huh, uncontrollable Huh, the remote control broke, I think your controller broke How the fuck you gon' control me? Can't even control your ho Tuh, stop askin' for the old me, I'm too motherfuckin' grown Tuh, I'm too motherfuckin' groomed now, you ain't even know Tuh, I'm way too, way too schooled now, but I ain't get enrolled (I ain't gettin', I ain't gettin') I ain't tryna give no lecture, I cut ties if you move reckless I realized I'm who the check, I revive, they done woke up the legend, ahh The biggest creature [Chorus] The ghetto curator (Thank you, GC), say it's so poetic how I narrate it Illustrate it, crazy 'cause my pen barely hit the paper It's like I hear these instruments and I get to skatin' Huh, spinnin' 'til the wheel off Tuh, I done rolled with more ice than a hockey player Way before the instrumental, it was pill talk Tuh, before I cut Crystal off, me and Roxie dated (Ahh) I can't bag up butthole, bang no mention I figured out I'm better under pressure I figured out on the inside it's heaven I done figured out it ain't no luck, it's destined A lot of trickery and treachery When you tryna fulfill your destiny Tell them federallies, bitch, it ain't no catchin' me This music saved me, my voice really paid me Now end the beat [Outro] Michigan Mozart

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Producers: GC Stackz

Michigan Mozart

Michigan Mozart

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